North Dakota High School Basketball Roundup: January 3, 2026
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Here’s a look at teh results from high school basketball games played on January 3, 2026.Several teams secured decisive victories, while others battled in closely contested matchups.
Game Results
Here’s a breakdown of the scores from the games reported:
* Clark/Berthold 66, Our Redeemer’s 59 – A solid win for Clark/Berthold over Our Redeemer’s.
* Mandan 87, minot North 52 – Mandan dominated Minot North with a significant scoring margin.
* Maple River 59, EKM 55 – Maple River edged out EKM in a close contest.
* minot 70,Williston 45 – Minot secured a agreeable victory against Williston.
* Napoleon/G-S 62, Enderlin 34 – Napoleon/G-S had a strong showing against Enderlin.
* North prairie 53, st John 43 – North Prairie defeated St. John in a competitive game.
* Rapid city Christian, S.D. 65, Shiloh 42 – A South Dakota team, Rapid City Christian, defeated Shiloh.
* Richland 56, Hankinson 44 – Richland took the win over Hankinson.
* South Prairie/Max 68, Watford City 45 – South Prairie/Max secured a decisive win against Watford City.
* Standing Rock 67, Dunseith 55 – Standing Rock defeated Dunseith.
* tioga 68, Velva 47 – Tioga had a strong performance against Velva.
* West fargo Horace 84, West Fargo 48 – West Fargo Horace dominated West Fargo in a significant victory.
* West Fargo Sheyenne 67, Fargo Shanley 66 – West Fargo Sheyenne narrowly defeated fargo Shanley in a thrilling, one-point game.
Key Takeaways
* Mandan and West Fargo Horace showcased dominant offensive performances, scoring 87 and 84 points respectively.
* Several games were closely contested, highlighting the competitive nature of North Dakota high school basketball, such as the Maple River vs. EKM and West Fargo Sheyenne vs. Fargo Shanley matchups.
* South Dakota portrayal: Rapid City Christian’s win demonstrates regional competition extending beyond North Dakota’s borders.
Looking Ahead
These games provide a snapshot of the ongoing high school basketball season in North Dakota and surrounding areas. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see which teams continue to build momentum and contend for state championships. Keep an eye on teams like Mandan and West Fargo Horace, who demonstrated strong offensive capabilities in these recent games.