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Chemistry shines between ninth and tenth grade hockey players
Patton Swenson | February 2026
With the Patriots mounting a mid-season comeback with a record of 6-4 as of January 15, crowds are already witnessing the leap the underclass-men are making. The all-sophomore second line of...
Patriots face Davies in final football matchup
Dara Moses | December 2025
The North Dakota state championship game of the 2025 high school football season was between the Century Patriots and Fargo Davies and...
The debate over body checking in women’s hockey
Elizabeth LaDuke | December 2025
Despite Sweden's top women's hockey leagues acceptance of body checking in 2022, controversy continues in the application of checking in women's hockey, centering on potential sexism and player safety. As the female side of the sport grows in visibility and popularity, I believe we should...
Alumni and D1 player gives perspective on checking
Elizabeth LaDuke | December 2025
Brenna Curl, an alumni of Saint Mary’s Central High School and past Century girls player, currently plays Division 1 hockey for the Maine Black Bears. She played her first two years of high school hockey for the Bismarck Blizzard before...
Benefits to running
Audrey Kildahl| December 2025
The track season starts in the beginning of March, and there are endless reasons, the top, striving to be a healthier person, mentally or physically. Joining track is a great opportunity to meet new people, develop friendships and build self-confidence are common goals for teenagers looking to increase physical activity...
Modern collectors are more interested in money than a collection
Patton Swenson| December 2025
Whatnot is a live-streaming marketplace app where people can buy and sell items through live shows. With virtual auctioning apps like Whatnot, it has become easier to obtain and sell sports cards at high rates. The auctions are often fast-paced and are sudden-death, meaning there is no cool down time between bids. Viewers swipe to bid and the person who pays the most amount before the timer is done gets the item...
An unlucky Chicago legend received his flowers
Patton Swenson| October 2025
On August 21, 2025, it was revealed that former NBA MVP (Most Valuable Player) Derrick Rose would get his jersey number (1) retired by the Chicago Bulls on January 24, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago. He’ll join the likes of Jerry Sloan (4), Bob Love (10), Michael Jordan (23), and Scottie Pippen (33)...
Formula 1 enters Cadillac as new constructor
Brody Evert| October 2025
Formula 1, the top racing championship in the world, brings the best of the best drivers worldwide with expert engineering teams trying to perfect cars to bring onto the circuit. In this highly competitive...
The 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament
Patton Swenson | May 2025
March Madness is the highest level tournament in college basketball where 64 teams get a chance to win a national title. Team placement, or “seeds” are determined by team record and their strength of conference. Sixteen is the highest seed and one is the...
CHS claims success with two state trophies
Elizabeth LaDuke l April 2025
After the Century High boys and girls basketball teams claimed victory in the Western Dakota Association (WDA) tournament—with the boys entering as the No. 1 seed and the girls as the No. 4 seed—they set their sights on the 2025 North Dakota State Basketball Tournament. From March 13-15, both teams competed at the Fargodome and each chased...
The Patriots takes home two WDA championships
Patton Swenson | April 2025
The WDA (Western Dakota Association) basketball tournament saw Century come out on top for both the boys and girls divisions. The girls, who were the fourth seed, faced the number one seeded Minot High Magicians in the semifinals. The Magicians, led by...
Who were correct or incorrect?
Patton Swenson | March 2025
Providing opportunities for people with disabilities.
Brody Evert | March 2025
Century High School offers sports opportunities for students with disabilities, which includes: flag football, bowling, and...
Century Hits the ice for a season-opening game
The Patriots face off against the West Fargo Packers in the first game of the Season
Austin Privratsky | December 2024
The highly-anticipated season opener between the Patriots and West Fargo is scheduled on November 29 in Bismarck at the V.F.W Sports Center, and it appears to be a difficult battle. This match will be the first test of how well both sides have prepared throughout the lengthy off-season. To make a mark early in the 2024 season the Patriots are eager…
Girls swim and dive took yet another state title.
