Region 1 Tournament

[NDSUrocks]

I could see oak grove giving hankinson all they could handle on monday night. yes, i know, hankinson is much better and more talented, but coach carnal always has something up his sleave for tournament time

That doesn't mean that the players show up and play. No matter how good the coach is does not matter because Hankinson will eat them alive down low.

[east5840]

What District tournament are you referring to?

Hankinson won their first game

Hankinson 53, Lidgerwood 21

And their second game

Hankinson 71, Wyndmere 42\

(Which means they outscored their opponents 124 - 63)

Then they had one really bad game, poor shooting, free throws missed, and poor rebounding.

Win or lose, I do not look for them be having another game where they play that poorly at Regionals!



Yes look who they are playing lidgerwood( 1 win all year long) and wydmere who has only one descent player in hietkamp. And in the paper it said lisbon had a 37 to 19 rebound advantage thats great boxing out and controlling the boards, and in the first half held hankinson scoreless for over 3 minutes. Also Lisbon never trailed in the game. They came out to play against hankinson and north sargeant and i dont see them losing their intensity anytime soon.

[Bballfan41]

The Lisbon NS game was very good during the districts. It came down to free throw shooting for lisbon in the fourth and i want to say they were like 15-18. My sleeper pick for a regional first round upset has to be them. They played Richland tough the first time and only lost by four not to mention they have some players who have stepped up since then. Now with this win or go home mentality in there mind i think these guys will be tough to beat.

[digger]

I agree that North Sargeant has the best shot at an upset. They are a notch below the top four teams, but Drevlow & Hansen will give Richland some matchup problems. Waloch had nice games when I saw them play as well, guard play was a little shaky. Richland loses a one point last second game in the district tournament and their reward is North Sargeant in the first round. Ouch.

[tellmeaboutit]

Living in the SW part of the state I hear a lot about Hankinson, especially the Mauch kid. How is their coaching staff? How are the "role players"? Or is it just a one man show?

[bballfan7]

Living in the SW part of the state I hear a lot about Hankinson, especially the Mauch kid. How is their coaching staff? How are the "role players"? Or is it just a one man show?

The few times i have seen them play it seems to me that mauch is the only real threat they have all of the other startes are good role players, but in my opinion mauch will have to score a ton to get them to state.

[digger]

Hankinson is very dependent on Mauch. He is 6'4" with long arms, great speed and quickness, great leaping ability, outstanding first step, great finisher, terrific passer, crashes the boards, wreaks havoc on defense because of the ground he covers, and.... this year he has become a really good three point shooter. Not a bad guy to be dependent on. I know what you're saying about a one man team. The difference with Mauch is that he doesn't have to score big for them to win. He's one of those players that can have 15 points and yet he completely controlled the tempo, dominated the game, and made his teamates better. Their two sophmores, Hangaard, a 6'3" forward, and Alex Althoff, a 5'10" guard are good players. Crump, B. Althoff, Stein, are good Class B role players. They really get after it defensively, but if a team has quick guards who can take care of the ball you can negate their pressure. Hankinson could have trouble with deeper, more balanced teams, if, Mauch has an off night or an average game. That's how Lisbon won on Tuesday night.

[ClassBEast]

Hankinson is very dependent on Mauch. He is 6'4" with long arms, great speed and quickness, great leaping ability, outstanding first step, great finisher, terrific passer, crashes the boards, wreaks havoc on defense because of the ground he covers, and.... this year he has become a really good three point shooter. Not a bad guy to be dependent on. I know what you're saying about a one man team. The difference with Mauch is that he doesn't have to score big for them to win. He's one of those players that can have 15 points and yet he completely controlled the tempo, dominated the game, and made his teamates better. Their two sophmores, Hangaard, a 6'3" forward, and Alex Althoff, a 5'10" guard are good players. Crump, B. Althoff, Stein, are good Class B role players. They really get after it defensively, but if a team has quick guards who can take care of the ball you can negate their pressure. Hankinson could have trouble with deeper, more balanced teams, if, Mauch has an off night or an average game. That's how Lisbon won on Tuesday night.

