Dakotas Best – Game Reviews & Standouts
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North Dakota Fargo Davies 52 — Fargo Shanley 47 Ashton Safranski Ashton Safranski 5'7" | PG Fargo Davies | 2024 State ND – 5’6 PG 2024 – Fargo Davies – Dubbed as a preseason breakout candidate, Ashton is off to a…
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Fargo Davies 52 — Fargo Shanley 47
Ashton Safranski Ashton Safranski 5'7" | PG Fargo Davies | 2024 State ND – 5’6 PG 2024 – Fargo Davies – Dubbed as a preseason breakout candidate, Ashton is off to a hot start with 17 points and 9 rebounds against Fargo Shanley. Her quickness on the court is extremely noticeable and it’s what makes her such an impact player. Possibly the most disruptive on-ball defender in the state.
Mesiku Hakim Mesiku Hakim 6'0" | PF Fargo Shanley | 2024 State ND – 6’0 F/C 2024 – Fargo Shanley – Mesiku is an athletic interior player for Shanley. She was active with 9 points and 8 rebounds.
Karley Franks Karley Franks 5'8" | SG Fargo Davies | 2024 State ND – 5’7 G 2024 – Fargo Davies – What stood out about Karley is that it looks as though she has added some strength and size to her frame from a year ago. Allowing her to move better and take on contact more effectively. She put in 9 points, 4 rebounds, with one three against Fargo Shanley.
Bismarck Century 85 — Dickinson 49
Logan Nissley Logan Nissley 6'0" | CG Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND – 6’0 CG 2023 – Bismarck Century – The #1 rated 2023 in North Dakota is now listed at six-foot. I’ve mentioned this a few times, but she’s the best shooter in the Dakotas by my opinion. 30 points in game one.
Bergan Kinnebrew Bergan Kinnebrew 5'11" | CG Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND – 5’11 CG 2023 – Bismarck Century – Bergan is another breakout candidate off to a good start game one with 15 points. She’ll only get better and better. Top talent in the state.
Eden Fridley Eden Fridley 5'9" | CG Bismarck Century | 2024 State ND – 5’9 PG 2024 – Bismarck Century – Eden is a young rising prospect in the state. Probably in the top 10 or so in the 2024 class in the next update. She can defend at a high level and is also strong offensively. Handles the ball, passes, and shoots the ball well.
Notable Performances –
*Many more notables will be highlighted in the next post*
Peyton Neumiller Peyton Neumiller 5'10" | SG Bismarck High | 2023 State ND – 23 points
Peyton Neumiller off the glass! #MidcoSports | @DemonGBB
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Alyssa Eckroth Alyssa Eckroth 6'1" | SG Bismarck Legacy | 2023 State ND – 17 points (3-6 3pt)
Arden Faulkner Arden Faulkner 5'10" | SG Fargo North | 2023 State ND – 21 points, 8 rebounds
Miriley Simon Miriley Simon 6'1" | C West Fargo | 2023 State ND – Recent NDSU commit has started the season strong, averaging 24 points and 11 rebounds.
Chloe Pfau Chloe Pfau 5'11" | SG West Fargo | 2023 State ND – 17 and 25 points in the first two games, averaging 8.0 rebounds and 5 steals a contest. Receiving D2 interest. She’d be an impact player at that level.
Ashley Wacha Ashley Wacha 5'10" | CG Fargo Davies | 2023 State ND – 16 points
Ava Wild Ava Wild 6'0" | SF Fargo Davies | 2022 State ND – 15 points, 16 rebounds
Payton Gerving Payton Gerving 5'7" | PG Bismarck High | 2022 State ND – 20 points, 6 threes
McKenna Johnson McKenna Johnson 6'2" | PF Mandan | 2025 State ND – 15 points, 14 rebounds
Annika Nelson Annika Nelson 5'10" | SF Sargent County | 2022 State ND – A prospect that will likely be moving up in the rankings had a huge stat-line
Genevieve Gruba Genevieve Gruba 5'10" | SF Enderlin | 2023 State NDGirls BB final: Sargent County 63, Enderlin 33 from VCSU. Annika Nelson with 27 pts, 9 rebounds, 5 blocks, and 5 steals for the Bulldogs (2-0). Genevieve Gruba with 17 pts and 10 rebounds for the Eagles. #NDpreps @Enderlinad @Sargent_Co_GBB
— Brad Anderson (@BradA_Pbp) December 8, 2021
South Dakota
Chamberlain 63 — Stanley County 53
Mya Knippling Mya Knippling 6'1" | C Chamberlain | 2022 State SD – 6’1 C 2022 – Chamberlain – Mya has great size and is Chamberlain’s go-to player. She is fed the ball routinely and the offense goes through her. A big that is a true post with smoothness to her game. Doesn’t play overly strong but she goes at contact and lived at the line vs. Stanley County. Opened the season with a 24 point game against Wall. Came out and scored 10 points in the opening quarter, not letting up, to finish with an impressive 36 point game versus Stanley County.
