11 Saturday AM Stars: Battle at the Lakes Powered by Dr. Dish

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Maple Grove, MN -</strong> Saturday morning at Battle at the Lakes brought the energy early, as Day 2 was packed with fireworks, star power, and impressive talent from start to finish. Maple Grove Middle School was once again buzzing with high-level basketball, and the morning session featured no shortage of big performances, intense matchups, and players stepping up on the big stage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">From deep three-pointers and explosive athletic plays to tough finishes and relentless effort, the talent on display made it clear why Battle at the Lakes continues to be one of the premier spring events in the region. Players from multiple age groups showed skill, toughness, and competitiveness while going head-to-head against quality competition throughout the morning slate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Below, we break down player notes and standout performances from the many stars who shined during Saturday morning action at Battle at the Lakes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Battle at the Lakes is powered by Dr. Dish</strong>—the world's #1 selling shooting machine, helping players get 5X more reps and unlock their potential at home.&nbsp;<a href="https://hubs.ly/Q03l3YDy0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click Here to Train Like a Pro</a>.</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3632080,"width":"285px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/image_233426.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/image_233426.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3632080" style="width:285px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3632081,"width":"281px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/image_36d5b2.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/image_36d5b2.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3632081" style="width:281px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Saturday AM Stars</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2132811"],"_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-69ffd871f164f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-18 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Left-hander</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Speedy/quick/fast/fiery</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pushed tempo, played well in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed his range with a right wing triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked off a pass like a lockdown DB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BLOB sharp assist pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive &amp; dish, good vision</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash &amp; score, shield the ball with body, clutch bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Found shooters for good looks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Timely playmaker, helped pull out the win</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2443452"],"_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-69ffd871f16e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Noteworthy size, lead guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Advanced athlete, moves very well, one of the best athletes on the court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fast transition score, lefty finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy handles &amp; shake</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drove, kicked, and found shooters</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fast in the open court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Forced turnovers, problematic on-ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice looking &amp; effective cross-over move</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Steal &amp; score, opportunistic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Never backed down and brought the juice</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2250315"],"_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-69ffd871f1745"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-9 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Up to 6'5" now, lanky, nice length</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board putback score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fearless rebounder </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another putback bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great "glue guy"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Key player in the comeback victory</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I have always been a fan of his game and still game, team guy, plays hard, shares the ball, makes hustle plays, gritty</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2347920"],"_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-69ffd871f17a7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-BIG boys, looks like a next-level offensive lineman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Remind of a tough/strong farm boy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-No problem displacing the opponent </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple offensive rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unselfish shovel pass assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Grabbed at least 5 O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2347912"],"_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-69ffd871f1804"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Nice athlete, easy to see why he excels in multiple sports</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fast up the court, scored well in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Used his quickness for an O-board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed a mid-range J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good vision for a corner kick assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another athletic transition bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Executed a backdoor set, sharp cut, catch &amp; score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a triple, scored from all 3 levels</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Banged home another 3, hit it trailing into the halfcourt O </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2442422"],"_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-69ffd871f185f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-20+ points and 10+ rebounds in the second game I watched</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He was in "beast mode" inside the arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drew many fouls, at the line often</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Many many offensive rebounds &amp; 2nd chance points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nose for the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hooped with a killer's instinct</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple tip-in scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; score aplenty</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hands looked good </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice feet maneuvering around the D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Went hard to the rack and was not often denied</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough, I like his grit</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very impressive showing from the Kernel</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2277851"],"_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-69ffd871f18b9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Versatile athlete, can do a bit of everything</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made a sweet spin-move in transition when finishing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough O-board over the opposition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nailed a 14-foot J, shooters touch roll</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Steal late in a tight game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a triple in the 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Baseline drive, floater bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Steal to start the 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit another 3-ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2132818"],"_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-69ffd871f1911"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-15 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple triples, hit some clutch shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Up to 6'1", tough kid, took some hard fouls &amp; he kept battling</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great feet, excellent shooting stroke</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth as butter 3-point shooter, swished multiple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2/2 FT's after a physical foul</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2/2 technical foul FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played hard, great effort</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Helped the squad win a tight game, nice comeback</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2844494"],"_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-69fed167a3ef9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-15 points 5 3's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Up to 6'2" now, long arms</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Wildcats had a wild 2nd half comeback win</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long &amp; slim, wiry</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit triples to fuel the comeback</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played with heart and emotion, made momentous shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Solid help defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked a shot in a tight game to erase a good look</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked like a good teammate, played with heart, talked his game, cheered on his squad</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2052771"],"_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-69ffd871f19ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Physical monster, tough, blue collar worker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good hands, he did not miss any with his big mits</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gobbled up the offensive boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-boards &amp; shared the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unselfish to a fault, passed up shots to pass out to shooters</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-How can you not like a big who moves the ball?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PNR, roll, catch, score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Wide body, hard to get around</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Backdown bully-ball on a mismatch, good awareness</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very impressed with his talking on screen-n-roll, switched well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a couple of patient scores, waited for the D to clear &amp; finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Just scratching the surface of his potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Paint protector </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big fan of this old school post </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Michael Honrud","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77243","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Pelican Rapids","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"WC Wildcats Holleman","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ffd871f1a8b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-11 points, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Wildcats had a wild 2nd half comeback win</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BIG, strong &amp; tough</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Physical, did not shy from contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did good work on the interior</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stout defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Productive rebounder</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Coach Gullingsrud has to like Michael potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3632082,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/image_2d722f.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/image_2d722f.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3632082" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->