Did you know: G.F. Red River's lone championship came in 1988, Stat Leaders (points-per game avg.) WDA Tie-Break Criteria . Fargo North's last Class A state tournament win came over Mandan in the fifth place game of the 2011 state tournamentFour Fargo North players scored eight or more pointsMandan shot just 21 percent from the fieldThe Spartans held a two-point lead at halftimeDespite being the higher seed, Mandan elected to wear its road black jerseys.North will play for fifth place. Interview with Minots Eric Wentz on the huge victory over West Fargo: Second Half Recap: Minot defeats West Fargo to win the Class A Boys State Championship, 73-62. Wahpeton was effective at getting to the free throw line. A number of players have contributed to the Eagles making their third consecutive trip to state and eighth in program history. It out-rebounded its foes by nearly 10 boards a contest. Its 68 percent team average at the line was second best in the conference and its 488 attempts was well ahead of the field. Legacy won a Class A state championship in 2017. Why not on the hardwood as well. The Mustangs reached 20 wins and boasted an EDC-best 16-game win streak. Points: Darik Dissette, 21.4; Eric Wentz, 16.4; Rebounding: Dissette, 7.7; Wentz, 6.3; Assists: Wentz, 3.4; Steals: Dissette, 2.3; Blocks: Dissette, 1.1; FG Pct. The Patriots boys are the only undefeated Class-A team in the state. BHS has been one of the top programs in the state over the last three seasons in large part to its style of play which relies on relentless ball pressure in the back court and a quick-strike scoring offense. BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The number one basketball team in North Dakota will be determined during the state tournament in each class so the North Dakota A.P. (KXNET) The 2023 West Region Girls Basketball Tournament is officially underway! Bismarck Century enters as the lone In the event teams cannot play a complete conference schedule, winning percentage will be used to determing postseason seeding. The teams last state tournament appearance in 2019 yielded good results with a third place finish. Fargo Davies' bench celebrates a three-point basket. It won a season-high four games in February. Game Notes: Fargo Davies won all four meetings this seasonThe Eagles led by nine points at halftimeG.F. Red River's Jocelyn Schiller had a game-high 25 pointsThe Eagles were led in scoring by Ava Wild's 18 pointsFargo Davies outrebounded Red River 42-28Fargo Davies' Ava Wild and Ashton Sanfranski were named to the all-tournament teamG.F. Red River's Jocelyn Schiller was named to the all-tournament team. Sports In Brief: March 1. Full Court Press: Saturday's high school basketball highlights (Feb. 25) Updated Feb 26, 2023. Treyson Eaglestaff has been one of the best players to come out of BHS in decades. Offensively, Jocelyn Schiller has been among the top scorers in the state. The Roughriders knocked off a good WF Sheyenne team to reach the East Region Tournament championship before falling to Fargo Davies. West Fargo averages 4:00 p.m. - 1A Girls Basketball Championship. Pennsylvania. Often BHS employs a full court press and rotates several players in and out of the game to remain fresh in its defensive pursuits. 6 has been good luck for Fargo North over the past two seasons. The program produced an impressive regular season under first-year coach Kenyon Wingenbach. The teams last state tournament appearance in 2019 yielded good results with a third place finish. WF Sheyenne's Dominic Dosmann goes in for two as Mandan players look on. Best girls basketball team in each state. About the Eagles: Fargo Davies is a confident bunch heading into the Class A Tournament, and for good reason. Watch live: Last day of the NDHSAA Class A Boys and Girls Basketball Tournament The games kick off at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 12 at the Bismarck Event Center. : Scott, 39.8; Eaglestaff, 35.5; FT Pct. The North Dakota State Class A girls basketball tournament will begin on Friday, March 12 from the Bismarck Events Center. The program is back at the Class A Tournament for the first time since 2019. (Above) WF