BISMARCK — West Fargo Sheyenne and West Fargo were both opening-round winners Thursday at the North Dakota Class A state boys basketball tournament at the Bismarck Event Center.
The cross-town rivals are set to clash in Saturday’s state semifinals. The Mustangs (24-1) and Packers (20-3) are set to tip off at 6 p.m. Saturday with a state title game berth at stake.
West Region top seed Minot earned an 83-67 victory against Fargo North. Fargo Davies is slated to play in the final boys quarterfinal.
Below are images from first-round games. Check back later for updates to the photo gallery:

Mandan’s Jacob Pierce collides with the West Fargo Sheyenne bench during the North Dakota Class A boys basketball tournament at the Bismarck Events Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021.
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West Fargo’s Carter Birrenkott drives to the basket to score against Bismarck’s Max Tschosik during the North Dakota Class A boys basketball tournament at the Bismarck Events Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021.
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Fargo North’s Ryan Manly drives to score against Minot’s Deonte’ Martinez, Michael Ross and Darik Dissette during the North Dakota Class A boys basketball tournament at the Bismarck Events Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021.
David Samson / The Forum

West Fargo Sheyenne’s Barika Kpeenu crashes into Mandan’s Jaxon Duttenhefer during the North Dakota Class A boys basketball tournament at the Bismarck Events Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021.
David Samson / The Forum

Fargo North’s Jalen May looks for an opening against Minot’s Michael Ross during the North Dakota Class A boys basketball tournament at the Bismarck Events Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021. David Samson / The Forum

West Fargo Sheyenne’s Jacksen Moni shoots against Mandan’s Jonathan LaFleur during the North Dakota Class A boys basketball tournament at the Bismarck Events Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021.
David Samson / The Forum

West Fargo’s Carson Hegerle collides with Bismarck’s Ethan Stotz as teammate Parker Nelson and Demons Cole Jahner and Cade Kivisto watch the play during the North Dakota Class A boys basketball tournament at the Bismarck Events Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021. David Samson / The Forum

Fargo North team members huddle up during play against Minot in the North Dakota Class A boys basketball tournament at the Bismarck Events Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021. David Samson / The Forum

West Fargo’s Brett Limke splits Bismarck’s Preston Lemar and Riley Schumacher during the North Dakota Class A boys basketball tournament at the Bismarck Events Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021.
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West Fargo’s Carter Birrenkott glides to the basket past Bismarck’s George Gillette during the North Dakota Class A boys basketball tournament at the Bismarck Events Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021.
David Samson / The Forum

Fargo North’s Coby Schwartz soars to score past Minot’s Deonte’ Martinez during the North Dakota Class A boys basketball tournament at the Bismarck Events Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021. David Samson / The Forum

West Fargo’s Carson Hergerle drives to the basket against Bismarck’s during the North Dakota Class A boys basketball tournament at the Bismarck Events Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021.
David Samson / The Forum

West Fargo Sheyenne students celebrate the Mustangs win over Mandan during the North Dakota Class A boys basketball tournament at the Bismarck Events Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021.
David Samson / The Forum

West Fargo Sheyenne’s Zander Newton grabs a loose ball over Mandan’s Tyler Thilmony during the North Dakota Class A boys basketball tournament at the Bismarck Events Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021.
David Samson / The Forum

West Fargo Sheyenne’s Jah’Heem Leake and Mandan’s Aaron Grubb battle for position during the North Dakota Class A boys basketball tournament at the Bismarck Events Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021.
David Samson / The Forum

West Fargo Sheyenne’s Gage Anderson dishes off a no look pass between Mandan’s Tyler Thilmony and Lucas Burgum during the North Dakota Class A boys basketball tournament at the Bismarck Events Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021.
David Samson / The Forum

Fargo North’s Carter Zeller and Minot’s Darik Dissette tip off their semifinal game during the North Dakota Class A boys basketball tournament at the Bismarck Events Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021. David Samson / The Forum

Fargo North’s Carter Zeller shoots against Minot’s Eric Wentz during the North Dakota Class A boys basketball tournament at the Bismarck Events Center on Thursday, March 11, 2021. David Samson / The Forum
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