North Dakota Preps

FIRST POLL
December 7th

1. Dickinson Trinity (6) 2-0 143
2. LaMoure-LM (6) 1-0 141
3. North Star (2) 3-0 119
4. Thompson (2) 2-0 115
5. Watford City 0-0 96
6. Rugby 4-0 91
7. Garrison 3-0 51
8. Grafton 1-0 45
9. Kidder County 2-0 32
10. Kindred 3-0 18
Others Receiving Votes: Shiloh Christian (2-0), Carrington (2-0), Park River-FL (2-0), Sawyer (3-0), Fairmount/CT (2-1), New Salem-Almont (3-0), Our Redeemer's (1-0).

I think LaMoure is placed too high. They have to go the whole season without their big girl in the middle due to training violations. Don't get me wrong they are still going to be good, but that big inside presence is going to hurt them and potentially open up the door for other teams in Region 3. Region 3 is going to be interesting this year.

Run4Fun2009 wrote:FIRST POLL
December 7th

1. Dickinson Trinity (6) 2-0 143
2. LaMoure-LM (6) 1-0 141
3. North Star (2) 3-0 119
4. Thompson (2) 2-0 115
5. Watford City 0-0 96
6. Rugby 4-0 91
7. Garrison 3-0 51
8. Grafton 1-0 45
9. Kidder County 2-0 32
10. Kindred 3-0 18
Others Receiving Votes: Shiloh Christian (2-0), Carrington (2-0), Park River-FL (2-0), Sawyer (3-0), Fairmount/CT (2-1), New Salem-Almont (3-0), Our Redeemer's (1-0).

Seriously, who actually comes up with these polls? Park River beat both North Star and Grafton last year. I know PRFL lost two seniors, but give them some credit. Grafton also might be rated a little high. Yes they have everyone returning, but they lack the strength on the inside.

Rivershark wrote:

Run4Fun2009 wrote:FIRST POLL
December 7th

1. Dickinson Trinity (6) 2-0 143
2. LaMoure-LM (6) 1-0 141
3. North Star (2) 3-0 119
4. Thompson (2) 2-0 115
5. Watford City 0-0 96
6. Rugby 4-0 91
7. Garrison 3-0 51
8. Grafton 1-0 45
9. Kidder County 2-0 32
10. Kindred 3-0 18
Others Receiving Votes: Shiloh Christian (2-0), Carrington (2-0), Park River-FL (2-0), Sawyer (3-0), Fairmount/CT (2-1), New Salem-Almont (3-0), Our Redeemer's (1-0).

Seriously, who actually comes up with these polls? Park River beat both North Star and Grafton last year. I know PRFL lost two seniors, but give them some credit. Grafton also might be rated a little high. Yes they have everyone returning, but they lack the strength on the inside.

Not worth getting up-tight over the FIRST poll where there are FEW clear cut teams in the polls. Also, we are in 2015-16 season not last season (2014-15)...live in the present and give it a few more weeks...the poll will reflect better by midseason!

SECOND POLL
December 14th

1. LaMoure-LM (8) 4-0 138
2. North Star (3) 5-0 129
3. Thompson (2) 5-0 119
4. Watford City (1) 3-0 102
5. Rugby 5-0 86
6. Shiloh Christian (1) 4-0 70
7. Grafton 3-0 64
8. Kindred 5-0 45
9. Dickinson Trinity 2-1 40
10. Park River-FL 4-0 13
Others Receiving Votes: Our Redeemer's (4-0), Grant County (5-0), Carrington (4-1), Garrison (3-1), Sawyer (5-1)

Here is a question for anyone to answer. I always have wondered who exactly does the voting for the basketball polls. I realize it is the sportscasters/writers in ND. Which sports writers/casters do the voting & how many people actually vote? What procedure do they follow? Run...do you know how this is done? Just curious.

ninja_joe wrote:Here is a question for anyone to answer. I always have wondered who exactly does the voting for the basketball polls. I realize it is the sportscasters/writers in ND. Which sports writers/casters do the voting & how many people actually vote? What procedure do they follow? Run...do you know how this is done? Just curious.

well counting the votes..there were 15 voters this week.

1st Place vote is worth 10 points, 2nd = 9 pts, 3rd = 8 pts, etc; each sportswriter votes for 10 teams.

I appreciate the info Run. Thank you.

Run4Fun2009 wrote:FIRST POLL
December 7th

1. Dickinson Trinity (6) 2-0 143
2. LaMoure-LM (6) 1-0 141
3. North Star (2) 3-0 119
4. Thompson (2) 2-0 115
5. Watford City 0-0 96
6. Rugby 4-0 91
7. Garrison 3-0 51
8. Grafton 1-0 45
9. Kidder County 2-0 32
10. Kindred 3-0 18
Others Receiving Votes: Shiloh Christian (2-0), Carrington (2-0), Park River-FL (2-0), Sawyer (3-0), Fairmount/CT (2-1), New Salem-Almont (3-0), Our Redeemer's (1-0).