Sheyenne's Kaitlyn Haas (2) looks for a teammate as Lauren Fagerland (12) is in the foreground. A pair of black tights are a necessity, rather than just an accessory, to stay stylish and comfortable when temperatures drop. The Eagles lead the conference in steals and are effective in pressuring the ball. : Klabo, 71.2. It can play a run-and-gun style, or it can engage in a low-scoring defensive battle. Consolation 2: (4W) Bismarck Century 96, (2W) Bismarck High 62, Game Notes: Century's William Ware had a game-high 23 pointsBismarck High was held well below its season points per game average. (Above) Minot's Eric Wentz forces a shot up while West Fargo's Nick Carlson defends. : Eaglestaff, 74.2; George Gillette, 73.0. 6 seed at the East Region Tournament into a Class A Tournament berth. (Top) Bismarck High's Peyton Neumiller puts up a shot in the paint as Ella Speidel (44) defends. Photos by Jon Jablonski, WDA Event Photographer. NDHSAA administrates two divisions of boys' basketball during the winter season. Its 284 three pointers is tops in the conference. Sprinkle in a few veterans and this has been an impressive team which can play an up-tempo style, but also be strong in the half court. They have been ranked first all season and the favorite to win the title. Heres everything you need to know about The Grinch sequel, plus the best books your kid can check out now. Bismarck High's Peyton Neumiller (left) pokes the ball away from Wahpeton's McKena Koolmo. Coming off a 17-win season led by several departing seniors, it was going to take time for returning players to adjust to new roles and for younger players to make their mark on the program. Team Leaders (per-game average) Scoring: Mason Klabo, 24.6; Ian Motschenbacher, 18.1; Rebounding: Klabo, 6.0; Motschenbacher, 5.3; Assists: Motschenbacher, 4.5; Klabo, 4.0; Steals: Klabo, 3.1; Raymond Brown, 2.8; Blocks: Kaden Braaflat, 1.0; FT Pct: Klabo, 48.0; Brown, 47.2; Motschenbacher, 46.9; 3PT FG Pct: Brown, 37.6; Max Froslie, 36.2; Klabo, 35.6; FT Pct. Did you know: Bismarck High has finished fourth or better in the WDA in each of the past five seasons, Stat Leaders (points per-game avg.) No program has been as dominant as Century who is under the direction of first-year coach Nate Welstad. The 62 points per-game it allowed in regular season play was second in the conference. Fargo Davies' Ian Motschenbacher (4) goes for a finger roll as Century's Ryan Erickson looks on. For a seventh consecutive season the program is in the field of eight a state. The 2021 NDHSAA Class B boys basketball tournament continues Saturday, March 20. West Fargo 17-4 Record 11 pts Last week: 5th, OTHER TEAMS RECEIVING VOTES: Bismarck High (17-4) and Bismarck Legacy (15-6). The program has a been a fixture of late at the Class A Tournament making its fifth-consecutive appearance. WFS has allowed an average of just 58 points per game and four times held an opponent under 50 points. It started with a difficult opening schedule that included three teams ranked in the five in the state poll, including WF Sheyenne. (Top) Fargo Davies' Alex Proctor slams down a dunk while West Fargo's Jaden Gresfrud (23) looks on. Darik Dissette has been one of the best all-around players in the WDA. Fargo Davies is a confident bunch heading into the Class A Tournament, and for good reason. Did you know: Century's last loss came on March 12, 2020 to Devils Lake at the Class A Tournament in Fargo. The program is coming into the Class A Tournament on a roll. Boys' Class B District Basketball Tournaments Wahpeton was effective at getting to the free throw line. GFRR was second in the EDC in steals. : Schiller, 66.4. FN will get another shot at the Magicians. The defending state champs have won its last 48 games, and aside from the canceled 2019-20 Class A Tournament, have won the past three state championships. The team already has nine more victories than 2020-21 and reached the West Region Tournament championship. 