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Bismarck edged one point ahead of Century in this week’s Class AAA poll.

Last week the Demons and Patriots were tied for the top spot. Bismarck beat Fargo Davies 48-7 while Century downed West Fargo 21-12. Another blowout win kept Mandan in the third spot, with Minot still fourth.

Shanley held on to the top spot in AA despite falling to Fargo North, 12-6. Both of the Deacons’ opponents have been Class AAA teams.

The polls are conducted by the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association.

CLASS AAA

Team (first-place votes) W-L Pts LW

1. Bismarck (4) 2-0 31 1T

2. Century (3) 2-0 30 1T

3. Mandan 2-0 23 3

4. Minot 2-0 14 4

5. G.F. Red River 1-1 4 NR

Also receiving votes: West Fargo (0-2) 2, Fargo North (1-1) 1.

CLASS AA

Team (first-place votes) W-L Pts LW

1. Fargo Shanley (9) 1-1 50 1

2. Wahpeton (2) 2-0 37 3

3. Minot Ryan 2-0 18 4

4. Valley City 2-0 17 NR

5. Lisbon 2-0 16 NR

Also receiving votes: Grafton (2-0) 14, Dickinson Trinity (1-1) 8, Central Cass (2-0) 3, Bottineau (2-0) 1, Rugby (0-2) 1.