Monday Madness: Class A Region 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Fargo, ND - </strong>The postseason intensity was on full display Monday night as <strong>Class A Region 1</strong> teams battled it out at the <strong>SHAC on the campus of NDSU</strong>. With seasons on the line and the pressure turned all the way up, every possession mattered and the energy in the gym reflected it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Dakotas was in the stands taking in the action, watching closely as players stepped up in big moments. From clutch buckets and hustle plays to defensive stops and momentum-shifting sequences, several ballers made their presence felt throughout the night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article, we're highlighting the <strong>players who caught our eye</strong> — the ones who made standout plays, brought the intensity, and looked like <strong>serious hoopers</strong> when the games mattered most. Whether it was scoring, playmaking, defending, or simply doing the little things that help teams win, these players showed why postseason basketball is must-watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out the <strong>Monday Madness standouts from Class A Region 1</strong> below. 🏀 Best swishes!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3514642,"width":"312px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes-crop-823x540-1771780887-crop-800x525-1771780896-crop-799x525-1771788272.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes-crop-823x540-1771780887-crop-800x525-1771780896-crop-799x525-1771788272.jpg?w=799" alt="" class="wp-image-3514642" style="width:312px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2237763"],"_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-69af9704518e6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-14 points, 4 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1st points of the game, cashed a 3ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He has to be taller than 5'9"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Confident, quick trigger, deep range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Possible new nickname unlocked "The Saunder Splash"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1798696"],"_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-69af59a9ec0aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-20 points, leading scorer for Huskies</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-12 points at HALF</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very good from beyond the arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit multiple 3's throughout the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Took a charge on D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash &amp; score, smooth interior pull-up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Key 3-point in the 4th</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a quiet 20 pts, did not force</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2276696"],"_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-69af59a9ec106"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-22 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored from all levels</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet bucket to end the 1stQ, nailed the short jumper</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough iso drive &amp; score, acrobatic inside hand finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played hard, drew multiple fouls and got to the line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Money 3ball from the corner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/2 FT's in the 4th</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed his strength when going by two defenders and drawing a foul 1/2 Ft's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Post-up, bully-ball, soft kiss off the glass for 2pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Back-to-back 3's in the 4th</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1541300"],"_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-69af9704519c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-16 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dealt with a sprained ankle (that's what it looked like) but battled through it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick hands forced a TO</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gave up his body &amp; took a hard charge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-His middy J was impressive, cashed in multiple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nailed a triple from NBA depth</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-More jump-shot, sweet stroke</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1632736"],"_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-69af970451a3b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-24 points, led the Vikings in scoring</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1547230"],"_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-69af59a9ec152"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-13 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth shooter, wish he could have gotten a few more clean looks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Money left-wing triple in the 2ndQ</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hard drive, inside score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Clutch 3 in the 4th, Jags took the lead with that score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Cashed a huge 3 late to keep the score close</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1418031"],"_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-69af970451acc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-31 points &amp; 13 rebounds!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-DOUBLE_DOUBLE &amp; the W</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Led the Hi-Liners to the upset victory of the Vikings</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-CAREER HIGH for points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dominant down low </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2339217"],"_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-69af59a9ec197"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-14 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Advanced athlete for a soph, big &amp; athletic guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple slash and scores in the first half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition score, great in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays hard and hustles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic drive, got to the rim, inside-hand scoop score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash &amp; score, paint bucket, took the lead back in the 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong &amp; physical through contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cold-blooded jumper in the 4th, excellent elevation over the D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board putback in the 4th</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ended the game with a blocked shot, sealed the victory</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2411681"],"_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-69af970451b5e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-12 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-6th man, comes off the bench, would start on every other Class A team in ND</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long/lanky, wingspan stretches from Capstone to Calvary</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Bouncy, fast, elevates extremely well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Downhill slash as soon as he checked in, fouled, 2/2 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crazy hops, almost jumped over another players shoulders</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic interior scorers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 transition score, impressive body control</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Highlight reel 1-handed DUNK in transition, made it look easy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3550419"],"_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-69af970451bc9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-For how physical he plays, I figured Sully would be a senior</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Posted up HARD, very physical, strong, tough</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did not back down from the Grovers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Battled for boards &amp; snagged them on the offensive end</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustler, blue collar baller</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made a couple of nice passess</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drew multiple fouls, shot at least 6 FT's, could have been more</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2573831"],"_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-69af59a9ec1db"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Double-digit scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks/plays bigger than listed height</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tough on the glass, especially on the O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big time O-board &amp; putback late</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition score, ran the floor nicely</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-More 2nd chance points, putback bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough inside the arc, another interior score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Offensive board, lefty putback </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3550416"],"_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-69af970451c57"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Had some big buckets throughout the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good-size, strong</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice timing with an O-board tip-in</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Physical interior score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did not shy from contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a triple in the 4th, did not know he was a shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3178806,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/ClassABasketball.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/ClassABasketball.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-3178806" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->