FARGO, N.D. (KFYR) - New Rockford-Sheyenne-Maddock’s second consecutive state championship win came with a wave of emotion. The Rockets were playing for a purpose in the biggest stretch of the season, and went on to defeat LaMoure-Litchville-Marion, 38-22 .

“It was an awesome feeling,” Thomas Allmaras said after scoring three touchdowns for the Rockets. “I mean, it’s still sad, but he is up there cheering us on, and I bet he is happy as hell up there.”

Rockets senior lineman Tucker Faul died in a car accident five days before the team’s first-round playoff game. The team immediately decided to dedicate the season to Faul, while they faced adversity on and off the field.

“It’s pretty special,” Rockets’ Head Coach Elliott Belquist said. “It’s pretty special. We’ve had a lot of things go

See Full Page