North Dakota Preps

I have a feeling this is going to be a tough year to make some predictions, being that we missed the entire 2020 season... but what are some of the teams to beat, records to be on watch for, individual champions for the upcoming 2021 season?

I just hope for a semi-normal season.

amen to that!

On athletic net, you can filter the 2019 results, to show only the grades 7-10(senior class of 2020)... this gave me a general idea of who to expect near the top of the state, of returning athletes of course. This was pretty bland though, and im hoping someone out there may have a 'hot take' to drum up some conversation.

hoops4lyf40 wrote:amen to that!

On athletic net, you can filter the 2019 results, to show only the grades 7-10(senior class of 2020)... this gave me a general idea of who to expect near the top of the state, of returning athletes of course. This was pretty bland though, and im hoping someone out there may have a 'hot take' to drum up some conversation.

Distance events can be taken off of how XC went; should be some fun Class A battles in those races this year. Going to guess that EDC/WDA won't have any meets against each other this year until State (just how they've operated all fall and winter for Basketball seasons).

Girls

Team A:
1. Century
2. Davies
3. Jamestown
Team B:
1. Central Cass
2. Oakes
3. LEM

100m (A/B): Brooklyn Buchholz, Century / Lanie Awender, Oakes
200m (A/B): Jasmine Williams, WF / Lanie Awender, Oakes
400m (A/B): Erin Palmer, Century / Jalyn Hall, Parshall
800m (A/B): Erin Palmer, Century / Jensyn Zink, HCV
1600m (A/B): Meghan Ford, Jamestown / Dreah Frolek, Wyndmere-Lidgerwood
3200m (A/B): Meghan Ford, Jamestown / Quinn Neppl, Benson County
110H (A/B): Cece Deebom, Davies / Zoey Heid, Grant County - Flasher
300H (A/B): Olivia McNichols, Century / Lexis Olson, LEM
LJ (A/B): Ellen Donat, Davies / Skylar Crow, Richardton-Taylor
TJ (A/B): Hope Stein, Century / Kennedy Harter, Kidder County
HJ (A/B):Lauryn Rydell, GFRR / Malori Pletcher, LEM
PV (A/B): Paige Davis, Legacy / Nora Peterson, May-Port CG
Shot (A/B): Anthonett Nabwe, Jamestown / Sadie Hansen, Oakes
Disc (A/B): Jade Azure, GFRR / Kori Nagel, Center-Stanton
Jav (A/B): Taylor Leingang, Mandan / Kendra Odegard, Lisbon

The only relays I feel slightly comfortable predicting on the girls side are the class B 4x100 and 4x200… look out for Central Cass!

Boys

Team A:
1. Legacy
2. Century
3. West Fargo
Team B:
1. HCV
2. Trinity
3. Kindred

100m (A/B): Calob Larson, Legacy / Tyler Zook, Garrison-Max
200m (A/B): Henry Collins, Shanley / Dallas Brandt, Kindred
400m (A/B): Calob Larson, Legacy / Tommy Kern, Grafton
800m (A/B): Parker Nelson, WF / Tristin Johnson, Northern Cass
1600m (A/B): Sean Korsmo, BHS / Noah Rolfe, Stanley
3200m (A/B): Sean Korsmo, BHS / Caleb Hansen, Trinity
110H (A/B): Brock Johnson, Century / Gage Yellowbird, Garrison-Max
300H (A/B): Cullen Curl, St. Mary’s / Madden Thorson, HWC
LJ (A/B): Sibomana Enock, FSH / Connor Ottmar, Grant County-Flasher
TJ (A/B): Sibomana Enock, FSH / Connor Ottmar, Grant County-Flasher
HJ (A/B): Williams Durocher, Century / Cole Slaugaugh, Rolette-Wolford
PV (A/B): Jak Urlacher, GFC / John Fischer, Benson County
Shot (A/B): KC Ortiz, WF / Kaden Pastian, HCV
Disc (A/B): KC Ortiz, WF / Kaden Pastian, HCV
Jav (A/B): Aanders Weltz, Legacy / Sam Roller, Thompson

Forget about predicting relays haha

This year has to be even more challenging than prior years predicting preseason top dogs since an entire season was lost. We will know more once season has a few meets underway. It looks like you have some decent predictions for individuals based on what happened in 2019 with who is coming back. But this year's seniors were only sophomores when they last got to compete in track and so much can change in that time. Every year it seems some kid comes out of nowhere and does well, and this spring that may happen even more. Plus there are so many unknowns with pandemic, such as how spring sports will look: will there be a big state meet like in past years? It will still be a possibility of teams or individuals needing to quarantine as well. From a team standpoint I don't feel HCV will be the favorite in Boys B. Their best chance would have been 2020 which never happened and they graduated most of the athletes that had potential to score big points in sprints, relays and jumping events. I don't know much about what western part of state brings back. It seems teams like Kindred and some others always reload in the sprinting department.

