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1 WEEKLY RELEASE - OCT. 6 Contact: Matt Mullally, director of sports information - wdasports@ - Cell: The 2015 season is complete. WDA had one place in the top five in singles (5. E. Porter, Mandan) and one place in doubles (3. B. Swanberg-M. Janes, Legacy)...Fargo South s team title marked the first time since 1997 (GF Central) a team other than GF Red River won the championship...jamestown was making its first appearance in team play since Mandan s Erik Porter and Legacy s Michael Janes and Brian Swanberg were named to the allstate team...david Youngs of Fargo South was named senior athlete of the year...vic Youngs of F. South was named coach of the year. Legacy had a strong showing at the ND State Tournament, finishing third in the team tournament, and also having a doubles pair finish third in the individual tournament. 2015: Minot, Legacy, Jamestown WDA singles players won nine matches in tournament play while WDA doubles teams won 10 last week at the event in Grand Forks. 9, 10 Minot W Legacy W Jamestown W Williston L Mandan L Century L Bismarck High L Season complete Oct. 1 ND State Team Tournament, Grand Forks Quarterfinals Legacy 3, Fargo Davies 2 Fargo South 4, Minot 1 GF Red River 5, Jamestown 0 GF Central 5, Williston 0 Semifinals GF Red River 4, GF Central 1 Fargo South 3, Legacy 2 Consolation Williston 3, Jamestown 2 Minot 5, Fargo Davies 0 Oct. 2 ND State Team Tournament, Grand Forks Fargo South 3, GF Red River 2 TURY: The Patriots had one doubles team represent the squad at the state tournament last week in Grand Forks. Peyton Kerzmann and Ronak Kumar posted a 2-2 record. They opened with a win before dropping a quarterfinal match. After a consolation win, they fell one match away from playing for fifth. P. Kerzmann/R. Kumar: 2-2 (def. D. O'Donnell/N. Young, Shanley; lost to A. Manske/C. Wedin, GFC; def. T. Nygaard/C. Templeton, Minot; lost to P. Thakker/K. Wolf, GFRR) ESTOWN: The Blue Jays (10-8 Overall; 5-1 WDA) dropped both of their team matches at the state tournament last week in Grand Forks. Jamestown lost in the quarterfinals to 17-time defending champion GF Red River, 5-0, before getting edged 3-2 by Williston in consolation play. In the individual tournament, three Blue Jay players competed in singles. Eric DeBoer posted a 1-2 record. After losing his opening match he rebounded with a win in consolation before falling in his third match. Tanner Lunzman also went 1-2. After an opening loss, he won his next before losing in consolation play. Connor Mullowney fell in both of his matches. The Blue Jays had one doubles team compete. Jake Reuther and Kelton Beedy dropped their two matches. Eric DeBoer: 1-2 (lost to Ben Swanson, F North; def. J. Paryzek, Williston; lost to Joe Beske, West Fargo) Connor Mullowney: 0-2 (lost to D. Youngs, F South; lost to K. Johnson, GFRR) Tanner Lunzman: 1-2 (lost to J.Beske, WF; def. T. Russell, Mandan; lost to B. Swanson, F North) J. Reuther/Kelton Beedy: 0-2 (lost to D. Pierce/R. Kenyon, GFRR; lost to T. Nygaard/C. Templeton, Minot) ACY: The Sabers (17-4 Overall; 5-1 WDA) post their best-ever finish at the state meet, taking third in just their second-ever appearance. Legacy opened with a 3-2 victory over Fargo Davies in the quarterfinals. The squad lost to eventual state champion, Fargo South, 3-2, in the semifinals before rebounding with a 3-2 win over GF Central for third. Casey Beck, Michael Janes, Brian Swanberg posted 2-1 singles records. In the individual tournament, Casey Beck, the squad s lone participant in singles play, finished sixth. Beck was just one of two WDA players to win his first match. After a loss in the quarterfinals, Beck won his next two before falling to Mandan s Erik Porter in the consolation championship. He posted a 3-2 tourney record. In doubles play, the pair of Brian Swanberg-Michael Janes posted a 3-1 record and finished third. They won their first two matches before a loss in the semifinals. They rebounded to top E. Comeau-N. Cieklinksi, GF Central, for third, 6-2, 7-6. They earned all-state honors. Casey Beck: (def. K.Johnson, GFRR; lost to D.Youngs, F South; def. T. Jacklitch, F Davies; def. J. Beske, WF; lost to E. Porter, Mandan) B. Swanberg-M. Janes: 3-1 (def. C. Perhus/B. Traynor, Shanley; def. P. Thakker/K. Wolf, GFRR; lost to A. Manske/C. Wedin, GFC; def. E. Comeau/N. Cieklinski, GFC) DAN: Senior Erik Porter registered the highest finish of any WDA singles player at the tournament, finishing fifth and posting a 4-1 record. Porter, top seed from the Legacy 3, GF Central 2 Minot 4, Williston 1 Oct. 2-3 ND State Individual Tournament, Grand Forks Davis Lawley, Fargo South, over North Knewtson, WF Sheyenne, 6-0, 6-1 Andrew Godon, GF Red River over David Youngs, Fargo South, 7-5, 6-4 Erik Porter, Mandan, over Casey Beck, Legacy, 6-1, 6-7, 6-4 Danny Pierce-Ryan Kenyon, GF Red River over Andy Manske-Christian Wedin, GF Central, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 Brian Swanberg-Michael Janes, Legacy, over Ethan Comeau-Noah Cieklinski, GF Central, 6-2, 7-6 Prem Thakker-Keaton Wolf, GF Red River, over Ty Hermanson-Robert Krom, Williston, 6-2, 6-4 All-State GF Central: Ethan Comeau, Noah Cieklinski, Christian Wedin, Andy Manske; GF Red River: Prem Thakker, Keaton Wolf, Andrew Godon, Danny Pierce, Ryan Kenyon; Fargo South: David Youngs, Davis Lawley; West Fargo Sheyenne: North Knewtson; Legacy: Brian Swanberg, Michael Janes; Mandan: Erik