SD News and Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What's been happening in South Dakota High School boys basketball as of late? In this article, Prep Hoops Dakotas will update our audience on a number of developments and updates to keep our readers informed. Let's dive in. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1625175' first='Aiden' last='Jensen'] of Madison has been on a scoring tear as of late, with a 41-point game and 39-point game to his resume'. <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='963766' first='Damon' last='Wilkinson'] reached 1,000 career points. <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Per Twitter, [player_tooltip player_id='963774' first='Reed' last='Rus'] produced a triple-double with 28 points, 20 rebounds, 10 assists, and 7 steals. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='963742' first='Isaac' last='Bruns'] of Dakota Valley had a 46-point performance and also followed that up with reaching 2,000 career points. Dakota Valley has won an astounding 42 games in a row.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='963773' first='Brayden' last='Pankonen'] with a 30-point performance and reached 1,000 career points.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Dell Rapids defeated 59-51 Aberdeen Christian.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Beresford with 10 wins in a row.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='963752' first='Rugby' last='Ryken'] with a triple-double with 16 points, school record 16 assists, and 11 rebounds in a win over Huron.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>New AAU program, SD Identity is joining the Prep Hoops Circuit.<!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Sanford Basketball joined the Prep Hoops Circuit.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='963824' first='Blake' last='Volmer'] with 31 points and 10 rebounds.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Dell Rapids defeated MVP 62-60</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1265221' first='JT' last='Rock'] broke a hoop (literally) - Also, has had a couple of 30-point games recently.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Benjamin Heisler is one of the best dunkers in South Dakota.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Sioux Falls Lincoln with a 77-59 win over O'Gorman.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1227969' first='Derek' last='Tieszen'] is 3rd in all-time assists for Canton.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1327459' first='Bryon' last='Laue'] is now the #1 rated 2025 prospect in the state.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1266273' first='Nic' last='Gaspar'] scored 41 points</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1535886' first='Nick' last='Hanson'] of Viborg-Hurley with 30 points and 19 boards.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1266222' first='Porter' last='Ihnen'] of Lennox with 32 points vs. Moorhead (MN) - 28 points in a win over Tri-Valley</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1415229' first='Tage' last='Ortman'] 30 points vs. Worthington (MN)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='963762' first='Brian' last='LaRoche Jr']. 35 points vs Wessington Spring</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='963766' first='Damon' last='Wilkinson'] with 37 points and 17 rebounds</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1266275' first='Nic' last='Marshall'] with a 44-point game </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>MEDIA POLL:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class AA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sioux Falls Jefferson 14-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sioux Falls Lincoln 13-1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mithell 11-3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brandon Valley 10-4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Yankton 7-4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Class A</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dakota Valley 14-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sioux Valley 13-1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sioux Falls Christian 14-2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Winner 14-1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Thomas More 14-2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Class B</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aberdeen Christian 14-1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>White River 12-3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>De Smet 13-3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lower Brule 14-3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Faith 14-1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Commitments:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1265221' first='JT' last='Rock'] - Iowa State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1625187' first='Damon' last='Opdahl'] - Mount Marty University</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='963752' first='Rugby' last='Ryken'] — Mount Marty University </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mac Ryken - Mount Marty University</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1625193' first='Elliot' last='Whitney'] - Gustavus Adolphus College</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1625175' first='Aiden' last='Jensen'] - Mount Marty University</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1625194' first='Ethen' last='Lincoln'] - Gustavus Adoplphus College</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->