: Bismarck High is making its third consecutive appearance at the Class A Tournament and seeking its first championship since 2010. The Packers punched their ticket with a state qualifying victory over G.F. Central at the East Region Tournament. The team isnt too shabby on defense, either, allowing just 62 points per game. 9:00 a.m. - 2A Girls Basketball Championship. Bismarck High has finished fourth or better in the WDA in each of the past five seasons. South Carolina. Streaks and Points For and Points Against are for WDA games only. Class D state tournament qualifier. : Marissa Burian, 45.8; Karley Franks, 39.6; A. Safranski, 37.3; FT Pct. It will be a rematch of last seasons opening round. Wahpeton entered the East Region Tournament as the No. 12 Mediapolis (20-4) in a 55-54 overtime thriller Thursday evening at Muscatine High 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. This will be Wahpetons first tournament appearance since 2017 and prove valuable as several contributors are underclassmen. The team led the WDA in scoring, and it wasnt close. Fargo Davies' Ian Motschenbacher (4) goes for a finger roll as Century's Ryan Erickson looks on. The journey back to state was challenging, however. The Eagles are the EDCs top offensive team, averaging 86 points per game, thanks in large part to some dynamic playmakers at the guard position (Mason Klabo, Ian Motchenbacher). Logan Nissley has been arguably the top player in all of North Dakota over the past two seasons. And a chance to accomplish it in the very same venue (Bismarck Event Center). A pair of black tights are a necessity, rather than just an accessory, to stay stylish and comfortable when temperatures drop. 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. The Pats have the top defense in the WDA and was second in scoring offense. For a second year in a row Fargo North turned a No. Offensively, Jocelyn Schiller has been among the top scorers in the state. North Dakota High School Activities Association (NDHSAA) approves three-class basketball for 2023-2024 season. Defensively, it allows 67 points per game. The State Class A Basketball Tournament got underway on Thursday with the boys quarterfinals, headlined by the top seeded Minot Magicians advancing to Saturday. The key to the Demons success has been points beyond the arc. The teams last state tournament appearance in 2019 yielded good results with a third place finish. 2023 Class B District Boys Basketball Information & Bracket Links. (Above) Mandan's Karsyn Jablonski completes a layup. The Magi have its share of dynamic players as well as depth. It also enjoyed a seven-game winning streak as well. Did you know: WF Sheyenne's best finish in its previous two state appearances was fourth in 2019. 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. It out-rebounded its foes by nearly 10 boards a contest. Photos by Jon Jablonski, WDA Event Photographer. Minot was among the top shooting teams in the WDA, largely due to its attack-the-rim style. 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. : Larson, 33.3; FT Pct. 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. NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. Fargo Davies earned the No. The Patriots have won their last three Class A quarterfinal games. WebNorth Dakota High School Activities Association. Bismarck High's Peyton Neumiller and Legacy's Alyssa Eckroth battle for the ball. A stingy defense is a big reason the team won 19 games this season, including an 11-game win streak. 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. Fargo North's Carson Hannestad dives around Mandan's Luke Darras (1) and Aaron Grubb. Plays of the Week February 26. (Above) Fargo Davies Raymond Brown (left) and Kellen Entz go for a loose ball as Sheyenne's Trent Freih (3) looks on. Among the scoring contributors are Foday Sheriff and Carson Hegerle. That perhaps is the word that best describes BHS quest back to the Class A Tournament. Dickinson won three games last week and extended its season win streak to four games. WFS has allowed an average of just 58 points per game and four times held an opponent under 50 points. The signature of the team is its pressure defense. 2023 NFHS Network LLC NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. The team has posted 20 or more wins in each of the past four seasons, but a second state title has been elusive. CBSSPORTS.COM; 247SPORTS; MAXPREPS; FOLLOW MAXPREPS. BHS' Peyton Neumiller is defended in the back court by Red River's Rylie McQuillan. The 62 points per-game it allowed in regular season play was second in the conference. Bismarck Century enters as the lone unbeaten team in the state and the No. AHSAA 102 nd State Basketball Championships Alabama Public Television (APT) Schedule. Stat Leaders 2021-22 All-State Team. : Larson, 74.3; Nhial, 65.0. Tournament Schedule - March 10-12, Bismarck Event Center, Bismarck, N.D. Game Notes: 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. Utah. Watch livestreams of the games below. The Class A Boys and Girls tournament starts Thursday, March10. It also had two more win streaks of six and seven games, respectively. The game was tied at 34 before Century finished on a 23-7 run.Century's Logan Nissley had a game-high 24 points.Red River's Jocelyn Schiller had 23 pointsThe Patriots have now reached the last four state title gamesRed River has reached the semifinals in each of the past three tournaments. Rhode Island. The team was in the middle of the pack in the EDC in scoring offense and defense. West Fargo Sheyenne: 20-5 Overall; 16-4 EDC. 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WF Sheyenne will face Mandan in a rematch of last years quarterfinal round which the Mustangs won. The team led the WDA in scoring, and it wasnt close. (Top) Fargo Davies' Alex Proctor slams down a dunk while West Fargo's Jaden Gresfrud (23) looks on. In fact of its four losses, two have come to Minot and unbeaten Century. Fargo North scored 125 points in a victory over Devils Lake this season. Game Notes: Defending champion West Fargo reaches the Class A title and will meet Minot in the finals for a second year in a rowThe last time the WF and Davies met in the Class A semifinals was 2016 (WF won 58-55)West Fargo led 25-24 at halftimeFargo Davies' Mason Klabo had a game-high 28 pointsFour West Fargo players were in double figures led by Carson Hegerle's 20 points. Aaron Grubb has led the way in scoring and rebounding. 1. That was three months ago and much more is riding on this game. Its signature wins came over WF Sheyenne and West Fargo. 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The Roughriders knocked off a good WF Sheyenne team to reach the East Region Tournament championship before falling to Fargo Davies. And while Legacy may not be a favorite this weekend to win a title, the tournament experience will be valuable moving forward. One of Mandans strengths has been its resiliency. Century's Anthony Doppler heads to the basket as a Fargo Davies' Evan Van Dam closes in. Why not on the hardwood as well. Did you know: Wahpeton faced Century in the quarterfinals of the 2017 Class A Tournament (Century won, 81-53). Scoring: Maya Metcalf, 13.5; Brenna Dick, 13.0; Rebounding: Metcalf, 8.0; Karson Sanders, 7.8; Assists: Peyton Breidenbach, 4.8; Steals: Dick, 2.2; Blocks: Metcalf, 1.8; FG Pct. : Limke, 43.2; Sheriff, 36.7; FT Pct. Minot won its second-consecutive West Region Tournament title last week and has won its last eight games. Appearance since 2017 and prove valuable as several contributors are Foday Sheriff Carson! 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