Porter Senior player of the year: David Youngs, F. South Coach of the year: Vic Youngs, Fargo South. W. Region, opened with a win in the first round before losing in the quarterfinals. Porter then won his next three matches, ending with a victory over Legacy s Casey Beck for fifth. He earned all-state honors and went unbeaten against WDA competition this season. Tate Russell also competed in singles, but dropped both of his matches. The Mandan doubles pair of Connor Weiland-Tyler Tweten went 1-2 in tournament play. E. Porter: 4-1 (def. T. Jacklitch, F Davies; lost to A. Godon,GFRR; def. K. Johnson, GFRR; def. B.Swanson, F North; def. C. Beck, Legacy) T. Russell: 0-2 (lost to D. Lawley, F South; lost to T. Lunzman, Jamestown) C. Weiland-T. Tweten: 1-2 (def. B. Schulz/C. Steffes, F South; lost to E. Comeau/N. Cieklinski, GFC; lost to T. Hermanson/R. Krom, Williston) OT: The Magi (12-6 Overall; 5-1 WDA) ended the season with a fifth place finish at in the state team competition in Grand Forks. It was the first time since 2011, Minot placed fifth. It lost its opening match to eventual champion Fargo South, 4-1. It then blanked Fargo Davies 5-0 in consolation play before defeating WDA foe Williston, 4-1, for fifth. In the individual tournament, Minot had two doubles teams participate. The pair of Cody Reynolds-Conor Taney went 1-2. After a first round loss, the team picked up a win in consolation play before losing a second time. The team of Ty Nygaard-Connor Templeton also went 1-2. After an opening loss, the squad won in consolation play before losing to Century s P. Kerzmann-R. Kumar. T. Nygaard/C. Templeton: 1-2 (lost to D. Ondracek/B. Miller, V City; def. J. Reuther/K. Beedy, Jamestown; lost to P. Kerzmann/R. Kumar, Century) C. Reynolds/C. Taney: 1-2 (lost to A. Manske/C. Wedin, GFC; def. D. O'Donnell/N. Young, Shanley; lost to D. Ondracek/B. Miller, V City) LISTON: The Coyotes (13-7 Overall; 3-3 WDA) placed sixth in the team competition at the tournament in Grand Forks, falling to WDA foe Minot, 4-1, in the consolation title. Williston lost to G.F. Central in the quarterfinals, 5-0, before rebounding with a 3-2 win over Jamestown in consolation play. In the individual tournament, a pair of Williston players competed in singles. Jace Paryzek dropped his two matches while Rhys Enget also lost two. In doubles play, the pair of Ty Hermanson and Robert Krom advanced to the consolation championship before falling in straight sets. After a first round loss, the duo posted three consecutive wins before losing again, ending with a 3-2 record. The doubles pair of Brooks Hodenfield-Ty Barbot lost its two matches. J. Paryzek: 0-2 (lost to N. Knewtson, WF Sheyenne; lost to E. DeBoer, Jamestown R. Enget: 0-2 (lost to A. Godon, GFRR; lost to Trevor Jacklitch, F Davies) T. Hermanson/R. Krom: 3-2 (lost to P. Thakker/K. Wolf, GFRR; def. C. Perhus/B. Traynor, Shanley; def. C. Wieland/T. Tweten, Mandan; def. D. Ondracek/B. Miller, V City; lost to P. Thakker/K. Wolf, GFRR) B. Hodenfield/T. Barbot: 0-2 (lost to E. Comeau/N. Cieklinski, GFC; lost to B. Schulz/C. Steffes, F South

2 WEEKLY RELEASE - SEPT. 29 Contact: Matt Mullally, director of sports information - wdasports@ - Cell: The 2015 season will wrap up this week at the N.D State Tournament in Grand Forks. Legacy, Williston, Minot and Jamestown are representing the WDA during the team portion of the tournament. The top eight singles and doubles qualifiers from last week s regional will also compete in the individual tournament. Minot W Legacy W Jamestown W Williston L Mandan L Century L Bismarck High L Jamestown earned its first state tournament appearance since joining the WDA in Williston reached the region title match for the first time since Minot qualified for its 40th state tournament...erik Porter became the second Mandan player to win back-to-back region singles titles...brian Swanberg-Michael Janes of Legacy defended their region doubles title. Legacy earned its first-ever West Region Tournament title last week. The Sabers, in their second season of varsity play, defeated Williston in tite title match. Thursday, Oct. 1 N.D. State Tournament, Grand Forks Team Quarterfinals, 1 p.m. 1E GF Red River vs 4W Jamestown 2W Williston vs 3E GF Central 1W Legacy vs. 4E Fargo Davies 2E Fargo South vs 3W Minot Team Consolation, Semifinals, 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2 N.D. State Tournament, Grand Forks Fifth, Third,, 9 a.m. Individual Tournament, 1 p.m. Individual Tournament, 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 Individual Tournament, 9 a.m. Individual Tournament, 9 a.m. Sept. 24 West Region Tournament, Bismarck Quarterfinals Legacy 4, Bismarck High 1 Jamestown 4, Century 1 Williston 3, Mandan 2 Semifinals Williston 3, Minot 2 Legacy 3, Jamestown 2 Loser-out Century 5, Bismarck High 0 State qualifiers Jamestown 3, Mandan 2 Minot 3, Century 2 Legacy 3, Williston 2 Sept Individual Tournament, Bismarck Erik Porter, Man. def. Casey Beck, Leg. 6-3, 6-1 Eric DeBoer, Jam. def. Tanner Lunzman, Jam., 6-2, 6-4 Rhys Enget, Will, def. Connor Mullowney, Jam., 6-4, 6-4 Seventh Place Jace Paryzek, Will. def. Tate Russell, Man., 6-4, 6-3 Individual Tournament, Bismarck Brian Swanberg-Michael Janes, Leg. def. Connor Weiland-Tyler Tweten, Man.n, 6-3, 6-0 Peyton Kerzmann-Ronak Kumar, Cent., def. Ty Nygaard-Connor Templeton, Min., 7-5, 7-6 (7-4) Ty Hermanson-Robert Krom, Will., def. Brooks Hodenfield-Ty Barbot, Will., 7-5, 6-1 Seventh