Grand Forks Red River: Season Review

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"14px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:14px">The Class AA bball season is in the books. To help put a bow on the season, Prep Hoops Dakotas (PHD) will be publishing a series of Season Reviews.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">In this article, PGHD is focused on the&nbsp;Grand Forks Red River Roughriders! This squad came together nicely at the end of the year and put on a strong playoff push that got the Roughriders to the State Tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">The most memorable moment from the season would be in the EDC Tournament at the SHAC when they upset Horace with a buzzer-beater. RR ran a BLOB very late in the game, Klefstad caught and passed to Parks who hit the game-winning last second shot to take down the Hawks. It was a great call from coach Krefting and the execution by the players was perfect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Head Coach:</strong>&nbsp;Kirby Krefting</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Class:</strong>&nbsp;AA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Region:</strong>&nbsp;EDC</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Record:</strong>&nbsp;17-9 (State Tournament appearance)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1842251,"width":"267px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/SeaonReview-.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/SeaonReview-.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1842251" style="width:267px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Team Stats</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>76 <strong>PPG</strong>, 72 <strong>OPPG</strong>, 1980 <strong>PS</strong>, 46.9 <strong>FG%</strong>, 43.2 <strong>2FG%,</strong> 30.9 <strong>3FG%,</strong> 68.6 <strong>FT% </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Individual Statistical Leaders</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1497483' first='Cameron' last='Klefstad'] - 20 ppg, 8.7 rpg, 3.5 apg, 52 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1169135' first='Pearce' last='Parks'] - 23.3 ppg, 6.7rpg, 3.9 apg, 47.3 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1178063' first='JB' last='Walters'] - 3.9 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 1.2 apg, 53.5 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2335324' first='Matthew' last='Dosch'] - 8.6 ppg, 9 rpg, 1.9 apg, 51.3 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2237807' first='James' last='Schindler'] - 13.5 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 3 apg, 39.3 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1539676' first='Reese' last='Walters'] - 5.2 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 1.6 apg, 40.4 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2511663,"width":"292px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/QA.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/QA.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2511663" style="width:292px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>With Coach Krefting</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: How would you sum up the season for your squad?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>This team is the definition of work,&nbsp;growth, and teamwork.&nbsp;We had close games that in the end would be in our favor. We never quit when we were down,&nbsp;that&nbsp;just&nbsp;fueled the fire to&nbsp;get better and preserve.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Do you have any fun memories you want to share with us from the season?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>The practices, the team meals, Splashers water park were all fun memories.&nbsp;These seniors were leaders&nbsp;that showed what the program is all about. I would give a drill or play and they would run with it.&nbsp; Cheering each other on and motivating each other daily.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: How did your team overcome adversity?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Keeping our head up and never quitting&nbsp;in each game and practice. We ended up having 7 games that were determined&nbsp;in the last possession.&nbsp;Winning 5 of them.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What are a few things your&nbsp;team improved on throughout the season?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Playing together and knowing our roles.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who are some role players that stood out to you?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='1178063' first='JB' last='Walters'] defending.&nbsp;Rotating well and rebounding.&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='2335324' first='Matthew' last='Dosch'] moving without the ball and rebounding for more possessions. [player_tooltip player_id='1169135' first='Pearce' last='Parks'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1497483' first='Cameron' last='Klefstad'] being the 1-2 scoring combo.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2237807' first='James' last='Schindler'] doing&nbsp;it all, scoing, handling the ball, and defending.&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='1539676' first='Reese' last='Walters'] being the 6th man that can play all 5 positions.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Can you talk about your seniors and what will be missed?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>All 5 that lead, work, communicate, and make our program what it is today.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who are some up-and-comers to look out for in the future?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='2237807' first='James' last='Schindler'], [player_tooltip player_id='1539676' first='Reese' last='Walters'], [player_tooltip player_id='2335324' first='Matthew' last='Dosch'], [player_tooltip player_id='2547420' first='Jarrett' last='Jonasson'], [player_tooltip player_id='2347908' first='Dean' last='Miller'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1972899' first='Brody' last='Neil'].</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who was your best defensive player?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>A lot of the boys worked on both ends of the court. Defensively I would say [player_tooltip player_id='1497483' first='Cameron' last='Klefstad'], [player_tooltip player_id='2237807' first='James' last='Schindler'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1178063' first='JB' last='Walters']. Cam is long and can move with anyone, James is smart and gritty to stay on the hip of his opponents, and  JB can rotate and move with the block or perimeter.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What makes your interior players so effective?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Teamwork, attitude, and growth.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"1000","fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px;font-style:italic;font-weight:1000">BEST OF LUCK TO THE ROUGHRIDERS THIS OFFSEASON!!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1606306,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/NorthDakota.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/NorthDakota.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1606306" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->