Updated Class B Power Rankings
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We had quite a few games this past week with everyone playing a game except one of our teams in the top 10. We had some upsets and we will see a couple of new teams jump into the PHD…
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Continue ReadingWe had quite a few games this past week with everyone playing a game except one of our teams in the top 10. We had some upsets and we will see a couple of new teams jump into the PHD Rankings this week. Read below for the updated Power Rankings and information on each team.
CLASS B POWER RANKINGS
#1 Four Winds/Minnewaukan (5-0)
The Indians picked up two more victories this past week and they remain perfect on the year. They had two blowout wins. 4-winds beat Rolette 94-46 and they beat Devils Lake JV 90-52. Some of the top players for the Indians are Jayden Yankton Jayden Yankton 6'1" | SG Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2022 State ND , Jacolby Pearson Jacolby Pearson 6'4" | SG Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2022 State ND , Dalen Leftbear Dalen Leftbear 6'3" | SF FourWinds/Minnewaukan | 2024 State ND , Deng Deng Deng Deng 6'5" | SF Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2024 ND , Wade Nestell Wade Nestell 6'0" | SG Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2024 State ND , Kelson Keja Kelson Keja 5'7" | PG Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2023 State ND , and Sheldon Jones Sheldon Jones 6'0" | PF Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2022 State ND . This week the Indians play two formidable teams. Tonight they play North Star and on Friday they host Hillsboro/Central Valley.
#2 Kindred (6-1)
The Vikings won two games this past week. They had a large margin victory over Sargent County, 69-31. They also picked up a nice win over Grafton, 57-45. Paul Olson Paul Olson 6'3" | SF Kindred | 2022 State ND had a huge game against the Spoilers, he scored 35 points in the victory. This week the Vikings host Lisbon on Thursday for some Region-1 action. On Friday, Kindred hosts Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier.
#3 Enderlin (5-2)
This past week, the Eagles had a blow-out win over Maple River, 80-29. In that win, Joe Hurlburt Joe Hurlburt 6'10" | PF Enderlin | 2022 State #147 Nation MN had 27 points, 17 rebounds, and 8 assists. Gus Hurlburt Gus Hurlburt 6'9" | PF Enderlin | 2022 State ND scored 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Alijah Dixson Alijah Dixson 5'11" | PG Enderlin | 2022 State ND scored 14 points and went 4-5 from beyond the arc and Carson Bartholomay Carson Bartholomay 6'6" | PF Enderlin | 2023 State ND dropped 12 points. This week the Eagles will be very busy. They play 3 tough games in the Barnes County Classic at Valley City State. The Eagles will go against LaMoure/Litchville-Marion, Hillsboro-Central Valley, and Dunseith. On Saturday they head to Anoka Ramsey College to play the #3 Ranked team in AA (MN) Morris Area-Chokio-Alberta. It will be a difficult week but a fun one for Enderlin.
#4 North Border (6-0)
The Eagles kept things rolling this past week by picking up two more wins. They crushed Cavalier by a score of 80-29 and they beat Drayton-Valley-Edinburg 70-33. In the win over DVE, the Eagles were led in scoring by TJ Cosley TJ Cosley 6'0" | PG North Border | 2023 State ND 24 pts, Ayden Stainbrook Ayden Stainbrook 6'5" | SF North Border | 2023 State ND 21 pts, Jaxen Johnson Jaxen Johnson 6'5" | PF North Border | 2022 State ND 14 pts, Logan Peterson Logan Peterson 5'9" | SG North Border | 2022 State ND 7 pts, and Grant Cosley Grant Cosley 6'0" | SG North Border | 2025 State ND 4 pts. This week the Eagles play three games. Tomorrow they play at Park River/Fordville-Lankin. On Thursday they host Grafton and on Saturday they play Warwick at Devils Lake High School.
#5 Flasher (9-0)
The Bulldogs kept with their winning ways this past week. They took home two more victories. Flasher beat Central McLean 65-45 and they beat Strasburg-Zeeland 68-32. Some of the top players for the Bulldogs are Jace Friesz Jace Friesz 6'3" | SF Flasher | 2022 State ND , Javin Friesz Javin Friesz 6'2" | CG Flasher | 2024 ND , Carter Bonogofsky Carter Bonogofsky 5'10" | SG Flasher | 2023 State ND , and Braxton Hatzenbuhler. This week the Bulldogs host Solen on Thursday and on Saturday they play at Dickinson Trinity. Their game against Trinity will be a good test for Flasher.
#6 LaMoure/Litchville-Marion (3-0)
The Lobes were off last week. LLM will have a tough week of games at the Barnes County Classic with games against Enderlin, Dunseith, and Maple River. After this week we will have a better idea of how good the Loboes really are.
#7 Powers Lake (4-0)
The Ranchers picked up another win this past week by blowing out New Town by a score of 62-33. Tyson Enget Tyson Enget 5'11" | PG Powers Lake-Burke Central | 2023 State ND is the star player for Powers Lake. He is a big-time shooter and scorer. Enget is also a great rebounder and a creator for his teammates. This week the Ranchers have a busy slate with 4 games. They play Ray, Mandaree, Nedrose, and Trenton.
#8 Ellendale (6-0)
This is the first time in the Power Rankings for Ellendale this season. This past week the Cardinals won three games. They beat Kidder County 51-28, Carrington 60-42, and Medina-Pingree-Buchanan 54-42. The best player and dominant big man for the Cardinals is Scott Wagner Scott Wagner 6'8" | C Ellendale | 2022 State ND . He scores many points around the basket and Wagner dominants the boards. This week Ellendale hosts Griggs-Midkota on Friday. On Saturday, the Cardinals are on the road at Medina-Pingree/Buchanan.
#9 Central Cass (7-0)
The Squirrels are undefeated so far this season. It is about time they jumped into the Power Rankings. Some of the top players for CC are Jake Deutsch Jake Deutsch 6'1" | SG Central Cass | 2022 State ND , Sam Kobbervig Sam Kobbervig 6'3" | SG Central Cass | 2023 State ND , Cole Holzer Cole Holzer 6'7" | PF Central Cass | 2024 State ND , Carter Vrchota Carter Vrchota 6'1" | SG Central Cass | 2024 State ND , and Tyler Cruchet Tyler Cruchet 6'1" | SF Central Cass | 2024 ND . This week CC only has one game. On Thursday, the Squirrels hit the road and play at Carrington.
#10 Thompson (4-2)
This is the first appearance for the Tommies in the Power Rankings this season. They are fresh off a monster Region-2 win over Hillsboro/Central Valley by a score of 41-38. The week before, the Tommies had another quality win over Hazen. A few of the top players for Thompson are Kyle Odenbach Kyle Odenbach 6'3" | SF Thompson | 2022 State ND , Jake Starcevic Jake Starcevic 6'2" | SF Kindred | 2025 State ND , and Karter Peterson Karter Peterson 6'6" | PF Thompson | 2025 State ND . Drew Overby is a nice player off the bench who shoots it well. This week the Tommies host Northern Cass on Tuesday and May-Port-C-G on Friday.