Place Cody Reynolds-Conor Taney, Min., def. Jake Reuther- Kelton Beedy, Jam., 6-2, 7-5 Region Senior Athlete of the Year Nominees: Erik Porter, Mandan; Cody Reynolds, Minot; Tanner Lunzman, Jamestown Region Coach of the Year: Pat Mullowney, Jamestown All-WDA Erik Porter, Mandan; Casey Beck, Legacy; Eric DeBoer, Jamestown; Tanner Lunzman, Jamestown; Rhys Enget, Williston All-WDA Brian Swanberg-Michael Janes, Legacy; Connor Weiland-Tyler Tweten, Mandan; Peyton Kerzmann-Ronak Kumar, Century; Ty Nygaard-Connor Templeton, Minot; Ty Hermanson-Robert Krom, Williston 2015: Minot, Legacy, Jamestown Six of the nine team matches at the West Region Tournament last week in Bismarck were decided by 3-2 scores, 6 including the championship and two state qualifiers. BISMARCK HIGH: The Demons (0-13 Overall; 0-6 WDA) wrapped up their season at the West Region Tournament in Bismarck. dropped its two matches in the team portion of the tournament, falling to Legacy, 4-1, and Century, 5-0.; Jaden Scott- Mason Fode picked up the Demons win against Legacy in doubles play. TURY: The Patriots (8-12 Overall; 1-5 WDA) ended their season at the West Region Tournament in Bismarck. Century lost to Minot in a state-qualifying match, 3-2. The Patriots fell to Jamestown, 4-1, in the quarterfinals and then topped, 5-0, in loser-out play. Century s streak of consecutive state tournament appearances ended at six years. In the individual tournament, the doubles team of Peyton Kerzmann-Ronak Kumar finished third and qualified for state. ESTOWN: The Blue Jays (10-6 Overall; 5-1 WDA) will compete this week in the N.D. State Tournament in Grand Forks. Jamestown, the No. 4W seed, will meet 17- time defending state champion G.F. Red River in the quarterfinals on Thursday, Oct. 1. Last week, the Blue Jays earned their first ND State Tournament team appearance since 2000 and its first since joining the WDA in Jamestown defeated Mandan, 3-2, in a state qualifying match last week at the West Region Tournament in Bismarck. Jamestown opened with a 4-1 win over region defending champion Century before falling to Legacy, 3-2, in the semifinals. In the individual tournament, three singles players and one doubles team qualified for the state tournament. Eric DeBoer finished third singles, defeating teammate Tanner Lunzman in the third place match. Connor Mullowney placed sixth. In doubles, the team of Jake Reuther-Kelton Beedy finished eighth. Senior T. Lunzman was nominated for region senior athlete of the year. Lunzman also was named to the all-wda team. Pat Mullowney was named region coach of the year. ACY: The Sabers (15-3 Overall; 5-1 WDA) will participate this week in the N.D. State Tournament in Grand Forks. Legacy will face meet Fargo Davies, the E4 seed, in a quarterfinal. Legacy finished sixth last season. Last week the Sabers won their first-ever West Region Tournament title last week, defeating Williston, 3-2 in the title match. Legacy opened the tournament with a 4-1 win over Bismarck High and then defeated Century, 3-2, in the semifinals. In the individual tournament, Brian Swanberg-Michael Janes defended their region doubles title. Casey Beck placed second in the singles tournament. Senior C. Beck was nominated for region senior athlete of the year. Beck along with B. Swanberg-M. Janes were named to the all-wda team. DAN: The Braves (8-8 Overall; 2-4 WDA) finished their season at the West Region Tournament in Bismarck. Mandan lost to Williston in the quarterfinal, 3-2, and then dropped a 3-2 decision to Jamestown in a state qualifier. In the individual tournament, senior Erik Porter won the singles tournament, defending his title. Porter went unbeaten against WDA opponents over the season. Tate Russell also qualified in singles play, placing eighth. The doubles team of Connor Weiland-Tyler Tweten finished second. OT: The Magi (10-5 Overall; 5-1 WDA) will participate this week in the N.D. State Tournament in Grand Forks. Minot, the No. 2W seed, will face No. 3E GF Central in the quarterfinals on Thursday, Oct. 1. Minot is making its 40th appearance at the state tournament. Last week, the Magi earned their 40th state tournament appearance. Minot defeated Century, 3-2, in a state qualifying match at the West Region Tournament. The Magi, the No. 1 seed, earned a bye into the semifinals where it fell, 3-2, to Williston. In the individual tournament, two Magi doubles teams qualified for state. Ty Nygaard- Connor Templeton finished fourth. Cody Reynolds-Conor Taney placed seventh. Senior C. Reynolds was nominated for region senior athlete of the year. LISTON: The Coyotes (13-5 Overall; 3-3 WDA) will take part in this N.D. State Tournament in Grand Forks. Williston, the No. 2W seed, will face Fargo South, the No. 2E seed in a quarterfinal on Thursday, Oct. 1. Williston is making its third consecutive state tournament appearance. Last week, Williston advanced to its first region championship match since Williston fell to Legacy, 3-2, in the title. The Coyotes opened the tournament with a 3-2 victory over Mandan in the quarterfinals and then knocked off top seeded Minot in the semifinals. In the individual tournament, two Williston singles players qualified and two more double teams. Rhys Enget finished fifth in the singles tournament. Jace Paryzek placed seventh. Ty Hermanson-Robert Krom placed fifth in doubles play, defeating teammates Brooks Hodenfield-Ty Barbot. R. Enget was named to the All-WDA team along with Ty Hermanson-Robert Krom.

