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New coach takes the reigns of Lions

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The Bishop Ryan Lions are looking to bounce back after last year saw them post their first losing season since 2010. Despite going 4-6, the Lions still made the playoffs amid a gauntlet of a schedule. Every team that defeated Bishop Ryan made the playoffs, including eventual state champion ...

Minot High looks for progress amid ‘gauntlet schedule’

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A year ago, a physical, disciplined Minot High School football team posted the best record in the Western Dakota Association. If they hope to repeat, new players will need to step up to replace key elements lost to graduation. Gone is quarterback Jayden Speraw, who now plays across town at ...

Lakers look to continue building off recent success

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A 6-3 record in 2022 put the Des Lacs-Burlington Lakers in the playoffs, where they fell to Shiloh Christian in the first round. Having made the playoffs in consecutive years, head coach Taylor Teske and the Lakers will look to continue building off their recent success in 2023. “We hope to ...

Cardinals look to fly back to playoffs

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While the top three teams in Class A Region 3 seem to be in a tier of their own, there looks to be a battle for the fourth and final playoff spot, and the Nedrose Cardinals expect to be in the hunt for it. The Cardinals missed the playoffs last year after qualifying in both 2020 and 2021, ...

Royals hungry for wins, playoff berth

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Since South Prairie-Max played its’ first football season in 2019, the program has struggled against the likes of Bishop Ryan, Des Lacs-Burlington and Velva. However, the team has made steady progress in not only growing the program’s numbers but also beginning to win games. Last year ...

Surrey hopes to ride youth movement back to 9-men playoffs

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The Surrey Mustangs football program has made the playoffs six consecutive years, including back-to-back trips to the state quarterfinals. Despite being hit hard by graduation this year’s squad is committed to keeping that streak alive. “They’re really committed to wanting to keep ...