Let's hope you're right because that describes Central Cass in a nutshell. They go 10 deep and there is no "star" -- a very balanced and unselfish team. They could still be fresh by Day 3 of the tourney where others are worn out.

[tellmeaboutit]

Ok, I guess I should have just asked it straight out.....What type of coach is Mike Gaukler? Is he any good, or just really lucky to have an awesome player?

[bballfan0821]

Ok, I guess I should have just asked it straight out.....What type of coach is Mike Gaukler? Is he any good, or just really lucky to have an awesome player?

Mike Gaukler is a very good coach. It helps that he's got a great player to help him out with plays and all that, but mike knows what he's doing.

[Metron12610]

Ok, I guess I should have just asked it straight out.....What type of coach is Mike Gaukler? Is he any good, or just really lucky to have an awesome player?

Mike Gaukler is a very good coach. It helps that he's got a great player to help him out with plays and all that, but mike knows what he's doing.

Judge a coach not on his wins and loses, not when he has a really good team, and not when he had a really bad team. Judge him on the years inbetween when he/she has an average team. Thats when coaches have to really coach. Mike does do a good job. The kids work hard for him and that is half the battle.

[Metron12610]

this will be a really good tourney. But i think that if central cass really wants revenge against lisbon, they'll have to step up big and meet lisbon in the regional championship cause lisbon isn't going to lose to richland again. My guess is that the regional championship will be a rematch of the district 1 championship.

The region 1 tourney should be a great one. First round Central Cass, Hankinson, and Lisbon will win pretty easy. Richland and North Sargeant should be a great game. And if Richland does happen to beat NS, Lisbon will probably beat Richland in the semis, but Thompson just might be able to keep them in the hunt.

[bballuvr]

Ok, I guess I should have just asked it straight out.....What type of coach is Mike Gaukler? Is he any good, or just really lucky to have an awesome player?

Mike Gaukler is a very good coach. It helps that he's got a great player to help him out with plays and all that, but mike knows what he's doing.

Judge a coach not on his wins and loses, not when he has a really good team, and not when he had a really bad team. Judge him on the years inbetween when he/she has an average team. Thats when coaches have to really coach. Mike does do a good job. The kids work hard for him and that is half the battle.

I've heard very good things about Coach Gaukler. He's prett solid. His assistant coach, Bruce Stein, is outstanding. One of the most knowlegeable coaches in the state. Great combination.

[tellmeaboutit]

Bruce Stein was the head coach way back when, and he was awesome. Any chance that Stein girl from the Hankinson girls team was his daughter?

[ClassBEast]

At the half..

Richland - 29
North Sargeant - 26

[ClassBEast]

Richland got by North Sargeant, Lisbon killed Kindred, Central Cass demolished Wyndmere and Hankinson edged out Oak Grove. Sorry, I don't remember any of the exact scores. Here are tomorrow night's matchups:

Richland vs. Lisbon
Central Cass vs. Hankinson

Should be some GREAT games! I predict a District 2 championship re-match between Richland and Central Cass.

One advantage Central Cass has tomorrow night is that they got an early lead against Wyndmere tonight and their starters got a lot of rest. Plus, with such a deep bench, I think they will wear out Hankinson, who had to play pretty hard until the end to beat Oak Grove.

[booyah]

Bruce Stein was the head coach way back when, and he was awesome. Any chance that Stein girl from the Hankinson girls team was his daughter?

that is his neice

[ClassBEast]

Thompson spurs Richland
By Heath Hotzler and Eric Peterson, The Forum
Published Tuesday, March 04, 2008

Guard Jacob Thompson once again provided a spark for the Richland boys basketball team on Monday.

Thompson scored eight points during a key 11-1 third-quarter run to help the Colts to a 59-47 victory against North Sargent during the North Dakota Class B Region 1 quarterfinals at the Fargo Civic Center.