FWM girls, 2 losses to Carrington and NS. They beat NS and can`t even get a vote?!

THIRD POLL
December 21st

1. LaMoure-LM (15) 6-0 167
2. Thompson (2) 7-0 153
3. Rugby 6-0 134
4. Grafton 5-0 96
5. Dickinson Trinity 4-1 78
6. Park River-FL 6-0 74
7. North Star 6-1 60
8. Our Redeemer's 5-0 53
9. Shiloh Christian 5-1 45
10. Watford City 3-1 41
Others Receiving Votes: Bishop Ryan (3-2), Carrington (6-1), Grant County (7-1), Trenton-Trinity Christian (7-0), Garrison (6-1), Sawyer (6-1), Fairmount/CT (5-1), Kindred (5-2).

senditin wrote:

Run4Fun2009 wrote:FIRST POLL
December 7th

1. Dickinson Trinity (6) 2-0 143
2. LaMoure-LM (6) 1-0 141
3. North Star (2) 3-0 119
4. Thompson (2) 2-0 115
5. Watford City 0-0 96
6. Rugby 4-0 91
7. Garrison 3-0 51
8. Grafton 1-0 45
9. Kidder County 2-0 32
10. Kindred 3-0 18
Others Receiving Votes: Shiloh Christian (2-0), Carrington (2-0), Park River-FL (2-0), Sawyer (3-0), Fairmount/CT (2-1), New Salem-Almont (3-0), Our Redeemer's (1-0).

FWM girls, 2 losses to Carrington and NS. They beat NS and can`t even get a vote?!

I think people will start to recognize FWM in a few weeks. They are going to surprise a lot of people this year.

#1 LLM and #2 Thompson play each other Dec. 30th in Hillsboro, should be a good indicator of how good each team is.

FOURTH POLL
December 28th

1. LaMoure-LM (14) 6-0 149
2. Thompson (1) 7-0 133
3. Rugby 7-0 120
4. Grafton 6-0 91
5. Dickinson Trinity 5-1 75
6. Park River-FL 7-0 69
7. Our Redeemer's 5-0 52
8. North Star 7-1 48
9. Shiloh Christian 5-1 38
9. Watford City 5-1 38
Others Receiving Votes: Trenton-Trinity Christian (7-0), Sawyer (7-1), Fairmount/CT (6-1), Bishop Ryan (3-3).

sportsphenom wrote:#1 LLM and #2 Thompson play each other Dec. 30th in Hillsboro, should be a good indicator of how good each team is.

It was a close game, but I don't think it was as good as it could have been. I thought both teams were "off" their games a little bit, and the officiating really took away from the flow of the game for both teams. Lots and lots of fouls - both ways. I was surprised that LLM didn't use their speed and quickness more to their advantage and was surprised that Thompson didn't capitalize more on the physical mis-match.

Very talented ladies on both teams, but I think both squads have had better games.

I understand both teams have played better games. Wouldn't you guess that this is the first game either team has played vs a team that has a talent level even close to their ballpark?

airmail wrote:

sportsphenom wrote:#1 LLM and #2 Thompson play each other Dec. 30th in Hillsboro, should be a good indicator of how good each team is.

It was a close game, but I don't think it was as good as it could have been. I thought both teams were "off" their games a little bit, and the officiating really took away from the flow of the game for both teams. Lots and lots of fouls - both ways.

There WERE lots and lots of fouls. The officials were just calling a foul a foul and it's up to the girls to adjust to what is called. Especially all the grabbing for the ball while an opponent is holding the ball, trying to get a jump ball out of it. The officials weren't taking away any of the physicality of the game, they were just trying to ensure that the girls kept their hands off each other. Unfortunately, they kept on pawing at the ball.

100% agree Hinsa.

I get ticked when people say things like "let the players decide the game on the floor". To me all that is saying is, "give the team that plays the most physical the advantage for pushing the limits of the rules".

Rules are part of the game aren't they?

I once had an official tell me that a call I was in his ear about was a foul. After he said it was a foul, my natural reaction was to ask why it wasn't called. He replied, "if I call it a foul, I'm going to have to call it a foul all night". My reply was to inform him that my players are not stupid. If you call it a foul, they will stop doing it. If they don't stop, they can join me on the bench.

Okay........
Both teams committed a substantial amount of fouls, which had a direct impact on the flow of the game.

