2017-18 Polls

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Re: 2017-18 Polls

Postby classB4ever » Fri Jan 05, 2018 12:17 pm

hoophoophoop wrote:I'm from a very small school, our team has never won a state game in the history, but the next three years we will have a very good chance the next three years, and maybe even win state. I would feel more satisfaction beating the bigger schools then winning a class c state. Not everyone was meant win a state championship!!!


Great post. However, let me know how you feel in 3 years if you can't get by Oak Grove. Not saying you won't, but many small towns with once in a generation talent don't have depth to compete with these teams. 1 night, maybe 2, but the 3rd night of tourney time is where it happens. Depth is crucial. Wish you the best and hope you make it happen.
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Re: 2017-18 Polls

Postby lennylive » Sat Jan 06, 2018 7:57 am

Looking forward to the next 3-5 years of Enderlin Eagles Basketball. I did not make it to last nights game, but they lost to the #10 Maple Valley Raiders by 12 at Raiders Home court. The Eagles are rebuilding and are a very young squad, starting an 8th grader Joe Hurlburt(6'6) who is probably going to easily surpass his brother Grahams accomplishments...oh and he has a twin brother Gus(6'5) who is also dressing Varsity. Along with some talented Juniors like Chance Bye and Cam Yantis, sophomore Austin Glarum and few freshman like Dawson Lemna...I think they will be the team to beat from Region 1 in years to come. They return next year with the same starting 5, and only graduating 1 senior this year 2018. Their JV has been beating up on the competition..and yes I realize that isn't always going to continue on going forward...but they have some serious talent coming up..even down into 6th grade.... Coach Kraft has what it takes to make champions out of these boys. I guess we will see. No matter what, it will make for some great basketball in E-town....Go Eagles !!
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Re: 2017-18 Polls

Postby Jack8 » Sun Jan 07, 2018 11:28 pm

How is Maple Valley rated number 10 in the state ?
Is it cause they are in region 1 , cause there are 6-0, the 6 teams they have beatin have a combined record of 11 Ws and 31 Ls
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Re: 2017-18 Polls

Postby d_fense » Mon Jan 08, 2018 12:40 am

Jack8 wrote:How is Maple Valley rated number 10 in the state ?
Is it cause they are in region 1 , cause there are 6-0, the 6 teams they have beatin have a combined record of 11 Ws and 31 Ls


It is because they are a pretty good team. You can only play your schedule.

Take Bishop Ryan, they are ranked number one. If you take Thompson off there schedule, their victories have come vs teams with a total of 11 wins. Does that take away from their team???
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Re: 2017-18 Polls

Postby UNDSiouxfan » Mon Jan 08, 2018 1:30 pm

Maple Valley being 10th is no surprise at all. Most of their team is back from last year, and they have an outstanding shooting guard in Hunter Smith. He didn't get a lot of recognition in The Hoopster, but he's definitely All-State talent. Region 1 has 4 very good teams in W/L, Richland, OG, & Maple Valley and I'd be shocked if any of these 4 teams lose to any other Region 1 opponents this year.
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Re: 2017-18 Polls

Postby The Schwab » Mon Jan 08, 2018 4:05 pm

While I would love to see the 3 class system, the NDHSAA would never put in that "private schools have to play in a certain class" because they would be afraid of the lawsuit. I would be willing to be that some private schools would opt up, and some wouldn't, just how some public schools opt up in the football plan, and some don't. As far as the polls go, it's early, but I think you would be hard pressed to convince me that 10 teams in the state are better than Bottineau.
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Re: 2017-18 Polls

Postby Run4Fun2009 » Mon Jan 08, 2018 8:00 pm

FIFTH POLL
Monday, January 9th

1. Bishop Ryan (8) 168
2. Stanley (7) 7-0 154
3. Hillsboro-Central Valley (1) 6-0 142
4. St. John 8-0 126
5. Grafton 8-0 105
6. Oak Grove 6-1 79
7. Thompson 6-2 71
8. Shiloh Christian 5-2 39
9. Maple Valley 6-0 35
10. New Town 7-0 22
10. Richland 7-0 22
Others Receiving Votes: Our Redeemer's (6-1), Bottineau (7-1), Carrington (6-2), Four Winds-Minnewaukan (5-3).
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Re: 2017-18 Polls