2022 MVC tournament winner. The season began with a seven-game win streak and later followed up with a streak of six victories in a row. Mandan's Tahrye Frank drives in the middle while WF Sheyenne's Zander Newton (right) defends. : Sheriff, 73.0; N. Carlson, 69.6, (Top) West Fargo's Carson Hegerle skies to the hoop. BOONE The App State womens basketball team Its signature wins came over WF Sheyenne and West Fargo. : Wild, 50.0; 3PT FG Pct. Mandan dropped its first four games and didnt get back to. In a tight matchup, the Rattlers relied on their best player. This was the first meeting in the Class A TournamentThe Eagles outscored WFS 43-22 in the second halfFargo Davies' Raymond Brown had a game-high 26 pointsWF Sheyenne was led by Michael Nhial and Trent Freih with 12 points each. For downloadable and printable PDFs of the brackets, please click here. This was the first-ever meeting in the Class A TournamentLegacy led 29-20 at halftimeLegacy advances to the fifth place gameLegacy's Alyssa Eckroth had a game-high 17 pointsWF Sheyenne had three players in double figures led by Karson Sanders and Peyton Breidenbach with 13 each. 1. 5:45 : Sanders, 75.4; Breidenbach, 74.2. GF Red River 20-1 Record 56 pts Last week: 3rd, 4. (Above) Minot's Avery Lunde dribbles past Fargo Davies' Karley Franks as Minot's Maya Aguilar (13) looks on. Class D state tournament qualifier. This was a rematch of the 2021 state championship won by West Fargo (65-60)Minot is 13-1 in its last 14 state tournament gamesMinot High won its 18th state titleThe Magicians finished the season on an 11-game win streakMinot's Eric Wentz, 24 points; and Darik Dissette, 22 points; West Fargo was led by Brett Limke's 18 pointsMinot's Darik Dissette, Eric Wentz and West Fargo's Carson Hegerle, Nick Carlson and Foday Sheriff were named to the all-tournament team. (Top) Fargo Davies' Taylor Safranski pulls up for shot. In fact of its four losses, two have come to Minot and unbeaten Century. (91.7 ppg)The last time BHS-Century met in the state tournament was in 2013 (BHS won 40-39 in the semifinals)Century scored 55 second half pointsCentury advances to the fifth place game vs. Fargo North, (Top) Century's William Ware surveys the defense as Bismarck High's Kyler Scott looks on. Among the key contributors is Isaiah Schafer and Anthony Doppler. FN is one of the top scoring offenses in the EDC, averaging 78 points per game. About the Patriots: The program is back at the Class A Tournament for the first time since 2019. 500 until February. Did you know: Minot High's last appearance in the state championship came in 2015, Stat Leaders (per-game avg.) On Offense, Peyton Neumiller and Payton Gerving had been steady scorers. About the Sabers: You just cant keep Legacy out of the Class A Tournament! The team is averaging about 75 points per game and scoring balance has been part of the success. And last year in the semifinals vs. Minot it let a double-digit lead in the second half slip away. : Schafer, 82.8; Doppler, 75.0, (Top) Fargo Davies' Zach Livingood races to the basket as a Century's Trayton Hinderer defends. Points: Ava Wild, 12.8; Ashton Safranski, 12.0; Rebounding: Wild, 7.3; Safranski, 4.9; Ashley Wacha, 4.7; Assists: Wild, 4.7; Taylor Safranski, 4.7; Steals: A. Safranski, 6.0; Blocks: Wild, 1.3; FG Pct. You just cant keep Legacy out of the Class A Tournament! The Eagles are the top scoring offense in the EDC by a wide margin. Century's Delani Clarke looks for a teammate. Treyson Eaglestaff has been one of the best players to come out of BHS in decades. The team was in the middle of the pack in the EDC in scoring offense and defense. Game Notes: Century's Trayton Hinderer hit a 15-foot shot at the buzzer for the game-winning basket (his only shot of the game)This was the first meeting since 2010 (Class A Quarterfinals; 58-55 Fargo North win)Century's Anthony Doppler had a game-high 25 pointsFargo North's Jeremiah Sem had a team-best 21 points. And who will clinch a trip to Fargo for a chance at the Class A State Title? Did you know: WF Sheyenne was unbeaten on the road this regular season. (Above) West Fargo's Foday Sheriff lays in two as teammate Parker Nelson (0) looks on. Alyssa Eckroth has emerged as a main cog in the lineup. 2023 NDHSAA Class A, West Region Boys Basketball Tournament. About the Patriots: The program is chasing perfection for a second consecutive season. Its signature wins came over WF Sheyenne and West Fargo. 