3 WEEKLY RELEASE - SEPT. 22 Contact: Matt Mullally, director of sports information - wdasports@ - Cell: The postseason begins this week with the West Region Tournament, Sept Team play will be on Thursday with the individual tournament held on Friday and Saturday. Four teams will qualify for the state tournament next month in Grand Forks. Century is the two-time defending champion. Top 8 singles and doubles finishers also qualify for state. Minot won the tie-break over Legacy and Minot and received the top seed and first-round bye at this week s W. Region Tournament...Jamestown was picked to finish sixth in the coaches preseason poll...legacy has won a share of the WDA title in its first two seasons of varsity play... did not win an individual match in conference play. Minot W Legacy W Jamestown W Williston L Mandan L Century L Bismarck High L Thursday, Sept. 24 W. Region Team Tournament, Bismarck (Order of matches: 3S, 2D, 2S, 1S, 1D) Quarterfinals, 10:30 a.m. No. 2 Legacy vs. No. 7 Bismarck High No. 3 Jamestown vs. No. 6 Century No. 4 Williston vs. No. 5 Mandan Semifinals, 1:30 p.m. Loser-out, 1:30 p.m. State qualifiers, 5 p.m., 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 W. Region Individual Tournament, Bismarck Saturday, Sept. 26 W. Region Individual Tournament, Bismarck Tuesday, Sept. 15 *Jamestown 9, Bismarck High 0 *Mandan 5, Century 4 *Minot 6, Williston 3 Thursday, Sept. 17 *Legacy 9, Bismarck High 0 *Minot 7, Century 2 Friday, Sept. 18 *Williston 6, Mandan 3 Legacy 4, Valley City 1 Legacy 4, Fargo Davies 1 Century 4, Valley City 1 F Davies 4, Century 1 Saturday, Sept 19 * Minot 6, Mandan 3 *Jamestown 5, Williston 4 End of regular season Last week, Jamestown earned a shared of the WDA title, the program s first. The Blue Jays picked up wins over and Williston to finish 5-1 along with Legacy and Minot. 2015: Minot, Legacy, Jamestown BISMARCK HIGH: The Demons (0-11 Overall; 0-6 WDA) will face No. 2 seed Legacy in the quarterfinals of the West Region Tournament on Thursday, Sept. 24 in Bismarck. is the No. 7 seed. The squad dropped its regular season match to the Sabers, 9-0. The Demons last qualified for the state tournament in Last week, the Demons wrapped up regular season play with WDA losses to Jamestown and Legacy by 9-0 scores. TURY: The Patriots (7-10 Overall; 1-5 WDA) will face No. 3 seed Jamestown in the quarterfinal of the West Region Tournament on Thursday, Sept. 24 in Bismarck. Century is the No. 6 seed and lost its regular season dual to the Blue Jays, 9-0. The Patriots have qualified for the state tournament in each of the past six seasons. Last week, Century wrapped up its regular season with a 1-3 record. It fell to Mandan and Minot in WDA play and then split non-conference matches with Valley City and Fargo Davies. ESTOWN: The Blue Jays (8-5 Overall; 5-1 WDA) will face No. 6 seed Century in the quarterfinal round of the West Region Tournament on Thursday, Sept. 24 in Bismarck. Jamestown won a share of the WDA title with Legacy and Minot. The Blue Jays finished third in the tie-break and will face Century. Jamestown defeated the Patriots, 9-0, in their regular season dual. Jamestown is bidding for its first state tournament berth as a member of the WDA. Last week, Jamestown wrapped up regular season play by winning a pair of WDA duals. The Blue Jays blanked, 9-0, and then defeated Williston, 5-4. ACY: The Sabers (12-3 Overall; 5-1 WDA) will face No. 7 seed Bismarck High in the quarterfinal round of the West Region Tournament on Thursday, Sept. 24 in Bismarck. Legacy won a share of the WDA title with Minot and Jamestown The Sabers finished second in the tie-break and will face the Demons. Legacy defeated the Demons, 9-0, in their regular season meeting. Legacy has shared the past two WDA titles and is bidding for its second-ever state tournament appearance. Last week, Legacy wrapped up its regular season with three wins. The Sabers defeated in WDA play and then downed Valley City and Fargo Davies in non-conference play. DAN: The Braves (8-6 Overall; 2-4 WDA) will face No. 4 seed Williston in the quarterfinal of the West Region Tournament on Thursday, Sept. 24 in Bismarck. Mandan is the No. 6 seed and lost its regular season match to Williston, 6-3. The squad is bidding for its first state tournament appearance since Last week, Mandan finished regular season play with a 1-2 record. It defeated Century, 5-4, and then dropped 6-3 matches at Williston and Minot. OT: The Magi (9-4 Overall; 5-1 WDA) will face either No. 4 Williston or No. 5 Mandan in the semifinal round of the West Region Tournament on Thursday, Sept. 24 in Bismarck. The Magi won a share of the WDA title with Legacy and Jamestown and won the tie-break over both teams, gaining a bye in the quarterfinal round. Minot has qualified for the state tournament in each of the past five years and every but once since WDA play began in Last week, the Magi finished regular season play with three WDA wins. It defeated Williston, 6-3, at home and then defeated Century, 9-0, and Mandan, 6-3. LISTON: The Coyotes (11-4 Overall; 3-3 WDA) will meet No. 5 seed Mandan in the quarterfinal round of the West Region Tournament on Thursday, Sept. 24 in Bismarck. Williston is the No. 4 seed and defeated Mandan, 6-3, in its regular season match. The Coyotes are seeking their third straight state tournament appearance. Last week, Williston finished up regular season play with a 1-2 record. It lost a road match at Minot, 6-3, before rebounding with a 6-3 triumph over Mandan at home and then a 5-4 loss to visiting Jamestown. That was the year the WDA had three teams earn a share of the WDA title (Williston, Bismarck High and Century) L 0-9L 0-9L 0-9L 0-9L 0-9L 9-0W 0-9L 0-9L 4-5L 2-7L 2-7L 9-0W 9-0W 2-7L 7-2W 5-4W 5-4W 9-0W 9-0W 7-2W 7-2W 3-6L 6-3W 9-0W 5-4W 2-7L 2-7L 3-6L 3-6L 9-0W 7-2W 4-5L 6-3W 6-3W 6-3W 9-0W 7-2W 4-5L 3-6L 6-3W 3-6L