Kinsey Evans Kinsey Evans 5'5" | CG Chamberlain | 2024 State SD – 5’5 G 2024 – Chamberlain – Kinsey is a lightning quick guard with elite movement and lateral movement ability. She’s a defensive nightmare for opposing ball-handlers and offenses trying to set up their game plan. Offensively, she handles the point and uses her quickness well to get in the lane to put up a layup off the glass or a floater up and over the defense. Kinsey was a mismatch for Stanley County on both ends. She scored 15 points.
Jayslee Petersen Jayslee Petersen 6'0" | PF Chamberlain | 2022 State SD – 6’0 F 2022 – Chamberlain – Jayslee is a 6-footer that was just added to the database. She plays a 4 spot for Chamberlain with Knippling handling the inside.
Mattie Duffy Mattie Duffy 5'7" | CG Stanley County | 2024 State SD – 5’7 G 2024 – Stanley County – Mattie is a scorer for Stanley County. A guard with a solid, well-rounded skill-set. Has a smooth jumper and is deadly from three. Can go off the dribble and become a scorer in a variety of ways. Possesses a very strong floater game going to the baseline area. She scored 27 points in the game, with 16 coming in the second half.
Notable Performances –
Hannah Ronsiek Hannah Ronsiek 5'11" | SG O'Gorman | 2022 State SD – Scored a career high 33 points.
Brooklyn Harpe
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– 19 points, 11 rebounds
Hilary Behrens
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– 22 points
Kylie Foss Kylie Foss 5'6" | PG Brandon Valley | 2022 State SD – 20 points
Leah Williams Leah Williams 5'8" | SG Wolsey Wessington | 2023 State SD – First saw Leah at the PGH Dakotas Top 250 Expo, where she made a name for herself and caught our eye. She had a big opening game with 20 points and 10 rebounds. She’s an under the radar prospect that can play at the next level.
Julia Weber Julia Weber 5'9" | PG Bridgewater-Emery | 2022 State SD – 19 points, 6 rebounds
Rylee Rosenquist Rylee Rosenquist 5'8" | CG Dakota Valley | 2022 State SD – Recently committed to Dakota Wesleyan University. In her first matchup she had a line of 25 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 steals.
Josie Hill Josie Hill 6'2" | PF Rapid City Central | 2022 State SD – 17 points
Madelyn Bragg Madelyn Bragg 6'3" | C Aberdeen Roncalli | 2022 State SD – 19 points
Morgan Fiedler Morgan Fiedler 5'8" | PG Aberdeen Roncalli | 2022 State SD – 21 points
Sadie Glade Sadie Glade 5'9" | SG Rapid City Central | 2022 State SD – 19 points (4-5 3-pt)
Avery Broughton Avery Broughton 5'11" | SG Corsica-Stickney | 2023 State SD – Broughton, who is returning from an ACL injury, scored 30 points in the opener.
Allison Ziebart Allison Ziebart 5'9" | SG Parkston | 2022 State SD – 20 points –
Maleighya Estes Maleighya Estes 5'8" | CG White River | 2022 State SD – 34 points, 11 rebounds
Mallory Miller Mallory Miller 6'4" | C Wolsey-Wessington | 2023 State SD – 28 points, 17 rebounds – 2nd best scoring output in School history.
Gracie Traphagen Gracie Traphagen 5'11" | PF Groton Area | 2023 State SD – 17 points, 9 rebounds
Trinity Watson Trinity Watson 5'7" | CG Florence/Henry | 2023 State SD – 18 points
Caylin Kelly Caylin Kelly 6'0" | SF Florence/Henry | 2024 State SD – 17 points
Heavan Gainey Heavan Gainey 5'8" | SG Huron | 2023 State SD – 15 points
Peyton Tritz Peyton Tritz 5'6" | PG Waverly | 2024 State NE – 16 points
Emilee Fox Emilee Fox 5'8" | CG Mt.Vernon/Plankinton | 2024 State SD – SDSU commit with 28 opening points.
Stevie Wittler Stevie Wittler 5'7" | CG Sully Buttes | 2024 State SD – 28 points
Ellie Karolevitz Ellie Karolevitz 5'10" | CG Yankton | 2022 State SD – Coming off an ACL injury, Ellie put in 14 points.
Hamtyn Heinz Hamtyn Heinz 5'8" | CG Huron | 2024 State SD – Breakout candidate Heinz, scored 14 points.
Gracie Traphagen Gracie Traphagen 5'11" | PF Groton Area | 2023 State SD – 17 points, 9 rebounds
Isabel Aesoph Isabel Aesoph 5'7" | PG Faulkton Area | 2022 State SD – 27 points
Zoey Wohlleber Zoey Wohlleber 5'6" | PG Waubay/Summit | 2022 State SD – 34 points
Hadley Carlson Hadley Carlson 5'10" | SG Arlington | 2022 State SD – 14 points, 12 rebounds
Katie Vasecka Katie Vasecka 6'2" | CG Tea Area | 2024 State SD – Committed to South Dakota State University (SDSU)