MINOT - Minot North earned a key 3-0 home win over Williston on Oct. 6 to remain in contention for a first-ever state tournament berth. The Sentinels netted all three goals in the opening, including two in a one-minute stretch.

Gavin Wald scored the only goal North would need at the 13th minute mark. It remained that way until Jayden Marshall doubled the margin and Jace Hoaglund added a penalty kick goal for good measure. It was the second 3-0 win by the Sentinels over Williston. The Coyotes' netminder Tristan Boots made 10 saves.

Minot North improved to 6-6-2 in the WDA and 7-6-2 overall. Williston dropped to ecured a 3-0 victory over Williston on October 6, improving to 6-6 in the Western Dakota Association and 7-6 overall. Williston fell to 2-8-4 in both conference and overall play.

Looking ahead, Minot North will face Jamestown, while Williston prepares to take on Bismarck on October 8.