The Thompson (ND) varsity basketball team will host Four Winds/Minnewaukan (Fort Totten, ND) in a home conference game today at 7 PM.
Matchup Details:
🏀 Teams: Four Winds/Minnewaukan (CO-OP) vs. Thompson
đź“… Date: Friday, January 31, 2025
⏰ Time: 7 PM
đź“Ť Location: Thompson, ND
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Four Winds/Minnewaukan vs. Thompson: A Highly Anticipated Matchup
As the 2024-25 North Dakota high school basketball season heats up, an exciting conference matchup is set to take place as the Four Winds/Minnewaukan Indians (9-3) travel to face the Thompson Tommies (8-3) in what promises to be a thrilling contest. With both teams boasting strong records and impressive performances, this game could have significant implications for the season ahead.
Team Performance Overview
Four Winds/Minnewaukan
- Overall Record: 9-3
- District Record: 0-1
- Home Record: 6-1
- Away Record: 3-2
- Winning Percentage: 75%
- Points For (PF): 782
- Points Against (PA): 662
- Scoring Average: 65.2 PPG
Thompson
- Overall Record: 8-3
- District Record: 3-1
- Home Record: 3-1
- Away Record: 5-2
- Winning Percentage: 72.7%
- Points For (PF): 599
- Points Against (PA): 546
- Scoring Average: 54.5 PPG
Key Team Stats
Four Winds/Minnewaukan has demonstrated dominance in scoring, averaging 65.2 points per game compared to Thompson’s 54.5. They also maintain a solid defensive effort, with a point differential advantage over Thompson. Thompson, however, has been more effective in district play, holding a 3-1 record compared to Four Winds/Minnewaukan’s 0-1 mark.
Statistical Comparison
| Category | Four Winds/Minnewaukan | Thompson |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | – | 53.6 |
| Rebounds Per Game | – | 32.8 |
| Assists Per Game | – | 9.9 |
| Steals Per Game | – | 7.0 |
| Blocks Per Game | – | 3.2 |
Player Spotlights
Four Winds/Minnewaukan
- Gavin Krogstad (#10) – Leads the team with 15.0 points per game and contributes 1.5 steals per game.
- Drew Odenbach (#23) – A force in the paint, averaging 9.8 rebounds per game and 1.2 blocks per game.
- Braden Tyce (#1) – Distributes the ball efficiently, leading the team with 2.5 assists per game.
Thompson
- While individual stats are not specified, the team relies on balanced scoring and strong rebounding to compete effectively in matchups.
Head-to-Head and Common Opponents
The teams have yet to meet this season, making this matchup even more intriguing. Both have faced similar opponents, with Four Winds/Minnewaukan holding a 5-2 record against common teams compared to Thompson’s 5-3 record.
Notable Common Opponent Results:
- Four Winds/Minnewaukan defeated Oak Grove Lutheran 77-69, while Thompson has yet to play them.
- Thompson earned a win against Grafton 59-56, while Four Winds/Minnewaukan has yet to face them.
- Four Winds/Minnewaukan lost to Wahpeton 68-56, while Thompson won against them 67-59.
- Both teams lost to Devils Lake by significant margins.
Game Preview and Prediction
With both teams entering the game with strong performances, the key factor will likely be whether Thompson’s defense can slow down Four Winds/Minnewaukan’s high-scoring offense. Four Winds/Minnewaukan’s scoring edge gives them an advantage, but Thompson has shown resilience in tight matchups and could pull off an upset, especially at home.
The game is scheduled for 7:00 PM at Thompson High School, with a rematch set for March 4, 2025, at Four Winds/Minnewaukan. Fans can expect a competitive game with plenty of intensity as both teams vie for conference supremacy.
Final Thoughts
Four Winds/Minnewaukan enters as the slight favorite due to their superior scoring and defensive metrics, but Thompson’s ability to win in close games and strong district record should not be overlooked. This showdown is bound to be one of the most exciting matchups of the season, and basketball fans won’t want to miss it.