Kylie Stahl | December 2024
On November 15 and 16, the girls swim and dive state competition was held. The two-day meet was held at the Hulbert Aquatics Center in West Fargo, North Dakota. The meet brought together 18 teams from across the state, combining the Western and Eastern divisions...
Fantasy football: hidden gems in free agency
Find the underground and unexpected stars for your team this season.
Patton Swenson| December 2024
Is your fantasy team struggling with injuries, busts, or just flat out not very good? If so, then here are the best players to pick up for your team this fantasy year. Two unexpected stars this...
Paintball: the new alternative
More than ever, schools are debating paintball.
Brody Evert | November 2024
Paintball is one of the biggest extreme sports with its younger brother airsoft coming also to a rise in recent years. The National Xball League NXL is also on the rise with ESPN showcasing them more and more often, and these sports are...
Against all odds: Century makes a remarkable comeback win
Century Patriots come back from a 21-0 deficit in the second half.
Austin Privratsky | November 2024
On October 4, the Century Patriots stunned the Bismarck Demons with a stunning comeback, winning 33–29 after trailing 21 points at halftime. The Demon´s homecoming game was an anticipated, high-stake feat, but Century´s remarkable win shocked many fans. The Patriots were in serious trouble with a 21-0 deficit at the half. Century's first two quarters were a complete failure as the Demons built a significant lead due to the Patriot´s wasted opportunities and defensive mistakes. However...
Drew Kempel: four years of excellence
Century basketball star reaches his final year of high school hoops
Patton Swenson| November 2024
North Dakota high school basketball in the 2020’s has been incredible for the Patriots. It potentially could be the best decade for Century High School basketball; their team has been one of the best-performing basketball programs in North Dakota. Although the school has not won a state championship in these years, four Patriot graduates within two years (2023 and 2024) have become or advanced to division one collegiate players in basketball. Drew Kempel is soon to be a part of this elite group of Patriots in leaving Century for collegiate basketball, which he will join his former...
Bismarck Marathon celebrates anniversary
Brody Evert | October 2024
The Bismarck Marathon celebrates its 100-year anniversary, opening up with multiple different events. The events included the full marathon, the half marathon, the relay race, the 10k, the 5k, the kids mini marathon, the Thompson and Son's mascot dash, and the...
High school golfers work on accomplishing their goals
Keeley McCrory | October 2024
High school golfers are accomplishing their dreams of landing scholarships to their ideal colleges by perfecting their swing. To achieve college-level golf, a player must have a positive mindset to avoid mental blocks. Coach, Christy Beck, has been coaching golf at Century for two years. Beck encourages players to improve their skills by routine practice, "play, play, play! Get a swing coach if you...
A senior's journey to college sports success
An Interview with Century running back Jerys Burckhard
Austin Privratsky | October 2024
Jerys Burckhard has played on varsity for two years, and in his first four games in his senior year, he has averaged 171 yards a game and more than one touchdown a game. What inspired you to play football?
My brothers Jayce and Jacob Burckhard inspired me by teaching me...
Transgender controversy: the sports world navigates the issues of fairness and inclusion
Thoughts and questions from female athletes
Elizabeth LaDuke | May 2024
Recently on April 8, the National Association of College Athletics (NAIA) new policy that bans non-biological women from competing in women's sports was approved. The NAIA overlooks small college athletic programs, and this marks them as the most recent sports authority to formally vote and impose restrictions on transgender athletes' participation. A well-known public persona of transgender athletes is college swimmer...
Clark and other female stars revolutionized current women's basketball
Elizabeth LaDuke | May 2024
On April 5, 2024, the University of Connecticut versus University of Iowa 2024 final four game attracted 14.2 million viewers, the highest attendance for any basketball game in ESPN history. To put into perspective, it attracted more viewers than every NBA finals game, and every baseball world series game of the last four years. Whom do we attribute this newfound popularity to...
