Shanley Deacons

Play of the Year Nominees: May 8

Shanley, Davies Battle for Advancement in Play of the Year Bracket

  FARGO, N.D. — The second showdown in the Football quadrant of the 2020 D.J. Colter High School Play of the Year Bracket is a battle between schools in the EDC: Shanley and Davies. First play comes from Shanley and the season opening game for the Deacons against Jamestown.  Jackson Leier picks off the BlueJays quarterback and proceeds to take…

New Shanley Boys Basketball Coach Paper Wanting to Build Off End of Last Season’s Success

Tony Paper had interim tag removed earlier this week

FARGO, N.D. — Tony Paper took over a Shanley boys basketball program that was in shambles halfway through the season. Previous head coach Andrew Burns and some of his assistants were called to resign after practice by parents after a 23-point loss to Davies. Paper came in and immediately turned things around. The Deacons won three out of four games…

Shanley’s Reile Payne crowned North Dakota Miss Basketball

Payne received 56 votes from the NDAPSSA to earn the honor

FARGO, N.D. — Shanley girls basketball season ended abruptly after the postponement of the state tournament, however, the Deacons had their spirits lifted as it was announced their very own Reile Payne was named North Dakota Miss Basketball. The Deacons senior was one of seven players across the state up for the honor. Payne has been a member of Shanley’s…

North Dakota High School Basketball Roundup

The Fargo Davies Boys team took down Shanley while the girls team fell to the Deacons

FARGO, ND – Fargo Davies and Shanley Girl’s and Boy’s basketball squared off earlier. On the boys side, the Eagles won 70-47 while the Deacons girls won 71-62. Categories: High School Tags: Fargo Davies Basketball, Fargo Davies Eagles, Shanley Basketball, Shanley Deacons

Shanley’s Payne Wins High School Play of the Week

Payne's Buzzer Beater Wins HS POTW

FARGO, N.D — This week’s winner of the DJ Colter High School Play of the Week is Shanley’s Reile Payne. Payne took home just over 53  percent in a close contest. Payne hit a buzzer beater to beat Sheyenne. Congrats to Payne and the Deacons for taking home this week’s win. Categories: High School, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Deacons Girls…

HS Basketball Roundup: Davies, Shanley Win

Davies beat Wahpeton; Shanley beat Fargo South

FARGO, N.D — Friday night hoops action in the EDC. Davies Boys Basketball looked to remain perfect on the season against Wahpeton. Shanley Boys Basketball playing without their head coach and top assistant who both stepped down before the game against Fargo South. The Eagles beat the Huskies 77-38 while the Deacons went on the road and beat the Bruins…

North Dakota High School Football Round Up

Fargo South, Sheyenne, Shanley all picked up wins in Week 2

FARGO, N.D. — There was plenty of high school football action in the Fargo area for Week 2 of the high school football season. Fargo South 39, Bismarck Legacy 21 Shanley 44, Jamestown 27 Sheyenne 28, Minot 14 Categories: High School, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Fargo South Bruins, High School Football, NDHSAA, Shanley Deacons, Sheyenne Mustangs

HS Basketball: Sheyenne, Shanley Split Monday Night Doubleheader

Boys: Mustangs 79-60: Girls: Deacons 67-61

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Sheyenne Boys Basketball is atop the EDC for now after a 79-60 win over Shanley. The Deacons kept it close early on, however, the Mustangs claimed to be too much for a struggling three-win Shanley team this season. The girls match-up pitted the two teams tied for second in the EDC. A tight game at the half…

Fargo South Boys Basketball Edges Shanley Late To Win

Bruins Beat the Deacons, 60-53

FARGO, N.D. — On the hardwood, Fargo South hosting Shanley. Deacons have lost two of their last three. Bruins connected on five of their first nine shots, holding a 15 to 9 edge over the Deacons in the first. Bruins went on to win 60-53. Categories: High School, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Bruins Basketball, Deacons Basketball, Fargo South,…

ND Football: Shanley Claims AA Crown with Championship Win Over Bismarck St. Mary’s

Austin Manuel finished with 140 yards and 2 touchdowns on 14 carries for the Deacons

FARGO, N.D. — In North Dakota Class AA football, Bismarck St. Mary’s has been at the forefront of championship discussions, claiming four of the last five state titles. The Saints beat out Shanley when playing for the hardware in 2017. The Deacons were both hungry for revenge, and yearning to bring back their first championship since 2012 when they took the…