Big Blue wrote:I hate how the 3-class comments come out when people don't like state matchups because of private and bigger schools. It reminds me a lot of American Legion Baseball. People used to complain all the time about how junior teams from large cities and bigger towns were ruining Class B legion baseball. Then, years later, those same people were wondering why, with a three or four class system (depending on the year), American Legion baseball had lost its luster. Moving away from two classes has completely watered down the product. To me, there was nothing more enjoyable than trying to knock off the big guys. Sure, the top dogs made it to state many times. That didn't make the hunt to qualify any less special.
UNDSiouxfan wrote:Day 1 observations:
Beulah didn’t wake up till the 2nd half, but give Shiloh credit because they were much more efficient and they came ready to play.
Richland needs to get the ball to Cole Myers more, he’s their best player. And, they are not very deep at all. Powers Lake played a much better game but they just came up short.
Thompson has a nice combination and is the best all-around team in the tournament. For Ellendale, the Moland kid can score. He’s quite the player and might be the 2nd best kid in the tournament.
NRS had their chances to knock off a private. They settled for too many outside shots. BR has no inside game this year whatsoever so take advantage. Fred Fridley nailed this point in his commentary.
Everyone knows this, but BR has 2 very good guards. Bohl certainly made a case for Mr. BB.
My opinion - I think both Fridley & Lynette are terrific. They bring an element to the game that makes it entertaining to watch. Both were standouts back in their playing days and they really keep up to date with the players.
Another note on Powers Lake. These kids shocked me. They have a good mix of players and they gave it their all. I really thought they would struggle vs. the press, but that wasn’t the case as they are very smart players. I’ll root for them the rest of the way. They exemplified what the state B is about with their effort and their large and passionate crowd.
I can’t remember his name, but glad to see the voice of Class B get recognized. Would like to see him do the starting lineups in the Championship Game.
It’s going to be a very entertaining day 2.
LILchump wrote:Big Blue wrote:I hate how the 3-class comments come out when people don't like state matchups because of private and bigger schools. It reminds me a lot of American Legion Baseball. People used to complain all the time about how junior teams from large cities and bigger towns were ruining Class B legion baseball. Then, years later, those same people were wondering why, with a three or four class system (depending on the year), American Legion baseball had lost its luster. Moving away from two classes has completely watered down the product. To me, there was nothing more enjoyable than trying to knock off the big guys. Sure, the top dogs made it to state many times. That didn't make the hunt to qualify any less special.
I couldn't agree more, and I thinks this is a great point I hadn't thought about. I have no dog in the private/non-private debate, I just like to watch good basketball. I played baseball for a junior team in class B legion baseball growing up and we had a blast competing against the class B teams in the area. I'm assuming when you said "there was nothing more enjoyable than trying to knock off the big guys" you were talking about class B towns trying to beat the junior teams? I would imagine this to be true, however, as a younger kid knowing I was going up against a class B town's "varsity" team, we were excited to do just the same. Different topic for a different thread, but I would love to see legion baseball go back to the two class system. As for a 3 class basketball system...as good as it sounds on paper, could become watered down as well like you said, and until private schools are nonexistant (which I don't think is happening any time soon), I think they will remain class B and we will have unhappy fans.
Run4Fun2009 wrote:STATE TOURNEY
@ MSU Dome
Friday, March 15th
G5: (10) Beulah (19-5) vs. (RV) Powers Lake (20-6)
G6: #5 (9) New Rockford-Sheyenne (22-4) vs. Ellendale (15-11)
G7: #2 (5) Shiloh Christian (22-3) vs. #3 (3) Richland (22-2)
G8: #1 (1) Thompson (24-1) vs. #4 Bishop Ryan (23-3)
ticket0115 wrote:Shiloh over Beulah by 8
Richland over Powers Lake by 14
Thompson beats Ellendale by 20
NRS beats BR by 2
Day 2
Beulah over PL
BR over Ellendale
Richland beats Shiloh by 6
Thompson over NRS by 12
Day 3
Powers Lake
Ellendale
6th Beulah
5thBR
4thNRs
3rd Shiloh
2ndThompson
1stRichland
sportsnut5 wrote:This was actually a point of emphasis by the officials going into the season. On Ft's, the players blocking out the shooter cannot break the free throw line prior to the ball hitting the rim, and once they do cross the line to block out, they cannot dislodge the shooter. If the shooter is dislodged, a foul should be called regardless if the free throw is made or missed. Have not seen this called.
Whaaa! Cry me a riverT reporter wrote:Quick Question here don't know where to ask it at.
Saw this last night with 1:34 left BR vs NR S I think and seen a number of times during the season
and it bugs me
On a one and one free throw (bonus) attempt the free throw shooter makes the front end of the bonus and the defensive player steps over in front of him and backs into him pushing him off the free throw line so on the next shot he has to step up to the line again. Is that OK to be in the free throw shooters part of the circle above the free throw line?
Sportsrube wrote:Two very good games this evening. Hopefully tomorrow night sees to more good ones. Impressed with Thompson as a team, but Ben Bohl is the real deal. He and Molan from Ellendale might be the two best offensive players in this tournament. I know Bohl is going to Minot State, anyone know where Molan might be headed? I really wish they would televise every game of the State B.
Run4Fun2009 wrote:Sportsrube wrote:Two very good games this evening. Hopefully tomorrow night sees to more good ones. Impressed with Thompson as a team, but Ben Bohl is the real deal. He and Molan from Ellendale might be the two best offensive players in this tournament. I know Bohl is going to Minot State, anyone know where Molan might be headed? I really wish they would televise every game of the State B.
The consolation games were streamed online (just the video feed...no announcers/play-by-play) through inforum.com
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