Season Update: West Fargo Horace
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West Fargo, ND – Today we are looking at the newest high school in North Dakota. The oldest players for the Hawks from Horace are sophomores. They are playing games at the JV level, C-squad, and they played two varsity Class…
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Continue ReadingWest Fargo, ND – Today we are looking at the newest high school in North Dakota. The oldest players for the Hawks from Horace are sophomores. They are playing games at the JV level, C-squad, and they played two varsity Class B teams in the Hatton/Northwood Tournament. Read below for comments from coach Hutchinson, information on players, and the Horace schedule.
The Hawks currently sit at 0-6 at the JV level and 4-2 at the C level.
The JV team has had a tough learning experience against West Fargo, Davies, and North Border (varsity). However, they are coming along and improving as the season moves on.
Horace played close games against GF Central, Shanley, and Hatton-Northwood (varsity). They held a second-half lead in all of those games only to run out of gas late.
Team comments from Head Coach Derek Hutchinson
“This season has really been all about establishing our identity and learning. We are truly getting better every week and have not even scratched the surface of what we are capable of.“
“The highlight of the season would definitely be getting invited to play in a Class B varsity tournament at Hatton Northwood. It was a great experience for the boys to get a taste of that varsity level basketball and taking the host team down to the wire in a battle. We are looking forward to the second half of the season for our second round of games with EDC opponents to really gauge how far we have come.“
Top Hawks
Carvin Fish Carvin Fish 6'8" | PF Tiospa Zina | 2024 State SD (2024) |6-4 F|
Stats:15.8 ppg 9.8 rpg, 53.6%, 84.6 FT%. He also had a 35 point and 15 rebound game against GF Central. Carvin has been huge for the Hawks. He has great footwork and handles for a big. He shoots nearly 40% from three which makes him a tough guard. The kid is a walking bucket and is really making a name for himself.
Isaiah Williams Isaiah Williams 5'10" | PG Lutheran | 2024 CO (2024) |5-10 G|
Stats: 9.8 ppg 3.8 apg 3.2 spg. He found his rhythm as of late. Isaiah is really starting to become a threat offensively. Williams can be a lockdown defender and he has a great feel for the game. Isaiah is a smooth ball handler and he is someone that the Hawks trust to guide their offense.
Brady Westphal Brady Westphal 6'1" | SG West Fargo Horace | 2025 State ND (2025) |5-10 G|
Stats: 8.8ppg 4.2 rpg 3.0 spg. He does all the little things that won’t show up on a stat sheet. This 5’8″ Freshman does everything he can to make an impact on every single possession for the Hawks. Brady will box out, crash the boards, get tip-outs, keep the ball alive, dive on the floor, get deflections, etc. Westphal has GRIT!
Gavin Olson Gavin Olson 5'10" | CG Horace | 2024 ND (2024) |5-8 G|
Gavin has yet to have a game where he lights up the scoreboard but his day will come. Olson is lightning quick and an aggressive defender. He often guards the other team’s best player and guards them 90 ft the whole game. Gavin brings the energy that gets this team going.
Moose Diomande Moose Diomande 6'3" | SF Horace | 2024 State ND (2024) |6-0 F|
He has great length and athleticism. Moose is really starting to use his length as a defensive and rebounding advantage. When he crashes the boards hard he’s typically the only one coming down with the ball. Diomande has a ton of potential.
Hawk JV Schedule
Vs. WF 106-67
Vs. Davies 101-69
Vs. GF Central 84-78
Vs. North Border 88-55
Vs. Hatton-Northwood 46-43
Vs. Shanley 79-61
January 10 home vs. Grand Forks Red River
January 11 @ Valley City
January 14 @ Fargo South
January 18 home vs. Wahpeton
January 21 home vs. West Fargo
January 25 home vs. West Fargo Sheyenne
January 28 home vs. Grand Forks Central
February 4 @ Grand Forks Red River
February 8 home vs. Fargo Davies
February 11 home vs. Shanley
February 15 home vs. Fargo North
February 18 home vs Fargo South
February 24 @ Wahpeton