SoDak Qualifiers To Watch in B

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We made it through the first round of Regional play and there were a few upsets in Class B. Will there be any more tomorrow night?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What's next? The SoDak 16 Qualifiers! Those will go down on Friday, March 1st.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article, we are taking a look at&nbsp;<strong>1 game from each Region</strong>. That leaves us with&nbsp;<strong>8 games</strong>&nbsp;to check out. PHD will give you&nbsp;<strong>2 reasons</strong>&nbsp;to watch the game and&nbsp;<strong>ask 2 questions</strong>&nbsp;about the matchup/teams/players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"800"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:italic;font-weight:800">Will any of these teams make the State Tournament?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2298937,"width":"416px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/GamestoWatch.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/GamestoWatch.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2298937" style="width:416px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>SoDak Qualifiers in Class B</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region 1</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>#4 Warner (10-11) @ #1 Leola-Frederick Area (20-1) </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Monarchs PPG:</strong> 52 <strong>OPPG:</strong> 48 <strong>Titans PPG: </strong>65 <strong>OPPG:</strong> 45</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Leola-Frederick is one of the best in B, and they have a ton of depth for a Class B team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-They played back on Feb 1 and it was a low-scoring affair, Titans won 49-36</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2317599' first='Brodey' last='Sauerwein'] could give the Titans some problems with his size and they will need to keep [player_tooltip player_id='1311797' first='Hunter' last='Cramer'] in check, can the Titans get stops down the stretch?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2049883' first='Brayden' last='Sumption'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1386801' first='Noah' last='Kippley'] are having excellent seasons, will they stay hot and keep the Titans epic season rolling along? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region 2</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>#3 Wosley-Wessington (17-4) @ #2 Castlewood (18-3)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Warbirds PPG:</strong> 63 <strong>OPPG:</strong> 45 <strong>Warriors PPG:</strong> 64 <strong>OPPG:</strong> 43</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-These two did not play in the regular season, both teams have gifted athletes, so it will be fun to see how they matchup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1266269' first='Lane' last='Tvedt'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1327459' first='Bryon' last='Laue'] are special players, whenever they are playing, it is worth the watch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2344553' first='Caleb' last='Richmond'], [player_tooltip player_id='2344564' first='Moshe' last='Richmond'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2344563' first='Tate' last='French'] are the top players to watch for the Warbirds, will they step up &amp; pull the upset?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who will be the X-Factor for the Warriors, [player_tooltip player_id='1421603' first='Quincy' last='Thu'] or [player_tooltip player_id='1558248' first='Jamison' last='Keszler']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region 3</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>#5 Chester Area (12-9) vs. #1 Howard (18-3)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Flyers PPG:</strong> 51 <strong>OPPG:</strong> 53 <strong>Tigers PPG:</strong> 61 <strong>OPPG:</strong> 43</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1421530' first='Layke' last='Wold'] is a nice player who balled out last round, keep eyes on him tomorrow</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Howard is one of the elite teams in B along with [player_tooltip player_id='1318807' first='Kolt' last='Koepsell'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1503843' first='Luke' last='Koepsell'] being complete stud athletes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTION</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Chester pulled a big upset over Canistota in a defensive battle, can they keep the momentum and spoil the Tigers season?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Who will be the X-Factor, [player_tooltip player_id='1315310' first='Jovi' last='Wolf'] or [player_tooltip player_id='2338436' first='Logan' last='Mentele']? It should be a fun one!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region 4</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>#5 Gayville-Volin (10-11) vs. #1 Viborg-Hurley (16-5)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Raiders PPG:</strong> 53 <strong>OPPG:</strong> 56 <strong>Cougars PPG:</strong> 64 <strong>OPPG:</strong> 46</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cougars should clean up in this one but it's the playoffs and anything can happen</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-They played on Feb 19 and Viborg-Hurley won by 22 points, it will be interesting to see if this one will be any closer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2263242' first='Spencer' last='Karstens'] can stuff the stat sheet and fill up the bucket, will the Cougars account for him on every possession? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1535886' first='Nick' last='Hanson'] is one of the most dominant players in SD &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1832812' first='Brady' last='Schroedermeier'] is a talented up-n-coming guard, will they crush on Friday?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region 5</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>#5 Corsica-Stickney (13-8) @ #1 Wessington Springs (20-1)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaguars PPG:</strong> 49 <strong>OPPG:</strong> 47 <strong>Spartans PPG:</strong> 64<strong> OPPG:</strong> 42</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Spartans are having an amazing season, they should win this one and add onto the 19-game win streak</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Jags have some BIG boys down low, [player_tooltip player_id='2274272' first='Austin' last='Krogstad'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='2274282' first='Tyson' last='Wentland'] could give the Spartans some problems in the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1651328' first='Colby' last='Flowers'] will have a nice challenge with the Jags size, will he take care of business on Friday?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1641210' first='Parker' last='Graff'] is having an outstanding season, is super talented, and good enough to be All-State, will he lead the Spartans to the SoDak 16?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region 6</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>#3 Lower Brule (11-9) @ #2 Potter County (14-7)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sioux PPG:</strong> 57 <strong>OPPG:</strong> 53 <strong>Battlers</strong> <strong>PPG:</strong> 56 <strong>OPPG:</strong> 49</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-These two have not played yet this season, it should be a good matchup and entertaining basketball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lower Brule is a blue blood in Class B, will they continue this playoff run and make it to the SoDak 16?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1674963' first='Ryder' last='Falkenhagen'] is a tough matchup for anyone &amp; a marvelous athlete, can the Sioux keep him in check?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I like [player_tooltip player_id='1315741' first='Lane' last='Gray']'s game, he is a fun player to watch, will he have a splashy game and move on to the next round?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region 7</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>#4 Jones County (14-7) @ #1 White River (19-2)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Coyotes PPG:</strong> 58 <strong>OPPG:</strong> 52 <strong>Tigers</strong> <strong>PPG:</strong> 66 <strong>OPPG:</strong> 46</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-These two played in the first game of the season, The Tigers won 54-43, I imagine this one will be higher-scoring</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1266275' first='Nic' last='Marshall'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1273153' first='Jordan' last='Uhlir'] are sure to put on a show, these two are TALENTED</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2105533' first='Cooper' last='Feddersen'] is having a great season, will he come up clutch when it matters most?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The State B is better known as the <em>Eldon Marshall</em> Invite, will the legendary coach get this W and be 1 step closer to the big dance?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region 8</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>#3 Timber Lake (12-9) @ #2 Lemmon (18-3)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Panthers PPG:</strong> 62 <strong>OPPG:</strong> 52 <strong>Cowboys PPG:</strong> 62 <strong>OPPG: </strong>42</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Cowboys beat the Panthers by 23 back in early February, it will be interesting to see if it is a more competitive game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lemmon has only lost two games in SD and both to Faith, yet they are not getting respect or attention, they deserve it!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1751436' first='Blair' last='Ham'] is a STUD, [player_tooltip player_id='2365371' first='Nathan' last='Penfield'] is a quick guard, and [player_tooltip player_id='2365370' first='Logan' last='Dreiske'] provides the length &amp; size, does Lemmon move to the next round?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2274470' first='Tristan' last='Dupris'] is a nice player who can hit the triple and make plays in transition, can he lead the Panthers to the W?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1399487,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1399487" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->