2023 NDHSAA Class B, Region 1 Boys Basketball Among the key contributors is Isaiah Schafer and Anthony Doppler. Eastern A girls: Havre beats Hardin for 1st divisional title since 2018; Billings Central secures third seed. The Mustangs reached 20 wins and boasted an EDC-best 16-game win streak. Each game will be streamed live from the Minot State Dome. Web2021 NDHSAA Boys Basketball State Championship (North Dakota) Search Tournaments ND Basketball Playoffs 2021 ND Brackets Stat Leaders ND Basketball Scoreboard Class Minot's bench celebrates the final seconds of its semifinal victory. : Morgan Nygaard, 38.6; Wentz, 36.1; FT Pct. Legacy entered the postseason on a four-game losing skid, but once again rose to the occasion at the region tournament. This will be Wahpetons first tournament appearance since 2017 and prove valuable as several contributors are underclassmen. This is the programs third consecutive state tournament appearance and fifth in the past six seasons. Behind Miss Iowa Basketball 2023 favorite Audi Crooks, the Golden Bears lead the state (all classes) at 76.7 points per game. So, yes, the Huskies are the surprise of the tournament field. The North Dakota State Class A girls basketball tournament will begin on Friday, March 12 from the Bismarck Events Center. Red River started the season hot, winning six in a row. The Packers punched their ticket with a state qualifying victory over G.F. Central at the East Region Tournament. WebNorth Dakota High School Activities Association. : Evenson, 38.9; Lunde, 37.5; FT Pct. The last time the team won its quarterfinal game at state was 2018 (finished third). It was set to play a semifinal vs. Bismarck High in 2020 before COVID-19 shut the tournament down. The team led the WDA in scoring, and it wasnt close. About the Braves: Dont let the 13-12 record fool you. BOONE The App State womens basketball team Legacy entered the postseason on a four-game losing skid, but once again rose to the occasion at the region tournament. Search for a Basketball (2022-23) Tournament Name City State Start Date Range Date: Select a Date End Date Range Date: Select a Date Note: You can use a date range to find tournaments within that specific range of dates. Jeremiah Sem and Carter Zeller were among the top offensive players in the EDC. 10:45 a.m. - 2A Boys Basketball Championship. WF Sheyenne's Dominac Dosmann (24) and Fargo Davies Daniel Yorke (2) and Levi Olson (32) watch. On Offense, Peyton Neumiller and Payton Gerving had been steady scorers. The Braves belong in the tournament field. Mandan 15-6 Record 26 pts Last week: 3rd, 5. After four consecutive losses in region state qualifying games, the Demons are back in the state tournament for the first time since 2017. One of Mandans strengths has been its resiliency. The 2020-21 season came to a disappointing end with a loss to West Fargo in the quarterfinals. Defensively, the team allows an average 64 points per game. West Fargo's Boden Sheriff secures a loose ball as a Bismarck High reaches in for the ball. Among them are Ava Wild and Ashton Safranski. Plays of the Week February 26. Feb. 22. About the Spartans: The No. There have been some peaks and valleys throughout the regular season. Basketball: Bishop Ryan and DLB advance to District 12 Championship game. 2023 NFHS Network LLC NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. (Top) Minot's Mariah Evenson puts in a basket as WF Sheyenne's Brooke Johnson defends. West Fargo had a solid regular season which included a third place finish in the EDC and signature wins over Fargo Davies and WF Sheyenne. The Pats have the top defense in the WDA and was second in scoring offense. North Dakota High School Activities Association (NDHSAA) approves three-class basketball for 2023-2024 season Friday Night Frenzy: Winter Week 8 Plays of the Fargo Davies' Evan Van Dam (25) and West Fargo's Carson Hegerle (left) look on. The team averages just over 70 points per game which was second only to Fargo Davies in the EDC. : Foday Sheriff, Carson Hegerle, Nick Carlson. About the Eagles: The program is coming into the Class A Tournament