2015-2016

[district2fanog]

Who are the preseason top 10? Or top 15?

[The Schwab]

I'll use the teams ranked or receiving votes in the last poll:
1. Four Winds-Minnewaukan (Lost a couple really good pieces, always have a good team. Will be very tough)
1. Rugby (Lost quite a bit, I would expect them to be competitive but probably not a return trip to state)
3. Berthold (Lost quite a bit, probably competitive, but not a top 15 team)
4. Oak Grove (Lost a lot, will be competitive, but probably not a top 15 team)
5. New England (Lost a lot, still have 2 very good players, probably not a top 15 team)
6. Our Redeemer's (Lost a very good player, return a lot, will be favorite in Region)
7. Northern Cass (I don't know much about them, maybe someone could help fill in.)
8. Hettinger-Scranton (Bring almost everyone back, return 1st Team all state player, will be tough)
9. Linton-HMB (Lost a lot, might not be up to Linton standards this year)
10. North Star (I believe they lost a lot)
RV. Dickinson Trinity (Lost very good pg and defenders, will still be very good)
Ellendale (I believe they lost a lot)
Central Cass (Not sure here)
Dunseith (Not sure again)
May-Port-CG (return big guy, losing pg will hurt, they will be competitive)

Maybe someone else who knows a little more then I do can help, but this could be a good start

[Sniper]

I expect Hettinger-Scranton to be a top five team in the state this year, possibly even the best team.

[HammerTime]

I'd say it's very possible for Region 6 to be one of the best regions in the state. Our Redeemer's bringing back a very talented squad, Bishop Ryan likely being in the mc of receiving votes, and honestly, with Rugby, there were so many guys that got playing time last year, that I wouldn't necessarily be surprised if Rugby went to state again.

[Run4Fun2009]

Region 1 favorites will be Milnor-North Sargent & Northern Cass

Agreed, Hettinger-Scranton might be best in the State! Our Redeemer's will also be pretty solid.

[Edger]

I believe Parshall will be back at the top of Region 8. They are returning a lot from last year, a core group comprised of juniors this year and their post, the only senior. I also hear they have a transfer who can fill a gap from last years graduation.

[Pit Bull]

Shiloh will be very good again this year. I expect Standing Rock and Washburn to be right up there. Solen could also be up there.

Shiloh returns two guards and by the middle of the year will have 4 starters over 6' 2'. Could possibly be better than last year by tournament time.

[HammerTime]

I'm just going to put a top 10 here so there's a little bit more activity on this thread. This isn't entirely serious, nor completely informed.

1) Four Winds-Minnewauken (have a lot of returning experience.)
2) Hettinger-Scranton
3) Our Redeemer's (should be one of the most complete teams in the state.)
4) Milnor-North Sargent
5) North Star (I believe two of their starting 5 started as freshmen two years ago. So very good.)
6) Shiloh (heard about their big players. Should be very good.)
7) Dickinson Trinity (they're good pretty much every year.)
8 ) Bishop Ryan
9) May-port-CG
10) Rugby (sleeper pick. There were a quite a few guys who came off the bench who made a big impact.)

So there you have it. My preseason top 10.

[The Schwab]

Good list, I don't know much about MNS or North Star. Shiloh will be very tough.

[packers21]

Some teams that I think will be very good that I dont see mentioned are

Enderlin - I would say they are my fav in Region one
Thompson and Hill/CV - early favs in Region two
Dunseith will be very good along with St. John not sure if either can beat 4 winds tho in Region 4

[wan2bqb]

Region 1 should be a three team race: Enderlin, Northern Cass, Milnor-North Sargent. Enderlin brings back Size and talent although they lost some of the role players that did the little things for them last year. Hurlburt and Lindgren will be a tough tandem lets see what they can put around them. Northern Cass brings back a very talented and athletic team but lost some of its size from last year. Nelson and Springer will give many teams fits but lack of a dominant big man may hurt them. Milnor- North Sargent is the wild card in my opinion. First year of the Co-op for boys sports other than football. Bring back a ton of experience from two separate region qualifying teams. 8 starters return. If they can mesh could be interesting Best point guard in the region in Jacob Hanson and one of the better big men in Mason Olson. Deep deep bench. Don't rule out Hankinson, Central Cass and Oak Grove from being formidable. This is high school basketball after all and it is shaping up to be one of the best years in region 1 in recent memory. First year of the Super Regional Format.

[Broncos811]

I'd say it's very possible for Region 6 to be one of the best regions in the state. Our Redeemer's bringing back a very talented squad, Bishop Ryan likely being in the mc of receiving votes, and honestly, with Rugby, there were so many guys that got playing time last year, that I wouldn't necessarily be surprised if Rugby went to state again.

I agree that Region 6 will be once again the most competitive. I'm not as confident about Rugby as you are, but in addition to those teams from District 12 DLB and MLS could be surprises and would likely be taken more seriously if they were in another region. Also from District 11 Drake-Anamoose, barring anymore injury, is my favorite for that district and I really think they could upset a team like Our Redeemer's when it counts.

[d_fense]

How is Griggs County going to be this season. I didn't expect much from them last year and they had a nice season. They beat some teams I didn't think they would stay close to but also lost a game or two that were really surprising to me.

[packers21]

How is Griggs County going to be this season. I didn't expect much from them last year and they had a nice season. They beat some teams I didn't think they would stay close to but also lost a game or two that were really surprising to me.

I think most ppl knew they were going to be tough last year with engel, nelson and grover. This year they are much more of a unknown. New coach, one of the best players in the region returning in grover and some decent players from the jv coming back. I think they will be decent again this year.

