The Friday Night Spotlight – S.Dakota’s Top Five Games (Preview)
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What five games should you keep an eye on tonight in South Dakota? A big rematch, a conference tournament showdown, Class B’s top game, and an under the radar Class AA contest. (#1) SF Washington at (#7) SF Roosevelt –…
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Continue ReadingWhat five games should you keep an eye on tonight in South Dakota? A big rematch, a conference tournament showdown, Class B’s top game, and an under the radar Class AA contest.
(#1) SF Washington at (#7) SF Roosevelt – The Game of the Night
The two teams played a classic in December a week before the Christmas holiday. The offensive balance of Washington won out 63-62 and has thrust the Warriors into the top spot in Class AA. Roosevelt entered the year at number one and will look to earn a measure of revenge in the team’s second meeting. The prospect match-up of guards Eli Williams Eli Williams 6'1" | SG Sioux Falls Washington | 2021 State SD and Tyler Feldkamp Tyler Feldkamp 6'0" | PG Sioux Falls Roosevelt | 2021 State SD is one of many to keep an eye on. Williams did a great job on D the previous contest.
Prospect Match-Up: 6’1 Eli Williams Eli Williams 6'1" | SG Sioux Falls Washington | 2021 State SD of (SFW) vs 6’0 Tyler Feldkamp Tyler Feldkamp 6'0" | PG Sioux Falls Roosevelt | 2021 State SD (SFR)
(NR) Parker at (#3) Sioux Valley – Conference Play Headliner
The semi-finals of the Big East Conference Tournament with undefeated Sioux Valley hosting 1-loss Parker in the 1 vs 4 game of the seeded league tournament. Junior guard Carter Robertson and the Pheasants hope to pull the upset. On another note, how did Kelton Vincent Kelton Vincent 6'0" | PG Sioux Valley | 2021 State SD respond to his national highlight game winner? With ten points, nine assists, and six steals in a win over Beresford last night.
Prospect Match-Up: 6’2 David Fuller (P) vs 6’3 Parker Puetz Parker Puetz 6'3" | SF Sioux Valley | 2022 State SD (SV)
(#1) De Smet at Arlington – Class B Spotlighted Game
The Bulldogs come at teams with the heavy depth of offensive firepower. Kalen Garry Kalen Garry 6'3" | SG De Smet | 2022 State SD is the statewide known name and Ethan McCune Ethan McCune 6'1" | SF De Smet | 2021 State SD isn’t far behind. Add in Damon Wilkinson Damon Wilkinson 6'10" | C De Smet | 2023 State SD and Rett Osthus Rett Osthus 6'0" | PG DeSmet | 2022 State SD and you have a potent bunch. Arlington looks to stay even with the Dakota Valley top dog and so far they are 3-1. They face a tough task this evening.
Prospect Match-Up: 6’0 Ryker Ersrad (A) vs 6’0 Rett Osthus Rett Osthus 6'0" | PG DeSmet | 2022 State SD
(#6) RC Central at (#9) Aberdeen Central – Under the Radar Game of the Night
One loss Central makes the big trip to take on undefeated Central. This will be Central’s toughest test of the season (faced and handily defeated four teams that have combined to win three games). A great opportunity for the talented Micah Swallow Micah Swallow 6'3" | SG Rapid City Central | 2021 State SD to show what he can do versus the quality Eagle juniors (they have 14 of them on their V/JV roster!)
Prospect Match-Up: 6’3 Wing Micah Swallow Micah Swallow 6'3" | SG Rapid City Central | 2021 State SD (RCC) vs 6’4 Wing Sam Rohlfs
(NR) SF Lincoln at (#5) Yankton – Tracking Mr. Mors.
We want to make sure to point out again, this is your final season to see Matthew Mors Matthew Mors 6'7" | SF Yankton | 2021 State #82 Nation SD play basketball so get to the gym or watch online if you can, he is one of the best players in the history of South Dakota high school basketball. Yankton is on a four game winning streak with three of those wins coming versus out of state teams. Lincoln was just crushed by Washington but they have upset Brandon Valley this year so be aware.
Prospect Match-Up: 6’7 Sr Matthew Mors Matthew Mors 6'7" | SF Yankton | 2021 State #82 Nation SD (Y) vs 6’6 Sr Alex Tong (SFL)