Friday SD Games To Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Happy Friday! Looking to watch a game tonight? PHD has suggestions. See below for 5 games to watch. We have players to keep eyes on and questions about the matchups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2796913,"width":"355px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.6019120966671092","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/GamestoWatch.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/GamestoWatch.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2796913" style="aspect-ratio:1.6019120966671092;width:355px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>O'Gorman (2-2) at Watertown (5-1)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Arrows are receiving votes in the State polls</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Watertown has the length/size advantage and OG has the advantage in the backcourt</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>QUESTIONS</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Do [player_tooltip player_id='1911438' first='Mason' last='Clark'], [player_tooltip player_id='2693802' first='Kamden' last='Cisse'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2230314' first='Braylen' last='Yellow Bird'] control tempo and get the Knights above .500?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Do [player_tooltip player_id='2548480' first='Jack' last='Mack'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2338383' first='Jackson' last='McClemans'] take care of the paint and push the arrows to a win?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Sturgis (2-4) at Rapid City Christian (5-3)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Class AA vs. Class A, these games are always fun to watch and a good measuring stick for the lower class team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='2338062' first='Hayden' last='Rock'] vs. [player_tooltip player_id='2132570' first='Sully' last='Kieffer'] is an intriguing matchup to watch</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='2338062' first='Hayden' last='Rock'] is having a noteworthy start to the season while averaging 21.2 ppg, 5 rpg, 20.5 apg, 1.8 spg. Do the Comets hold him in check?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='2523021' first='Payton' last='Glenn'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2132570' first='Sully' last='Kieffer'] are talented guards, will they take down the Class AA squad? Keep eye on BIG [player_tooltip player_id='2250563' first='Henry' last='Koppmann'] as well, how productive is he inside?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Wynot, NE at West Central (7-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Trojans are coming off a monster win over #1 Sioux Falls Christian, they will be ranked #1 in the next poll</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Players to Watch, [player_tooltip player_id='2076018' first='Connor' last='Mebius'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1919285' first='Will' last='Kuhl'], both are All-State caliber players</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wynot lost to De Smet earlier this season, so West Central should take care of business. Do the Trojans have nay let down after the big win on Tuesday?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2076018' first='Connor' last='Mebius'] is playing at an elite level and looking like the best PG in SD, does that continue tonight? Are the Trojans stout on D once again?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Wessington Springs (6-2) at Ethan (5-2)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This is a top-tier class B matchup, Wessington Springs is ranked #6 and Ethan is receiving votes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ethan has 5 wins on the season and Wessington Springs is likely going back to State, this will be a great measuring stick for the Rustlers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>QUESTIONS</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I have not see the Spartans play yet this season, how are [player_tooltip player_id='1641210' first='Parker' last='Graff'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1651328' first='Colby' last='Flowers'] performing at a high level?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Is [player_tooltip player_id='1641210' first='Parker' last='Graff'] the best shooter on the floor? IS [player_tooltip player_id='1651328' first='Colby' last='Flowers'] the best athlete on the floor, how many dunks does he throw down?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Jones County (4-2) at Wall (4-3)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-We have to give some love to the small town West River teams</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Wall is the real deal despite having 3 losses, currently ranked #7</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>QUESTIONS</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We don't know much about the Coyotes, can they keep it close with the Eagles? Watching [player_tooltip player_id='2126219' first='Teelan' last='Kjerstad'] from Wall is worth the admission price</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Eagles are loaded with talent/athletes, [player_tooltip player_id='2126219' first='Teelan' last='Kjerstad'], [player_tooltip player_id='2311913' first='Emmet' last='Dinger'], [player_tooltip player_id='2275483' first='Dawson' last='Handcock'], [player_tooltip player_id='1894285' first='Jace' last='Mohr'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2527947' first='Younger' last='Amiotte']. Do they fly high in this one?</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 -->