St. Mary’s Saints: Team Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Basketball season is almost here for Class AA in North Dakota. That means the Saints start practice on Monday (November 20th). We ave been waiting for this day since last fall and it is finally within reach. In this article, we are previewing St. Mary's and we have all things Saints for you! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Make sure you take a look at the schedule below. It has changed a bit with the 3-Class system and the Saints have some interesting matchups this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Team: </strong>St. Mary's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mascot:</strong> Saints</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach:</strong> <em>BJ Etzold</em> (3rd Season)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class:</strong> AA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Region:</strong> West</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2274604,"width":"175px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/St.marysLOGO.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/St.marysLOGO.jpg?w=682" alt="" class="wp-image-2274604" style="width:175px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">2022-23 Team Stats</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Record:</strong> 6-16 <strong>PPG:</strong> 62.3 <strong>RPG: </strong>33.3 <strong>APG:</strong> 12.5<strong> SPG: </strong>8 <strong>BPG:</strong> 2.1 <strong>CPG:</strong> .7 <strong>FG%:</strong> 40.7</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>eFG%:</strong> 47.2 <strong>FGMPG:</strong> 22.9<strong> FT%:</strong> 59.9 % <strong>FTMPG:</strong> 9.2 <strong>3FG%:</strong> 31.1 <strong>3FGMPG:</strong> 7.4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1634111,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/TeamPreview.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/TeamPreview.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1634111" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Player Comments from coach <em>BJ Etzold</em></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1164081' first='Sam' last='Fedorchak'] (Sr.)</strong> - "<em>Is one of the best athletes in the WDA and he is a tenacious defender and can get to the rim quickly with his speed and quickness.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1418035' first='Chris' last='Benning'] (So.)</strong> - "<em>Is an excellent perimeter shooter who has the ability to score at all three levels. He averaged over 10 ppg last year as a freshman and will be looked upon to be a playmaker along with his scoring on the offensive end.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1164079' first='Nick' last='Roemmich'] (Sr.)</strong> - "<em>Is a great decision-maker who shoots the ball at a high level from the outside.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Connor Schatz (Jr.) </strong>- "<em>Is extremely versatile as he can play inside and outside while creating for his teammates. He can also guard any position on the floor and will be looked upon as a vocal leader with this crew.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aeyden Price (Jr.)</strong> - "<em>Is an excellent on-ball defender who uses his athleticism to consistently keep his guy out of the paint and does a great job playing off of two feet on penetration offensively.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>A few returning senior posts, <strong>Isaac Schroeder</strong> and <strong>Ethan Zich</strong>, will look to carve out a role as a physical presence inside and will be pushed by a few underclassmen who can also play on the perimeter in junior, <strong>Cortland Eberle</strong>, and Sophomore, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1531064' first='Jackson' last='Barth']</strong>. There are a few other underclassmen who have the potential to make an impact on the varsity, so opportunities are open for guys come the first week of practice. Overall, these guys play for each other and are selfless individuals, which will give them a chance to be competitive every time they step on the floor this year no matter the opponent.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Returning Statistical Leaders</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name</strong></td><td><strong>Year</strong></td><td><strong>PPG</strong></td><td><strong>RPG</strong></td><td><strong>APG</strong></td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1418035' first='Chris' last='Benning']</td><td>Sophomore</td><td>10.5</td><td>1.7</td><td>1.0</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1164081' first='Sam' last='Fedorchak']</td><td>Senior</td><td>5.3</td><td>3.3</td><td>1.1</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Saints Schedule</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12/5/23- home vs. <strong>Shanley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12/8/23 - home vs. <strong>Horace</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12/9/23 - home vs. <strong>Grand Forks Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12/12/23 - home vs. <strong>Minot</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12/15/23 - at <strong>Legacy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12/19/23 - home vs. <strong>Jamestown</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12/22/23 - at <strong>Bismarck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/5/24 - home vs. <strong>Williston</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/9/24 - home vs. <strong>Shiloh Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/12/24 - at <strong>Dickinson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/16/24 - home vs. <strong>Century</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/19/24 - at <strong>Mandan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/23/24 - at <strong>Minot</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/26/24 - home vs. <strong>Legacy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/30/24 - at <strong>Jamestown</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/1/24 - at <strong>Dickinson Trinity</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/6/24 - home vs. <strong>Bismarck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/9/24 - at <strong>Williston</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/13/24 - at <strong>Century</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/16/24 home vs. <strong>Dickinson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/20/24 - home vs. <strong>Mandan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PLAYOFFS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px","fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"800"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px;font-style:italic;font-weight:800">Best of luck to the Saints!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2274604,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/St.marysLOGO.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/St.marysLOGO.jpg?w=682" alt="" class="wp-image-2274604" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->