They're both among the State's best in 3A and both are hoping for a top-two spot in the WDA...

and both will be on the same field at the same time on Thursday when third ranked Century visits fourth rated Minot High.



The Patriots are 2 and 1 in the West and are coming off a shutover over Dickinson, where both the offense and defense came through with big plays.

Just two games remain for Century...

and win this week would be big.



"(Ron WingeNBAch:) Number one, we have to stay healthy and we have got to keep improving and I hope the kids are never satisfied with where they are at and if can continue to progress and keep everybody healthy and on the same page, so to speak as well as our under classman so that they can start filling in some holes, then we feel really good about our chances. "


Minot High is also 2-and-1 in the West, and are coming off a road win at Mandan, where running back Donte Smart showed off his stuff enroute to 255 yards and three touchdowns.



"(Barry Holman:) Our defense is gonna be really tested here. Century's a quality team. They were ahead of Bismarck at halftime and they're the only team after 7 weeks thats even been in the game at halftime against a talented Bismarck High bunch

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The winner of this one takes over sole posession of second place in the West Region.

Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. Central Time in 'The Magic City.' watch the video | save this article / add to your favorites list