4 WEEKLY RELEASE - SEPT. 15 Contact: Matt Mullally, director of sports information - wdasports@ - Cell: It s the final week of WDA matches and there is still plenty to decide in the race for the conference title. Four teams have a shot at a share of the conference title. There are eight WDA matches schedules between Tuesday, Sept. 15 and Saturday, Sept. 19. WDA teams posted a 13-5 record in crossover matches on Sept Williston has yet to play a home WDA match...the West Region Tournament begins next Thursday, Sept. 24 in Bismarck. Williston posted a 4-0 record last week in non-conf. matches and then finished in a tie for third at the West Fargo Invite. That was the top finish among WDA participants. The number of WDA teams that have a shot at a share of the WDA title entering the last week of regular season 4 play. Legacy W Jamestown W Williston W Minot W Mandan L Century L Bismarck High L Tuesday, Sept. 15 *Bismarck Jamestown, 4 p.m. Century, 4:15 p.m. Minot, 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 *Bismarck 4:15 p.m. Century, 4:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18 4:15 p.m. Legacy vs. F. Davies, 12 noon in Valley City Valley City, 12 noon Century vs. F Davies, 3 p.m., in Valley City Saturday, Sept 19 * Minot, 12 noon 2 p.m. Sept. 8 *Century 9, Bismarck High 0 *Jamestown 7, Mandan 2 Sept. 10 Williston 6, Jamestown 1 (nc) *Minot 9, Bismarck High 0 * Legacy 9, Century 0 Sept. 11 Century 4, Wahpeton 1 Williston 5, Wahpeton 0 WF Sheyenne 3, Legacy 2 Mandan 4, Valley City 1 WF Sheyenne 4, Bismarck High 1 Century 3, West Fargo 2 Fargo South 4, Minot High 1 Minot High 4, Fargo North 1 Legacy 4, Fargo North 1 Legacy 5, Wahpeton 0 Williston 3, Fargo North 2 Minot High 4, WF Sheyenne 1 Jamestown 4, Valley City 1 BISMARCK HIGH: The Demons (0-9 Overall; 0-5 WDA) have just one more WDA match, facing Legacy on Thursday, Sept. 17. The Demons will be the seventh seed entering next week s W. Region Tournament. is still seeking its first match win in conference play. Last week, dropped two WDA matches, falling to Century, 9-0; and Minot, 9-0. The Demons then went 0-2 against EDC opponents, WF Sheyenne and F. South. also finished tied for 14th at the W. Fargo Invite. TURY: The Patriots (6-7 Overall; 1-3 WDA) have their final two WDA matches this week, hosting Mandan on Tuesday, Sept. 15 and Minot on Thursday, Sept. 15. Century can finish. Later in the week, the Patriots will head to Valley City to face the Hi- Liners and F. Davies in their final non-conf. matches of the season. Last week, the Patriots split two WDA matches, defeating, 9-0; and lost to Legacy, 9-0. The squad then picked up two non-conf. wins over Wahpeton and West Fargo. Century also finished 12th at the W. Fargo Invite. Alex Horner placed third in the singles third flight. ESTOWN: The Blue Jays (6-5 Overall; 3-1 WDA) have a chance to earn a share of the WDA title this week with wins in their final two WDA duals. Jamestown hosts on Tuesday, Sept. 15 and then heads to Williston on Saturday, Sept. 19. Last week, Jamestown defeated Mandan, 7-2, and then 2-1 in non-conf. matches against Williston, Valley City and West Fargo. At the West Fargo Invite, the Blue Jays finished eighth. Connor Mullowney was second in the singles fourth flight. Eric De- Boer was fifth in the second flight. Jake Ruether was second in singles in the fourth flight. ACY: The Sabers (9-3 Overall; 4-1 WDA) could clinch at least a share of the WDA title with a win over Bismarck High on Thursday, Sept. 17. Legacy will also have nonconf. duals later this week vs. Valley City and Fargo Davies. Legacy defeated Century, 9-0 last week in WDA play and then went 2-1 in matches against EDC foes, defeating F. North and Wahpeton and falling to WF Sheyenne. Legacy also finished seventh at the West Fargo Invite. Casey Beck was second in the second fllight. Brian Swanberg Fargo South 5, Bismarck High 0 Mandan 3, Fargo Davies 2 Shanley 4, Century 1 Williston 4, Fargo Davies 1 Jamestown 3, West Fargo 2 Sept. 12 West Fargo Invite Team totals 1. GF Red River 27 pts; 2. Fargo Shanley, 20 T3 Williston, 13; T3. GF Central, 13; T5. South, 12; T5. WF Sheyenne, 12; 7. Legacy, 10; 8. Jamestown, 9; 9. Minot, 6; T10. Mandan, 4; Valley City, 4; 12. Century, 3; 13. Fargo Davies, 2; T14. Bismarck High, 0; T14. Fargo North, 0; T14. Wahpeton, 0 *WDA match was third in singles play in the first flight. Bradley Moylan was fifth in the singles third flight. DAN: The Braves (7-4 Overall; 1-2 WDA) can clinch a share of the WDA title with three wins this week. Mandan visits Century on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Then heads to Williston on Friday, Sept. 18 and goes to Minot on Saturday, Sept. 19. Mandan could earn the No. 2 seed in next week s W. Region Tournament with three wins and some help. Last week, the Braves fell at home to Jamestown, 7-2 and then posted a pair of nonconf. wins over Valley City and F. Davies. Mandan finished in a tie for 10th at the W. Fargo Invite. Erik Porter was fifth in the singles first flight. The doubles pair of Connor Weiland and Tyler Tweten was third in the first flight. OT: The Magi (6-4 Overall; 2-1 WDA) will close out its WDA regular season this week with three matches and could clinch a share of the title with three victories. Minot hosts Williston on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Visits Century on Thursday, Sept. 17 and hosts Mandan on Saturday, Sept. 19. Last week, Minot defeated Bismarck High, 9-0, and then posted a 2-1 record in non-conf. matches in Fargo. Minot defeated F. North and WF Sheyenne and lost to F. South. Minot then placed ninth at the WF Invite. The doubles pair of Grant Langseth-Mason Diehl was fifth in second flight. Broden Wunderlich-Alec Braaten were fifth in the third flight. LISTON: The Coyotes (10-2 Overall; 2-1 WDA) could clinch a share of the WDA title with wins in their final three conference matches. Williston visits on Minot on Tuesday, Sept. 15. And then has home duals vs. Mandan on Friday, Sept. 18 and Jamestown on Saturday, Sept. 19. Last week, Williston posted a 4-0 record last week in non-conf. matches. It defeated Jamestown, Wahpeton, F Davies and Fargo North. The Coyotes then tied for third at the West Fargo Invite. The doubles team of Brooks Hodenfeld-Ty Barbot won the second flight at the tournament. pair Rob Krom-Ty Hermanson were second in the first flight. Rhys Enget was fifth in the fourth flight of singles. The doubles team of Leif Corneliusen-Sawyer Hanson was third in the third flight. 