North Dakota Prospects – Season Tip-Off
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Northern Cass – 69 Wyndmere/Lidgerwood – 37 Northern Cass — Northern Cass has a bunch of prospects to talk about and they have a loaded roster with a combination of upperclassmen and underclassmen. An extremely deep roster that can bring…
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Wyndmere/Lidgerwood – 37
Northern Cass —
Northern Cass has a bunch of prospects to talk about and they have a loaded roster with a combination of upperclassmen and underclassmen. An extremely deep roster that can bring in young size off the bench. They opened up the season with a convincing win against Wyndmere/Lidgerwood, earning a 69-37 victory.
Haidyn Crockett Haidyn Crockett 5'9" | PG Northern Cass | 2025 State ND – 5’8 PG 2025 – Northern Cass – Haidyn is a Freshman starting point guard. She has good size and length from that position. She was excellent at pushing the tempo and played with great speed. One of the top 2025 prospects in North Dakota. Finished with 8 points in the game.
Josie Jensen Josie Jensen 6'2" | C Northern Cass | 2024 State ND – 6’2 C 2024 – Northern Cass – Josie is a long and lanky 6’2 up and coming prospect. She’ll be near the top of the 2024 class just by her lengthy frame alone.
Emma Lucas Emma Lucas 6'0" | C Northern Cass | 2022 State ND – 6’0 F/C 2022 – Northern Cass – Emma brought down a ton of rebounds in the first game of the season. Great at finding the ball in the air and coming down with it. Finished with 5 points. She’s committed to play volleyball at Valley City State.
Ellie Lucas Ellie Lucas 6'0" | PF Northern Cass | 2024 State ND – 6’0 F/C 2024 – Northern Cass – Ellie is another long and lanky prospect for the Jaguars. A good athlete with surprising skills with the ball. Able to bring the ball up-court after a rebound. A capable passer with good court vision. She showed some inside moves with a short baby hook for two. Had 4 points in the game.
Halle Crockett Halle Crockett 5'9" | SG Northern Cass | 2023 State ND – 5’9 G/F 2023 – Northern Cass – Halle is a great anticipatory player and playmaker for her team. Excellent as a scorer in the lane and midrange area. Can easily slice through the defense and get to her desired spot on the court. She was impressive from the field, with a team leading 19 points.
Abby Richman Abby Richman 5'5" | CG Northern Cass | 2022 State ND – 5’5 G 2022 – Northern Cass – Abby handled point guard duties when Haidyn wasn’t in the game. Abby is smooth with the ball and plays with quick pace with it.
Allie Slinger Allie Slinger 5'7" | SF Northern Cass | 2022 State ND – 5’8 F 2022 – Northern Cass – Allie is a starter and an excellent role player for Northern Cass. Can battle inside a little and hit critical open jumpers. Finished with 7 seven points.
Kayla Tretter Kayla Tretter 5'8" | SG Northern Cass | 2024 State ND – 5’7 G 2024 – Northern Cass – Handled the point at times when in the game. One of the up and coming guards that has a smooth and skilled game. Solid left-handed guard that has some length to her.
Eleise Sand Eleise Sand 5'9" | SF Northern Cass | 2022 State ND – 5’9 F 2023 – Northern Cass – Eleise is an underrated player for Northern Cass. Possesses solid size, athleticism, and agility. Crashes the glass, coming up with a handful of offensive rebounds and put-backs. She put in a solid 9 points in the game.
Wyndmere/Lidgerwood —
Emerson Johnson Emerson Johnson 5'7" | SG Wyndmere/Lidgerwood | 2025 State ND – 5’7 G 2024 – Wyndmere/Lidgerwood – Emerson is a skilled Freshman prospect, that was an evident bright spot for Wyndmere/Lidgerwood. She was able to show off her shot and hit some jumpers, knocking down multiple threes. 13 points on the night.
Zoey Bohnenstingl Zoey Bohnenstingl 5'5" | SG Wyndmere/Lidgerwood | 2023 State ND – 5’5 G 2023 – Wyndmere/Lidgerwood – Zoey brought the ball down for W/L and was fairly skilled with the ball and skilled enough to be creative with the ball. Possesses a solid handle on the ball and is a threat from three. Had the ability to hit fadeaway shots and create her own off the dribble. 7 points from Zoey.
Gracie Kaczynski Gracie Kaczynski 5'10" | C Wyndmere/Lidgerwood | 2023 State ND – 5’10 C 2023 – Wyndmere/Lidgerwood – Gracie is a strong interior prospect that battles hard. She’s relentless in attacking the boards and doesn’t shy away from contact whatsoever. 10 points in the game.
Garrison – 55
Surrey – 43
Garrison —
Garrison is also another deep squad with a list of prospects to talk about. They don’t have the size and length of Northern Cass but have some solid guard prospects and versatile forwards.
Cedar Perkins Cedar Perkins 5'8" | CG Garrison | 2022 State ND – 5’8 G 2022 – Garrison – Cedar is a really nice guard. She started the game out by popping a three-ball. Plays point for Garrison, has good size and a great handle on the ball. A three-point threat to give her an all around game and skill-set. She will be moving up the rankings and is a lock for the top 35 in the 2022 class. One of the more skilled guards in the state, that can make plays on her own and shoot off the dribble.
Cara Schlehr Cara Schlehr 5'9" | SG Garrison | 2026 State ND – 5’9 G/F 2026 – Garrison – Cara is an eighth-grade starter, so she has a bright career ahead of her. Good size and length already at a guard/wing spot. Attempted a deep three in the 1st quarter that was on target and barely missed. Plays passing lanes well with her length, making deflections and steals. Was able to capitalize on a deep three on the right wing in the 2nd quarter.
Karli Klein Karli Klein 5'11" | PF Garrison | 2023 State ND – 5’11 F 2023 – Garrison – Karli is one of those players that produces and plays hard, that should be talked about more when mentioning prospects around the state. An impressive athlete that can run and jump and get down the court in a hurry. Finishes at a high rate going to her right hand — powers through contact.
Emily Schlehr Emily Schlehr 5'10" | SF Garrison | 2024 State ND – 5’10 F 2024 – Garrison – Emily is a very effectively player and key piece for Surrey. She can score off a screen and role and can sink a jumper for her team. Hit a corner baseline jumper in the 1st quarter.
Mia Gehring Mia Gehring 5'6" | CG Garrison | 2023 State ND – 5’6 G 2023 – Garrison – Mia plays with speed and is a very fluid mover. She was able to knock down a three early in the 1st quarter. Absolutely gets after it on D, playing ferocious on-ball defense with constant pressure. Moves so well horizontally in a lowered stance. Hit a very deep three early on in the second quarter. Ran in transition and led many fast breaks, either dishing off or scoring herself.
Surrey —
Mia Aberle Mia Aberle 5'7" | CG Surrey | 2023 State ND – 5’7 G 2023 – Surrey – Mia is a solid left-handed guard. Has an accurate jumper and likes the mid-range shot. Accurate from three as well and will take an open one. In this game, she was heavily pressured and didn’t have many scoring opportunities. The Garrison defense was suffocating.
Melissa Dougan Melissa Dougan 5'6" | CG Surrey | 2024 State ND – 5’5 G 2024 – Surrey – Melissa controlled the ball for Surrey much of the time. A skilled ball-handler that can crossover on the move and relieve pressure in many other ways. A three-point threat that is not afraid to fire them up.
Amanda Severson Amanda Severson 5'7" | CG Surrey | 2023 State ND – 5’7 G 2023 – Surrey – Amanda is an solid guard that made some plays on both ends. Steals into transition and was able to hit some jumpers.