on a roll. South Dakota. Class A: Opening Date: November 21, 2022: First Contest: December 2, 2022: Picture, Cutline, Roster, Schedule Deadline: December 12, 2022: Deadline for Play-ins: Points: Peyton Neumiller, 14.3; Payton Geving, 13.1; Rebounding: Neumiller, 4.7; Assists: Neumiller, 2.9; Sydney Gerving, 2.3; Steals: Neumiller, 3.2; Blocks: Miyah Holzworth, 0.4; P. Gerving, 0.4; FG Pct. The 2021 North Dakota High School Activities Association Girls Basketball State Tournament will be held March 4-6 at the Minot State Dome. WebBUTTE The State A basketball tournament heads to the University of Montana in Missoula for 2022 with the boys starting Wednesday at noon and wrapping up Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Minot's Maggie Fricke races to the basket as WF Sheyenne's Maya Metcalf looks on. Bergan Kinnebrew is another player to watch. : Larson, 33.3; FT Pct. WF Sheyenne's best finish in its previous two state appearances was fourth in 2019. (Top) Bismarck High' Sydney Gerving drives past Wahpeton's Lidia Motl. 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And while Legacy may not be a favorite this weekend to win a title, the tournament experience will be valuable moving forward. Eric Wentz is another good one. The team possesses both high-end talent and depth. The squad has its sights on advancing in the championship round. Minot advances to the Class A title game for a second year in a rowThis was Minot's second overtime game of the tournamentMinot led 24-23 at halftimeThere were 11 lead changesMinot's Darik Dissette had a game-high 25 pointsWF Sheyenne's Michael Nhial had a team-best 24 points. Oklahoma. Defense has been a strong suit for the Roughriders who have allowed an average of 50 points per game, thanks in part to a ball hawk mentality. GFRR was second in the EDC in steals. West Fargo's Parker Nelson goes strong to the basket. 2019-20 WDA Team/Ind. Fargo Davies (1) 19-1 Record 71 pts Last week: 2nd, 3. Class A State Tournament:(B) Mandan (54), West Fargo Sheyenne (66)(B) Bismarck (83), West Fargo (88)(B) Minot (83), Fargo North (67)(B) Legacy (58), Fargo Davies (73) Defense has been a strong suit for the Roughriders who have allowed an average of 50 points per game, thanks in part to a ball hawk mentality. Minot advances to the Class A title game for the first time since 2014Fargo Davies scored the first nine points and led by as many as 14 points in the opening halfMinot High took its first lead of the game (43-41) with 12 minutes to playMinot's Leelee Bell had a game-high 27 pointsThe loss snapped Fargo Davies' 10-game win streak. 4:00 p.m. - 1A Girls Basketball Championship. The defending state champs have won its last 48 games, and aside from the canceled 2019-20 Class A Tournament, have won the past three state championships. They got back on track in February which seven wins, including a season-best four-game win streak. Scout Woods and McKena Koolma have been the key contributors. 2023 Boys Hockey East Region Tournament. The team has won six state titles and two runner-up finishes since 2010. (Above) Century's Anthony Doppler runs over Fargo Davies' Ian Motschenbacher en route to the basket as the Eagles' Mason Klabo looks on. Updated scores and pairings are available below. Wahpeton entered the East Region Tournament as the No. : Limke, 43.2; Sheriff, 36.7; FT Pct. The No. Photos by Jon Jabonski, WDA Event Photographer. Three of West Fargos four state titles have been won in Bismarck, Leelee Bell, Mariah Evenson, Maggie Fricke. Watch livestreams of the games below. About the Demons: Finally! Minot's Logan Conklin attempts to block a shot by Fargo North's Matthew Sem (1). Photos by Jon Jablonski, WDA Event Photographer. The Magi have its share of dynamic players as well as depth. Minot was among the top shooting teams in the WDA, largely due to its attack-the-rim style. It also had two more win streaks of six and seven games, respectively. Dickinson stayed hot, topping visiting St. Mary's. It can play a run-and-gun style, or it can engage in a low-scoring defensive battle. Photos by Jon Jablonski, WDA Event Photographer. Scoring: Jocelyn Schiller, 21.1; Rylie McQuillan, 