FARGO -- The semifinals are set for five state tournaments in North Dakota, while girls tennis crowned a new state champion.
In Class A baseball, Sheyenne and Legacy will play after wins in the later sessions of the quarterfinals. Shanley and Dickinson advanced earlier in the day. Class B will see Renville County battle LaMoure-Litchville-Marion, while unbeaten top seed Langdon Area-Edmore-Munich will face Thompson, who's been in the last four state title games.
Class A softball saw a powerhouse fall in the quarterfinals. Bismarck knocked off West Fargo in eight innings, ending the Packers quest for a 22nd state championship. The Demons will face Century in the semis. Valley City is the lone EDC team standing, the Hi-Liners will play Dickinson on Friday for a spot in the state title game.
Central Cass avoided an upset bid from Wilton-Wing, walking it off in the 7th inning to win 3-2. The Squirrels will face Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood/Kenmare-Bowbells, who beat Kindred 2-1 in Thursday's quarterfinals. Des-Lacs Burlington/Lewis and Clark will face Thompson in the other semifinal.
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In girls soccer, Sheyenne shut out Jamestown, 3-0, while Davies outlasted Mandan in a game that went into three shootout periods. The Eagles won the shootout 4-2 to advance. Shanley-Oak Grove and Minot will play in the first semifinal.
For the first time since 1988, two WDA schools battled for the girls team tennis state title. Mandan got the better of Minot, 4-1, to take the match and the Braves' first state title in program history.
