First Down Friday: Dakota Bowl matchups are set, and local teams punch tickets to state in Minnesota

MINOT 47, SHEYENNE 30
WEST FARGO — Minot overcame a 17-point deficit at halftime to advance to the Dakota Bowl. Griffin Broderick’s 2-yard touchdown run gave the Magicians its first lead of the night in the third quarter.

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DAVIES 8, SHANLEY 31
FARGO — The Deacons were relentless on offense and defense tonight, jumping out to a 24-0 lead at halftime. Sam Ovsak was the star of the game with two touchdowns and an interception.

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HORACE 14, NORTH 40
FARGO — The Hawks put up a fight against the unbeaten Spartans in their first ever playoff appearance. North’s offense was just too much to handle, and it all started with Peder Haugo’s 54-yard rushing touchdown in the first quarter to set the tone.

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CENTRAL 14, JAMESTOWN 13
JAMESTOWN — The Knights upset the defending champs, Jamestown, punching their ticket to the Dakota Bowl for the first time since 2005. They won the game in the final two minutes, Jack Simmers hit Leo Strandell deep behind the defense, who took it home for the 61-yard touchdown.

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D-G-F PUTS TOGETHER COMPLETE PERFORMANCE IN SECTION TITLE WIN OVER MORRIS AREA
FARGO — In the final game of the day, Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton topped Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta 35-8. Brody Friend scored two quick touchdowns in the first half to help D-G-F pull away.

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BARNESVILLE USES STRONG SECOND HALF TO SURGE PAST PELICAN RAPIDS
FARGO — In the section 8AA championship, defending champion Barnesville broke a 14-14 halftime tie to win 44-14 and head back to state. Gannon Bolgrean ran for a 69-yard touchdown to give Barnesville a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter.

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STAPLES-MOTLEY RUNS OUT OF STEAM IN SECTION FINAL LOSS TO OSAKIS
FARGO — The Mages brothers led Osakis to a 29-point win over Staples-Motley in the 6AA championship. Kyle Mages hit Grant Mages on a deep pass to set up the game’s first touchdown.

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PARKERS PRAIRIE WEARS DOWN NEW YORK MILLS FOR SECTION 6A TITLE
FARGO — In the second game of the day at the Fargodome, Parkers Prairie used a strong ground game to run past New York Mills 26-6. David Revering put the game away with a 57-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter.

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Cullen Holt is a sports anchor and reporter for WDAY News, while handling play-by-play duties for high school and select college sports.