Conference Preview: ND Class B Region 1
To start off our conference previews we look at one of North Dakota’s Class B conferences, Region 1. We will break down each team and highlight why we think they will be better or worse. We we then throw out…
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Continue ReadingTo start off our conference previews we look at one of North Dakota’s Class B conferences, Region 1. We will break down each team and highlight why we think they will be better or worse. We we then throw out a prediction of how this year will go. All records shown will be from last season and are according to MaxPreps.com.
Kindred (19-6; 13-0 district)
Kindred finished 6th last year in state and they look to get back and make some noise. Abby Duchscherer has been in the varsity ranks for the last two years and she is set up to dominate for the next four years. Kindred has to be the Region 1 favorite the next four years.
Lisbon (18-5; 12-1 district)
Lisbon was solid last year but do lose their top two leading scorers and four of their top five. Senior Jamie Reinke is really going to have to step up this year to help Lisbon be successful. It is going to be an uphill battle after losing such a good group.
Central Cass (13-13; 10-3 district)
Central Cass is a team that loses four seniors from a class that played really well within their district. Because of the losses you can expect them to be a little down this year. Seniors Lexi Buhr and Bethany Corcoran are really going to step up this year.
Enderlin (16-6; 9-3 district)
Enderlin was a very solid team last year and this year they will be even better. They only lose three seniors and the most anyone averaged was 2.6 points a game. Sophomore Katelyn Tingley is in line for a huge year after scoring 13.4 points per game last year.
Oak Grove Lutheran (15-9; 9-3 district)
Oak Grove Lutheran usually uses a pretty deep bench and this year is going to be no different. Senior Amanda Roller averaged 15.6 points per game last year and will look to boost that up close to 20 this year. Oak Grove Lutheran only lost one senior from last year and are well set up to contend.
Milnor/North Sargent (11-13; 9-9 district)
Last year, they were a pretty young team with just three seniors. This year with five seniors and two juniors they are going to be looking to take that next step in the district. Look for some underclassmen to step up to make this team competitive.
Richland (8-12; 6-6 district)
Richland was an uber young team last year with just two seniors. No seniors return this year for Richland and they will be looking for young players to step up. They have a lot of height with five players 5’10 or taller so expect teams to try and beat them from the outside.
Hankinson (7-8; 9-15 district)
Hankinson is coming into this year with a lot of talent on the offensive side of the ball. They return their top five scorers from last year and one will be just a freshman. The duo of junior Jasmin Mauch and freshman Mya Mauch return as the leading duo from last year and will look to spur the team this year.
Tri-State (7-13; 5-7 district)
This is a program that is going into their third year and are looking for a little bit of stability. They had some good players for them graduate last year but this year are looking at making a run. They have the pieces to do it, but will they be able to put it together to get it in the top half of the district is the question.
Wyndmere/Ledgerwood (6-16; 4-12 district)
Like Tri-State, Wyndmere/Ledgerwood had a team last year that graduated a little bit of talent but also return quite a bit. Madison Oster, a junior, is going to take a huge step forward this year and will be a catalyst for their team. Look for them to look to sneak into the top half of the standings.
Maple Valley (5-17; 3-12 district)
Maple Valley is a team who graduated two players last year and have the potential to be much better this year. A solid junior class will look to lead them this year and they also have a few sophomores who are going to contribute this year. They will be better but I am not sure that will boost them a ton this year.
Northern Cass (1-23; 1-12 district)
With five seniors graduating, this might be another rough year for Northern Cass. Most of their points graduate with this group and they will look to their seven returning players to provide most of the production. It is going to be a fight for Northern Cass to stay out of last place.
Sargent Central (2-19; 0-12 district)
Sargent Central really only had two players scoring the ball last year as sophomore’s Allison Peterson and Brynn Peterson combined two 25.8 points per game of the total 40.1 that the team scored. They will have to step up this year if they want to compete a little more this year.
2018-19 Predictions
There is a clear cut team at the top this year and everyone else is fighting for second place. There are a few pretty solid teams in this region this year.
- Kindred
- Enderlin
- Oak Grove Lutheran
- Central Cass
- Lisbon
- Milnor/North Sargent
- Richland
- Tri-State
- Hankinson
- Maple Valley
- Wyndmere/Ledgerwood
- Sargent Central
- Northern Cass
Photo courtesy of the Grand Fork Herald