CC the favorite in girls?
Boys? I don't have a clue.

Flip wrote:CC the favorite in girls?
Boys? I don't have a clue.

I would assume Beulah has to be up there in girls.

The Schwab wrote:

Flip wrote:CC the favorite in girls?
Boys? I don't have a clue.

I would assume Beulah has to be up there in girls.

I see they have some good sprinters.
Four very good freshman sprinters in the state. That Belquist girl from New Rockford has really come on strong the last few weeks.

Boys: I would imagine Kindred could make some noise in team standings as they seem to be fairly well rounded.
Girls: Agree Central Cass has the tools to finish high in the ranks as well

Opinions on Top 5 caliber teams (most likely top team to least)

Class B Boys: Kindred, Bowman County, Rugby, Beulah, Grafton, (Dickinson Trinity, Hillsboro-CV)

Class B Girls: Central Cass, Beulah, Oakes, May-Port-CG, (New Rockford-Sheyenne, Wyndmere-Lidgerwood, Lisbon, Shiloh)

Class A Boys: Century, WF Sheyenne, Legacy, Bismarck, West Fargo, (Fargo South, Dickinson, St. Mary’s)

Class A Girls: Davies, Century, Jamestown, Watford City, (West Fargo, Bismarck, Mandan)

Cannot wait to watch the Class A Boys distance races...23 2-milers under 10:00 is unreal; Calob Larson of Legacy should be fun to watch in the A Sprints too

Kaden Pastian of HCV and his quest for 200’ in Discus will be fun as well

WalkingStick wrote:Opinions on Top 5 caliber teams (most likely top team to least)

Class B Boys: Kindred, Bowman County, Rugby, Beulah, Grafton, (Dickinson Trinity, Hillsboro-CV)

Class B Girls: Beulah, Central Cass, Oakes, May-Port-CG, (New Rockford-Sheyenne, Wyndmere-Lidgerwood, Lisbon, Shiloh)

Class A Boys: Century, WF Sheyenne, Legacy, Bismarck, West Fargo, (Fargo South, Dickinson, St. Mary’s)

Class A Girls: Davies, Century, Jamestown, Watford City, (West Fargo, Bismarck, Mandan)

Subject to change slightly before Thursday when declarations are made public

Cannot wait to watch the Class A Boys distance races...23 2-milers under 10:00 is unreal; Calob Larson of Legacy should be fun to watch in the A Sprints too

Kaden Pastian of HCV and his quest for 200’ in Discus will be fun as well

I'll also be watching Pastian to see if he can pass Kleinsasser and Hausauer in the shot put.

Some interesting National stats
*Calob Larson has the 7th fastest 400 in the Nation (47.02)
*Century boys 4x800 has the 14th fastest time in the Nation (7:51.69)
*Kaden Pastian has the 14th best Shot (62’ 7”) and 9th best Disc (193’ 4”) in the Nation

*Kendra Odegard has the 9th best Javelin (150’ 6”) in the Nation

where can I see live results (not the webcast, just final results). Athletic.net isn't showing anything as of yet.

RESULTS
http://activities.bismarckschools.org/2021/state/

WalkingStick wrote:Opinions on Top 5 caliber teams (most likely top team to least)

Class B Boys: Kindred, Bowman County, Rugby, Beulah, Grafton, (Dickinson Trinity, Hillsboro-CV)

Class B Girls: Central Cass, Beulah, Oakes, May-Port-CG, (New Rockford-Sheyenne, Wyndmere-Lidgerwood, Lisbon, Shiloh)

Class A Boys: Century, WF Sheyenne, Legacy, Bismarck, West Fargo, (Fargo South, Dickinson, St. Mary’s)

Class A Girls: Davies, Century, Jamestown, Watford City, (West Fargo, Bismarck, Mandan)

