Submitted Photo Bottineau junior quarterback Emerson Marum (1) finds open space to run into on a carry during the Braves’ 24-8 home win Saturday against Central McLean in the first round of the Division A state playoffs. Bottineau’s victory over Central McLean advanced them to the Division A state quarterfinals to take on the Ellendale/Edgeley/Kulm Thunder away from home. Both teams are coming into the quarterfinals with just one loss of the season, and the Thunder came into the tournament with the third seed. The game will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1. (Matthew Semisch / Bottineau Courant)

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