WATCH: North Dakota state champions crowned, and Minnesota state title picture becomes clearer

SHANLEY OVERPOWERS CENTURY IN 11AA TITLE GAME

FARGO – Shanley opened the 11AA championship recreation with three fast touchdowns and by no means seemed again en path to a 48-7 win over Bismarck Century. Shanley’s Michael Rostberg opened the scoring with a speeding landing. Century had an opportunity to make the sport shut earlier than halftime with a Kyan Barth to Gavin Lill landing connection, however on the subsequent drive, Shanley’s Sam Ovsak returned an interception for a landing. Rostberg completed the sport with six touchdowns because the Deacons received their tenth state title and first since 2018.

“These children had been ready for that four-quarter recreation and clearly as we speak we bought it,” mentioned head coach Troy Mattern. “I could not be extra happy with these children. They had been locked in.

“It was such a particular group. After we misplaced to Sheyenne final yr within the semis, they got here that Monday and it was only a entire totally different vibe and vitality. They did it all through the spring, all through the summer season, all through fall camp. They need to be champions.”

JAMESTOWN PULLS AWAY FROM NORTH FOR BACK-TO-BACK TITLES

FARGO – Jamestown and Fargo North exchanged touchdowns within the first half, however a powerful fourth quarter gave the Blue Jays their second-straight championship. Peder Haugo opened the scoring with a 22-yard run for North. Jamestown rallied and constructed a 25-14 lead with a 45-yard move from Payton Hochhalter to Nate Walz. It was 32-21 on the half, however Jamestown outscored North 14-7 within the fourth quarter to seal the win.

“Proper on the finish there, simply successful, simply celebrating with my crew,” mentioned Hochhalter. “Love them, love my crew. It feels superb. We have accomplished one thing nobody else has accomplished, so I am speechless proper now.”

“We did it for the seniors. I understand how a lot work they’ve put in and I simply wished to get it to them as a lot as I may,” Walz mentioned. “It feels nice. Let’s return and get one other one.”

VELVA/DRAKE-ANAMOOSE/GARRISON HOLDS OFF CENTRAL CASS IN 11B

FARGO – In an exciting 11B championship recreation, Velva/Drake-Anamoose/Garrison snuck previous Central Cass. Down 16-14 on the half, Central Cass answered rapidly within the third with a move from Brayden Mitchell to Peyton Lemar. Velva re-took the lead on a quarterback keeper by Ben Schepp. The Squirrels had an opportunity to reply within the fourth, however had been stopped on the goalline. Velva/Drake-Anamoose/Garrison sends Larry Sandy to retirement with a state title.

“That is awfully particular. Smart way for this crew to ship me out,” Sandy mentioned. “I simply admire the onerous work these children have accomplished, my teaching employees has accomplished, and the neighborhood supporting us. It is only a dream.”

NEW SALEM-ALMONT KNOCKS OFF CAVALIER IN OT OF THE 9B CHAMPIONSHIP

FARGO – New Salem-Almont and Cavalier performed additional soccer to determine a champion within the 9B division. The Holsteins held on for a 28-26 extra time win. Cavalier’s fourth-quarter landing by Sterling Enneson from 20 yards out put the Tornadoes in entrance 20-12. New Salem got here roaring again, although. Brock Norton muscled in from 5 yards out to tie the sport at 20 and ship it to extra time. The Holsteins picked up a landing and two-point conversion on the primary possession of the additional interval. Cavalier responded with a landing, however couldn’t convert the two-point attempt as New Salem got here away with the trophy.

“That is an thrilling soccer recreation proper there,” mentioned head coach Steve Kleinjan. “Our youngsters had been resilient, they did not lose their poise, they hung in there and bought the job accomplished in the long run. It is superb.

“I am unable to describe the feelings proper now. I really feel nice for these children, our neighborhood, our followers, and our faculty. It is only a great feeling.”

MINNEOTA RUNS ALL OVER BRECKENRIDGE TO ADVANCE TO SEMIFINALS

ALEXANDRIA– In Minnesota Class A State quarterfinals Breckenridge took on Minneota in Alexandria.

Within the first quarter, Minneota’s Kayden Lasnetski took the handoff and raced into the endzone, to place them 7-0.

On the following kickoff Breckenridge’s Paul Armitage would waste no time and took it 93-yards to the home to tie the sport up.

Within the second quarter Minneota up six factors when Ryan Meagher ran it up the intestine 15-yards for the rating…

Minneota would go on to win 35-7, and advances to semifinals.

THUNDERBIRDS FALL IN BRAINERD IN SEASON ENDING LOSS TO DEER RIVER

BRAINERD– The Mahnomen/Waubun Thunderbirds traveled to Brainerd to make their twenty seventh state event look taking up Deer River.

Thunderbird quarterback Dennis Villebrun Ashely linked with Tyson Mcarthur for a completion he would take it right down to the 15-yard line.

A number of performs later, Jameson Donner bought into the tip zone, and would convert on the 2-point conversion to place them up 8-0.

However Deer River would show to be an excessive amount of for Mahnomen-Waubun and their season ends 26-14.

MOUNTAIN IRON-BUHL OFFENSE INSURMOUNTABLE FOR KITTSON COUNTY CENTRAL 

MOORHEAD– One other 9-man semi ultimate matchup in Moorhead noticed Kittson County Central tackle Mountain Iron-Buh.

Within the third quarter, M-I-B was up 22-14 Damian Tapio took the pitch down the sideline 50-yards to the home, to place The Rangers up 28-14.

Subsequent Ranger drive noticed Asher Zubich hit Colton Gallus within the center, he shook a defender and motored for a landing!

Mountain Iron-Buhl wins 42-28 and advances.