SD Games To Watch This Week

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The high school hoops season is cruising along, we are already in February and the playoffs will be here before we know it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">In this article, we are previewing the week ahead by picking 1 game from each day. We will give you reasons to watch and ask questions about the matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Best of luck to all the players, coaches, and fans this week!</span></strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/GamestoWatch.jpg"></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2759605,"width":"276px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/image.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/image.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2759605" style="width:276px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">MONDAY</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px">Winner (9-3) @ Gregory (10-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Two of the top teams in their respective class, A vs. B</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Both squads of All-State type of talent with [player_tooltip player_id='1263160' first='Cruz' last='Klundt'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='2249344' first='Carter' last='Craven']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2627548' first='Cole' last='Serr'] had a big game last week against Lyman, how does he perform against [player_tooltip player_id='2249344' first='Carter' last='Craven']? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2249367' first='Zac' last='Olson'] is the X-factor for Winner as the PG, team player, and tough defender, [player_tooltip player_id='2370747' first='Colt' last='Keiser'] is an X-factor as the Gorillas top athlete &amp; 2-way versatile baller. Which X-factor will get the win?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">TUESDAY</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px">Vermillion (11-3) @ Beresford (8-5)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Watchdogs have won 8 of their last 10 and this is a Region 4 matchup, it will be an intense game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Any time [player_tooltip player_id='1929459' first='Trey' last='Hansen'] is on the court its worth watching, he is a numbers horse, an All-State talent, and a deadly O-weapon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>QUESTIONS</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How do the Watchdogs defend [player_tooltip player_id='1929459' first='Trey' last='Hansen'] and how effective is it?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Can [player_tooltip player_id='1641198' first='Malachi' last='James'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1641212' first='Tiegen' last='Nyhaug'] get hot and upset the Tanagers?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">THURSDAY</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px">Tea Area (7-6) @ West Central (11-3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AA vs. A, bragging rights for both as the two schools are about 25 mins away</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Two of the top 2027 players will be on the court, [player_tooltip player_id='2250284' first='Grifin' last='Wiebenga'] vs. [player_tooltip player_id='2076018' first='Connor' last='Mebius']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>QUESTIONS</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Can the Titans bounce back after the 52-18 loss to Sioux Falls Lincoln?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>My X-factors are [player_tooltip player_id='2132816' first='Gavin' last='Shawd'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1959424' first='Kolte' last='Garry'], who steps up in the rivalry game? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>FRIDAY</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px">Spearfish (8-3) @ Huron (8-4)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-East vs. West showdown, both squads have realistic shots at making State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1467166' first='Blake' last='Ellwein'] is an elite talent and worth the time to watch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2344051' first='Kade' last='Vavruska'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2338059' first='Kamren' last='Davis'] are intriguing players, can they get the big road win?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How does the new Tiger [player_tooltip player_id='2348517' first='Davis' last='Chase'] look for Huron? If he can get going, Huron is a scary squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">SATURDAY</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px">De Smet (6-6) @ Castlewood (13-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Two well-coached squads with <em>Raasch</em> and <em>Gruenhagen</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Both programs are powerhouses in Class B &amp; you will see 2 premier BIGs battling down low</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>QUESTIONS</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1327459' first='Bryon' last='Laue'] vs. [player_tooltip player_id='2286030' first='Grant' last='Wilkinson'] will be a great one, who has the better stat line?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Is [player_tooltip player_id='1558248' first='Jamison' last='Keszler'] the best guard on the court and do the Warriors take care of business? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1399487,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1399487" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->