The ESD Preview
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The Eastern South Dakota Conference takes center stage in the conference previews here on opening day. What does the ESD look like this season? PHD breaks it down. Conference Commentary Aberdeen Central – The program turns to the juniors…
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Continue ReadingThe Eastern South Dakota Conference takes center stage in the conference previews here on opening day. What does the ESD look like this season? PHD breaks it down.
Conference Commentary
Aberdeen Central – The program turns to the juniors after losing a talented frontcourt. It will take some time to gel but by the end of the 2022 group could have them playing everybody tough.
Brandon Valley – Two years ago the Lynx won a state title two years ago, they were a top five squad last year looking for a repeat, and now they have three of their top six back looking for more gold.
Brookings – Only two wins a season ago and expectations for this season are centered Nick Schefers Nick Schefers 6'4" | SF Brookings | 2021 State SD and a few others ready to make their impact.
Harrisburg – With four starters back, an impact transfer, a bigger line-up, and a few starting level guys likely to come off the bench, Harrisburg is deep with talent. Last year was up and down but they had some key wins like the victories over Brandon Valley and O’Gorman.
Huron – It wouldn’t be fair to have the same expectations as a team that was stacked with future college basketball players leading the team to the #1 spot in the state before play was shut down. Give them some time.
Mitchell – This is a year they take another step and it could be a big step. Guard play is solid while the frontcourt of Caden Hinker Caden Hinker 6'6" | PF Mitchell | 2022 State SD and Zane Alm Zane Alm 6'11" | C Mitchell | 2021 State SD could be special.
Pierre T.F. Riggs – A one win team from last year they should improve but the question is, how much? They are still relatively young with only five upperclassmen.
Yankton – Two senior starters were lost but there are sophomores ready to step right into their spots while the three junior starters are now senior starters. And that of course includes Matthew Mors Matthew Mors 6'7" | SF Yankton | 2021 State #82 Nation SD . Everybody is watching to see if he ends his career with a state title we think there’s a good chance that happens.
Watertown – Lost four starters from a 9-12 team. I think they will be competitive but I don’t think they will win as many games this season.
ESD Predictions
- Yankton
- Brandon Valley
- Harrisburg
- Mitchell
- Aberdeen Central
- Huron
- Watertown
- Pierre
- Brookings
ESD Preseason All Conference
First Team
Conner Geddes Conner Geddes 6'3" | SG Harrisburg | 2021 State SD of Harrisburg (Sr)
Jackson Hilton Jackson Hilton 6'4" | SF Brandon Valley | 2021 State SD of Brandon Valley (Sr)
Caden Hinker Caden Hinker 6'6" | PF Mitchell | 2022 State SD of Mitchell (Jr)
Matthew Mors Matthew Mors 6'7" | SF Yankton | 2021 State #82 Nation SD of Yankton (Sr).
Hayden Muirhead Hayden Muirhead 6'7" | PF SF O'Gorman | 2021 State SD of Harrisburg (Sr)
Second Team
Zane Alm Zane Alm 6'11" | C Mitchell | 2021 State SD of Mitchell (Sr)
Jay Jurgens Jay Jurgens 6'8" | C Brandon Valley | 2021 State SD of Brandon Valley (Sr)
Joe Kolbeck Joe Kolbeck 6'0" | PG Brandon Valley | 2021 State SD of Brandon Valley (Sr)
Blaze Lubbers Blaze Lubbers 6'4" | SG Harrisburg | 2021 State SD of Harrisburg (Sr)
Andrew Walter Andrew Walter 6'3" | SG Harrisburg | 2022 SD of Harrisburg (Jr)
Third Team
Noah Behrends Noah Behrends 6'7" | PF Aberdeen Central | 2022 State SD of Aberdeen Central (Jr)
Lincoln Kienholz Lincoln Kienholz 6'3" | PG Pierre | 2023 State SD of Pierre (Soph)
Michael Mors Michael Mors 6'5" | SF Yankton | 2023 State SD of Yankton (Soph)
Brayden Phipps Brayden Phipps 6'5" | PF Harrisburg | 2021 State SD of Harrisburg (Sr)
Derick Siemonsma Derick Siemonsma 6'3" | SF Huron | 2021 State SD of Huron (Sr)
Fourth Team
Aidan Feser Aidan Feser 6'0" | SG Yankton | 2021 State SD of Yankton (Sr)
Aydin Lloyd Aydin Lloyd 6'3" | SG Brandon Valley | 2021 State SD of Brandon Valley (Sr)
Drew Norberg Drew Norberg 5'10" | PG Watertown | 2022 State SD of Watertown (Jr)
Alec Voegele Alec Voegele 6'5" | PF Aberdeen Central | 2022 State SD of Aberdeen Central (Jr)
Dawson Schmidt Dawson Schmidt 6'3" | SG Watertown | 2021 State SD of Watertown (SR)