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Grand Forks Central, Davies Boys Hockey Earn State Final Bids

Grand Forks Central and Davies Advance

FARGO, N.D. — The finals are set for the North Dakota Hockey State tournament. The top seed from the East, Grand Forks Central, will take on the No. 2 seed from the East in Fargo Davies. Central earned their spot after a close game against Bismarck. The Demons got on the board first, but the Knights would quickly score twice…

Play of the Week Nominees: February 22

Watch the nominees for the Chris Heise High School Play of the Week

FARGO, N.D. — Both of the nominees for the Chris Heise High School Play of the Week come from the North Dakota boys state hockey tournament. In the quarterfinals, Tanner Kirkeby made a move around some defenders to set up a nice goal from Alex Senf for Fargo South-Shanley. That play is up against a brutal check from Grand Forks…

Coach of the Week: Moorhead Boys Hockey’s Jon Ammerman

The Moorhead Spuds play in the section semifinals on Saturday

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead boys hockey has reached the Section 8AA title game in each of its first five seasons under head coach Jon Ammerman. The Spuds are one win away from making it 6-for-6 as they get set to face Buffalo in the section semifinal on Saturday. Ammerman sat down with KVRR Sports Director Keith Albertson to discuss his…

North-South, Bismarck Clinch Berth in N.D. Girls Hockey State Title Game

Fargo North-South, Bismarck Blizzard Advance

FARGO, N.D. — The top seed Fargo North-South scored two third period goals to hold off the four seed West Fargo United. The state’s leading goal scorer Abby Promersberger tallied a hat trick including the final two goals in the third period with FNS winning 4-1. In the second game, Davies had a chance to pull off the upset over…

Owner of New England Patriots Charged With Soliciting a Prostitute

The charge comes amid a widespread crackdown on sex trafficking in the area surrounding Palm Beach County.

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) _ Police in Florida have charged New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft with misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution, saying they have videotape of him paying for a sex act inside an illicit massage parlor. Jupiter police told reporters Friday that the 77-year-old Kraft hasn’t been arrested. A warrant will be issued and his attorneys will be notified. The…

Kindred Takes Down Richland for Region 1 Girls Basketball Title

The Vikings defeated the Colts 71-53

WAHPETON, N.D. — In the Region one finals of the Class B North Dakota tournament, the top-seeded Kindred took down second-seeded Richland 71-53. The Vikings got off to the hot start, jumping out to the 11-2 lead to begin the game. After taking a timeout to regroup, however, the Colts went on a 10-0 run late in the first quarter…

HIGHLIGHTS: N.D. Girls State Hockey Quarterfinals

Fargo North-South, West Fargo, Bismarck and Davies all advance

FARGO, N.D. — The higher seeds in the North Dakota girls state hockey tournament managed to avoid upsets in the quarterfinals. The top four seeds all move on after Thursday’s action. Top-seeded Fargo North-South shut out 8-seed Devils Lake 5-0. Bismarck also earned a shutout victory while only scoring one goal against Minot. Davies (3) and West Fargo (2) also…

HIGHLIGHTS: N.D. Boys State Hockey Quarterfinals

Grand Forks Central, Century, Bismarck and Davies all advance

FARGO, N.D. — The semifinals of the North Dakota boys state hockey tournament will be filled with two teams from the west and two from the east. Grand Forks Central continued its dominant season with a 14-0 win against Mandan. Davies also moves on win a comfortable win. Bismarck and Bismarck Century kept things close in the quarterfinal victories, with…

Rink Report: Peter Thome Steps Up for UND After Adam Scheel’s Injury

The sophomore goaltender returns in this week's series against UMD

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — When one man goes down, the next is ready to step up. That is the case for UND hockey after the team’s star goaltender, Adam Scheel, suffered an injury in Saturday’s game. The timing does align, however, as sophomore goalie Peter Thome is just now returning after an injury of his own. “I feel great,” Thome said….

Grafton, Thompson Advance to Region 2 Girls Basketball Final

The Spoilers beat Park River/Fordville-Lankin, while the Tommies took down May-Port CG

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Each of the better seeds have advanced in the North Dakota Region 2 girls basketball tournament. Top-seeded Grafton knocked off 4-seed Park River/Fordville-Lankin in Tuesday’s semifinal 56-45. Two-seed Thompson, looking to repeat as Region 2 champs, held off 3-seed May-Port CG 59-48. The Tommies and Spoilers play for a state tournament berth on Thursday night at…