The Colts (19-4) will play Lisbon (20-3) at 6 p.m. today at the Civic Center for a berth in the region title game.

“We rely on Jacob to do a lot of that,” Richland coach Mike Kegley said. “He’s good at scoring, but he’s also good at spreading it out and getting other people involved. ... Jacob is a very heady player. He knows exactly what to do.”

Richland leaned on 6-foot-3 center Jay Bachman to provide the offense early.

Bachman scored the Colts’ first eight points en route to an 8-7 first-quarter lead.

North Sargent senior center Anthony Fuss scored in the paint with 3 seconds on the clock to cut Richland’s lead to 17-16 after the first quarter.

The Colts used a 7-0 run to take a 24-18 lead with 5:14 remaining in the first half.

Richland failed to score in the final two minutes of the second quarter.

The Bobcats took advantage of the Colts’ struggles by closing the gap to 29-26 at halftime.

Bachman led the Colts with nine first-half points.

Tysen Hansen had seven at halftime for North Sargent.

“We were taking what they gave us,” Kegley said. “Jay did a nice job finishing in the first half.”

North Sargent rallied to tie the score at 37-37 at 2:51 of the third quarter.

Bachman started Richland’s pivotal streak with a hoop in the paint.

Then Thompson took over.

The 6-foot-1 senior finished the third with a pair of

3-pointers and a layup to put the Colts ahead 48-38.

The Bobcats never got closer than nine points in the fourth quarter.

“We expected a good game,” Kegley said. “They have very good coaches, two good post players as well as some good guards. … We made some plays and were fortunate to come away with a win.”

Richland 17 29 48 59

North Sargent 16 26 38 47

RICHLAND (19-4): J. Johnson 1 0-0 3, Thompson 6 2-2 17, Villand 0 1-2 1, Erbes 6 0-0 12, Casperson 0 0-0 0, C. Johnson 4 0-0 8, Bachman 8 2-4 18. Totals: 25 5-8 59.

NORTH SARGENT (15-8): Houle 1 0-2 2, Wahloch 4 5-6 13, Shirrell 4 0-0 10, Hansen 2 3-4 7, Drevlow 5 0-2 10, Colemer 1 0-0 2, Fuss 1 1-2 3. Totals: 18 9-16 47.

3-pointers: J. Johnson, Thompson 3, Shirrell 2. Total fouls: R 13, NS 9. Fouled out: J. Johnson. Rebounds: R 20 (Erbes-8,NS 20 (Wahloch 5). Assists: R 14 (Thompson 7), NS 10 (Wahloch 7). Steals: R 8 (Casperson 4), NS 7 (Drevlow 3). Turnovers: R 13, NS 18.
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Lisbon 64, Kindred 42

The Broncos led from start to finish en route to the easy victory.

Nathan Dykema led Lisbon with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Logan Carlbloom added 11 points for the Broncos.

“They play a similar up-tempo game,” Lisbon coach Kim Mark said of Kindred. “That’s been our best game all year. That kind of played into our game.”

Brent Plante had 17 for the Vikings.

The Broncos raced to a 16-6 first-half lead and never looked back.

A 9-0 second-quarter run stretched the Lisbon lead to 27-8 with four minutes on the clock.

Lisbon led 32-15 at halftime.

Kindred shot 36 percent from the floor for the game. The Broncos shot 54 percent as a team.

Kindred 6 15 30 42

Lisbon 16 32 50 64

LISBON (20-3): Hiam 3 0-0 8, L. Dykema 0 0-0 0, Horgeshimer 1 0-0 2, Cooper 2 1-2 5, Olson 0 0-0 0, Lee 4 1-1 9, Reinke 1-3 7, Bishop 3 2-2 8, Carlblom 5 1-2 11, N. Dykema 7 0-0 14. Totals: 28 6-10 64.

