#4 West Fargo Sheyenne: Midseason Report
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West Fargo, ND – The Mustangs are currently on a 9-game win streak and they have a monster game tonight against across town rival the West Fargo Packers. Sheyenne’s lone loss on the year came from the Packers early in the…
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Continue ReadingWest Fargo, ND – The Mustangs are currently on a 9-game win streak and they have a monster game tonight against across town rival the West Fargo Packers. Sheyenne’s lone loss on the year came from the Packers early in the season. Tonight the Mustangs will be hoping to avenge the early loss, gain bragging rights, and move closer to being the #1 team in the EDC. The signature win on the season for Sheyenne was over #2 Fargo Davies, by a score of 74-67. The Mustangs are the longest and biggest team in the EDC and they are a scary group. Michael Nhial Michael Nhial 6'7" | SF West Fargo Sheyenne | 2022 State ND has been the bell cow and biggest producer for Sheyenne this season. Read below for Nhial’s impressive numbers, comments from Coach K, and the Mustang schedule. Tonight is going to be a wild one at West Fargo! Good luck to both squads!
Players Stats
James Hagen James Hagen 5'9" | SG West Fargo Sheyenne | 2022 State ND (2022) |5-9 G| – 6.6 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 2.2 apg
Trent Freih Trent Freih 6'2" | SG West Fago Sheyenne | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-1 G| – 5.7 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 1.8 apg
Zander Newton Zander Newton 6'4" | SF West Fargo Sheyenne | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-5 F| – 5.5 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 1.8 apg
Kaleb Larson Kaleb Larson 6'3" | SG West Fargo Sheyenne | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-3 G| – 13.5 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 2.1 apg
Caleb Duerr Caleb Duerr 6'4" | SG West Fargo Sheyenne | 2024 ND (2022) |6-3 G| – 5.4 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 1.2 apg
Michael Nhial Michael Nhial 6'7" | SF West Fargo Sheyenne | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-7 F| – 20.9 ppg, 11 rpg, 1.8 apg
Dominic Dosmann Dominic Dosmann 6'8" | PF WF Sheyenne | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-8 F| – 8.3 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 2.2 apg
Matthew Gooselaw Matthew Gooselaw 6'5" | SF West Fargo Sheyenne | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-6 F| – 5 ppg, 2.6 rpg, .2 apg
Mustang Talk with Coach Tom Kirchoffner
What has been the highlight of the season so far?
“Our whole team stepping up and playing for each other. We seem to have a different guy that will lead us or help bring the team value in some manner. Game-wise it could be the Davies game – our guys showed resiliency after the loss to West Fargo, and it got us back to our winning ways. Fargo North game was another good test for us and Matt Gooselaw came off the bench and provided a spark by 12 points in 13 minutes.“
What are your goals for the rest of the season?
“Work hard and have fun every day.“
Which players are most improved and why?
“I’m really pleased with senior Trent Freih Trent Freih 6'2" | SG West Fago Sheyenne | 2022 State ND – he has been consistent for us on both ends of the court.“
Who have been your top players defensively?
“ James Hagen James Hagen 5'9" | SG West Fargo Sheyenne | 2022 State ND – he sets the tone for the other guys. Dominic Dosmann Dominic Dosmann 6'8" | PF WF Sheyenne | 2022 State ND & Zander Newton Zander Newton 6'4" | SF West Fargo Sheyenne | 2022 State ND have been great with their length and their ability to get deflections/rebounds.“
What has been your team’s identity so far or what do you hang your hat on?
“So far it has been team play on offense and we are a hard-working bunch on defense – we are getting 11 steals a game. That is currently a program record in our short history.“
Player Highlight
“ Michael Nhial Michael Nhial 6'7" | SF West Fargo Sheyenne | 2022 State ND – currently has 8 double-doubles in 12 games. Only two players in the EDC average a double-double.“
Mustang Schedule (11-1)
Mandan – W 68-45
Wahpeton – W 87-46
West Fargo – L 77-62
Fargo Davies – W 74-67
Devils Lake – W 92-69
Fargo South – W 70-60
Shanley – W 66-59
Fargo North – W 76-60
Grand Forks Central – W 68-49
Shanley – W 59-42
Wahpeton – W 96-62
Grand Forks Red River – W 70-61
January 28 @ West Fargo
February 1 (home) vs. Fargo Davies
February 4 @ Devils Lake
February 8 (home) vs. Fargo South
February 11 (home) vs. Fargo North
February 15 (home) vs. Grand Forks Red River
February 17 @ Valley City
February 18 @ Grand Forks Central
February 22 (home) vs. Valley City
March 1-5 EDC Tournament @ SHAC (NDSU)
March 10-12 State Tournament @ Bismarck Event Center