MANDAN - Bismarck Century edged Minot 1-0 in the State Tournament 5th Place match, finishing the season with a 10-6-3 record, while Minot concluded at 10-5-4.

The game's lone goal came from Cale McEvers in the 69th minute, an unassisted strike that secured the victory for the Patriots. Both teams displayed strong defensive efforts throughout the match.

Goalkeeping was a highlight, with Gavin Ritter making five saves for Century and Ian Stewart matching that with five saves for Minot. The match was tightly contested, reflecting the evenly matched nature of their season series.

This victory marks Bismarck Century's best state tournament finish since 2001, capping a successful season for the Patriots.