Postby sports4us » Mon Jan 08, 2018 9:36 pm

Well put d_fense. I agree with UNDSiouxfan.
I wasn't at the game but from what I am hearing, Maple Valley was a little off their game.
And as far as the Hoopster, I never have put too much into that. Over the years, they have left out so
many good athletes and have had so many mistakes. And, yes, Smith should of definitely been recognized in this year's Hoopster.
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Re: 2017-18 Polls

Postby winner-within » Tue Jan 09, 2018 3:56 pm

Run4Fun2009 wrote:FIFTH POLL
Monday, January 9th

1. Bishop Ryan (8) 168
2. Stanley (7) 7-0 154
3. Hillsboro-Central Valley (1) 6-0 142
4. St. John 8-0 126
5. Grafton 8-0 105
6. Oak Grove 6-1 79
7. Thompson 6-2 71
8. Shiloh Christian 5-2 39
9. Maple Valley 6-0 35
10. New Town 7-0 22
10. Richland 7-0 22
Others Receiving Votes: Our Redeemer's (6-1), Bottineau (7-1), Carrington (6-2), Four Winds-Minnewaukan (5-3).


I didn't know a lot about out west, except for Stanley and Ryan... but as far as R1 R2 R4 teams, I think this could have been Poll #1 when thinking about it before Poll 1....with that said like Schwab stated "a lot parody this season"
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Re: 2017-18 Polls

Postby Run4Fun2009 » Tue Jan 09, 2018 4:42 pm

winner-within wrote:
Run4Fun2009 wrote:FIFTH POLL
Monday, January 9th

1. Bishop Ryan (8) 168
2. Stanley (7) 7-0 154
3. Hillsboro-Central Valley (1) 6-0 142
4. St. John 8-0 126
5. Grafton 8-0 105
6. Oak Grove 6-1 79
7. Thompson 6-2 71
8. Shiloh Christian 5-2 39
9. Maple Valley 6-0 35
10. New Town 7-0 22
10. Richland 7-0 22
Others Receiving Votes: Our Redeemer's (6-1), Bottineau (7-1), Carrington (6-2), Four Winds-Minnewaukan (5-3).


I didn't know a lot about out west, except for Stanley and Ryan... but as far as R1 R2 R4 teams, I think this could have been Poll #1 when thinking about it before Poll 1....with that said like Schwab stated "a lot parody this season"


Just cause it’s bothering me:
Parody: http://www.dictionary.com/browse/parody
Parity: http://www.dictionary.com/browse/parity
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Re: 2017-18 Polls

Postby winner-within » Tue Jan 09, 2018 4:44 pm

Run4Fun2009 wrote:
winner-within wrote:
Run4Fun2009 wrote:FIFTH POLL
Monday, January 9th

1. Bishop Ryan (8) 168
2. Stanley (7) 7-0 154
3. Hillsboro-Central Valley (1) 6-0 142
4. St. John 8-0 126
5. Grafton 8-0 105
6. Oak Grove 6-1 79
7. Thompson 6-2 71
8. Shiloh Christian 5-2 39
9. Maple Valley 6-0 35
10. New Town 7-0 22
10. Richland 7-0 22
Others Receiving Votes: Our Redeemer's (6-1), Bottineau (7-1), Carrington (6-2), Four Winds-Minnewaukan (5-3).


I didn't know a lot about out west, except for Stanley and Ryan... but as far as R1 R2 R4 teams, I think this could have been Poll #1 when thinking about it before Poll 1....with that said like Schwab stated "a lot parody this season"


Just cause it’s bothering me:
Parody: http://www.dictionary.com/browse/parody
Parity: http://www.dictionary.com/browse/parity


spelled parity... yes.....or for lack of better words Semi-wide open....
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Re: 2017-18 Polls

Postby Jack8 » Wed Jan 10, 2018 2:10 am

d_fense wrote:
Jack8 wrote:How is Maple Valley rated number 10 in the state ?
Is it cause they are in region 1 , cause there are 6-0, the 6 teams they have beatin have a combined record of 11 Ws and 31 Ls


It is because they are a pretty good team. You can only play your schedule.

Take Bishop Ryan, they are ranked number one. If you take Thompson off there schedule, their victories have come vs teams with a total of 11 wins. Does that take away from their team???


