EDC Midseason Review: Top 3 Teams
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In this article I discuss and go in-depth on the top three teams in the Eastern Dakota Conference. West Fargo Sheyenne Mustangs 12-1 (11-1 EDC) Many people may not have expected the Sheyenne Mustangs to be atop the EDC at…
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Continue ReadingIn this article I discuss and go in-depth on the top three teams in the Eastern Dakota Conference.
West Fargo Sheyenne Mustangs 12-1 (11-1 EDC)
Many people may not have expected the Sheyenne Mustangs to be atop the EDC at this point in the season, but that didn’t stop them. Sitting at a 12-1 overall record, the Orange and Blue have been firing on all cylinders. With notable wins over West Fargo and Davies this team has proven that they can beat anyone in the East. As a defensive juggernaut, the Mustangs are number one in points allowed at 58.69/game, opposing team field goal percentage at 35.42%, and opponents three point percentage that sits at 26.45%. As far as defensive players are concerned Kaleb Larson Kaleb Larson 6'3" | SG West Fargo Sheyenne | 2022 State ND averages 2.3 steals/game, James Hagen James Hagen 5'9" | SG West Fargo Sheyenne | 2022 State ND snatches 2.2, and Dominic Dosmann Dominic Dosmann 6'8" | PF WF Sheyenne | 2022 State ND blocks 1.5 shots every contest. On offense the Stangs are led by Michael Nhial Michael Nhial 6'7" | SF West Fargo Sheyenne | 2022 State ND ’s averages of 20.5 points and 10.7 rebounds, Kaleb Larson Kaleb Larson 6'3" | SG West Fargo Sheyenne | 2022 State ND who puts up 14.3 points, and James Hagen James Hagen 5'9" | SG West Fargo Sheyenne | 2022 State ND ’s 2.2 dimes per game. Other notable contributors to Sheyenne are Trent Freih Trent Freih 6'2" | SG West Fago Sheyenne | 2022 State ND , Zander Newton Zander Newton 6'4" | SF West Fargo Sheyenne | 2022 State ND , Kellen Entz, Derrick Lobbo Derrick Lobbo 6'2" | SG West Fargo Sheyenne | 2022 ND , Caleb Duerr Caleb Duerr 6'4" | SG West Fargo Sheyenne | 2024 ND , and Matt Gooselaw.
Fargo Davies 12-1 (11-1 EDC)
Joining Sheyenne at the top of the Eastern Dakota Conference is the extremely talented Davies Eagles. Sitting at a 12-1 overall record, the Eagles have good wins over West Fargo and Grand Forks Red River. So far this season, Davies has been lethal on offense leading the EDC in scoring at 87.85 points/game, scoring margin per contest at 25.77, and they are shooting an impressive 49.55% from the field. Not to mention that they are also second in three point percentage at 34.02%. On defense the Eagles are second in points against per game at 62.08, second in opposing team field goal percentage at 37.12%, and first in steals per contest with 15.69. Individual wise Mason Klabo Mason Klabo 6'2" | PG Fargo Davies | 2025 State #240 Nation ND is averaging 25.1 points and 3.5 steals, Ian Motschenbacher Ian Motschenbacher 6'1" | PG Fargo Davies | 2022 State ND has 18.5 points and 3.6 assists, and Raymond Brown Raymond Brown 5'11" | PG Fargo Davies | 2023 State ND is putting up 12.2 points and 43.4% from beyond the arc per game. Other notable players include Alex Proctor Alex Proctor 6'1" | SG Fargo Davies | 2022 State ND , Daniel Yorke Daniel Yorke 6'1" | SG Fargo Davies | 2024 State ND , Carson Barta, Max Froslie Max Froslie 6'8" | PF Fargo Davies | 2023 State ND , Evan Van Dam Evan Van Dam 6'6" | PF Fargo Davies | 2022 State ND , and Kaden Braaflat.
West Fargo Packers 10-3 (9-3 EDC)
Coming in at third in the EDC is the defending state champion West Fargo Packers. With good wins over West Fargo Sheyenne and Fargo Shanley, the Pack are sitting at a 10-3 overall record. As a team West Fargo is second in scoring offense at 80.69 points, third in field goal percentage with 43.98%, and third in three point makes hitting 7.77 per game. On defense they are second in steals (15) and turnover margin (5.9) per game. Players who have had a big impact for the Packers so far this season include Nick Carlson Nick Carlson 6'4" | SF West Fargo | 2022 State ND ’s 15.5 points and 7.5 rebounds, Carson Hegerle Carson Hegerle 6'3" | SG West Fargo | 2022 State ND at 15.4 points and 3 steals, Brett Limke Brett Limke 6'1" | PG West Fargo | 2022 State ND who sits with 14.3 points, and Foday Sheriff who scores 13.5 points per game. Other guys that have been key are Parker Nelson Parker Nelson 5'11" | SG West Fargo | 2022 State ND and Caden Zepeda.