JAMESTOWN - Bismarck High advanced to the West Region Tournament semifinals with its four-set win over No. 5 Mandan on Nov. 12 at JHS Jerry Meyer Arena. It was more of a collective sigh of relief when the final point was earned. BHS watched Mandan stave off five match points before falling to defeat. It was a hard-fought match with both teams making scoring runs. In set one, Mandan rallied to reduce a seven-point deficit to two points. The Demons would regroup following a time out, however, to get the 25-21 win. Mandan would respond with a set two triumph. Mandan was down 5-1, but then wrestled away momentum. With the score 19-18, Mandan would go on a 6-1 run for the win. Set three was BHS' best as its net play was firing on all cylinders. Dalena Aamot and Jensen Hintz took control, both finishing with 10 kills for the match. BHS would win the set 25-11. The strong play continued for the Demons in set four, buliding a sizable lead before Mandan would make a final run. Ava Mischel had a team-best 33 digs for BHS. Laila Nehls and Bryar Jahner finished with 18 and 17 assists, respectively. Mandan was led by Sierra Gustavsson's 26 assists and 24 digs. AnnaBelle Bugbee had 15 kills and 12 digs. Hadley Harris added 21 digs. BHS improved to 23-9 overall and faces top seed Century in the semifinas on Nov. 13. Mandan, 15-16 overall, will meet Williston in a loser-out match.