0-9L 0-9L 0-9L 0-9L 9-0W 0-9L 0-9L 2-7L 9-0W 2-7L 7-2W 5-4W 9-0W 7-2W 7-2W 3-6L 6-3W 9-0W 2-7L 2-7L 9-0W 4-5L 6-3W 9-0W 7-2W 3-6L

5 WEEKLY RELEASE - SEPT. 8 Contact: Matt Mullally, director of sports information - wdasports@ - Cell: This will be the last big week of non-conference play for WDA teams. All will be heading down to Fargo on Friday, Sept. 11 to take on EDC foes and participate in the West Fargo Invite on Saturday, Sept. 12. There are, however, four WDA matches scheduled earlier this week. Legacy W Jamestown W Williston W Mandan L Minot L Century L Bismarck High L Each WDA team has at least one loss...bismarck High is still seeking its first individual match victory in WDA play...jamestown defeated Minot in regular season play for a second year in a row...williston is the only team yet to play a WDA conf. home match...the five wins by Mandan is already two more than all of last year. Tuesday, Sept. 8 *Bismarck Century, 4:15 p.m. CT Mandan, 4 p.m. CT Thursday, Sept. 10 Jamestown, 4 p.m. CT Bismarck High, 4:15 p.m. CT * Century, 4:15 p.m. CT Friday, Sept. 11 WF Sheyenne, 9 a.m. Wahpeton vs. Fargo courts, 9:30 a.m. Valley City, 10 a.m. Minot Fargo North, 10 a.m. Bismarck WF Sheyenne, 12 noon Fargo North, 12 noon Wahpeton vs. Fargo courts, 12 noon W Fargo, 12 noon Minot Fargo South, 1 p.m. Wahpeton vs. Fargo courts, 2:30 p.m. Fargo North, 3 p.m. Minot WF Sheyenne, 3:30 p.m. Valley City, 3:30 p.m. Bismarck Fargo South, 4 p.m. Fargo Davies, 4 p.m. Shanley, 4 p.m. Fargo Davies, 6:30 p.m. W. Fargo, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 West Fargo Invite, 9 a.m. Sept. 1 *Mandan 9, Bismarck High 0 *Minot 6, Legacy 3 Sept. 3 *Jamestown 5, Minot 4 *Legacy 7, Mandan 2 Sept. 4 *Williston 7, Century 2 *Williston 9, Bismarck High 0 Century 3, West Fargo 2 West Fargo 3, Bismarck High 2 Wahpeton, ppd. *WDA match Jamestown improved to 2-1 in WDA play with a key win last week over Minot last week. The Blue Jays are currently tied for second in the conference. BISMARCK HIGH: The Demons (0-5 Overall; 0-3 WDA) will face rival Century in a WDA match this Tuesday, Sept. 8 and then will host Minot on Thursday, Sept. 10. is seeking its first conference win. is also set to play non-conf. matches against Shanley, WF Sheyenne and Fargo South on Friday, Sept. 11. Last week, the Demons dropped all three matches, falling in WDA play to Mandan, 9-0; and Williston, 9-0, as well as a non-conf. 3-2 dual to visiting West Fargo. TURY: The Patriots (3-5 Overall; 0-2 WDA) will look to pick up their first WDA victory of the season on Tuesday, Sept. 8, taking on rival. Later in the week, Century will step out of conf. play and face Wahpeton, West Fargo and Shanley on Friday, Sept. 11. Last week, the Patriots posted a 1-1, including a loss in WDA play to Williston, 7-2. Century earned a 3-2 non-conf. dual decision over West Fargo. ESTOWN: The Blue Jays (3-4 Overall; 2-1 WDA) can remain in the WDA title hunt this week with a win at Mandan on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Jamestown already has posted victories over Minot and Century. Later this week, Jamestown will host Williston in a non-conf. dual on Sept. 10 and then take on Valley City and West Fargo from the EDC on Sept. 11. Last week, the Blue Jays knocked off Minot, 5-4. ACY: The Sabers (6-2 Overall; 3-1 WDA) faces WDA foe Century on Thursday, Sept. 8 before stepping out of conf. play later this week with three matches against EDC foes WF Sheyenne, F. North and Wahpeton. Last week, the Sabers split two WDA matches, falling to Minot, 6-2, and defeating Mandan, 7-2. DAN: The Braves (5-3 Overall; 1-1 WDA) will host Jamestown in a key WDA match on Tuesday, Sept. 8. A win could keep their chances for a WDA title alive. Later in the week, Mandan will step out of conf. play later this week to take on Valley City and Fargo Davies from the EDC on Sept. 11. Last week, Mandan topped, 9-0, before dropping a 7-2 decision to Legacy. Braves No. 1 singles player, Erik Porter, is 2-0 in conf. duals. OT: The Magi (3-3 Overall; 1-1 WDA) will take on Bismarck High in its lone WDA match of the week on Thursday, Sept. 10 before taking on three EDC foes in non-conf. play on Sept. 11, Fargo North, Fargo South and WF Sheyenne. Last week, Minot knocked off Legacy, 6-3, before falling to Jamestown, 5-4. LISTON: The Coyotes (6-2 Overall; 2-1 WDA) will face Jamestown in a non-conf. road dual on Thursday, Sept. 10 before going on to Fargo to play EDC foes, Wahpeton, Fargo North and Fargo Davies on Friday, Sept. 11. Last week, Williston picked up its first two conference wins, taking down, 9-0, and Century, 7-2 on the road. The Coyotes are 7-2 in doubles matches during conf. play. The number of WDA-EDC nonconf. dual matches scheduled for Friday, Sept. 11 in Fargo L 0-9L 0-9L 2-7L 9-0W 2-7L 5-4W 7-2W 7-2W 3-6L 6-3W 9-W 2-7L 9-0W 7-2W 4-5L 6-3W 3-6L

