Noise From The Weekend

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The gyms were loud and the action was nonstop across North and South Dakota this weekend as every class from both states officially joined the mix. With a full slate of games on the schedule, the first all-classes weekend of the season delivered plenty of storylines, eye-catching stat lines, and standout performances. In this edition of <em>Noise From The Weekend</em>, we break down the moments and ballers that turned heads and made their presence felt. Check below for the players who made the most noise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}},"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">*If we missed any big numbers or noteworthy performers, hit PHD up on X <a href="https://x.com/DaksHoops">@DaksHoops</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2950876,"width":"401px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/NDSD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/NDSD.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2950876" style="width:401px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Basketball Noise</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Several major storylines highlighted a memorable weekend across the Dakotas, led by historic scoring milestones. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1384718' first='Marvin' last='Richard III']</strong> of Pine Ridge reached the <strong>2,000-point mark</strong> Friday night, further cementing his place as one of the most dynamic and accomplished offensive players in South Dakota high school basketball history. In North Dakota, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1510889' first='Boston' last='Cranston']</strong> of Dickinson erupted for <strong>42 points</strong> on Friday while also surpassing <strong>1,000 career points</strong>, delivering one of the weekend's most impressive individual performances. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632742' first='Easton' last='Simon']</strong>, the steady floor general from New Rockford-Sheyenne, joined the 1,000-point club as well, showcasing why he's considered one of the top point guards in the state. Not to be outdone, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1559968' first='RaeShaun' last='Earl']</strong> of Hankinson put on a show in Linton and etched his name into program history, becoming the Pirates' <strong>all-time leading scorer</strong> and breaking the previous record of <strong>1,687 points</strong>. It was a weekend defined by milestones, moments, and players leaving a lasting mark.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">North Dakota ballers were busy making noise all weekend, with big-time performances across every class. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1798696' first='Brayden' last='Steffens']</strong> got Wahpeton off to a strong start, pouring in 20 points against Thompson as the Huskies moved to 1–0. Four Winds–Minnewaukan made a statement with a 30-point win over Oak Grove, led by <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1894932' first='Jonte' last='Delorme']'s</strong> smooth 27-point night while <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1363917' first='Marial' last='Deng']</strong> added 22. In Class AA, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1798694' first='Brooklan' last='Bruce']</strong> lit up the scoreboard with 38 points as his squad knocked off Minot North. Shanley opened the season 0–2, but <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1537905' first='Tommy' last='Baumgartner']</strong> was a bright spot, scoring 22 against Dickinson before following it up with 23 versus St. Mary's. Top-ranked <strong>Bismarck Century</strong> opened the year at a Wyoming tournament with three straight wins, paced by <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1657448' first='Gibson' last='Kinnebrew']</strong>, who leads the Patriots at 16.3 points per game. Class B also delivered headline-worthy efforts. <strong>North Star</strong> took down Class A MPCG 76–57 behind <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2398656' first='Kade' last='Mitchell']'s</strong> 21 points and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2412298' first='Ian' last='Westlind']'s</strong> 17. Second-ranked <strong>North Border</strong> added a Class A win of its own, defeating Northern Cass with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237765' first='Kaden' last='Moore']</strong> posting a double-double of 19 points and 12 rebounds. <strong>St. Mary's</strong> picked up two wins on the weekend, rolling Dickinson Trinity behind <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2548370' first='Trason' last='Terry']'s</strong> 24-point performance before knocking off Shanley, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1418035' first='Chris' last='Benning']</strong> had 29 points and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1531064' first='Jackson' last='Barth']</strong> scored 22. Elsewhere, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2711420' first='Edison' last='Walters']</strong> exploded for 32 points as Jamestown topped Fargo South, <strong>Mandan</strong> stayed unbeaten behind <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3230831' first='KP' last='Eaglestaff']'s</strong> 22 and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1798695' first='Eli' last='Eaglestaff']'s</strong> 16, and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2525625' first='Patrick' last='Shanahan']</strong> led Minot past WF Sheyenne with 18. Big scoring nights also came from <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2052770' first='Beau' last='Thorpe']</strong> (29 for Oakes), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2055924' first='Miken' last='Mattson']</strong> (33 vs. Sargent County), and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632635' first='Max' last='Palmer']</strong>, who dropped 28 points as Devils Lake knocked off Class AA Jamestown. Let's not forget sophomore Blake Bergstrom from Ray, who went for 25 points, 5 assists, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals. The Jays took down Class A Killdeer by a score of 80-54.