[d_fense]

Thanks for your insight. I believe they were 5th place in the region last year. What would you guess this year?

[BB11]

How is Griggs County going to be this season. I didn't expect much from them last year and they had a nice season. They beat some teams I didn't think they would stay close to but also lost a game or two that were really surprising to me.

I think most ppl knew they were going to be tough last year with engel, nelson and grover. This year they are much more of a unknown. New coach, one of the best players in the region returning in grover and some decent players from the jv coming back. I think they will be decent again this year.

I must be totally out of the loop - what happened to Coach Engel?

[packers21]

How is Griggs County going to be this season. I didn't expect much from them last year and they had a nice season. They beat some teams I didn't think they would stay close to but also lost a game or two that were really surprising to me.

I think most ppl knew they were going to be tough last year with engel, nelson and grover. This year they are much more of a unknown. New coach, one of the best players in the region returning in grover and some decent players from the jv coming back. I think they will be decent again this year.

I must be totally out of the loop - what happened to Coach Engel?

I didn't hear about it either, just read it in my hoopster.

[packers21]

Thanks for your insight. I believe they were 5th place in the region last year. What would you guess this year?

I think they will be a little lower 7-10. They only play each team in the region once so all of their games are 2 points. The middles teams in the region are all gunna beat up on each other. I dont think they will have much depth, and will need a couple kids to step up and help out grover.

[The Schwab]

How is Griggs County going to be this season. I didn't expect much from them last year and they had a nice season. They beat some teams I didn't think they would stay close to but also lost a game or two that were really surprising to me.

I think most ppl knew they were going to be tough last year with engel, nelson and grover. This year they are much more of a unknown. New coach, one of the best players in the region returning in grover and some decent players from the jv coming back. I think they will be decent again this year.

I must be totally out of the loop - what happened to Coach Engel?

He took a college job in minnesota, juco in international falls I believe

[ProudPirate]

As always it will be interesting. As a Region 1 fan I will be watching the MNS coop closely. Maybe the boys will adapt better. Watching the girls last season it didn't go the best. MNS had 2 of the better athletes, at least in the district, but they team didn't really 'mesh' on the court imo. A lot of closely matched teams so it should be fun again. A lot of talant graduated but as always there is someone to fill the shoes. As the old saying goes, small schools rebuild while larger schools reload. After losing a pile of seniors I know Hankinson will be rebuilding but hopefully by tournament time they can turn some heads. No matter how the season goes you can't overlook Oak Grove or C Cass. They are always tournament ready.

[wan2bqb]

Agree about the MNS co-op and how the girls meshed last year. Although i have two points to make about that. First theboyshave been playing football together and found sucess for many years. Secondly and dont beat me up overthis but girls and boys are different in their approach to things. I think boys are easier to get to buy into the team over the individual. Theseboys already spend all fall together now they just need to learn to paly on the hardwood togther.

[packers21]

Agree about the MNS co-op and how the girls meshed last year. Although i have two points to make about that. First theboyshave been playing football together and found sucess for many years. Secondly and dont beat me up overthis but girls and boys are different in their approach to things. I think boys are easier to get to buy into the team over the individual. Theseboys already spend all fall together now they just need to learn to paly on the hardwood togther.

Winning cures all, if they are successful right away they will be fine. If they struggle out of the box that might raise some red flags. Worked out pretty well for North Border in 2001

[B-oldtimer]

Who will be favorites out of each region as it stand now. My guess for regions 2 and 4 is as follows. In Region 4 Four Winds are by far the favorite. The next closest I believe will between Harvey, Northstar, and St. John but unless we see tremendous improvement in one of these teams I believe Four Winds should win this region they return a lot of players and had very dominant B squad last year they are just deep with talent. Region 2 lost a lot of good players last year and I don't see any favorite right now for the Region. My guess is Mayport, Thompson, Hillsboro, and Grafton should be one of the contenders but we might have sleeper with some of the other teams.

[Sorenson23]

Even though I'm a 2010 graduate from Underwood.

My District 10 predictions are:

1. Washburn
2. Turtle Lake-Mrecer-McClusky
3. Underwood
4. Garrison
5. Wilton-Wing
6. Max
7. Center-Stanton

I also heard that Turtle Lake will be struggling to even have a team next season due to the enrollment. Does that mean they could co-op with Underwood next season. Central McLean Cougars varsity boys basketball has a nice ring to it. But I guess its up to the school boards to approve it though. But i do hope they approve it. Cause last season they were talking about it but they said last season that they would like to co-op in 2016 cause of the enrollment.

[packers21]

Who will be favorites out of each region as it stand now. My guess for regions 2 and 4 is as follows. In Region 4 Four Winds are by far the favorite. The next closest I believe will between Harvey, Northstar, and St. John but unless we see tremendous improvement in one of these teams I believe Four Winds should win this region they return a lot of players and had very dominant B squad last year they are just deep with talent. Region 2 lost a lot of good players last year and I don't see any favorite right now for the Region. My guess is Mayport, Thompson, Hillsboro, and Grafton should be one of the contenders but we might have sleeper with some of the other teams.

I agree with you saying that Region 4 favorite is 4 winds, but Dunseith has to be a close second and could easily upset them. Buddy Keplyn makes them a serious contender. I would put St, John in 3 and then Toss up between Harvey and NS I would take NS tho.

Region 2 Thompson and HCV both return and ton and will be the favorites going into the season. PRFL, Mayport, DVE all return lots. Grafton and Cavalier will both be underdogs to start the season.