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Class AA Championship: Shanley Finishes Runner-Up for third time since 2014

The Deacons lost to Bismarck St. Mary's 31-12

FARGO, N.D. — For the third time in the last four seasons, Shanley came up short in the North Dakota Class AA Football Championship. The Bismarck St. Mary’s defense proved to be too tough for the Deacons as they fall 31-12. This is the Saints’ fourth state title in the last five seasons. Categories: High School, KVRR Sports Extra, Top…

Class AAA Championship: West Fargo wins First State Title Since 2003

Jared Franek scored three touchdowns in West Fargo victory.

FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo capped off an undefeated season downing Minot in the Dakota Bowl 56-28. The Packers got on the board first in the opening quarter with a Jared Franek two-yard touchdown run. The Magi scored the next two touchdowns of the game to take a 14-6 lead, but West Fargo answered back. Tanner Zepeda caught a 19-yard…

HS Volleyball: Central Cass Sweeps Northern Cass in the ND Region I Championship

Lisbon topped Richland 3-0 in the 3rd and 4th place tournament matchup

FARGO, N.D. — The Central Cass Squirrels swept the Northern Cass Jaguars 3-0 in the North Dakota Region I Championship. Lisbon also came out victorious in the 3rd and 4th place tournament matchup, topping Richland 3-0. Categories: High School, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Central Cass, LISBON, Northern Cass, Richland

Prep Volleyball Roundup: Central, Northern Cass Set for Region 1 Title Match

Region 1 title is set for Wednesday night.

FARGO, N.D. — The Class B region 1 tournament continued on Tuesday night with the semifinals. In the first semifinal match, top-seeded Central Cass defeated fifth-seeded Richland (25-18, 24-26, 25-13, 25-14). In the other semifinal match, second-seeded Northern Cass downed third-seeded Lisbon (25-22, 21-25, 25-18, 25-17). Northern Cass and Central Cass will battle for the Region title and a trip to the…

Prep Volleyball Roundup: Shanley, Davies Advance in EDC Regional

West Fargo, Valley City also win in EDC playoffs.

FARGO, N.D. — High school volleyball in North Dakota has hit playoff mode. In the EDC regional on Tuesday,  fourth-seeded Shanley downed fifth-seeded Fargo North (25-16, 24-26, 25-19, 25-16). Third-seeded Fargo Davies beat sixth-seeded Devils Lake 3-2. Shanley advances to take on West Fargo in the semifinals while Fargo Davies will battle Valley City. Categories: High School, Top Sports Headlines…

Zepeda’s One-Handed Grab Earns HS Play of the Week

West Fargo wide receiver Tanner Zepeda reeled in the pass from Andy Gravdahl and scored on the play

WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo wide receiver Tanner Zepeda is the winner of the D.J. Colter – Ken Kraft High School Play of the week. In the Packers’ first-round playoff game, Zepeda made a one-handed grab along the sideline and turned it into a touchdown. American Family Insurance Play of the Week brought to you by D.J. Colter and…

Prep Football: Shanley Advances to 7th Dakota Bowl in Nine Years

Shanley faces St. Mary's for the Class AA Dakota Bowl.

FARGO, N.D. — The Shanley Deacons will return to the Dakota Bowl with their 17-6 victory over Watford City in the state semifinal game at Sid Cichy Field. This will be Shanley’s seventh trip to the state championship game in the last nine years. The Class AA Dakota Bowl is set for the top two teams. Top-seeded Shanley will face…

HS Play of the Week Nominees: November 3

WATCH THE NOMINEES FOR THE D.J. COLTER-KEN KRAFT HIGH SCHOOL PLAY OF THE WEEK

FARGO, N.D. — This week’s nominees for the D.J. Colter-Ken Kraft High School Play of the Week come from the football field. It’s make–or–break time for high school football teams.Not a lot of room for error when a loss can end your season.A couple of players really took that to heart. First play comes from West Fargo. Quarterback Andy Gravdahl airs it…

ND Prep Football: West Fargo Holds off Bismarck, Returns to Dakota Bowl

West Fargo will play Minot in the Class AAA state championship game.

WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo remains undefeated on the season and advances to the Dakota Bowl after defeating Bismarck 29-22 on Friday night. Packers got on the board first with a 47-yard touchdown run by Andy Gravdahl, but West Fargo trailed 8-7 at half. In the second half, Alexander Sell punched in pair of touchdowns on the ground to…

HS Football: Mahnomen and Nevis Claim MN Section Titles

Mahnomen Tops Fertile-Beltrami 30-12; Nevis Defeats NCE-UH 20-18

FARGO, N.D. — Mahnomen’s 30-12 victory over Fertile-Beltrami in the Section 8A tournament marks the Indians’ eighth consecutive section championship. Mahnomen quarterback Jon Starkey rushed for 236 yards and three touchdowns on 29 attempts. Nevis topped Norman County East/Ulen-Hitterdal in the Minnesota 9-Man Section 6 championship game. Nevis (9-1) will face the winner of the Section 7 title game in the state quarterfinals at 8 p.m.,…