High School

Shanley’s Reile Payne crowned North Dakota Miss Basketball

Payne received 56 votes from the NDAPSSA to earn the honor

FARGO, N.D. — Shanley girls basketball season ended abruptly after the postponement of the state tournament, however, the Deacons had their spirits lifted as it was announced their very own Reile Payne was named North Dakota Miss Basketball. The Deacons senior was one of seven players across the state up for the honor. Payne has been a member of Shanley’s…

Grand Forks Red River’s Leach Wins High School Play of the Week

Leach's Steal and Bucket Against Davies takes home the Play of the Week win

FARGO, N.D. — This week’s winner of the Chris Heise High School Play of the Week is Grand Forks Red River’s Claire Leach. Leach forced the steal and finished on the other end with the bucket in the Class A Girls State Tournament against Davies. Congrats to Leach and the RoughRiders  for taking home the win for the final time…

NDHSAA Postpones Remaining Winter Activities

In response to Covid-19, all NDHSAA winter activities will cease for the time being

FARGO – On Friday, March 13, due to the Emergency Declarations issued by President Donald Trump and Governor Doug Burgum the NDHSAA will postpone play until further notice at the 2020 NDHSAA Class A Basketball State Tournament and all remaining 2020 NDHSAA Winter Postseason State Tournaments including the 2020 NDHSAA Class B Boys Basketball State Tournament. In addition to the…

Shanley girls basketball downs Mandan in ND Class A state semifinals

The Deacons defeated the Braves 73-55

FARGO, N.D. — In the first semifinal game of the North Dakota Class A girls state basketball tournament, Shanley took down Mandan 73-55 ahead of the suspension of tournament play. Reile Payne led the way for the Deacons, tallying 27 points and 14 rebounds in the contest. Categories: High School, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Mandan Girls Basketball, ND Class A…

Devils Lake girls basketball wins tight battle over Davies in state semifinals

The Firebirds and the Eagles played the final game of the state tournament before play was canceled

FARGO, N.D. — Devils Lake girls basketball got the last victory of the North Dakota high school season for a while as the Firebirds defeat Davies 64-57 in the state tournament semifinals. Devils Lake was forced to play-from-behind for a majority of the game, before catching up halfway through the second half, where it tied the game at 49 off…

MSHSL Girls and Boys Basketball Tournaments Canceled

MINNESOTA–The Minnesota State High School League has canceled the girls and boys basketball tournaments amid coronavirus concerns. The Class A and Class AA semi-finals were scheduled for Friday with the championship games scheduled for Saturday. The boys basketball tournament was scheduled for March 18-21. The MSHSL made the announcement at 10:45 a.m. on Friday. An updated programming schedule for Antenna…

ND Class A Girls Quarterfinals: Shanley and Mandan Advance

Shanley defeated Bismarck Legacy while Mandan beat Grand Forks Red River on Thursday afternoon

FARGO, ND – In the North Dakota Class A Girls Basketball State Quarterfinals, Shanley took down Bismarck Legacy 50-43. Following that, Mandan topped Grand Forks Red River 46-45. The two will meet in tomorrow’s semifinal match up. Categories: High School, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Braves Basketball, Braves Girls Basketball, Class A Semifinal, Deacons Basketball, Deacons Girls Basketball, Mandan Basketball, Mandan…

Hektner’s Dunk Wins High School Play of the Week

Davies Boys Basketball Wins Play of the Week

FARGO, N.D. — This week’s winner of the DJ Colter High School Play of the Week is Davies Boys Basketball’s Owen Hektner. Hektner elevated for a big slam in the opening round of the EDC Tournament on to the eventual win over Fargo North. Congrats to Hektner and Davies Boys Basketball for taking home the win for the second week…

Sheyenne basketball takes down Davies in East Region championship

Sheyenne defeated Fargo Davies 68-48

  FARGO, ND – For the first time this season, Sheyenne boys basketball defeated Davies in a 68-48 showing to take the East Region title. The Mustangs dominated early on offense and kept the Eagles to a season-low 48 points. Sheyenne advances to the state tournament as the top seed from the region and will play Dickinson on Thursday at…

Davies girls basketball crowned East Region champions

Davies defeated Grand Forks Red River 45-44 in the Title Game

  FARGO, N.D. — In a close game that saw several lead changes, Davies defeated Grand Forks Red River 45-44 in the East Region title game on Saturday night. The Eagles advance as the top seed from the East in the North Dakota State tournament and will take on Bismarck St. Mary’s at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Red River also…