Loboes stun New Rockford in Dakota Bowl thriller

FARGO — Trailing by as many as 22 points and turning the ball over six times, LaMoure-Litchville/Marion saw its state championship hopes fading away. From a 38-16 second-half deficit, the Loboes outscored the Rockets 30-8 to force overtime. Leo Lahlum dropped New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock quarterback Jax Demester for a 12-yard loss on third-and-goal in overtime. A false start pushed the Rockets back another five yards, and on fourth-and-goal from the 23, Mason Warcken intercepted Demester's pass to end the game. The Loboes defeated the Rockets 52-46 Friday, Nov. 13, at the Fargodome, winning the 2026 NDHSAA Division 9-man title after never leading in regulation. “To not lead the entire regulation and to win a ball game, whether that's a state championship or not, that's just unheard of,” L-L/M head coach Andy DelaBarre said. New Rockford received the opening kickoff and marched downfield, with Layton Jacobson finishing the drive on a 1-yard touchdown run.

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