North Dakota Preps

I can see Thompson being ranked higher than Langdon.
I can't see Grafton being ranked higher than Langdon.
FW could be ranked higher than Thompson, but probably not Grafton.
It will be interesting. I think if KC wins they'll be #1 although I don't think they're the best team.

Run4Fun2009 wrote:

The Schwab wrote:#1 (7) Kindred (19-3) vs. #2 Richland (16-5) Kindred by 14
#1 (3) Grafton (20-2) vs. #2 (4) Thompson (20-2)Grafton by 5
6-1 (1) Kidder County (23-0) vs. 5-1 (RV) LaMoure-LM (19-5)Kidder County by 8
8-1 (2) Langdon/Edmore/Munich (20-2) vs. 7-1 (8) Four Winds-Minnewaukan (19-3)LEM by 10
9-2 Solen (13-9) vs. 9-3 Bismarck Shiloh Christian (17-6)Bismarck Shiloh Christian by 9
11- (9) Velva (22-2) vs. 11-2 (RV) Rugby (19-4)Velva by 3
#1 (5) Hettinger-Scranton (21-1) vs. #3 Dickinson Trinity (16-7)Hettinger/Scranton by 18
15-1 (6) Trenton (23-0) vs. 15-2 Parshall (18-5)Trenton by 6

R1 - Kindred by 15+
R2 - Grafton by 3
R3 - Lamoure-LM by 5
R4 - Langdon/E/M by 8
R5 - Solen by 2
R6 - Velva by 10
R7 - Hettinger-Scranton by 20+
R8 - Trenton by 6

Seeds
1 - Langdon/E/M
2 - Grafton
3 - Velva
4 - Hettinger-Scranton
5 - Kindred (I could see L-LM get this spot as well; 4, 5 & top unseeded is pretty even IMO)
Others: L-LM, Trenton (undefeated yes...but I don't see them as better then the 5 seeds above and L-LM) & Solen

Well I'm going to be wrong on a few here...

packers21 wrote:

birthday wrote:

Flip wrote:Is this Lamoure team better than last season's?

No

Either is KC.

KC is absolutely a better team than last year. Benz was a great player, but this team has more balance.

sportsfan111 wrote:

packers21 wrote:

birthday wrote:

Flip wrote:Is this Lamoure team better than last season's?

No

Either is KC.

KC is absolutely a better team than last year. Benz was a great player, but this team has more balance.

100% agree...

With regard to seeding, this tournament is a tough one. I gotta believe KC gets #1. Langdon is good. Kindred is good. Thompson is good. I’d hate to play Rugby the first round. The West sounds good as well. Should be a great tournament.

#1 Kidder County
#2 Langdon-Edmore-Munich
#3 Thompson
#4 Hettinger-Scranton
#5 Trenton
Kindred
Rugby
Shiloh Christian

More than likely Hettinger-Scranton & Trenton with be playing against each other in the 1st round. But if not this is my state championship game prediction. With Trenton winning by a buzzer beater.

sportsfan111 wrote:

packers21 wrote:

birthday wrote:

Flip wrote:Is this Lamoure team better than last season's?

No

Either is KC.

KC is absolutely a better team than last year. Benz was a great player, but this team has more balance.

That’s ur opinion and that’s fine

Region - (QRF) Team - Losses
1 - (11) Kindred - DGF(2), Thompson(2, 3OT), Grafton(7)
2 - (9) Thompson - Grafton (9), Four Winds(6)
3 - (5) Kidder County - none
4 - (1) Langdon - Stephen Argyle(3), Thompson(4, 2OT)
5 - (23) Shiloh - 6 losses, no seed possibility
6 - (8) Rugby - Four Winds(6), Carrington(1), Trenton(2), Velva(2)
7 - (10) Hettinger-Scranton - Linton-HMB(3)
8 - (6) Trenton - none

My prediction
1 - KC
2 - Langdon
3 - Thompson
4 - Trenton
5 - Kindred
This is a really good group. 7 of the top 11 QRF. Rugby doesn't have a bad loss and I don't think they have much shot of getting a seed. HS obviously might get a seed too.

My personal rankings would look like this:

1. Kidder County
2. Thompson
3. Langdon-Edmore-Munich
4. Trenton
5. Hettinger-Scranton
6. Kindred
7. Rugby
8. Shiloh Christian

Really excited for this year's state tournament

Seen them all play except H-S...my thoughts

1. Langdon/Edmore/Munich
2. Kidder County
3. Thompson
4. Hettinger-Scranton
5. Kindred

6. Trenton
6. Rugby
8. Shiloh Christian

Kindred better than last year?

Flip wrote:Kindred better than last year?

Very similar

Run4Fun2009 wrote:Seen them all play except H-S...my thoughts

1. Langdon/Edmore/Munich
2. Kidder County
3. Thompson
4. Hettinger-Scranton
5. Kindred

6. Trenton
6. Rugby
8. Shiloh Christian

I agree with Run from the standpoint, that I too have seen 6 of them play (except Trenton and HS) and think Langdon is the best team/team to beat. However, I will switch around KC and Langdon from his list for my prediction just because I don't think the coaches will put the undefeated KC in any other position but #1.

NodakQ2 wrote:

sportsfan111 wrote:

packers21 wrote:

birthday wrote:

Flip wrote:Is this Lamoure team better than last season's?

No

Either is KC.

KC is absolutely a better team than last year. Benz was a great player, but this team has more balance.

100% agree...

With regard to seeding, this tournament is a tough one. I gotta believe KC gets #1. Langdon is good. Kindred is good. Thompson is good. I’d hate to play Rugby the first round. The West sounds good as well. Should be a great tournament.

LaMoure may not have as good of individual talent as last year, but the question was if they are a better TEAM. And yes they are a better team because they play better team ball which is what it takes to win games.

Really thought Kindred would get a seed... Langdon will have their hands full in the first round. Looking forward to another great tournament.

airmail wrote:Really thought Kindred would get a seed... Langdon will have their hands full in the first round. Looking forward to another great tournament.

Rugby is a tough draw for KC as well..

Thompson playing in their backyard on a court they have dominated is going to be a serious advantage.

airmail wrote:Really thought Kindred would get a seed... Langdon will have their hands full in the first round. Looking forward to another great tournament.

I'm surprised too that Kindred didn't get a seed. That being said, I do think they are not quite the team they have been in the past. They just don't seem to have the depth. Kindred's top end ceiling is very high but I think their next level is well below the second level of the other top end teams I've seen.

Lots of parity this year which I think will throw off the seeding some. I am looking forward to watching the games for sure!

If Thompson can get by Shiloh that place will be buzzing Friday night. Kindred or Langdon will bring a ton of fans.