Cannot wait to watch the Class A Boys distance races...23 2-milers under 10:00 is unreal; Calob Larson of Legacy should be fun to watch in the A Sprints too

Kaden Pastian of HCV and his quest for 200’ in Discus will be fun as well

After Day 1 - Predictions (In Order - Top 5)
Class B Boys: Kindred, Beulah, Harvey-Wells County, Bowman County, Rugby

Class B Girls: Central Cass, Oakes, Beulah, May-Port-CG, Rugby

Class A Boys: Century, Bismarck, Legacy, WF Sheyenne, West Fargo

Class A Girls: Davies, Century, Jamestown, West Fargo, Watford City

What a turn of events in the Class A girls after Davies’ 4x2 was DQ’d; and then Century places 6th in Shot Put to win by 1 point

ALSO... Oakes over takes Central Cass in Class B girls team title race with a strong 4x4 finish

WalkingStick wrote:

WalkingStick wrote:Opinions on Top 5 caliber teams (most likely top team to least)

Class B Boys: Kindred, Bowman County, Rugby, Beulah, Grafton, (Dickinson Trinity, Hillsboro-CV)

Class B Girls: Central Cass, Beulah, Oakes, May-Port-CG, (New Rockford-Sheyenne, Wyndmere-Lidgerwood, Lisbon, Shiloh)

Class A Boys: Century, WF Sheyenne, Legacy, Bismarck, West Fargo, (Fargo South, Dickinson, St. Mary’s)

Class A Girls: Davies, Century, Jamestown, Watford City, (West Fargo, Bismarck, Mandan)

Cannot wait to watch the Class A Boys distance races...23 2-milers under 10:00 is unreal; Calob Larson of Legacy should be fun to watch in the A Sprints too

Kaden Pastian of HCV and his quest for 200’ in Discus will be fun as well

After Day 1 - Predictions (In Order - Top 5)
Class B Boys: Kindred, Beulah, Harvey-Wells County, Bowman County, Rugby

Class B Girls: Central Cass, Oakes, Beulah, May-Port-CG, Rugby

Class A Boys: Century, Bismarck, Legacy, WF Sheyenne, West Fargo

Class A Girls: Davies, Century, Jamestown, West Fargo, Watford City

FINAL TOP 10 RESULTS
CLASS B BOYS: 1. Kindred 68, 2. Bowman County 53, 3. Hillsboro-Central Valley & Harvey-Wells County 52, 5. Beulah 50.5, 6. Rugby & Grafton 49, 8. Lisbon 35, 9. Oakes 30, 10. Northern Cass & Stanley 29

CLASS B GIRLS: 1. Oakes 66, 2. Central Cass 64, 3. May-Port-CG 54, 4. Rugby & Beulah 52, 6. Shiloh Christian 41, 7. New Rockford-Sheyenne 30, 8. Langdon/Edmore/Munich 27, 9. Lisbon 21, 10. Harvey-Wells County & Benson County 19

CLASS A BOYS: 1. Century 195, 2. Bismarck 77.5, 3. Legacy 75, 4. WF Sheyenne 71, 5. Dickinson 46, 6. West Fargo 38.5, 7. Fargo South 37, 8. GF Central 36, 9. Bismarck St. Mary's 33, 10. Williston 25

CLASS A GIRLS: 1. Century 138, 2. Fargo Davies 137, 3. Jamestown 85, 4. West Fargo 60, 5. Bismarck 51, 6. Mandan 41.5, 7. Minot 41, 8. Legacy 37, 9. Watford City 29, 10. WF Sheyenne 28

Not too bad on my predictions...

I wonder when is the last time a school won a team title without any individual titles.

Flip wrote:I wonder when is the last time a school won a team title without any individual titles.

I was wondering the exact same thing.

It was also interesting that the Girls B title came down to the very last race and the Girls A title came down to the last few shot put throws I believe.

BelfieldBantams wrote:

Flip wrote:I wonder when is the last time a school won a team title without any individual titles.

I was wondering the exact same thing.

It was also interesting that the Girls B title came down to the very last race and the Girls A title came down to the last few shot put throws I believe.

I was looking at the times going into the 4x400 and figured CC could hold them off, but it didn't look like they were able to put a strong team together for that event.

When was the last time Lisbon wasn't mentioned in the top 5 teams at the state track meet?

leroybla wrote:When was the last time Lisbon wasn't mentioned in the top 5 teams at the state track meet?

2019, 2018, 2017...2015

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