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Kicking His Way to Fame: Shanley’s Emmet Kenney

Shanley's Kicker has received division one schools from posting videos on social media

  FARGO, N.D. — Kicking wasn’t always the first love for Shanley’s Emmett Kenney. At a young age, Kenney played receiver and basketball before an injury sparked his interest with the leg. “I was a wide receiver when I first started playing football. I was about in third-fourth grade and was pretty good at it but I happened to get…

Shanley Football Eager to Begin Class 3A Competition

The Deacons Face their first 3A opponent on Friday against Jamestown

FARGO, N.D. — Shanley High School football finished last year with an 11-0 record and a Class 2A State Championship. It was their fourth state title in the past ten seasons. The Deacons are hoping to add another one in 2019, but this time, they’ll have to get it done in Class 3A. Shanley jumps up a class rank and…

Shanley Girls Soccer Finishes Undefeated Season with State Title Win Over Minot

The Deacons defeated the Magicians 2-1

JAMESTOWN, N. D. — Shanley girls soccer entered Saturday’s championship game without a loss on their record. The Deacons finished off that perfect season with a 2-1 win over Minot to claim the 2019 State Title. Haley Von Bank scored first for Shanley thanks to an assist from Emily Post. The Magicians tied things up early in the second half…

Shanley’s Shutout Pushed Team to Girls Soccer State Title Game

The Deacons defeated Sheyenne 2-0

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — Shanley girls soccer has been hot all year and kept things rolling all the way to the State Tournament game with a 2-0 win over Sheyenne on Friday night. The Deacons will match up against Minot in Saturday’s big game. The Majette’s advanced after beating Davies 2-1 in the other semifinal game of the day. Categories: High…

Coach of the Week: Shanley Soccer’s Lance Hansen

The Deacons have only given up one goal through 11 games

FARGO, N.D. — Shanley girls soccer has been dominant on defense this season. The Deacons have allowed just one goal through 11 games after a scoreless tie against Sheyenne on Friday night. That contest was the first time Shanley failed to pick up the win. Lance Hansen is in his fifth year as the Deacons head coach, and he is…

HS Roundup: Highlights from Baseball, Softball

Sheyenne softball, Davies Baseball pick up wins on Friday Night

FARGO, N.D. — Sheyenne softball and Davies baseball both take home wins in a couple of Friday night showdowns. The were hot in their game against Davies softball. The team scored eleven runs, including a two-run blast from Madelyn Buchert, to win big 11-1 against the Eagles. On the baseball field, West Fargo and Davies battled back and forth before…

HS Roundup: Softball Highlights

Fargo North, Shanley got the wins

FARGO, N.D. — Two local softball teams added to their win columns on Friday night. Shanley came back from behind to take get the 10-6 win over Devils Lake. Fargo North played in a doubleheader at home against Mandan. They won a close contest 5-4 in the first matchup. They handled things a little easier in the second game. They…

Shanley Soccer Wins Close Game Over Davies

The Deacons defeated the Eagles 1-0

FARGO, N.D. — Both Shanley and Davies girls soccer entered Thursday’s matchup undefeated, but only the Deacons remained that way at the end of the night as defeated the Eagles 1-0. It with a tight first half as both teams were unable to score. The Deacons notched the only goal in the second half to claim the victory. Categories: High…

Play of the Week Nominees: April 19

Watch the nominees for the Ken Kraft High School Play of the Week

FARGO, N.D. — With Spring sports finally in full swing, this week’s Ken Kraft nominees come from the Diamond and the Pitch. The first is from Moorhead baseball. Noah Pilon opened up the season with a no-hitter against Detroit Lakes. He struck out five and gave up no walks in his six-inning showing. The second play comes from Shanley soccer….

Devils Lake Girls Basketball Wins N.D. Class A East Region Title

The Firebirds defeated Shanley 77-74 in Overtime

FARGO, N.D. – In a tight game that ended in overtime, top-seeded Devils Lake took down second-seeded Shanley 77-74. The Firebirds jumped out to a ten-point lead at half, but the Deacons were able to cut into that and play wire to wire with Devils Lake towards the end of the game. The game was tied at 69 and was…