Sorry to keep off topic, but if refs call the game like the rule book now states you will see either A. High scoring games with almost zero contact or B. Games with 60+ fouls.

FIFTH POLL
January 4th

1. Thompson (16) 8-0 169
2. Rugby (1) 8-0 152
3. LaMoure-LM 7-1 121
4. Grafton 7-0 120
5. Dickinson Trinity 6-1 100
6. Park River-FL 7-0 76
7. North Star 8-1 56
8. Shiloh Christian 5-1 47
9. Watford City 5-1 37
10. Our Redeemer's 5-1 35
Others Receiving Votes: Fairmount/CT (7-1), Trenton-Trinity Christian (7-0), Sawyer (8-1), Richland (7-2).

Run4Fun2009 wrote:FIFTH POLL
January 4th

1. Thompson (16) 8-0 169
2. Rugby (1) 8-0 152
3. LaMoure-LM 7-1 121
4. Grafton 7-0 120
5. Dickinson Trinity 6-1 100
6. Park River-FL 7-0 76
7. North Star 8-1 56
8. Shiloh Christian 5-1 47
9. Watford City 5-1 37
10. Our Redeemer's 5-1 35
Others Receiving Votes: Fairmount/CT (7-1), Trenton-Trinity Christian (7-0), Sawyer (8-1), Richland (7-2).

I see PRFL and Grafton switching spots after Saturday.

Grafton may drop lower than that if PRFL gets 'em. They lost to EGF Sacred Heart earlier this week so they would have 2 losses, which I would think might drop them to 9 or 10 or even out of the poll to RV status.

SIXTH POLL
January 11th

1. Thompson (14) 10-0 149
2. Rugby (1) 10-0 133
3. LaMoure-LM 9-1 117
4. Park River-FL 10-0 96
5. Shiloh Christian 8-1 77
6. North Star 9-1 76
7. Watford City 7-1 53
8. Dickinson Trinity 8-2 40
9. Grafton 7-2 30
10. Fairmount/CT 10-1 29
Others Receiving Votes: Trenton/Trinity Christian (9-0), Sawyer (10-1), Our Redeemer's (6-3), New Salem-Almont (8-1).

Run4Fun2009 wrote:SIXTH POLL
January 11th

1. Thompson (14) 10-0 149
2. Rugby (1) 10-0 133
3. LaMoure-LM 9-1 117
4. Park River-FL 10-0 96
5. Shiloh Christian 8-1 77
6. North Star 9-1 76
7. Watford City 7-1 53
8. Dickinson Trinity 8-2 40
9. Grafton 7-2 30
10. Fairmount/CT 10-1 29
Others Receiving Votes: Trenton/Trinity Christian (9-0), Sawyer (10-1), Our Redeemer's (6-3), New Salem-Almont (8-1).

Some top games coming up soon
Jan 16th: Thompson vs Kindred
Jan 19th: Grafton vs Thompson
Shiloh vs Garrison
Watford City vs Turtle Mountain
Jan 21st: Shiloh vs New Salem
Jan 28th: Bishop Ryan vs Our Redeemers
Feb 1st : Park River vs North Star
Watford City vs Dickinson High
Feb 4th : Park River vs Thompson
North Star vs Rugby
Feb 5th : Bishop Ryan vs Dickinson Trinity
Feb 6th : Shiloh vs Watford City
Feb 9th : Grafton vs Park River

Hope I didnt miss to many big games, I think I got most of them

Decided to add some predictions to this, will add actual scores later.

Some top games coming up soon
Jan 16th: Thompson vs Kindred........................59-41 Thompson...............actual 52-51 Thompson
Jan 19th: Grafton vs Thompson........................49-41 Thompson...............actual 67-38 Thompson
Shiloh vs Garrison.....................................58-47 Shiloh....................actual 65-43 Shiloh
Watford City vs Turtle Mountain.....................64-60 Watford City.............actual 70-38 Turtle Mt.
Jan 21st: Shiloh vs New Salem..........................49-47 New Salem..............actual 52-45 Shiloh
Jan 28th: Bishop Ryan vs Our Redeemers..............60-47 Bishop Ryan.............actual 66-44 Bishop Ryan
Feb 1st : Park River vs North Star......................55-52 Park River
Watford City vs Dickinson High.......................60-50 Watford City
Feb 4th : Park River vs Thompson......................49-46 Park River
North Star vs Rugby.....................................58-49 North Star
Feb 5th : Bishop Ryan vs Dickinson Trinity.............54-44 Dickinson Trinity
Feb 6th : Shiloh vs Watford City.........................60-47 Watford City
Feb 9th : Grafton vs Park River..........................59-50 Park River

Hope I didnt miss to many big games, I think I got most of them [/quote]