Class A: All-Region 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class A State Tournament is this next weekend (</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">Before we worry about the State Tournamnet, let's talk about the top players from Region 1!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past week, the All-Region 1 Team was announced, see below for the list and player comments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Before we do that, PGHD has SHOUTOUTS</span>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>Congrats to the Region 1 Champions, the Valley City Hi-Liners!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>Congrats to Region 1 Coach of the Year, Sam Brandt!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>Congrats to Region 1 AD of the Year, Pat Adair!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>Congrats to Region 1 Co-Senior Athlete of the Year, [player_tooltip player_id='245104' first='Haidyn' last='Crockett'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='385165' first='Scout' last='Woods']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">All-Region 1 Team</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1057801' first='Ava' last='Cotton'] (2025) |5'9 G| Central Cass</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stands out on the defensive end, always get the top opponent, playmaker on D, creates a ton of steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Can also put up points as a more than capable sooter, excellent leader, mobile &amp; hardworking athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1057798' first='Kenley' last='Haug'] (2029) |5'5 G| Central Cass</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Only an 8th grader but her skill level does not match her age, Haug is something special with the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crazy talented dribbler &amp; passer, quick &amp; smooth, I like her jump shot &amp; follow-through, high ceiling </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='933462' first='Olivia' last='Siverson'] (2026) |5'11 F| Central Cass</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-No problem muscling through contact for finishes, can also space &amp; spread for triples, versatile threat</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong/physical, good-sized, all-around player, legit shooting threat, hustler &amp; effective O &amp; D player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='411706' first='Kennedy' last='Bakko'] (2025) |5'10 G| Kindred</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long/athletic/skilled, I like the looks of her shot, good mechanics, fluid motion, good balance &amp; feet</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A noteworthy athlete, plays hard &amp; hustles, tough on defense, she stands out with her 3-point shooting</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1004419' first='Siera' last='Nipstad'] (2028) |5'8 G| Kindred</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-She is young but Nipstad can score in waves, had some splashy games &amp; proved to be dominant at times</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Effortless shooter, deadly from deep, an elusive slasher who scores well inside the arc, very bright future</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='933460' first='Liza' last='Trenbeath'] (2026) |5'11 G| Kindred</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lanky &amp; skilled, sees the floor well, a noteworthy passer, multi-talented offensive scoring threat</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive in transition/uptempo game, has an impressive finishing package, matchup problem for most</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='245104' first='Haidyn' last='Crockett'] (2025) |5'9 G| Northern Cass</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-She is the All-Time Leading Scorer in North Cass history, an unconscious scorer with a sweet pull-up game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has shooting range that never ends, exquisite shot creator, uber-skills, creative &amp; dynamic playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='278891' first='Paightyn' last='Downs'] (2025) |5'8 G/F| Oak Grove</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Full of versatility, a tough defender who can lockdown opponents, matches up w/ multiple positions </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Leader on the hardwood, impressive timing on D for steals/deflections/blocks, strong &amp; instinctful</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1055586' first='Sophie' last='Geiger'] (2026) |5'6 G| Oak Grove</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fills it up from 3-point land, runs the floor well, reads &amp; reacts well on the defense side, spaces the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A versatile offensive threat who can put up points from every level, a talented shooter from the outside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='933463' first='Katie' last='Burchill'] (2027) |5'11 F| Valley City</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Highly productive forward who helped lead VC to State, imposing size, mobile, strong, workhorse </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Creative L &amp; R finisher, superabundant rebounder, big time scorer who takes over, Double-Double machine</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1056706' first='Skye' last='Nielson'] (2028) |5'11 G| Valley City</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Young but does not play like it, key player who helped get the Hi-Liners to State, strong &amp; aggressive finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does not shy away from contact, boards well &amp; has a knack for getting to the rock, scores in &amp; out, 3-level on O</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1056624' first='Dacota' last='Potratz'] (2026) |5'9 G| Valley City</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-An important baller for VC who will be at State, a creative southpaw playmaker, she gets it done on both sides </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shoots &amp; passes it well, strokes the 3ball but also scores at the cup, lefty but she can finish righty, stat stuffer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1137423' first='Halle' last='Miller'] (2025) |5'10 G| Wahpeton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-She can fill the stat sheet as an all-around player, sharp instincts on D lead to turnovers on/off ball, plus blocks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Handles the ball well, has an effective crossover move, capable shooter with extended range, sees the floor well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='385165' first='Scout' last='Woods'] (2025) |5'10 F| Wahpeton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Averaged around 20 ppg, 7 rpg, 1.3 apg, 1 spg, strong, powerful, explosive, well-put-together power forward</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finishes well through/after contact, great at creating space, scores w/ a soft finishing touch, finishes w/ both L &amp; 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