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Minute with Maria: Getting to Know Thompson Football

BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK AT THE THOMPSON FOOTBALL TEAM

THOMPSON, N.D. — You’ve watched them in the highlights and you’ve read their stats in the box scores, but now we’re giving you an inside look at what some of our area athletes are like off the field in a new segment we like to call “Minute with Maria.” In this episode we get to know the Thompson Tommies football team….

HS Football Roundup: Thompson, Richland Score Victories in Season Opener

The Tommies took down Cavalier and the Colts topped South Border

THOMPSON, N.D. — North Dakota, 9-man football kicked off the start of the 2018-2019 season on Friday evening. Thompson hosted Cavalier in their season opener. The Tommies took down long-time rival Cavalier 36-6. They are set to face Hatton/Northwood next Friday at 7:00 p.m. Over in Richland, the Colts hosted South Border in their season opener. The Colts blew by…

Thompson Looks To Take Down Cavalier Before Moving to 11-Man in 2019

The Tommies will face Cavalier in their season opener on Friday

FARGO, N.D. — The Thompson Tommies strapped on their pads and took the field on Wednesday. The squad is prepping for their season opener on Friday against long-time foe, Cavalier. The Tornadoes blew by Thompson in both contests last season, including knocking the Tommies out of the playoffs. So now, the black and green are looking for redemption in what could…

T.J. Oshie Brings Stanley Cup Home to Hockeytown, USA

The Stanley Cup makes its first ever appearance in Warroad.

WARROAD, Minn. — In the storied history of Warroad hockey, former Warriors have claimed Minnesota state titles, NCAA championships and Olympic gold medals. The only hockey accolade missing finally made its rightful trip to Hockeytown, USA. With the Washington Capitals winning the title this year, former Warroad Warrior T.J. Oshie knew exactly where to bring the prestigious trophy during his time…

The Moorhead Blues Are One-In-A-Minion

Blues use minion doll to rally the team to the state tournament

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Moorhead Blues have found their groove lately… literally. “We started the dance parties last year and when you’re winning it’s a lot of fun,” Blues first baseman, Sterling Haphey said. This year the squad still discos in the dugout, but they’ve added one thing and there’s nothing ‘despicable’ about it. “The pride and joy of our team,”…

Blues Split Double Header with Alexandria

Blues gain top seed heading into legion playoffs.

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Moorhead Blues split a double header with Alexandria on Friday afternoon at Concordia College. Alexandria took game one by a final of 10-2. The Blues answered back with a 7-5 victory in game two. With the win the Blues finish the regular season with a 28-12 record and have earned the number one seed for the…

Post 2 Gets Extra Day Off With The Rain

Post 2 is 35-6 heading into Friday's makeup games against post 400

FARGO, N.D. —Post 2 baseball had planned on taking the field for a doubleheader against Post 400, but the weather threw a wrench in Thursday’s plans.The rain is, however, giving the legion squad a much needed day of rest. Fargo has played 11 games in the last five days, including five contests during the Gopher Classic last weekend. Because of…

Legion Baseball: Moorhead’s Late Rally Dooms West Fargo

Blues scores three runs in the seventh with two outs to down Patriots

WEST FARGO, N.D. — The Moorhead Blues used a two-out rally in the top of the seventh to sneak passed West Fargo 10-8 at Young Field on Tuesday night. Carter Howell singled in Tommy Horan from second base to tie the game at eight after the Patriots got the first two batters out in the inning. Caleb Saari later knocked…