Class B: All-District 8

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The District 8 Tournament is in the books, and the Central McLean Cougars have claimed the Championship. Now the focus shifts to the next step, as the <strong>Region Tournament tips off this Monday</strong> with teams battling for a chance to keep their seasons alive and inch that much closer to the State Tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Before we turn the page completely to Region play, we want to recognize the players who stood out all season long in District 8. This article highlights the ballers who earned <strong>All-District 8 honors</strong>, a nod to the impact they made night after night on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We also want to give a special shout-out to <strong>Ben Kringstad</strong> (New Salem Almont), who was named <strong>District 8 Coach of the Year</strong>, along with [player_tooltip player_id='1746021' first='Aiden' last='Hanson'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='2312611' first='Teigen' last='Earsley'], who earned <strong>District 8 Co-Senior Athlete of the Year</strong> honors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Congratulations to all the players recognized below, and best of luck as the postseason continues. <strong>Best Swishes!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3526283,"width":"310px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/ClassBBasketball.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/ClassBBasketball.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-3526283" style="width:310px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">All-District 8</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1746021"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69aa460ecd0a4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Complete DUDE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Team 1st player, but a superstar in his own right</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Top-tier athlete, ridiculous dunker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dynamic playmaker, excels at everything</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2338864"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69aa460ecd146"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Knockdown shooter from three-point land</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finds open spots for clean looks, executes, knows how to get open</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Bridger is always "shot-ready", fills it up from 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gets after it on defense, hustles &amp; competes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2573796"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69aa460ecd1ba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He does many things very well &amp; lets the game come to him</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Brings a ton of energy each possession &amp; every game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deadeye shooter from a distance</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1-man press-breaker, smart/skilled/unselfish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2312611"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69aa460ecd22c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-One of the best passers in ND regardless of class</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Super crafty &amp; skilled, great at changing speeds, wicked crossover</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scores off the bounce, post-up, sweet middy, triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High IQ, clever, heady, gamer, competitor, plays very hard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2728541"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69aa460ecd299"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Much more aggressive/physical/assertive in 2nd half of the season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocks &amp; changes shots, changes the game in the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fruitful rebounder &amp; runs the floor well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive DUNKER, underrated athleticism </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2347919"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69aa460ecd308"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Sharpshooter &amp; sniper, quick release, soft shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pesky &amp; agitating on-ball defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart &amp; skilled, works his tail off, fierce competitor </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Players bigger than his height, tougher than boiled owl</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1542352"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69aa460ecd374"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Upgraded his offensive game &amp; scoring output</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shoots it well but attacks even better</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stout defender, can lock up multiple positions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a breakout season, he will be an All-Star next season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2897488"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69aa460ecd3e5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-I like his game, this lefty is a grinder &amp; worker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does the little things and the dirty work</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a nose for the ball, fights for position, battles for the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good feet &amp; hands, impressed with his passing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2811823"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69aa460ecd457"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Green light shooter who can light it up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Confident player, needs little or no room to get his shot off</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quality athlete with length/size</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays fast, hits triples, creates TO's, cuts well &amp; uses screens</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3494824"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69aa460ecd4bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He can really shoot the rock from the arc &amp; FT-line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Recently cashed 8 triples in a single game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Effective off the bounce &amp; catch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slashes &amp; posts for points, another confident Holstein</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2775176"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69aa460ecd50f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Came on strong this season, GREAT senior year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-20 ppg, 7 rpg, 4.5 apg, 2.5 spg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Elite slasher, does anything &amp; everything inside the arc extremely well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good passer, productive rebounder, great defender, successful leader</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3542696"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69aa460ecd558"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-A well-put-together ball player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He is the shooter for the Troopers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-12 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 2 apg, 60 made triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Physical &amp; efficient, knack for making shots in the biggest moments</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2707920"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69aa460ecd5a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Noteworthy athlete, extremely mobile</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Improved scoring ability/volume/production</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multidimensional point producer &amp; playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy length on the wing, sharp reactions &amp; instincts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2237724"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69aa460ecd5ea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Another long playmaker for the Bulldogs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic/fast/quick/rangy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Flamethrower who scores in bunches</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great understanding/feel on the offensive end</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2271350"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69aa460ecd632"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Felix did EVERYTHING for the Warriors</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played every position, ran the point &amp; times</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-around baller with an expanding game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hardcore rebounder, tough inside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Honorable Mention</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='1632628' first='Parker' last='Jacobson']<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2281069' first='Zach' last='Bonogofsky'] <br>[player_tooltip player_id='2281100' first='Jason' last='Weinberger']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1126976,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/NorthDakota.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/NorthDakota.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1126976" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->