Region 1 Fan wrote:elfman777 wrote:Preseason Power Poll
1. Devils Lake
2. Kindred
3. Four Winds/Minnewaukan
4. Beulah
5. Central Cass
6. Shiloh Christian
7. Turtle Mountain
8. Thompson
9. Dickinson Trinity
10. Stanley
Grafton, in my opinion is a top tier team this season. They bring back a lot of talent and are very well coached. If Hillsboro gets consistent guard play, they may be a sleeper to watch. They have one of the best players in the State on that team and I look for him to have a monster season. In my opinion, best 3 level scorer this season in North Dakota (inside, mid-range and outside).
I think I'd pop Grafton in at about 6-7. Baldwin is such a quality 1- makes everyone better. Good other pieces, two youngsters who'll be sophomores (maybe 1 a junior) that should be much improved and will make them pretty deep. Lots of experience, always defend hard.
Brandt one of the best in the state regardless of class from HCV. Olson another really good post. If they get improved playmaking they'll compete.
Hard to argue with any team on that list. The biggest omission is Grafton IMO.
Thompson could go either way. I'm going to guess they are improved off of last year, regardless of who they lost.
Buelah a wild card - new coach - plenty of talent. Kindred, FW, Shiloh- always well coached, plenty of talent.