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High School Football: Hillsboro-CV, Thompson Move On

Thompson beats Lamoure/Litchville-Marion and Hillsboro-CV beats Harvey-Wells County
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Fargo N.D. — Hillsboro- Central Valley hosted Harvey-Wells County on Saturday in the first round of the North Dakota Division A playoffs. The Burros dominated the Hornets 49-8. After a first round bye, Thompson hosted Lamoure/Litchville-Marion in the second round of the NDHSAA 9-man playoffs. The Loboes only trailed by two at the half (16-14), but the Tommies ran away…
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ND Prep Football Roundup: Central Cass Downs Devils Lake

Lietz records four touchdowns in CC win.
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CASSELTON, N.D. — The Central Cass Squirrels took down Devils Lake 39-19. Jonah Lietz had 290 yards and four touchdowns to become the all-time leader. Shanley picked up win number two by shutting out Grafton 49-0. Hillsboro-Central Valley also won via the shutout. the Burros defeated Northern Cass 41-0. Sheyenne steam rolled Legacy 47-7. Century took down Red River 35-6….
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MN Prep Football Roundup: Barnesville Spoils DGF Home Opener

Barnesville starts the season 1-0.
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GLYNDON, Minn. — The Barnesville Trojans opened the season with a big rivalry victory on the road over DGF 28-8 to begin the season. The Moorhead Spuds did not have as much luck as they fell 40-20 to Elk River. Perham picked up a win over Frazee 50-8 and Willmar downed Fergus Falls 51-6. Categories: High School, KVRR Sports Extra,…
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Moorhead Football Brings Experienced O-Line into 2018

Spuds open season Friday against Elk River.
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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Moorhead Spuds football team begin their season on Friday. The Spuds had an early exit from the section playoffs last season, but Moorhead hopes the returning experience in the trenches will lead to points on the scoreboard. The 2018 Moorhead Spuds have some shoes to fill in the backfield after losing two stars from last year to…
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Hawley Fitting New Pieces into the Backfield for 2018

Nuggets prep for season opener with Mahnomen/Waubun.
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HAWLEY, Minn. — The high school football season is a little over a week away for Hawley high school. The Nuggets only loss last season was to the Barnesville Trojans in the section title game. Hawley has a few key spots to fill from last season’s squad. “Donny was a great running back,” senior Jacob Vetter said. “Obviously everyone knows who…
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NDSU Grad Proposing Safer Alternative to Tackle Football

In the NFL alone, there were 281 reported concussions and head injuries suffered during the 2017 season
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FARGO, N.D. — In the NFL alone, there were 281 reported concussions and head injuries suffered during the 2017 season, a 15.6% increase over a five-year span. Because of this parents are reluctant to let their kids participate in the contact sport at a young age. “We did have some concerns and we knew we weren’t alone in those concerns,”…
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9-Man Championship: Foertsch Carries Wyndmere-Lidgerwood to Title

Warbirds win first state title since 2010.
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FARGO, N.D. — In 9-man early Friday morning the Warbirds of Wyndmere-Lidgerwood took home their first state title since 2010 with the 60-28 win over Shiloh Christian. Luke Foertsch rushed for six touchdowns for the Warbirds in the victory. “I know a lot of us kids we went to that game at the Alerus Center. It was crazy,” Quarterback Wyatt…
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Class AAA Championship: West Fargo wins First State Title Since 2003

Jared Franek scored three touchdowns in West Fargo victory.
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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…
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Prep Football: Shanley Advances to 7th Dakota Bowl in Nine Years

Shanley faces St. Mary's for the Class AA Dakota Bowl.
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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…
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MN Prep Football Roundup: Hawley, Barnesville Run Away with Playoff Wins

Nuggets and Trojans set for Section 8AA matchup.
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HAWLEY, Minn. — At the high school level playoff football continues to heat up in the state of Minnesota. That is very prominent in Section 8AA. The four teams that remain in the section have a combined five losses on the season. Top-seeded Hawley shut out fourth-seeded Warroad 48-0. Second-seeded Barnesville downed third-seeded Crookston 48-24. With the victories on Saturday,…