Tuesday Games To Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Tuesday night is shaping up to be another strong slate of high school basketball across North and South Dakota. In this edition of <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Tuesday Games To Watch</span></strong>, Prep Hoops Dakotas highlights some of the must-see matchups on the schedule, breaking down why each game deserves your attention and posing a few key questions to consider as the action unfolds. From rivalry battles to early-season tests, there's plenty of hoops worth tuning in for. Best of luck to all the players, coaches, and fans tonight—<strong>best swishes!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2298937,"width":"367px","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:367px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>#1 Castlewood (1-0) at Elkton-Lake Benton (0-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-B vs. A matchup, always fun to see if the small schools can compete up a class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1551735' first='Kamden' last='Keszler'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2433399' first='Will' last='Aderhold']&nbsp;played well in game 1, combined for 30 points, Aderhold is going to be a DUDE.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='2966834' first='Colt' last='Beck'] is a player to watch for the Elks (averaged 9.1 ppg last season), he is a 3 year starter. Does he lead the way tonight?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aderhold was a dude this off-season, how productive is he against the tough Elks?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Central Cass (1-0) at Grafton (1-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-There will be no shortage of shots taken in this game, it should be fast-paced with a ton of 3's taken.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Central Cass is deep and Grafton has two studs with [player_tooltip player_id='1632619' first='Reggie' last='Rice'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='2856939' first='Brody' last='Lillemoen'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='2856939' first='Brody' last='Lillemoen'] went off for 33 in game 1 and [player_tooltip player_id='1632619' first='Reggie' last='Rice'] went for 20, how do the Squirrels defend them?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will [player_tooltip player_id='1651914' first='Easton' last='Holland'] stay out of foul trouble tonight? CC will need his size. Do [player_tooltip player_id='1925132' first='Kash' last='Lorenz'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='2412094' first='Kole' last='Buhr'] light it up from 3?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Fargo South (0-3) at West Fargo (1-2)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ted Critchley is still looking for his first win as the head coach of the Bruins.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1327795' first='Beckett' last='Pfau'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1338493' first='Aiden' last='Samek'] combined for 51 in the win over Legacy, they are dangerous duo.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will South's size/length give the Packers problems? Can the young Packer BIGs get the job done?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will Pfau (25 ppg) and Samek (19.6) stay hot? Will [player_tooltip player_id='1541562' first='Corbyn' last='Follingstad'] record another Double-Double?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>#5 Mandan (3-0) at #3 Bismarck (2-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rivalry game, Top 5 matchup, two undefeated teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Braves are hot, this is a chance for them to prove they in amongst the elite teams in AA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1632632' first='Artie' last='Carlow'], [player_tooltip player_id='1975416' first='Khaliq' last='Austin'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1657449' first='Weston' last='Scott'] make a scary 3-headed Demon, can the Braves contain them?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='3230831' first='KP' last='Eaglestaff'] is playing well for MHS and averaging 15.3 ppg. Will he still be productive against the daunting Demon defense? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Midway-Minto (0-0) at North Star (1-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-First game for the Mustangs, they are receiving votes in the State polls, they should be legit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-North Star took down a Class A squad in game 1, they are a long &amp; athletic squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Are brothers [player_tooltip player_id='1632692' first='Elijah' last='Robinson'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1632700' first='Ezra' last='Robinson'] playmakers? They will need to play well as the Stangs will be undersized vs. the Bearcats.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The new Bearcat [player_tooltip player_id='2398656' first='Kade' last='Mitchell'] went for 21 points, will he shine again? Is [player_tooltip player_id='1632620' first='Hunter' last='Hagler'] playing? Does he look to be 100% healthy? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Minot (2-1) at Bismarck St. Mary's (3-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Saints are hot! Intriguing squad with [player_tooltip player_id='1418035' first='Chris' last='Benning'], [player_tooltip player_id='1531064' first='Jackson' last='Barth'], [player_tooltip player_id='2548370' first='Trason' last='Terry'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2442680' first='Keller' last='Hertz Barnett'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='2237726' first='Oakley' last='Trueblood'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2525625' first='Patrick' last='Shanahan'] are two emerging studs, could both be All-WDA this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will the Magi show improvement after a sluggish game vs. Sheyenne under new head coach Jeremy Brandt?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-When is the last time the Saints beat the Magi? I imagine it has been awhile....</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>#4 Mitchell (0-0) vs. Watertown (1-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-First game of the season for the Kernels, I am interested to see how [player_tooltip player_id='1466940' first='Colton' last='Smith'] looks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Arrows dominated in game 1 over Brookings, 21 point win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Watertown players to watch are [player_tooltip player_id='2338383' first='Jackson' last='McClemans'], [player_tooltip player_id='2548480' first='Jack' last='Mack'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2338603' first='Carter' last='Buisker'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Who are the top Kernels guards? I like [player_tooltip player_id='2250315' first='Collin' last='Weier']'s game, how effective is he tonight?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Oakes (1-0) at Leola-Frederick Area</strong> <strong>(1-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Both squads are solid and are receiving votes in the State polls.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='2297365' first='Westyn' last='Thorpe'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1548636' first='Winston' last='Clark'] are players to watch for the Titans, they both scored 14 points in game 1.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='2052770' first='Beau' last='Thorpe'] scored 29 points in game 1, will he get hot again? Will the Titans chase him or go "no catch, no help"?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will the Titans have an answer for [player_tooltip player_id='2052771' first='Jyles' last='Meier']? He is one of the toughest BIGs in ND Class B.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>#1 Sioux Falls Lincoln (1-0) at Harrisburg (1-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Interesting matchup with two of the top programs in AA who are consistently at the State Tournament in March.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Pats were almost upset in game 1 vs. Washington, [player_tooltip player_id='1949563' first='Sam' last='DeGroot'] was excellent with a Double-Double, 29 points &amp; 12 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1641209' first='Crayton' last='Jibben'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1641478' first='Stellen' last='Larson'] will need to slow down DeGroot. Can the contain the future Augie Doggie?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will [player_tooltip player_id='1641207' first='Cole' last='Kooiker'] take care of the ball &amp; hit a few 3's? Will [player_tooltip player_id='1641478' first='Stellen' last='Larson'] get a chance to use his athleticism? How fast do the Tigers play?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>West Fargo Sheyenne (1-3) at #2 Horace (2-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Every time Easy$ [player_tooltip player_id='1327797' first='Carter' last='Evanson'] is on the court, the game is worth watching.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='2132777' first='Kyson' last='Keller'] is an impressive athlete, it would be fun to see him and Evanson go at each other. [player_tooltip player_id='1651918' first='Brett' last='Livingston'] vs. [player_tooltip player_id='2237722' first='Tanner' last='Kratcha'] is another intriguing matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Stangs and Hawks both have talented junior classes. Who has the more productive night on Tuesday?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Hawks have not played in 9 days, will they be rusty? They should have no trouble getting up for a rivalry game like this.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Vermillion (1-0) at #3 West Central (1-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Two of the top guards in SD are going head-to-head, [player_tooltip player_id='2076018' first='Connor' last='Mebius'] vs. [player_tooltip player_id='1929459' first='Trey' last='Hansen'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Trojans were stout on defense in game one. Hansen shoots a ton of FT's, interested to see how WC defends him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='2132824' first='Luke' last='Jensen'] for Vermillion is a nice compliment to [player_tooltip player_id='1929459' first='Trey' last='Hansen']. Is productive? How much does [player_tooltip player_id='2437990' first='Tanner' last='Wagner'] play for WC? He had a great off-season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Who wins the battle of the elite guards, Mebius or Hansen?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2950876,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/NDSD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/NDSD.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2950876" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->