6 WEEKLY RELEASE - SEPT. 1 Contact: Matt Mullally, director of sports information - wdasports@ - Cell: There will be six WDA matches this week as well as a handful of non-conference duals. Mandan, Minot and Bismarck High will open conf. play this week. Legacy W Jamestown W Mandan Minot Bismarck High Century L Williston L Williston won the Minot Round Robin on Aug Legacy has won eight of 12 singles matches so far in WDA play...jamestown earned its first-ever WDA regular season dual win over Century... last conference dual win came over Dickinson in Tuesday, Sept. 1 *Bismarck Mandan, 4 p.m. Minot, 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3 Jamestown, 4 p.m. Legacy, 4:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4 Century, 12 noon CT West Bismarck High, 1 p.m. Wahpeton, 3:30 p.m. Bismarck High, 4:30 p.m. West Century, 4:30 p.m. Aug. 25 *Legacy 7, Jamestown 2 Williston 6, Minot 1 Century 5, Bismarck High 0 Aug. 27 *Jamestown 9, Century 0 Mandan 7, Bismarck High 0 Aug. 28 *Legacy 6, Williston 3 Williston 6, WF Sheyenne 3 Century 5, WF Sheyenne 4 Aug. 29 Mandan 5, WF Sheyenne 4 Fargo South 9, Mandan 0 Fargo South 4, Legacy 1 Jamestown 7, WF Sheyenne 2 Aug. 31 Minot Round Robin 1. Williston, 10; 2. Minot, 8; T3. Jamestown, Mandan, 6 *WDA match Williston posted a 2-1 record last week and also finished first in the four-team Minot Round Robin Tournament. The Coyotes have won four of their first six matches. The number of dual wins WDA teams -- Williston, Century, Mandan and Jamestown - - posted over West 4 Fargo Sheyenne last weekend. BISMARCK HIGH: The Demons (0-2 Overall; WDA) will begin the WDA season this, visiting Mandan on Tuesday, Sept. 1 and then hosting Williston on Friday, Sept. 4. also has a non-conf. match set with West Fargo. dropped both of its matches last week, and are still in search of their first match win in a dual. TURY: The Patriots (2-4 Overall; 0-1 WDA) will look to improve its WDA record this week when it hosts Williston on Friday, Sept. 3. Century also has a non-conf. match scheduled with W. Fargo. Century lost its WDA opener at Jamestown last week. Earlier in the week it defeated rival in a non-conf. 3-2 dual. The four losses already equal the total of last season. ESTOWN: The Blue Jays (2-4 Overall; 1-1 WDA) has another key WDA match this week, hosting Minot on Thursday, Sept. 3. The squad will step out of WDA play and visit Wahpeton on Friday, Sept. 4. Jamestown last week split its two conference matches, falling to Legacy and then defeating Century. The win against the Patriots was the Jays first over the Patriots in WDA regular season play. Jamestown also earned a non-conf. win over visiting WF Sheyenne. At the recent Minot Round Robin, the squad tied for third. ACY: The Sabers (5-1 Overall; 2-0 WDA) is off to a quick start, winning five of its first six matches, including their first two in WDA play. Legacy will look to improve on that record when it visits Minot on Tuesday, Sept. 1 and then hosts Mandan on Thursday, Sept. 3. Last week, Legacy defeated Jamestown on the road and defeated Williston at home. The Sabers won eight of 12 singles matches. The squad s only loss came to F. South in non-conf. play. DAN: The Braves (4-2 Overall; WDA) face Bismarck High in their WDA opener on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The squad will then face Legacy on Thursday, Sept. 3. Mandan went 2-1 last week in non-conf. duals. It defeated in a 4-3 dual and then picked up a win over WF Sheyenne before falling to F. South. OT: The Magi (2-2 Overall; WDA) open the WDA season with a key showdown on Tuesday, Sept. 1 with Legacy, the WDA defending champions and preseason favorite to win the conference title. Minot will then visit Jamestown on Thursday, Sept. 3. Minot dropped a 4-3 non-conf. dual at Williston last week. The squad took second at the recent Minot Round Robin. LISTON: The Coyotes (4-2 Overall; 0-1 WDA) return to Bismarck this week for a pair of WDA matches on Friday, Sept. 4. Williston will take on Century and then. Williston posted a 2-1 record a week ago, earning non-conf. wins over Minot and WF Sheyenne before dropping a 6-3 decision to Legacy in WDA play. At the recent Minot Round Robin, the Coyotes won the four-team event, racking up 10 points. 0-9L 9-0W 2-7L 7-2W 6-3W 3-6L

7 WEEKLY RELEASE - AUG. 25 Contact: Matt Mullally, director of sports information - wdasports@ - Cell: The 2015 WDA schedule gets going this week, and all seven teams will be in action. Three matches will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 25 with two more on Thursday, Aug. 27 and one on Friday, Aug. 28. In addition, there are several non-conf. matches set for Aug. 28 and 29. Bismarck High Century Jamestown Legacy Mandan Minot Williston The Minot Round Robin was rescheduled to Aug Bismarck High is the only team yet to play a match. Tuesday, Aug p.m. 4 p.m. High, 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug p.m. High, 4:15 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28 4:15 p.m. West Fargo 4:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 West 9 a.m. Fargo 10 a.m. West 4:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31 Minot Round Robin, 9 a.m. Aug. 21 Minot 5, Century 0 Williston 3, Mandan 2 Legacy 3, Jamestown 2 Minot 4, Jamestown 1 Legacy 3, Williston 2 Mandan 3, Century 2 Williston 3, Jamestown 2 Mandan 3, Minot 2 Legacy 4, Century 1 *WDA match Legacy won all three matches play in Minot on Friday, Aug. 21 against WDA opponents in a 3-2 non-conf. match format. BISMARCK HIGH: The Demons ( Overall; WDA) will open the season on Tuesday, Aug. 25, hosting rival Century. will then host Mandan on Thursday, Aug. 27. The Demons last WDA regular season dual victory came on Sept. 19, 2013 (7-2W over Dickinson). TURY: The Patriots ( Overall; WDA) open WDA play on Tuesday, Aug. 25 against rival Bismarck High. The Patriots then visit Jamestown