KINDRED (12-11): Cossette 4 1-2 9, Haberman 0 0-0 0, Becher 0 0-0 0, Johnson 0 1-2 1, Croaker 2 2-2 6, B. Plante 6 2-2 17, Lingen 0 0-0 0, Drewry 3 0-0 6, Bjornson 1 0-0 2, Mitchell 0 1-2 1. Totals: 16 7-10 42.

3-pointers: Hiam 2, B. Plante 3. Total fouls: L 12, K 11. Rebounds: L 34 (N. Dykema 13), K 24 (B. Plante 7). Assists: L 19 (Hiam 5), K 10 (Johnson 3). Steals: L 6 (Carlblom 2), K 7 (Drewry 3). Turnovers: L 11, K 11.
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Central Cass 66, Wyndmere 27

Derek Jacobson scored 12 points – all on 3-pointers – to help spark the Squirrels to victory in the quarterfinals.

The 6-foot-1 senior reserve hit three of his 3-pointers in the first half. Central Cass raced to a 16-point lead through one quarter.

“When you start hitting those shots, the hoop seems closer it feels like,” Jacobson said.

The Squirrels took control, ending the first quarter on a 12-1 run. Jacobson started that surge with back-to-back 3-pointers.

“He’s kind of a spark plug for us,” Central Cass coach Troy Roesler said. “He’s a good shooter for us.”

Central Cass sophomore Harrison Weber capped the rally with a putback with 1 minute to play in the first quarter. That basket gave the Squirrels a 21-5 lead.

Central Cass played 12 players in the first quarter and 15 Squirrels saw action in the game. Five different Central Cass players scored at least eight points. Senior Derek Drege tied Jacobson with game-high honors, also scoring 12 points.

“We play 10,” Roesler said. “But I’m not shy about using 11 through 15. They put in a lot of work all season long.”

Garret Heitkamp paced Wyndmere with seven points and five rebounds. Adam Krause added six points and seven rebounds.

Wyndmere 5 15 20 27

Central Cass 21 30 52 66

WYNDMERE (7-16): Woytassek 2 0-0 4, G. Heitkamp 2 3-9 7, W. Stephens 1 0-0 3, Krause 3 0-0 6, Jones 1 0-0 2, E. Heitkamp 2 1-2 5, McKay 0 0-0 0, Hoots 0 0-0 0, Hanson 0 0-0 0, M. Stephens 0 0-0 0, Foertsch 0 0-0 0, Haberman 0 0-0 0. Totals 11 4-11 27.

CENTRAL CASS (19-4): Sinner 3 2-3 8, Hendrickson 3 2-3 8, Voss 1 0-0 3, Drege 6 0-1 12, Ausk 4 0-1 8, Jacobson 4 0-0 12, Waldahl 2 1-1 5, Rust 2 0-0 4, Ueland 1 0-0 2, Streit 0 0-1 0, Weber 2 0-0 4, Schumacher 0 0-0 0, Ham 0 0-0 0, Madsen 0 0-0 0, Marschke 0 0-1 0. Totals 28 5-11 66.

3-point goals: W. Stephens, Voss, Jacobson 4. Total fouls: WHS 12, CC 12. Rebounds: WHS 26 (Krause 7), CC 37 (Jacobson 7). Turnovers: WHS 20, CC 12.
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Hankinson 50, Fargo Oak Grove 39

Senior forward Jamie Mauch drained three 3-pointers in the third quarter as the Pirates shook off a slow start to earn a victory in the first round.

“It was a rough one for us, but Steve Carnal does a good of finding a way to defend good teams,” Mauch said of Oak Grove coach Steve Carnal. “We’re not happy with the way we played, but we got the win and that’s what matters.”

Oak Grove built a 17-10 lead early in the second quarter after Cory Samson hit a short jumper with 7 minutes, 50 second remaining in the half.

The Grovers went cold from that point, scoring 11 points over the next 15:50. Oak Grove scored one field goal and four points in the third quarter as Hankinson pushed the lead to as many as 19 points. The Grovers shot 37 percent (14 of 38) from the field for the game.

