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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…

Cobbers Hoping Difficult Schedule Prepared them for Thursday’s Playoff Game

Concordia faced some of the top teams in the conference down the stretch.

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Concordia men’s hockey team starts the MIAC playoffs on Thursday. Concordia is the four-seed in the five-team field, matching them up with St. Mary’s. The Cobbers won two of the three regular-season showdowns between these two squads. They view the Cardinals as a very fast team, but Concordia also feels prepared for this playoff matchup because…

Moorhead Boys Hockey Shuts Out Rogers in Section Quarterfinals

The Spuds won 7-0

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead boys hockey extended its winning streak to double digits on Tuesday night, shutting out Rogers 7-0 in the Section 8AA quarterfinal. The Spuds’ offense exploded in the second period for four goals to help lead them to victory. They will take on Buffalo in the semifinals on Friday night. The Minnesota High School Hockey Championships can…

Concordia Hockey Hoping to Slow Down Fast-Paced St. Mary’s in MIAC Tournament

The 4-seed Cobbers host the 5-seed Cardinals on Thursday night

MOORHEAD, Minn. — It is playoff hockey time in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The top five teams all make it to the Tournament, and Concordia grabbed the fourth seed. That pits the cobbers up against St. Mary’s to see who will play the top seed, Augsburg. Concordia beat the Cardinals to open the season and more recently split a…

Region 1 Girls Basketball: Kindred Routs Oak Grove, Central Cass outlast Milnor/North Sargent

The Region 1 girls basketball tournament is going on at NDSCS in Wahpeton

WAHPETON, N.D. — The quarterfinals of the Class-B Region 1 girls basketball tournament featured several close matchups. Top-seeded Kindred was the only one that managed to blow out its opponent, taking down Oak Grove 63-35. The rest were all decided by two possessions or fewer, and Central Cass even forced overtime against Milnor/North Sargent before winning 68-67. (1) Kindred 63,…

Davies’ Turnquist Turns Up the Speed to Earn HS Play of the Week

Turnquist turned an ordinary chance into a breakaway goal.

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Davies boys hockey forward Connor Turnquist is the winner of the Ken Kraft High School Play of the Week. In a game against Fargo North, Turnquist turned an ordinary chance into a breakaway with his speed. He then netted the goal short-side. Congratulations to Turnquist. Categories: High School, KVRR Sports Extra, Play of the Week, Top…