WEST FARGO - West Fargo Sheyenne secured a thrilling 31-28 victory over Minot in a closely contested conference matchup. West Fargo Sheyenne improved to 1-1 overall, while Minot fell to 0-2.

West Fargo Sheyenne's offense was led by quarterback John Smith, who threw for two touchdowns and rushed for another. Running back Alex Johnson contributed significantly with over 100 rushing yards, providing a balanced attack for the home team.

On the defensive side, linebacker Michael Brown stood out for West Fargo Sheyenne, recording several key tackles and a crucial interception in the fourth quarter. Minot's standout performance came from wide receiver Daniel Lee, who caught two touchdown passes, keeping the game competitive until the final whistle.

Minot will look to bounce back in their next game against West Fargo, who are currently 0-2 overall, on September 11. West Fargo Sheyenne will face Century, also 0-2 overall, on the same day.