“Mauch hits three important 3s for them and we get one field goal,” Carnal said of the third quarter. “That’s been pretty characteristic for us. We’ve had some dry spells this year.”

Hankinson scored 15 of the first 16 points in the second half. Mauch hit his 3-pointers in that span.

Sophomore post Danny Hangaard scored an inside basket to stake the Pirates to a 44-25 lead with 1:35 to play in the third quarter.

Oak Grove 15 24 28 39

Hankinson 10 29 44 50

OAK GROVE (13-10): Samson 2 0-0 5, Arneson 6 0-0 12, Carlson 4 1-2 10, VandeVoort 0 0-0 0, Olson 2 3-4 7, Lackmann 0 0-0 0, Frith 2 1-2 5, Olschlager 0 0-0 0, Frappier 0 0-0 0. Totals 16 5-8 39.

HANKINSON (21-2): Mauch 4 2-2 13, A. Althoff 2 1-2 6, Hangaard 6 0-0 12, B. Althoff 0 1-2 1, Krump 3 0-0 6, Stein 3 3-3 9, Beach 1 1-2 3. Totals 19 8-11 50.

3-point goals: Samson, Carlson, Mauch 3, A. Althoff. Total fouls: OG 14, HHS 11. Rebounds: OG 30 (Olson 7), HHS 31 (Mauch 10). Turnovers: OG 14, HHS 16.

[digger]

I think the games went pretty much as people might have expected. Two blowouts, two good games. North Sargeant gave Richland a battle, but Richland did a nice job containing Drevlow and forced some key 2nd half turnovers. Richlands big three all had good games. Lisbon is really playing well, Thompson, Erbes, and Bachman will have to each play well to beat them. Oak Grove made Hankinson work the whole game; physical, tough defense for 32 minutes by both teams. Best game of the day to watch. Mauch hit 3 treys in the 3rd quarter (two from NBA range), that gave them a cushion. Oak Grove fought back and cut the lead to 6 or 7 in the 4th quarter. Hankinson lost Ben Althoff late in the 2nd half to an ankle injury, didn't look good, he's got to be questionable for tonight. Central Cass with their depth and easy win should be fresh for tonights game. Both games should be a pick 'em.

[Nodak Guy]

My picks for tonight: Lisbon over Richland and Central Cass over Hankinson. Both games will be exciting, as they should during this stage of the season.

[ClassBEast]

My picks for tonight: Lisbon over Richland and Central Cass over Hankinson. Both games will be exciting, as they should during this stage of the season.

Well, Nodak Guy, you were right on. Good picks!

Lisbon 55
Richland 51

Central Cass 58
Hankinson 56

Championship: Lisbon vs. Central Cass

[ClassBEast]

Living in the SW part of the state I hear a lot about Hankinson, especially the Mauch kid. How is their coaching staff? How are the "role players"? Or is it just a one man show?

I think Mauch may have had 29 points tonight, but Derek Drege did an excellent job of defending him in the first half. I must say that I was a little surprised at what a complainer Mauch is. He complains to the refs when he gets a foul or a turnover, he complains to his coach when something doesn't go his way, and the most surprising, he complains to his teammates when they don't get him the ball. Sorry, things didn't go your way Mauch (not really), but good luck next year in Wahpeton.

[Johhnyping]

He should complain to his teammates, Mauch should at least touch the ball on every possession. He is the one and only weapon on that team.

[hp fan]

1 on 5 doesn't work, you need to keep your teammates as confident as you can. That is the role of a leader!!!

Don't know Mauch, for all i know he is a good kid!!

[booyah]

1 on 5 doesn't work, you need to keep your teammates as confident as you can. That is the role of a leader!!!

Don't know Mauch, for all i know he is a good kid!!

he is a good kid. but i agree that he should touch the ball on every possession. because when he gets the ball he is good enough to score at will or even draw the double team and dish to a teammate.