Championship trophies will be handed-out Friday in North Dakota. All four of the 2023 Dakota Bowl championship games will be played at the FARGODOME.
AAA – Minot vs. Shanley
Shanley will be looking to defending its 2022 state championship. The Deacons are a perfect 11-0 and have won 15 straight. Minot will be looking for its first state championship since 1980. The Magicians will bring a 10-1 record into the contest.
AA – North Fargo vs. Grand Forks Central
Fargo North will be seeking its fourth state title in 23 years. It enter the postseason at the top-seed in the classification with a perfect 11-0 record. Grand Forks Central is the seventh seed in the bracket with a 7-4 mark.
When these two met in Week 2, Fargo North cruised to a 48-7 victory.
A – Dickinson Trinity vs. Kindred
It’s a battle of unbeatens for the Class A title. Dickinson Trinity is 12-0. Kindred is 11-0.
Kindred won its only state title in 2021. Dickinson Trinity will be playing in its first title game since 2005.
9-Man – North Prairie vs. South Border
Both teams enter the game with high-scoring offenses. North Prairie (11-1) is averaging 50.7 points per game. South Border is averaging 47.2 points per game.