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">South Dakota was loaded with noteworthy individual performances over the weekend, as players across every class stepped into the spotlight. <strong>Garretson</strong> picked up a win over Chester behind a balanced attack, led by <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2430304' first='Jackson' last='Arend']'s</strong> 20 points, while <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2713003' first='Colton' last='Buchholz']</strong> added 19, <strong>Carter Siemonsma</strong> chipped in 18, and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1679236' first='Brecken' last='Weir']</strong> controlled the glass with a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double. In Sioux Falls, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1986901' first='Bryson' last='Skogsberg']</strong> was highly efficient in pouring in 26 points for Roosevelt, while <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1949563' first='Sam' last='DeGroot']</strong> delivered a monster double-double for Lincoln with 29 points and 12 rebounds. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2250240' first='Colby' last='Nuttbrock']</strong> finished with 20 points for Jefferson, and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2338059' first='Kamren' last='Davis']</strong> stuffed the stat sheet with 18 points on 7-of-12 shooting, four triples, four rebounds, and three assists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Out west and across the state, the scoring continued to pile up. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2338064' first='Julius' last='Duran']</strong> was consistent all weekend for Rapid City Central, scoring 24 points in one game and 20 in another. Rapid City Christian's <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2250563' first='Henry' last='Koppmann']</strong> added 17 in a win over Douglas. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2076018' first='Connor' last='Mebius']</strong> helped the Trojans earn their first win under a new head coach with a complete performance—23 points, four rebounds, four assists, and six steals. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2549830' first='Lincoln' last='Holscher']</strong> impressed for Milbank with 20 points and nine rebounds, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2698089' first='Karson' last='Paye']</strong> went for 22 for Dell Rapids, and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2563318' first='Cade' last='Hexem']</strong> posted a strong double-double of 22 points and 12 boards. In close contests, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2422841' first='Lincoln' last='Dilges']</strong> led Pierre with 18 in a three-point loss to RC Central, while <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3230896' first='Will' last='Resel']</strong> (23) and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1548639' first='Isaak' last='Hunter']</strong> (21) powered Miller in a tight battle with Cheyenne-Eagle Butte.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">There were also standout efforts in key wins and memorable games. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1380721' first='Luke' last='Sheppard']</strong> erupted for 33 points to lead Flandreau past Chester, <strong>Grant Edwards</strong> scored 20 in Sanborn Central–Woonsocket's blowout win over Sunshine Bible Academy, and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2238341' first='Kyler' last='Carlson']</strong> had 22 in a Redhawks victory. <strong>Viborg-Hurley</strong> survived a double-overtime thriller against Freeman behind <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3046113' first='Jake' last='Austin']'s</strong> 24 points and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1832812' first='Brady' last='Schroedermeier']'s</strong> 19. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2286030' first='Grant' last='Wilkinson']</strong> chipped in 18 for De Smet, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1548641' first='Gage' last='Sippel']</strong> was sensational with 18 as the Tigers knocked off ranked Hamlin, and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3067004' first='Kanton' last='Hunt']</strong> poured in 23 for Timber Lake. All-stater <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1467166' first='Blake' last='Ellwein']</strong> recorded a double-double (20 points, 11 rebounds) in a win over Tea, despite <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2132816' first='Gavin' last='Shawd']'s</strong> 26 in a narrow two-point loss. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2276526' first='Troy' last='Jenson']</strong> opened the season strong with 23 for Deuel, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1929459' first='Trey' last='Hansen']</strong> filled the stat sheet with 20 points, 11 rebounds, five steals, and four assists, and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1641566' first='Jhace' last='Woods']</strong> added a double-double on Friday night while showing off his impressive athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"16px","fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"1000"}}} --> <p style="font-size:16px;font-style:italic;font-weight:1000">It was a great weekend of basketball across the Dakotas!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1272514,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/PHD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/PHD.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-1272514" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->