North’s Sem, Davies’ Klabo earn North Dakota Class A boys 1st-team, all-state honors

FARGO — Fargo North junior Jeremiah Sem capped his notable state event efficiency with a statewide honor.

The 6-foot-3 guard was a North Dakota Class A boys basketball first-team, all-state choice on the heels of serving to lead the Spartans to a state championship.

“It was a ravishing solution to finish the season for us, a ravishing method for Jeremiah to be acknowledged throughout the state as one of many high gamers within the state as a junior,” stated North head coach Travis Hoeg.

Minot guard Darik Dissette and Fargo Davies guard Mason Klabo additionally made the primary staff as unanimous alternatives. Dickinson guard Alex Dvorak and Bismarck Century middle Ryan Erikson rounded out the five-player first staff.

Sem was named probably the most priceless participant on the state event, scoring 28 factors in a 92-83 victory towards Grand Forks Purple River within the title recreation to guide the Spartans to their first state crown since 2006.

“I feel all people knew what sort of an electrical offensive participant he was, however I feel on the state event particularly, he showcased what he might do defensively,” Hoeg stated.

Sem averaged 26.6 factors, 6 rebounds and a couple of.8 assists per recreation. He was second-team all-state as a sophomore. He has 1,467 profession factors.

“He’s a man who can create his personal shot, he’s actually arduous to protect 1-on-1,” Hoeg stated. “He’s so good with the ball in his arms.”

Klabo averaged 27.5 factors and 5.3 assists per recreation to earn first-team all-state honors for a second consecutive season. The 6-foot-1 sophomore missed the postseason as a consequence of damage.

“He’s already executed some very particular issues in a younger profession,” stated Davies head coach Bart Manson. “He nonetheless has two extra seasons to place his mark on North Dakota basketball.”

Klabo had a 45-point recreation throughout his freshman season and a 47-point effort as a sophomore. He has greater than 1,200 profession factors with two varsity seasons remaining.

“He’s a particular participant and he’s a particular individual, too,” Manson stated. “You’re going to see much more nice issues from him within the subsequent two years.”

Dissette, Dvorak and Erikson — all seniors — have been Mr. Basketball finalists. Dissette, who has signed to play males’s basketball at North Dakota State, received the award that goes to the highest senior participant within the state.

Right here is the second staff:

• Conner Kraft, Fargo Shanley
• Zachary Kraft, Grand Forks Purple River
• Anthony Doppler, Bismarck Century
• Reis Rowekamp, Grand Forks Purple River
• James Hamilton, Fargo South
• Hudsen Sheldon, Mandan
• Isiah St. Romain, Williston
• Parker Wallette, Belcourt

Peterson covers school athletics for The Discussion board, together with Concordia School and Minnesota State Moorhead. He additionally covers the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks impartial baseball staff and helps out with North Dakota State soccer protection. Peterson has been working on the newspaper since 1996.