Maintaining speed: transition from indoor to outdoor track
Spotlighting athletes and their goals for the remainder of the season
Aubree Wood and Elizabeth LaDuke | April 2024
Century Track and field is in full swing as the team moves outdoors. With the season progressing, athletes' morale heightens alongside their goals...
A Cinderella story: girls make history at state hockey
After two massive upsets and their first championship as a program, these players had a successful tournament.
Even though they narrowly missed their ticket to state, Century girls hockey players battled as the underdogs at the 2024 NDHSAA tournament. Just one weekend before, the team did not even qualify. They were the 9 seed out of 12, and only 8 seeds go to state. They played....
CHS victory at BSC Winter Brawl
Esports team becomes League of Legends champions.
Bismarck State College hosted the fifth annual Winter Brawl on January 23-25. Esports teams around North Dakota came together to play the two games: League of Legends and Rocket League...
Get to know the disciplines so you are ready for this year's season.
Izabella Rash | March 2024
The Century High School Clay target league practice starts April 9, but the league competitions begins April 21. Shooting clay targets is an all-inclusive sport any student can start at any time. All equipment that is needed is a 20 or 12-gauge shotgun and ear plugs. The Missouri River...
Culture defines results in boys and girls hockey
Words from players and coaches
Elizabeth LaDuke | February 2024
Whether or not both the girls and boys teams continue to qualify for the state tournament, final standings can differ widely from initial expectations. However, senior captain Morgan Celley, a student of Saint Mary’s Central High School (SMCHS), expresses that the season is going...
Players express opinions on this season
Kennedy Petryszyn | November 2023
Century's volleyball ranks to be one of the best in North Dakota. They have won nine and 17 West Region championships. In 2023, the varsity team is ranked fourth in the state. Players from different teams have a conversation about the proceeding season...
Prepare for bird hunting season in ND
Game and Fish Biologist RJ Gross gives 2023 statistics and safety tips
Izabella Rash | October 2023
For some, this time of year means putting up the fall and Halloween decorations. For others, it means getting ready for hunting season. Upland bird hunting accounts for....
Students share routines on how they get in the zone for game day
Chloe Dwyer | May 2023
Knutson is a JV soccer player who arrives an hour before her game starts. She goes through her priorities by...
Competitions: online and for fun
Competitions: online and for fun
Caitlin Ottmar | May 2023
Chess, a strategic two-player board game, has been around for centuries and has wavered in popularity throughout its existence. Recently, however, the board game has not only risen in players on professional terms but also...
Spring sports are in full swing
Update on the track and field team and athlete interviews
Update on the track and field team and athlete interviews
Tiana Perry | April 2023
Tylee Black and Olivia Thunder Hawk share how their seasons are going so far, the events the compete in, and sport advice...
Century Boys State Hockey
The CHS Boys Hockey state overview of the tournament
Elizabeth LaDuke | March 2023
The puck dropped at 8pm Thursday at the Ralph Arena in Grand Forks. They played against Fargo South/Shanley in the state quarterfinal. In the 1st period, Ben LaDuke scored (assisted by Andrew Brubakken and Max Vig). Fargo also...
Century Girls State Hockey
The CHS Girls Hockey overview of their first state tournament
Elizabeth LaDuke | March 2023
Century Patriot Girls faced off Fargo Davies at 12pm Thursday, March 2. This marks the inaugural state game in program history. Century went into the tournament as 8 seed, compared to Davies, who went in as 1 seed. The game...
Boys swim and dive finish strong at state meet
Boys awarded third overall with many top eight finishes
Clare Tamisiea | March 2023
The many successes and challenges of being a figure skater
Chloe Dwyer | December 2022
Century High School kicks off winter sports season by doubling the girls hockey team
Elizabeth LaDuke | December 2022
CHS 2022 football game through the eyes of our own students
Chloe Dwyer | September 2022
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