In a commanding performance on Tuesday night, Bismarck High’s varsity girls volleyball team defeated Minot North 3–0 in a key October matchup.
Meanwhile across the region, Century downed Dickinson 3–1 and Jamestown edged Legacy 3–1, making for a dramatic night in WDA Division AA volleyball. This victory continues a strong midseason run for the Bismarck Demons, who now hold a competitive record in district play.
Beating Minot North is always a highlight for the Demons, as Minot often fields tough opponents in the conference. This result could shake up postseason seeding.
On the same evening, Century High pulled off a 3–1 win at Dickinson, keeping their playoff aspirations alive.
Match Breakdown: Bismarck’s sweep over Minot North came in straight sets, underscoring dominance at the net and consistent serving.
Coach insight: “We focused on pressure serves and minimizing errors—Minot North is a disciplined team,” said an anonymous Bismarck coach (request for comment is pending).
Player voice: One senior Demons player said, “We wanted to make a statement tonight for our home crowd—this win sets the tone going forward.”
Momentum shift: This win boosts Bismarck’s confidence heading into crunch-time district matches.
Seeding stakes: Wins like this could tilt regional tournament seeding in Bismarck’s favor.
Next up: The Demons face Legacy on Oct. 9 (past) and other district rivals—these matchups will define whether they host or travel in postseason.
Bismarck staked their claim Tuesday night, showing they’re ready to battle in the postseason. With dominance against Minot North and steady support from local teams, the city’s volleyball pulse is rising.