(KFGO/KNFL) Not much change in either the Class 11B and 9B rankings this week, as voted on by members of the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters (NDAPSSA).
In Class 11B, the Kindred Vikings remain at #1 this week. The Vikings will face a stiff test in Region 1 on Friday night when they host #5 Oakes. Both teams are 5-0. Oakes is averaging 40 points per game and will face a Kindred defense that has allowed only 42 points in five games.
- 1. Kindred (13) 5-0
- 2. Dickinson Trinity (1) 5-0
- 3. Velva/Drake/Anamoose 5-0
- 4. Bottineau 5-0
- 5. Oakes 5-0
Others receving votes: Thompson (5-0), Hillsboro-Central Valley (4-1)
In Class 9B, LaMoure/Litchville-Marion remains at the top of the rankings. The defending state champion Loboes have yet to give up a point. LLM will get a serious test on Friday in Mayville versus #4 May-Port CG. The Patriots are averaging nearly 48 points per game, including 70 last week against Hatton-Northwood.
LLM eliminated the Patriots in the second-round of the postseason in 2021.
- 1. LaMoure/Litchville-Marion (14) 5-0
- 2. New Salem-Almont 5-0
- 3. Cavalier 5-0
- 4. May-Port CG 5-0
- 5. North Prairie 5-0