Tri-Valley Mustangs: Team Preview
Colton, SD – The Mustangs from Tri-Valley will have a very good team this season. They are in Region-3A and they have a stacked schedule. The Mustangs will be a battle-tested squad by the end of the season. Read below…
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Continue ReadingColton, SD – The Mustangs from Tri-Valley will have a very good team this season. They are in Region-3A and they have a stacked schedule. The Mustangs will be a battle-tested squad by the end of the season. Read below for an in-depth look at Tri-Valley.
Coach Brandon Feterl talks about the Mustang strengths
“Our best strength will be our balance. We have a nice collection of guys who can do a little bit of everything. I think we will be a strong team that can really make opponents work for every bucket as long as we are focused defensively.”
Coach Feterl talks about the excitement heading into the season
“I’m really excited to see some guys step into bigger roles than they had last year. Losing 7 seniors and our top 4 scorers is going to give guys a chance to step up and show they belong. I think we have seniors and juniors who are ready to take on more responsibility.“
Top Players
Lance DeWitt (2022) |6-1 G|
He brings back valuable experience as someone who has started the past two seasons. Lance Averaged 4 points and 2 assists last year. DeWitt is a solid defender who has a good understanding of the game and he puts others in a position to be successful.
Owen Besmer (2022) |6-1 F|
He is another player who has started the past two seasons. Owen is a strong kid who can defend and step outside and shoot it. Besmer averaged 4.5 pts and 5.5 rebounds last year.
Cory McDonald (2022) |6-0 G/F|
He averaged 2.6 points on varsity last year. Corey had 18 points in one game. Tri-Valley is excited to see him step into a bigger role this year. McDonald is a good shooter and hard-nosed defender who has a good feel for the game.
Connor Christensen (2022) |6-6 C|
He is a big kid who can block shots and control the paint. Christensen has a chance to be a major contributor on both ends of the floor.
Noah Haynes Noah Haynes 6'3" | SF Tri-Valley | 2023 State SD (2023) |6-3 G/F|
He showed a lot of development last year as a sophomore and carved out a role on varsity by the end of the year. Tri-Valley will look for Noah to take on a much bigger role as a scorer and play maker this year. Haynes has good instincts defensively.
Braden Oyen (2023) |5-11 G|
He will get his first shot at varsity minutes this year. Braden is a knock-down shooter who plays with a lot of heart.
Isaac McFarland (2022) |6-1 F|
He is a strong hard-working kid. McFarland will be a leader on this team.
Coach Feterl comments on expectations and goals
“We hope to be competitive in every game in a conference where every opponent is tough. We want to continue to grow together every day, and hopefully, be playing our best basketball in March.”
Mustang Schedule
December 10 (home) vs Garretson
December 11 @ Sisseton
December 14 @ Madison
December 17 (home) vs Chester Area
December 21 @ Vermillion
January 6 @ Mount Vernon/Plankinton
January 14 @ Beresford
January 17 @ Tea Area
January 20 @ Winner
January 21 (home) vs Dakota Valley
January 25 @ Canton
January 27 (home) vs Elk Point-Jefferson
January 29 NEC/DakXII Clash vs TBD @
February 1 (home) vs West Central
February 3 @ Dell Rapids
February 7 @ Lennox
February 12 (home) vs Milbank
February 15 (home) vs McCook Central/Montrose
February 21 (home) vs Baltic
February 25 @ Sioux Falls Christian