BISMARCK — The script seemed to be written after two sets Thursday afternoon at the Bismarck Event Center.

It looked like top-seeded Langdon Area-Munich would take care of business against eighth-seeded Central McLean in the North Dakota Division B state quarterfinals.

After all, the Cardinals had a 2-0 lead after winning the second set by 15 and looked like the dominant, reigning state champions they are.

Central McLean foiled that narrative. The Cougars clawed back and recaptured momentum, winning two straight sets to force a fifth.

Langdon Area-Munich head coach Rich Olson told his players to "steal back momentum" heading into the fifth. They obliged.

The Cardinals dominated the final set for a 3-2 win (25-20, 25-10, 22-25, 24-26, 15-6), advancing to Friday's semifinals.

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