ND 9-Man All-State Football Team
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<p>New Salem-Almont won the 9-Man State Championship last Friday over Cavalier by a score of 28-26 at the Dakota Bowl in the FargoDome.</p>
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<p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Congratulations to the Holsteins</span>! </strong></p>
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<p>With football wrapped up for the year, it is time to turn our eyes to hoops. The All-State 9-Man Football Team was announced on Monday. We are going to put a basketball spin on the All-State team by commenting on the players that also stand out on the hardwood. Class B basketball starts practice on November, 28th. In the meantime, let's look at some All-State football players that are also studs on the basketball court. </p>
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<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Scroll to the bottom for a table with All-State Football players in Class B basketball that are currently ranked by Prep Hoops.</em></p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">9-Man First Team Offense</span></strong></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1144986' first='Javin' last='Friesz'] (2024) QB Grant County - Flasher</strong></p>
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<p>-6'2 G, one of the best offensive players in B, great 3-pt shooter, gifted athlete, a big shot maker, a DUDE.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1169145' first='Walker' last='Braaten'] (2025) QB Westhope-Newburg-Glenburn</strong></p>
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<p>-6'2 G, All-State talent, a pure bucket, highly productive scorer, a confident & ultra-skilled player, DOMINANT.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1133049' first='Wyatt' last='Caraballo'] (2023) RB Divide County</strong></p>
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<p>-6'0 G, a gifted multi-sport athlete, strong & mobile, a double-digit scorer, very effecting at slashing-n-scoring.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1224171' first='Colton' last='Ness'] (2023) TE LaMoure-Litchville-Marion</strong></p>
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<p>-6'2 SG, helped Loboes get to State, has amazing hands & productive rebounder, gritty defender, a playmaker.</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">9-Man First Team Defense</span></strong></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1050261' first='TJ' last='Cosley'] (2023) DB North Border</strong></p>
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<p>-6'0 PG, All-State potential, runs like a deer, marvelous in transition, drops dimes, very creative, great competitor. </p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">9-Man Second Team</span></strong></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1138685' first='Cruz' last='Hernandez'] (2023) Hankinson</strong></p>
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<p>-5'11 G, he can put up points in a hurry & take over a game. Scores from every level, also a very good defender. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1269576' first='Tate' last='Mart'] (2023) LaMoure-Litchville-Marion</strong></p>
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<p>-5'9 G, has State Tournament experience, will be a lead guard, good handles, smart & strong, high motor, tough D.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1144616' first='Ross' last='Thompson'] (2024) Nelson County</strong></p>
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<p>-6'4 F for Lakota, he does a bit of everything on the court, rebounds well, effective jump shot, overall tough player.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1203556' first='Trey' last='Swanson'] (2023) Beach</strong></p>
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<p>-6'4 C, a BIG, tough, and strong post presence. Double-double machine and a brute force on the boards, s stout defender!</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1138806' first='Brayton' last='Baker'] (2023) St. John</strong></p>
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<p>-6'4" wing, scores at the cup w/ both hands, has a smooth jumper, is very productive on the glass, long & athletic player.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1663205' first='Joel' last='Holmen'] (2023) Tioga</strong></p>
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<p>-6'1" SG, All-District last hoops season, Holmen can fill it up from beyond the arc, spreads the floor & keeps the D honest.</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Class B Basketball Players - All-State in Football</span></strong></p>
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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Class</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Team</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Name</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Year</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PH Rank</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">School</span></strong></td></tr><tr><td>11B</td><td>First Team Defense - DB</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1050257' first='Tyson' last='Enget']</td><td>Senior</td><td>17</td><td> Ray/Powers Lake</td></tr><tr><td>9B</td><td>Second Team All-State</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1138685' first='Cruz' last='Hernandez']</td><td>Senior</td><td>30</td><td> Hankinson </td></tr><tr><td>9B</td><td>First Team Defense - DB</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1050261' first='TJ' last='Cosley']</td><td>Senior</td><td>35</td><td> North Border </td></tr><tr><td>9B</td><td>Second Team All-State</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1138806' first='Brayton' last='Baker']</td><td>Senior</td><td>54</td><td> St. John </td></tr><tr><td>11B</td><td>Second Team All-State</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1138888' first='Mitch' last='Heinert']</td><td>Senior</td><td>58</td><td> Nedrose</td></tr><tr><td>9B</td><td>First Team Offense - RB</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1133049' first='Wyatt' last='Caraballo']</td><td>Senior</td><td>63</td><td> Divide County</td></tr><tr><td>9B</td><td>First Team Offense - TE</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1224171' first='Colton' last='Ness']</td><td>Senior</td><td>71</td><td> LaMoure-Litchville-Marion </td></tr><tr><td>9B</td><td>Second Team All-State</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1269576' first='Tate' last='Mart']</td><td>Senior</td><td>74</td><td> LaMoure-Litchville-Marion </td></tr><tr><td>11B</td><td>First Team Offense - RB</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1138814' first='Trey' last='Heinrich']</td><td>Senior</td><td>76</td><td> Kindred </td></tr><tr><td>11B</td><td>Second Team All-State</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1510858' first='Gabe' last='Allmaras']</td><td>Senior</td><td>91</td><td> Harvey/Wells County </td></tr><tr><td>11B</td><td>Second Team All-State</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1186850' first='Tarren' last='Larson']</td><td>Senior</td><td>97</td><td> Beulah </td></tr><tr><td>11B</td><td>Second Team All-State</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1551175' first='Noah' last='Sundby']</td><td>Senior</td><td>103</td><td> Oakes</td></tr><tr><td>11B</td><td>Second Team All-State</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1144932' first='Bohden' last='Duffield']</td><td>Junior</td><td>21</td><td> Bowman County </td></tr><tr><td>11B</td><td>First Team Offense - WR</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1144617' first='Carson' last='Haerer']</td><td>Junior</td><td>22</td><td> Bottineau</td></tr><tr><td>9B</td><td>First Team Offense - QB</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1144986' first='Javin' last='Friesz']</td><td>Junior</td><td>24</td><td> Grant County-Flasher</td></tr><tr><td>11B</td><td>First Team Defense - DL</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1218749' first='Riley' last='Sunram']</td><td>Junior</td><td>38</td><td> Kindred</td></tr><tr><td>11B</td><td>Second Team All-State</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1163447' first='Luke' last='Shobe']</td><td>Junior</td><td>79</td><td> Dickinson Trinity</td></tr><tr><td>11B</td><td>First Team Defense - DL</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1176203' first='Tyler' last='Cruchet']</td><td>Junior</td><td>108</td><td> Central Cass </td></tr><tr><td>9B</td><td>First Team Offense - QB</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1169145' first='Walker' last='Braaten']</td><td>Sophomore</td><td>6</td><td> Westhope-Newburg-Glenburn</td></tr><tr><td>11B</td><td>First Team Defense - DB</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1145544' first='Jake' last='Starcevic']</td><td>Sophomore</td><td>18</td><td> Thompson</td></tr><tr><td>11B</td><td>Second Team All-State</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1376819' first='Jett' last='Lundeen']</td><td>Sophomore</td><td>56</td><td> Bishop Ryan </td></tr><tr><td>11B</td><td>First Team Offense - QB</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1329684' first='Ben' last='Schepp']</td><td>Sophomore</td><td>83</td><td> Velva/Drake-Anamoose/Garrison </td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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New Salem-Almont won the 9-Man State Championship last Friday over Cavalier by a score of 28-26 at the Dakota Bowl in the FargoDome.
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