West Fargo Dominates Dickinson in State Tournament Quarterfinals

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West Fargo Dominates Dickinson in State Basketball Tournament

By Andrew Haugland

Packers Cruise to 82-55 Victory

FARGO — The neon clad West Fargo High student section erupted in joy as Packers guard Bonfas Loria threw down a dazzling alley-oop dunk off a precise pass from Owen Scoville midway through the second half. This electrifying play was a crowning moment in East Region No. 1 West Fargo’s dominant 82-55 victory over West No. 4 Dickinson in the North Dakota Division AA boys basketball state tournament quarterfinals held at the Scheels Center inside Sanford Health Athletic Complex on Thursday, March 14, 2025.

Key Moments and Highlights

Player Position Points
Aiden Samek Guard 20
Bonfas Loria Guard 18
Horatio Willie Forward 8
Alex Wetterlin Guard 6

Packers guard Aiden Samek, who led the team with 20 points, emphasized the importance of teamwork and focus. “We really came in focused for this game,” Samek said. “We played together, connected, and got the job done today. The job is not finished, and we have to come back tomorrow even better.”

Stat Highlights

Team Score Key Players
West Fargo Packers 82
  • Aiden Samek: 20 points
  • Bonfas Loria: 18 points, alley-oop dunk
  • Owen Scoville: Assist on alley-oop dunk, 3-pointer
Dickinson Midgets 55
  • Weidner: 16 points
  • Cranston: 14 points
  • Stevenson: 10 points

Next Up for the Packers

West Fargo will face the winner of the match between West No. 2 Bismarck High and East No. 3 Fargo Davies in the tournament semifinals at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 15, at the Fargodome.

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West Fargo’s steady defense and a dominant second half secured a decisive victory, with free throws contributing to the final margin. The Packers remain poised for Friday’s semifinals, as they head to the Fargodome in search of defending their title as state champions. Stay tuned to track their journey and for more updates!

Halftime Score: West Fargo 39, Dickinson 27

Top Scorers for West Fargo: Samek 20, Loria 18, Willie 8, Wetterlin 6, Wehri 6, Knudsen 5, Pfau 4, Glandt 4, Bergee 4, Scoville 3, Rahn 2, Simek 2

Top Scorers for Dickinson: Weidner 16, Cranston 14, Stevenson 10, Wolf 6, Daychiled 3, Hammond 3, Glasser 2, Villars 1

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