SD Games To Watch This Week

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">The high school hoops season has been action-packed and fun but it is going by too fast! We are already in mid-February and the playoffs will be here before we know it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article, we are previewing the week ahead by picking 1 game from each day. We will give you reasons to watch and ask questions about the matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Best of luck to all the players, coaches, and fans this week!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2770632,"width":"321px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/image_d62f8a.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/image_d62f8a.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2770632" style="width:321px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"35px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:35px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">MONDAY</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px">Mobridge-Pollock (10-3) vs. Aberdeen Christian (10-3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The game is played at the old Aberdeen Civic Arena, that venue should be enjoyed in person</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Knights run a good motion offense and they have impressive length in their starting lineup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>QUESTIONS</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2255042' first='Brooks' last='Jett'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1790129' first='Shane' last='Henderson'] are two of the top players to watch, who will show out in this A vs. B matchup? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1551734' first='Kale' last='Knudson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1377249' first='Jackson' last='Eisemann'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1551737' first='Easton' last='Eisemann'] are having a nice season, how will they shoot &amp; do they stay hot?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"35px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:35px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">TUESDAY</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px">#1 Brandon Valley (13-1) @ Sioux Falls Washington (9-4)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-WHS has won 3 in a row, they are looking for a 4-game win streak &amp; the Lynx have a big #1 target on their back</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1641566' first='Jhace' last='Woods'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='2278036' first='Mach' last='Mayen'] are two of the top athletes in SD, expect some highlight-reel plays</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>QUESTIONS</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1761714' first='Landon' last='Dulaney'] is another freak athlete, his D &amp; presence on the floor make BV a better team, does he lead them to a win? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1503882' first='Tommy' last='Hoffman'] is a gunslinger &amp; an impact player, does he take care of the rock &amp; get the win for the Warrior faithful?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"35px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:35px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">THURSDAY</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px">#2 Hamlin (13-2) @ Deuel (10-5)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This is a BIG Region 2 matchup, they are both two of the better squads in Class A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Chargers are the reigning A State Champs and are loaded with talent</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>QUESTIONS</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1874332' first='Gabe' last='Sather'] is a dude &amp; averaging 18 ppg, 8 rpg, 3 apg, can he &amp; the Cards pull the upset? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1558204' first='Zac' last='VanMeeteren'] is the most athletic Charger, does Deuel have an answer for him?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"35px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:35px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">FRIDAY</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px">Madison (7-7) @ #4 West Central (13-3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Trojans are the real deal and they have all the pieces to make a run to State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This is a Region 3 showdown, both squads are looking to gain momentum as the playoff or in the Horizon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>QUESTIONS</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1811874' first='Myles' last='Schneider'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1263162' first='Ben' last='Brooks'] are two Bulldogs that could give the Trojans problems, how does WC defend?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2076018' first='Connor' last='Mebius'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1919285' first='Will' last='Kuhl'] are as good of a 1-2 punch in SD, do they look the part on Friday?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"35px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:35px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">SATURDAY</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px">Pine Ridge (11-6) vs. #1 Sioux Falls Christian (14-0)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This game is played at the Corn Palace and both squads are expected to make the State Tournament</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This game has star power with [player_tooltip player_id='1384718' first='Marvin' last='Richard III'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1503883' first='Griffen' last='Goodbary'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>MR3 recently scored 62 points in a single game!!! How do the Charges defend him &amp; how many pts does he end with? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>SFC is loaded with talent and super deep, can Pine Ridge keep it close?</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 -->