ND A All-State: Player Comments

Earlier this spring, the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association (NDAPSSA) announced the All-State Basketball Team for Class A in North Dakota.     This is a shoutout and congratulatory article! There are 10 total players on the All-State Team, 5 on the First Team, and 5 on the Second Team.     See below for the list of players, stats, and baller notes.     Prep Girls Hoops Dakotas (PGHD) looked back at film/tape, took notes on what we saw, wrote down things we liked, and we will give you some thoughts on the All-State players from Class A.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/03/allSTATEpic.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-883387" style="width:175px;height:auto" /></figure>   *STATISTICS DO NOT INCLUDE STATE TOURNAMENT     FIRST TEAM ALL-STATE     [player_tooltip player_id='219713' first='Jessica' last='Mogen'] (2024) |5'9 G| Watford City     -19.7 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 4.0 apg, 4.9 spg, 2.2 bpg     -Miss Basketball Finalist. Region 4 Senior Athlete of the Year. Senior Athlete of the Year in A. Mogen is a difference-maker on defense and she is a headache for opposing coaches. She typically guarded the opposing team's top player and she can take a point guard or a center. Jessica runs the PG on O and she is a lethal weapon. Mogen is a smooth shooter, a playmaker off the bounce, a serious finisher, and she can post up for buckets. Jessica is also a talented passer. Her versatility is impressive and constant production even though she constantly gets doubled end every team's attention. Mogen is a special talent.     [player_tooltip player_id='342171' first='Addison' last='Sage'] (2026) |5'6 G| Thompson     -19.6 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 3.2 apg, 2.0 spg, 54.2% 2FG, 57.3% 3FG, 78.1% FT     -She had impressive stats but Sage is much more than a numbers producer. Addy was the glue that held the talented Thompson squad together. Sage is consistent, smart, determined, and a phenomenal leader. She has elite court vision, is a gamer, and a clutch performer. Sage leads by example but also with her voice. She plays with a calm demeanor and performs her best in big situations. As you can see by her shooting percentages, Sage is a consistent and efficient scorer. Last but not least, Addy is a winner.     [player_tooltip player_id='245104' first='Haidyn' last='Crockett'] (2025) |5'9 G| Northern Cass     -26 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 6 apg, 2 spg     -Scored 645 points this season. Scored 96 points in Region 1 Tournament. Put up a wild 40 points vs. Central Cass and 39 vs. Kindred in the Region Semi's. Hayden shoots it with great balance. She finishes with both hands and uses leverage to her advantage. She is a deadly shooter, creates a ton of space with her stepback move, and she is accurate from beyond the arc. Crockett showed impressive touch & vision with bounce passes and inside dimes to feed her fellow Jags for easy looks. She showed determination on the glass which led to extra possessions and O-board putbacks. I'm impressed with her movement away from the ball and how she reads & reacts to the defense.     [player_tooltip player_id='385165' first='Scout' last='Woods'] (2025) |5'10 F| Wahpeton     -21 ppg, 8 rpg, 50% FG, 76% FT     -2nd Team All-State as a Sophomore. She recorded 7 Double-Doubles this season. Woods set the Wahpeton school record with 41 points against Valley City in the Region Semi's. She had another monster scoring game with 38 against Central Cass in early February. Woods is a downhill player and has no trouble getting separated from the D. Scout has impressive handles for a forward. She does great work drawing help and kicking to teammates for clean looks. Woods boards-up on both ends and scores plenty of second-chance points. The Huskie is great at drawing contact and getting to the charity stripe. She is strong/physical and does not shy away from contact. I am impressed with her ability to lead the O-break and deliver dimes in transition. She is also a disruptor on defense who creates TO's. Scout is a star multi-sport athlete.     [player_tooltip player_id='242552' first='Kylie' last='Simpson'] (2024) |5'9 G| Bottineau     -15.1 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 3.3 apg, 3.3 spg, 43% FG, 49% 2FG, 34% 3FG, 73% FT     -Region 3 Senior Athlete of the Year. Kylie has played varsity hoops since 8th grade and she scored her 1,000th point as a junior. Simpson is a leader and has been a captain since 9th grade, which is rare! Kylie is a high-character baller and she makes her teammates better. She is unselfish and just wants to win! I like the looks of her pull-up jumper, her runner/floater game, finishing with defenders in her face, extended shooting range, anticipation on D, and her passing ability. Simpson is simply a talented baller!     SECOND TEAM ALL-STATE     [player_tooltip player_id='550491' first='Kya' last='Hurst'] (2026) |5'6 G| Thompson     -13.4 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 3.0 apg, 3.3 spg, 48.5% 2FG, 41.0% 3FG, 72.5% FT     -She is impressively skilled at the game of basketball and just like the rest of her Thompson teammates, a winner. Kya has intangible qualities that elevate those around her. She has a great work ethic, is selfless, and her attitude is perfect. Hurst is also a hustler, a mature communicator, and a creator. Kya is known as a two-way player who can score from every level. She is a game-changer on the defensive end with stout on-ball D, quick reactions that leads to steals/blocks/deflections, and she is consistent with her play. Hurst truly makes everyone around her a better player.     [player_tooltip player_id='380222' first='Kyra' last='Beckman'] (2025) |6'0 F| Bottineau     -17.7 ppg, 9.4 rpg, 3.2 apg, 2.5 spg, 52% FG, 60% 2FG, 25% 3FG, 65% FT     -She has played varsity ball since her 9th grade season and is 7 points away from 1,000th career points. Kyra is a leader, a captain, and has grown as a player. She is versatile, Beckman can run the show at the point and/or play inside as a PF/C. She is the epitome of an all-around player. This kid knows the game well, Kyra is bright, and she shines on the defensive end of the floor. Beckman thrives at gaining favorable position and keeping it. She has impressive feet when guarding the ball and she no doubt frustrates ball handlers. Beckman sticks out with her speed while running the floor and she has all the moves in the offensive book. She scores from all over the court. Beckman had a fantastic season and she is a baller with a bright future.     [player_tooltip player_id='243820' first='Sydney' last='Schwabe'] |5'4 G| Thompson     -11.7 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 4.0 apg, 3.1 spg, 47.1% 2FG, 45.3% 3FG, 69.5% FT     -Region 2 Senior Athlete of the Year. Like the other Tommies, Schwabe is a winner. She has a diverse skill package and a high hoops IQ. Sydney can score from all levels on the hardwood and she makes it look easy. She is a stat stuffer with points, boards, dimes, and steals. She is a smart defender who can frustrate dribbles and read eyes off-ball for steals. She plays & practices hard, and she knows a thing or two about closing down the stretch. Schwade is a competitor and she will do whatever it takes to win.     [player_tooltip player_id='412033' first='Annabel' last='Scheeler'] (2026) |5'5 G| Dickinson Trinity     -16.4 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 1.7 spg, 1.6 apg, 82.5% FT     -Opposing coaches had fits preparing for Scheeler, she is a dynamic backcourt baller. Her handles & ball skills are awe-inspiring. She has some of the best skills in North Dakota. You can tell that she is a coach's kid! Annabel is a smart player, a skilled baller, and she can score from all three levels. Her hoops IQ is second to none, her middy game is inspiring, and she finishes well at the hoop. The young Titan will be a player to watch for the next two years in ND GBB. This kid is majorly talented.     [player_tooltip player_id='378553' first='Tesa' last='Olson'] (2024) |5'10 G/F| Valley city     -12.5 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 3.0 apg, 43.5% 2FG, 29% 3FG, 70.5% FT     -Region 1 Senior Athlete of the Year. Olson is a 3-time letter winner, a team captain the past two seasons, team MVP, and an excellent leader. Tesa is a versatile player who can do a bit of everything. She makes positive plays both inside and out. She anticipates well on defense which led to turnovers, steals, and instant offense going the other way. Olson looks to be a smooth finisher. She looks good in the catch-n-shoot game. Teas is a long, skilled, and mobile lefty.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/03/allSTATEpic.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-883387" /></figure>

Earlier this spring, the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association (NDAPSSA) announced the All-State Basketball Team for Class A in North Dakota.