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2025 SEASON

Century surges late to secure Dakota Bowl spotA pair of second-half touchdowns by Noah Herr capped off a Century rally that ended Legacy's hopes of advancing to their first-ever Dakota Bowl and sent the Patriots on to

Century escapes Bismarck to win West Region titleA blocked extra point was the difference as Century won a hard-fought battle with Bismarck for the WDA title and the top seed in the Class AAA playoffs.

Patriots keep rolling in West Region openerCentury earned their second straight shutout with a dominant win over Mandan in the West Region opening game for both teams.

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Top-ranked Davies pulls away from CenturyCentury kept it close through most of three quarters, but eventually the top-ranked Davies ground game sped past the wounded Patriots to keep Century winless on the year.

Countdown to Kickoff: Century PatriotsLast season was the first time in 18 years that Century football did not make the playoffs. That snapped the longest postseason streak in program history.

Sports Spotlight: Braxton DahlFriday night, the Century Patriots football team will play in the Dakota Bowl just one year after missing the state playoffs. Senior Braxton Dahl made it his goal to help his team get back in the playoffs this year, and he’s now helped them get one step further.

Patriots defense leads win over SheyenneA pair of interceptions set up Century for their go-ahead and clinching touchdown as the Patriots beat West Fargo Sheyenne to earn their first trip to the Class AAA semifinals

Ground game helps Century grind out a winIn a rare Thursday night showdown – this one with West Region seeding implications for both teams – Century imposed a running clock on Legacy, just not in the traditional

Century dominates Minot behind Wylde's big gameCarter Wylde assumed full control of the Century backfield and ran wild with it, going off for 163 yards and two touchdowns in a Patriots blowout of Minot.

Herr leads Century past West FargoNoah Herr returned and Century responded in a big way, blowing out West Fargo to end Homecoming and their non-conference schedule on a high note.

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2024 SEASON

Friday Football Fever and Under the Lights weekly highlightsCheck back to this story for weekly high school football highlights from across North Dakota! Friday Football Fever airs on KFYR/KQCD’s Friday First News at Ten newscast and Under the Lights airs on KMOT’s Friday First News at Ten newscast.

Patriots looking to bounce backThe Century football team opened their practice for this season with the goal of getting back to the level they were playing at a few years ago.

2023 SEASON

Kaden Olson's 6 total TDs help West Fargo Sheyenne cruise by Bismarck Century in Class 3A quarterfinalsOlson collected three rushing and three passing touchdowns Friday as the Mustangs advanced to the Class 3A state semifinals.

Bismarck snaps skid to rival Century in dominating winBismarck scored twice in the opening minute and snapped a five-game losing streak to rival Century, posting its first victory against the Patriots since 2018.

Lill, Patriots run over LegacyGavin Lill rushed for over 200 yards in his second consecutive game as the Patriots defeated Legacy 41-13 on Friday at the Bowl.

Minot defense swarms Century in shutoutMinot recorded its third shutout victory in four games, defeating Century 30-0 on Friday at the Sanford Sports Complex.

Late interception lifts fourth-ranked Century past West FargoCentury's defense struggled all night long to slow down West Fargo's passing attack, but when the Patriots needed a stop the most, it was Kayne Nelson that delivered.

Football: Century prepares for a better start in 2023The Century Patriots had a tale of two halves in 2022, a slow start, and then a flurry of wins to get them back to the Dakota Bowl, but it’s how they build off that momentum that will be key …

Century embracing underdog role once againSeventh-seeded Century is once again playing the role of underdog in its Class AAA quarterfinal game against No. 2 seed West Fargo Sheyenne. The Patriots advanced to the Dakota Bowl

Slow start dooms Century in loss to DaviesFargo Davies knocked off Century behind a new-look offense for a critical late-season victory on Friday at Sanford Sports Complex.

Century's upset bid comes up short against No. 1 ShanleyCentury led top-ranked Fargo Shanley in the second half, but the Deacons rallied for a 48-35 victory to spoil the Patriots' Homecoming on a rainy Friday at the Bowl.

Mandan edges third-ranked CenturyThe first games of the season for Century and Mandan could not have been more different, with the Patriots winning a shootout with the Packers of West Fargo and Mandan

Century Football coming off historic run to the Dakota Bowl, looking for better start in 2023Last fall was the definition of up and down for Century football. After starting the year winless through five weeks, the Patriots found themselves playing for a state championship.

2022 SEASON

Shanley tops Century for 11AA titleFARGO — When the Fargo Shanley football team moved up to the highest division in North Dakota high school football, it was questioned whether or not the Deacons could compete

'Rollercoaster' season ends at the Fargodome for Bismarck CenturyFive games into the season, Century's season was on life support.

Century blanks Fargo Davies, advances to Dakota BowlCENTURY BACK TO DAKOTA BOWL

Evening Sportscast 11/04/22Evening Report at Six

Century back in semifinals after road win over No. 1 West Fargo SheyenneBefore Friday's game between West Fargo Sheyenne and Century, the biggest upset of the 11AA season had probably been the 21-14 win by Legacy over Fargo Davies in the regular

Century facing must-win game Thursday against DemonsIt's pretty simple for Century heading into the final week of the 11AA football season. The Patriots need to win.

Century Football’s run comes to an end with Dakota Bowl defeatThe Deacons led 21-0 just eight minutes into the game, and the Patriots never got back on their feet.

Century hits stride late in 'unique' seasonThe path proved unconventional, but in the end, Century ended up where many thought they would.

Road to Dakota Bowl: Semi-FinalsNORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — It’s the final eight matchups before we head to Fargo for the 2022 Dakota Bowl! Who’s going to advance and be one step away from history? We’ll have t…

Century football set for semifinalsThey went out and knocked off the state’s number-one team, and they did it by controlling the football.

Century seals playoff spot with win over BismarckCentury entered Thursday’s game against Bismarck in a win-and-make-the-playoffs situation. Bismarck entered the game needing a win to avoid its first winless season in program history.

Patriots shut out Sabers for second winCentury broke its losing streak last week by thumping Williston.

Mandan stakes claim for No. 1 after win over Century

Prep football: West Fargo upsets Bismarck Century

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After the Whistle: Mic’d up with Century Football Head Coach Ron Wingenbach

Arndt, Century roll past Williston for first winCentury shook off a season’s worth of frustrations Thursday night at the Bowl.

Century set for showdown with Mandan after week of extreme weather

Evening Sportscast 8/9/22

Football: Century knows building depth is how they can improve from last year’s finish

Century's Leingang challenging for starting spot at Kansas StateAndrew Leingang made the travel roster at Kansas State as a true freshman.

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