Why would you take a team's win total? Ryan beat so with Thompson's wins that makes 18 better then 11.
All I'm saying is who did they beat to have them rated ?
As I looked over there schedule and it isn't impressive I agree Bottineau should be rated over maple valley imo
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Re: 2017-18 Polls

Postby Flip » Wed Jan 10, 2018 9:20 am

like d_fense said, maybe they're just good.
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Re: 2017-18 Polls

Postby spins » Wed Jan 10, 2018 12:21 pm

Would say Bottineau, MLS and ORCS are being overlooked. If it were not for Ryan anyone of these teams could go to state(and i guess they still might). Scrappy DLB,Rugby and Velva teams also. Region 6 is tough.
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Re: 2017-18 Polls

Postby d_fense » Fri Jan 12, 2018 12:04 pm

Jack8 wrote:
d_fense wrote:
Jack8 wrote:How is Maple Valley rated number 10 in the state ?
Is it cause they are in region 1 , cause there are 6-0, the 6 teams they have beatin have a combined record of 11 Ws and 31 Ls


It is because they are a pretty good team. You can only play your schedule.

Take Bishop Ryan, they are ranked number one. If you take Thompson off there schedule, their victories have come vs teams with a total of 11 wins. Does that take away from their team???


Why would you take a team's win total? Ryan beat so with Thompson's wins that makes 18 better then 11.
All I'm saying is who did they beat to have them rated ?
As I looked over there schedule and it isn't impressive I agree Bottineau should be rated over maple valley imo


Why would you look at who a team plays, particularly early in the year? I struggle holding wins against a team. If you are going to hold wins against teams, what do you do with wins vs region 8 teams. Looking back their champions have finished 7th in state, 8th in state, 6th in state, and 8th in state the last 4 years. Do you discount wins vs region 8 teams?

I go back to MV's team last year. Look at what they lost (very little) in a very tough region that was hit hard by graduation last year, who coaches them (one of the best coaches in a region with many), and if they put in time over the summer.

There is no question I am a region 1 fan. I admit the region is down this year. OG isn't what they typically are. MV, Richland, and WL are all just as good as OG this season. And despite being "down" this year OG has beat Beulah, DT, and Shiloh.

A common complaint about the polls is typically, "don't the voters ever watch a game". I agree that seems to sometimes be an issue. In the case of MV being ranked, I think it shows that some of the voters are putting in some work and actually checking to see who a team has back and how they stack up.

My 2 cents
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Re: 2017-18 Polls

Postby The Schwab » Fri Jan 12, 2018 2:28 pm

A team can only play who's on their schedule. There are some teams that, because of their location, can only play certain teams during the year. Those teams on the eastern half of the state have much more selection to choose from with who they can schedule year after year. Western teams kinda have to play who's out there unless you want to travel 3+ hours for out of region games when most times you're traveling 1.5+ hours one way to play regional teams.
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Re: 2017-18 Polls

Postby Run4Fun2009 » Fri Jan 12, 2018 4:03 pm

The Schwab wrote:A team can only play who's on their schedule. There are some teams that, because of their location, can only play certain teams during the year. Those teams on the eastern half of the state have much more selection to choose from with who they can schedule year after year. Western teams kinda have to play who's out there unless you want to travel 3+ hours for out of region games when most times you're traveling 1.5+ hours one way to play regional teams.


Most schools schedule the same teams each year...plus R1 you only get 8 non-conference games (20 total) and in some cases only 5 as they are obligated to a County/Conference Season Tourney (as MV is)
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Re: 2017-18 Polls

Postby hoophoophoop » Fri Jan 12, 2018 4:56 pm

plus it is hard for small schools to schedule harder teams, normally the bigger schools who are usually competitive want to play some competition, plus you need the money, like oak grove can travel out west to play good competition. Heard through grape vine that Richland and Hillsboro are playing next year. Does make a difference if your team is good.
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Re: 2017-18 Polls

Postby lennylive » Sat Jan 13, 2018 9:00 am

sports4us wrote:Well put d_fense. I agree with UNDSiouxfan.
I wasn't at the game but from what I am hearing, Maple Valley was a little off their game.
And as far as the Hoopster, I never have put too much into that. Over the years, they have left out so
many good athletes and have had so many mistakes. And, yes, Smith should of definitely been recognized in this year's Hoopster.


