Class B-State Tournament-Semifinal Preview
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Day 1 is in the books for the opening day in Minot. Opening day results: #2 Grafton/St. Thomas 66 vs. Powers Lake 28 #3 Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier 67 vs. Rugby 63 #1 Four Winds/Minnewaukan 68 vs. Shiloh Christian 52 #4 Dickinson Trinity…
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Continue ReadingDay 1 is in the books for the opening day in Minot.
Opening day results:
#2 Grafton/St. Thomas 66 vs. Powers Lake 28
#3 Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier 67 vs. Rugby 63
#1 Four Winds/Minnewaukan 68 vs. Shiloh Christian 52
#4 Dickinson Trinity 43 vs. #5 Kindred 46
Let us take a look at each matchup in the semifinals…
State Tournament Semifinal Games:
Friday, March 19th, 2021
[6:30 start] #2 Grafton/St. Thomas (23-2) vs. #3 Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier (23-2)
This is an intriguing matchup with both teams having a good showing on opening day. The Rebels from EKM have the size advantage and more power in the paint. The Spoilers have the backcourt advantage with a veteran group of guards. The Spoilers shot well from outside in their first game. BIG QUESTION FOR THE GAME? Will the inside presence for EKM win out or will the Grafton tough defense and versatile scoring prevail? The lead players for the Spoilers are Stevan Garza Stevan Garza 6'2" | SG Grafton | 2021 State ND , Justin Garza Justin Garza 5'11" | SG Grafton | 2021 State ND , Luis Balderas Jr., Brandon Albrecht Brandon Albrecht 6'1" | SG Grafton | 2021 State ND , and William Jiskra William Jiskra 6'4" | SF Grafton | 2022 State ND . The lead players for the Rebels are Alex Huber Alex Huber 6'6" | SF Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier | 2021 State ND , Chayse Entzi, and Adam Nitschke. The winner will play in the State Championship on Saturday at 6:30.
[9:00 start] #1 Four Winds/Minnewaukan (24-1) vs. #5 Kindred (18-4)
These are the two best defensive teams in North Dakota. The Indians are in your face, persistent and quick on recovering defense. They also have a 6’10” rim protector. The Vikings are extremely long and athletic. Kindred plays a great zone defense. They can also lock up for a great man-D. Four Winds has the skill advantage and Kindred has the size/athlete advantage. The top players for Four Winds are Bronson Walter Bronson Walter 6'10" | C Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2021 State ND , Jaeshaun Shaw Jaeshaun Shaw 5'11" | SG Four Winds | 2021 State ND , Jayden Yankton Jayden Yankton 6'1" | SG Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2022 State ND , Keldon Keja Keldon Keja 5'10" | PG Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2021 State ND , Caelen Lohnes Caelen Lohnes 6'1" | SF Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2021 State ND , Deng Deng Deng Deng 6'5" | SF Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2024 ND , Jonah Jackson Jonah Jackson 6'1" | SF Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2021 State ND , and Jacob LaRock. The lead players for the Vikings are Gavin Keller Gavin Keller 6'9" | PF Kindred | 2021 State ND , Ethan McKenney, Max McQuillan Max McQuillan 6'5" | SG Kindred | 2022 State ND , Paul Olson Paul Olson 6'3" | SF Kindred | 2022 State ND , and Jaiden Peraza Jaiden Peraza 6'5" | SF Kindred | 2022 State ND . The winner will play in the State Championship on Saturday at 6:30.