Moorehead passes 64-point mark in first 6-A playoff appearance
Five Class 6A and 3A games concluded in North Dakota, with Century and West Fargo also advancing to the semifinals.
By Anthony Foster ·
North Dakota high school football concluded its quarterfinal slate on Friday, with five teams advancing to the semifinal round. The results included a historic win for Moorhead and a defensive stand by Century.
Moorhead Spuds defeated their opponent 64-29 in their first postseason game as a 6-A school. Quarterback Jett Feeney passed for 26 touchdowns in the game, a season total that moved him to fifth all-time for passing touchdowns in a single season. He connected with David Mack twice and Zak Walker three times in the first half. Mack left the game due to injury.
In Horace, the Century Patriots defeated the top-seeded Horace Hornets 28-14. The teams entered the second half tied at 14. Century's defense stopped Horace on three plays inside the two-yard line. Knoxx Wedelstedt scored two touchdowns in the second half to secure the lead. Century will face Legacy in the semifinals.
West Fargo Packers defeated Mandan in a Class 3A quarterfinal. Joaquin Valdez scored on the second play of the game. West Fargo fell behind in the fourth quarter but regained the lead on a long touchdown run by Ashton Wiggestrand. Wyatt Knudsen recorded a fourth-down sack to end the game. West Fargo advances to the semifinals.
Kindred Vikings defeated Jamestown Blue Jays 28-21. Jamestown held a seven-point lead at halftime after a Brady Neenow pass to Braden Hemminger. Kindred tied the game in the second half on a 20-yard pass from Jackson Schlieman to Luke Starcevic after recovering a muffed punt. Graham Hess intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown to give Kindred a 21-14 lead. Brock Johnson scored on a hook-and-ladder play to seal the victory.
Central Cass Squirrels defeated Devils Lake Firebirds 28-8 in Casselton. Brody Kegley passed to Blaise Cotton and Parker Wixo for touchdowns in the first half. Kegley completed a 54-yard pass to Wixo in the third quarter, his 26th scoring play of the season. He rushed for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter. Devils Lake ends the season with a 6-4 record. Central Cass, now 7-3, will play Minot North in the semifinals.