Eagles lost by only 2 last night in the BCT to Maple Valley... were they a little off their game again?...or is it that those young Eagles are better than expected... as I had said earlier...Looking forward to the next 3-5 years of Enderlin Boys hoops.

HCV loses to 4 winds...a team that started out with 3 straight losses.... whats going on ..kids sick ?... or has 4 wins found their stride?...anyone have input ?
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Re: 2017-18 Polls

Postby packers21 » Sat Jan 13, 2018 9:23 am

lennylive wrote:
sports4us wrote:Well put d_fense. I agree with UNDSiouxfan.
I wasn't at the game but from what I am hearing, Maple Valley was a little off their game.
And as far as the Hoopster, I never have put too much into that. Over the years, they have left out so
many good athletes and have had so many mistakes. And, yes, Smith should of definitely been recognized in this year's Hoopster.


Eagles lost by only 2 last night in the BCT to Maple Valley... were they a little off their game again?...or is it that those young Eagles are better than expected... as I had said earlier...Looking forward to the next 3-5 years of Enderlin Boys hoops.

HCV loses to 4 winds...a team that started out with 3 straight losses.... whats going on ..kids sick ?... or has 4 wins found their stride?...anyone have input ?



Have you ever played at game in 4winds? Great home court advantage! They also have got healthy with 3 starters now back. Plus their losses are to some quality teams.
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Re: 2017-18 Polls

Postby scout_101 » Sat Jan 13, 2018 11:02 am

Doug Yankton and Dedrick Robertson for Fwm were out with knee injury’s. Made a return against linton on dec 29th and fwm been on a 6 game win streak since. Can you imagine if this team is healthy and had Charlie black and Bronson Walter playing(6’9 freshman).
Fwm shot lights out lastnight. Hillsboro played a 1-3-1 after for winds started the game 13-3 when Hillsboro was man to man.
I see they go into district play but finish the season out with 3 great games before tournament play. Thompson,Carrington and Shiloh. I think these games will help better a young scrappy team for tournament time.
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Re: 2017-18 Polls

Postby Brody N » Sat Jan 13, 2018 9:04 pm

The Schwab wrote:While I would love to see the 3 class system, the NDHSAA would never put in that "private schools have to play in a certain class" because they would be afraid of the lawsuit. I would be willing to be that some private schools would opt up, and some wouldn't, just how some public schools opt up in the football plan, and some don't. As far as the polls go, it's early, but I think you would be hard pressed to convince me that 10 teams in the state are better than Bottineau.


Well Schwab, I think you were on to something. With them taking down #1 Bishop Ryan tonight I think it shows everyone you are probably correct. I've watched Bottineau this year and agree that they are a very solid team. Their guard play is very good and they have a couple quality big guys, with one being very athletic. Also, big Max Henry fan, he's a true point guard and everyone on Bottineau sure benefits from him
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Re: 2017-18 Polls

Postby Run4Fun2009 » Sat Jan 13, 2018 9:56 pm

Definitely going to be some movement in the poll for next week:

RV Bottineau def. #1 Bishop Ryan 58-57
RV Four Winds-Minnewaukan def. #3 Hillsboro-CV 71-67
(will update after all of Saturday's results are in...)
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Re: 2017-18 Polls

Postby Flip » Sat Jan 13, 2018 10:28 pm

so why isn't Bronson Walter playing?
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Re: 2017-18 Polls

Postby bisonation6 » Sun Jan 14, 2018 2:10 am

I'm just gonna post now since I can foresee all the future discussion coming. Bottineau isn't the number 1 team in the state and the University of Central Florida Knights are not the College Football champion. One game between two powerhouse clubs determines NOTHING. All it can determine is ballpark where teams are at competition wise. Your record only says you are better than a terrible team. But, by all means, gotta prepare ourselves for the people who will yell at the poll voters on Monday the same as the College Football Playoff Committee. And, by the way guys, this poll will mean ZERO since in ND High School Basketball, everyone makes the playoffs and has a chance to prove themselves. I know it won't work, but it'd be nice if people wouldn't pull their hair out over a poll for once! So let the sparks fly: go.
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