DICKINSON - Fargo South emerged victorious in a tightly contested non-conference matchup against Dickinson, securing a 34-21 win on Friday night. With the victory, Fargo South starts the season at 1-0, while Dickinson falls to 0-1.

Nathan Stevenson led Dickinson's offense with an impressive 186 passing yards and two touchdowns, completing 18 of 33 attempts. Stevenson also showcased his versatility on the ground, adding 103 rushing yards on 14 carries. Paxton Lyson was a key target, hauling in five receptions for 59 yards and a touchdown.

Fargo South's balanced attack was evident as they accumulated 337 total yards, with 227 through the air and 110 on the ground. Their defense capitalized on turnovers, forcing four from Dickinson, which proved pivotal in maintaining their lead.

Despite Dickinson's efforts, including a strong defensive showing from D. Heidt with five tackles and nine assists, Fargo South's efficiency, particularly their 100% success rate on fourth down, helped seal the win. Both teams will look to build on this performance as they head into conference play.