Squirrels stone Sentinels, advance to Dakota Bowl

Nathan Beitler / Minot Daily News By Nathan Beitler / Minot Daily News November 06, 2026 at 10:40 PM Listen Comments Share Share this article News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Trust Project What is this? MINOT, N.D. — The Central Cass Squirrels punched their ticket to the Dakota Bowl in only their second season back in North Dakota Division 2A football. Last season, it was the Minot North Sentinels who kept the Squirrels from a state title berth. This season, the Squirrels turned the tables. ADVERTISEMENT The Central Cass offense and defense were both electric Friday night in Sentinel Stadium, with the defense keeping the Sentinels to zero points and less than 50 total offensive yards in the first half. The Squirrels rode that salty start to a 25-7 victory in the state semifinals. Central Cass (8-3) plays Kindred (11-0) for the state title Friday, Nov. 13, at the Fargodome. The Vikings defeated the Squirrels 14-0 during the regular season. Senior quarterback Brody Kegley guided the Squirrels through a strong half in the air against Minot North, completing 14 of his 17 pass attempts with 90 passing yards gained at halftime. Central Cass led 22-0 at halftime. The second half saw the Squirrels extend their lead, with a field goal in the third quarter to lead the Sentinels 25-0. The Sentinels scored a TD late into the fourth quarter for the final margin. Comments Share Share this article News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Trust Project What is this? Tags Tags LOCAL SPORTS FOOTBALL Listen to this article Conversation ADVERTISEMENT What To Read Next Prep Live at 1 p.m.: Linton H-M-B vs. LaMoure-Litchville-Marion in Division 9-Man football playoffs 1h ago · By WDAY News Prep Charles Steer rushes Hawley to state for first time since 2014 12h ago · By Rob Beer Prep FIRST DOWN FRIDAY: Playoff football on both sides of the river 13h ago · By Riley Swenson ADVERTISEMENT Get Local Must Reads Moorhead How will vacant Moorhead City Council, Moorhead School Board seats be filled? 6h ago · By Ingrid Harbo North Dakota Driver charged in fatal Cass County crash settles Grand Forks cases 18h ago · By Matt Henson Business Sisters developing Kindro app to help users find their chosen family 6h ago · By Stephanie Dickerson Lifestyle What if this winter’s forecast holds true? 5h ago · By Don Kinzler