10.1; Rebounding: Hannah Litzinger, 6.5; Cassidy OHalloran, 4.6; Assists: Schiller, 5.8; McQuillan, 3.5; Steals: Schiller, 5.5; 3.6; Blocks: Ella Speidel, 0.3; FG Pct: McQuillan, 41.4; Schiller, 40.3; 3PT FG Pct. (Top) Fargo Davies' Ava Wild puts up a shot. The Mustangs were runner-up in both the conference regular season and East Region Tournament. Two eighth graders -- Leellee Bell and Maggie Fricke -- and a sophomore Avery Lunde are among its leaders. A scramble for a loose ball under the Red River basket. : Grubb, 49.5; 3PT FG Pct: Frank, 46.8; FT Pct. Aside from the last-game heroics, its been an impressive season for the program which has been led mostly by group of juniors and sophomores. Thursday, March 2. The team is at its best in the second half. The squad averages just over 73 points per game and has one of the top scorers in the state inMichael Nhial. Mandan dropped its first four games and didnt get back to. : Eckroth, 35.9; Berryhill, 35.4; FT Pct. Oregon. 2021-22 All-WDA Awards. The last time the WF and Davies met in the Class A semifinals was 2016 (WF won 58-55) Fargo Davies' Mason Klabo had a game-high 28 pointsFour West Fargo players were in double figures led by Carson Hegerle's 20 points. It needed a play-in win to get to the quarterfinals and then picked up two more victories as the No. Century's last loss came on March 12, 2020 to Devils Lake at the Class A Tournament in Fargo. The generational angle is in force with Mounds View High School's nine individual qualifiers for the Class 3A state tournament that starts Thursday at Xcel Energy Center. Its comfortable playing an up-tempo style or can slow things down in the half court and pound the ball inside. BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The number one basketball team in North Dakota will be determined during the state tournament in each class so the North Dakota A.P. Century's Logan Nissley is fouled going to the basket in the first half. : Marissa Burian, 45.8; Karley Franks, 39.6; A. Safranski, 37.3; FT Pct. Four times the team posted wins after trailing at halftime, and mostly recently erased a 10-point second half deficit in its state qualifying win over Dickinson. (Above) Minot's Maggie Fricke drives to the basket as Century's Eden Fridley pursues. For a second year in a row Fargo North turned a No. : Larson, 74.3; Nhial, 65.0. The defending Class A champions enter the tournament looking to win back-to-back titles for a second time in program history (first, 1991-92). The season started hot as Minot won its first six contests. (Top) A joyous Minot team celebrates its double overtime win. 7 seed to qualify for state at last weeks West Region Tournament. Game Notes: Minot advances to the Class A title game for a second year in a rowThis was Minot's second overtime game of the tournamentMinot led 24-23 at halftimeThere were 11 lead changesMinot's Darik Dissette had a game-high 25 pointsWF Sheyenne's Michael Nhial had a team-best 24 points. (North In fact, Mandans streak of five consecutive state tournament appearances is currently the most among WDA teams. Two eighth graders -- Leellee Bell and Maggie Fricke -- and a sophomore Avery Lunde are among its leaders. Prior to last year, FNs last trip came in 2011.The Spartans started the season with five wins in its first seven games but struggled in January with just two. Stat Leaders (points-per game avg.) : Nissley, 45.7; FT Pct. Several players contribute either on offense or defense. West Fargo Sheyenne: 20-5 Overall; 16-4 EDC. Minot wins its first Class A title since 1978.The loss was Century's first in its last 51 gamesCentury' Logan Nissley had a game-high 32 pointsMinot's Maggie Fricke had a team-high 27 pointsCentury won the first three meetingsCentury's Nissley and Bergan Kinnebrew; and Minot's Fricke, Leelee Bell and Marian Evenson were named to the all-tournament team. .143. : Mandans last Class A championship came in 2009. Did you know: Fargo Davies has qualified for the Class A Tournament in each of the past eight seasons. The program produced an impressive regular season under first-year coach Kenyon Wingenbach. 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