on Thursday, Aug. 27 before hosting West Fargo Sheyenne in a non-conf. match on Friday, Aug. 29. Century went 3-2 in non-conf. ESTOWN: The Blue Jays ( Overall; WDA) open the conference play by hosting WDA preseason favorite, Legacy, on Friday, Aug. 25. Jamestown hosts Century on Thursday, Aug. 27. Jamestown will then host West Fargo on Saturday, Aug. 29 in a non-conf. match. Jamestown went 0-3 at the Minot Early Bird on Aug. 21. However, all three matches were decided by one individual match. Jamestown went 3-1 in non-conf. ACY: The Sabers ( Overall; WDA) open the WDA season on Tuesday, Aug. 25, traveling to Jamestown. Legacy will then host Williston on Friday, Aug. 28 before hosting Fargo South in a non-conf. match on Saturday, Aug. 29. Legacy, the preseason favorite to win the WDA, posted a 3-0 record at the Minot Early Bird on Aug. 21. The Sabers defeated Century, Jamestown and Williston. Legacy went 4-0 in non-conf. DAN: The Braves ( Overall; WDA) open its WDA season on Thursday, Aug. 27 at Bismarck High. The squad then hosts West Fargo in a non-conf. match on Saturday, Aug. 29. Mandan is coming off a 2-1 showing at the Minot Early Bird on Aug. 21. They defeated Century and Minot and lost to Williston. The Braves went 1-2 in non-conf. OT: The Magi ( Overall; WDA) open the WDA season on the road at Williston on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Minot opened the season by posting a 2-1 record at the Minot Early Bird on Aug. 21. The Magi defeated Century and Jamestown and lost to Mandan. Minot went 1-2 in non-conf. LISTON: The Coyotes ( Overall; WDA) open WDA season this week, hosting Minot on Tuesday, Aug. 25 and then visiting WDA preseason favorite, Legacy, on Friday, Aug. 28. Williston opened the season with a 2-1 record at the Minot Early Bird on Aug. 21. The Coyotes defeated Jamestown and Mandan and fell to Legacy. Williston went 1-3 in nonconf. The number of non-conf. 3-2 matches that were decided by just one individual match at last week s Minot 6 Round Robin.

8 WEEKLY RELEASE - AUG. 18 Contact: Matt Mullally, director of sports information - wdasports@ - Cell: The 2015 season gets underway later this week in Minot. Several teams will play exhibition 3-2 duals against WDA foes on Friday, Aug. 21 and then compete the next day in the annual Minot Round Robin. All seven WDA programs will participate. Team Conf. Home Away Streak MW ML Overall Home Away Bismarck High Century Jamestown Legacy Mandan Minot St. Mary s WDA posted a record vs. EDC opponents in The last WDA team to win a state title was St. Mary s in The 2015 West Region Tournament will be hosted by Bismarck...Scott McPherson of Legacy became the first to coach three different WDA programs to WDA titles (Williston, Century and Legacy)...Dickinson won t field a team for a second year in a row. Poll Position Legacy was picked by WDA coaches to win the conference regular season title. The Sabers picked up all, but one first place vote. 1. Legacy (36 pts); 2. Century (24 pts); 3. Minot, (23 pts); 4. Williston, (22 pts); 5. Mandan, (19 pts); 6. Jamestown, (17 pts); 7. Bismarck High, (6 pts). Poll Conducted by the WDA SID Office Friday, Aug. 21 Century, Jamestown, Legacy, Mandan, Minot and Williston take part in 3-2 exhibition duals in Minot Saturday, Aug. 22 Minot Round Robin, 9 a.m. CT BISMARCK HIGH: The Demons (2014: 0-11 Overall; 0-6 WDA) will open the season at the annual Minot Round Robin on Saturday, Aug. 22. did not win a dual match last season finished seventh in the WDA. In the WDA preseason coaches poll, was picked to finish seventh. TURY: The Patriots (2014: 13-4 Overall; 5-1 WDA) will take part in some 3-2 exhibition duals on Friday, Aug. 21 in Minot and then compete on Aug. 22 in the Minot Round Robin. The Patriots won a share of the WDA title last year and currently have the longest streak of consecutive state tournament appearances by a WDA team with six. In the WDA preseason coaches poll, Century was picked to finish second. ESTOWN: The Blue Jays (2014: 8-5 Overall; 4-2 WDA) will take part in some 3-2 exhibition duals on Friday, Aug. 21 in Minot and then compete on Aug. 22 in the Minot Round Robin. Jamestown finished third in the WDA in In the WDA preseason coaches poll, Jamestown was picked to finish sixth. ACY: The Sabers (2014: 11-4 Overall; 5-1 WDA) will take part in some 3-2 exhibition duals on Friday, Aug. 21 in Minot and then compete on Aug. 22 in the Minot Round Robin. Legacy won a share of last year s WDA title with Century. In this year s WDA preseason coaches poll, the Sabers were picked to finish first, garnering six of seven first place votes. DAN: The Braves (2014: 3-9 Overall; 1-5 WDA) will take part in some 3-2 exhibition duals on Friday, Aug. 21 in Minot and then compete on Aug. 22 in the Minot Round Robin. Mandan finished sixth in the WDA last season. In the WDA preseason coaches poll, was picked to finish fifth, and received one first place vote. OT: The Magi (2014: 8-7 Overall; 4-2 WDA) will host WDA teams this weekend, Aug Several 3-2 exhibition duals will be played on Friday with the annual Minot Round Robin set for Aug. 22. Minot finished fourth last season in the WDA and earned its 40th trip to the state tournament. In the WDA preseason coaches poll, was picked to finish third. LISTON: The Coyotes (2014: 5-11 Overall; 1-3 WDA) will take part in some 3-2 exhibition duals on Friday, Aug. 21 in Minot and then compete on Aug. 22 in the Minot Round Robin. Williston placed fifth in the WDA last season, but earned its second consecutive state tournament appearance. In the WDA preseason coaches poll, was picked to finish fourth. This is the 41st season of WDAsponsored boys tennis. Bismarck High holds the distinction of winning the very 41 first WDA title in Minot has won the most with 21.