High School Football

Prep Football Roundup: Richland Squeaks by May-Port-CG

Richland holds on late to defeat May-Port-CG

RICHLAND, N.D. — The Richland Colts came away with a victory on Friday night over May-Port-CG 20-19. In other high school football games in North Dakota, Kindred fell to Ellendale-Edgeley-Kulm 35-13. Categories: High School, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Ellendale-Edgeley-Kulm, High School Football, Kindred, Kindred Football, Richland Colts, Richland Football

Barnesville Defense Stifles DGF in Home Opener

Brady Martz finds the end zone multiple times in the Trojans win.

BARNESVILLE, Minn. — Two teams that went to the Minnesota state football tournament last season opened up their season against each other in Barnesville. The Trojans of Barnesville defeated DGF 27-14. Brady Martz found the end zone twice in the second quarter to give the Trojans the lead in the first half and the Trojans did not give up the…

Prep Football Roundup: Wahpeton Downs Central Cass in Opener

Wahpeton scores 28 unanswered to down Central Cass.

CASSELTON, N.D. — The Wahpeton Huskies scored 28 unanswered points in their victory over the Central Cass Squirrels 28-8. Jake Pfaff scored a touchdown to knot the game up at 8 and it was all Huskies from there. Categories: High School, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Central Cass Squirrels, High School Football, Huskies, Squirrels, Wahpeton Huskies

Prep Football Roundup: Sheyenne Upsets Century, Shanley Holds off Jamestown

Sheyenne and Shanley both come up with home wins.

FARGO, N.D. — The West Fargo Sheyenne Mustangs battled till the end to defeat the 2-time defending state champions Bismarck Century Friday night 16-14. Across town, Shanley held on late in its home opener against Jamestown to win by a final score of 14-7. Cam Saville hauled in a leaping touchdown with :4 seconds remaining in the first half. Which…

Mahnomen and Waubun Prepare for Final Seasons Before Co-Op

High School Football Preview

MAHNOMEN, Minn. — Both the Mahnomen Indians and the Waubun Bombers football teams have become regulars in their respective state tournaments. But this past year the two announced that following the 2017 season they will join forces as a co-op in class A. Seven straight section titles and 25 total trips to the state tournament is a resume that anybody would…

HS Football Preview: Fargo South

The Bruins have a new coach, but the same goals

FARGO, N.D. — In his first year as head coach of Fargo South in 2010, Troy Mattern led the Bruins to a State Title. In the offseason, Mattern left for the head coaching gig at Shanley high school, but the high expectations remain. The Bruins have made the Class AAA playoffs in each of the last four seasons, and new…

Fargo North Football Ready to Run behind ‘The Hogs’

Spartans football continuing to make steps to build program.

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo North Spartans come into the 2017 season with experience in the trenches, and already have the nickname to back it up. “We call them our hogs, the offensive line,” offensive lineman Gabe Buehler said.  “There has just been a lot more recognition towards them because we have some experience on our side.” The rest of the…

Troy Mattern to Take Over Shanley Football Program

Former Fargo South Coach Replaces Oksendahl

One of the most decorated coaches in North Dakota high school football will have a new home this fall. Troy Mattern is leaving Fargo South for Shanley, taking over for legendary coach Rod Oksendahl, who retired this past year. Mattern had been the head coach at Fargo South since 2010, winning a state championship in his first season. He also…