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ACADEMIC OLYMPICS

ACADEMIC OLYMPICS

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ACADEMIC OLYMPICS

News Staff
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
On Oct. 31, five students from Drayton participated in the Junior High Academic Olympics hosted in Grafton. They were challenged by a variety of questions from science, social studies, math, English, and current events.Although they did not place, they performed well and had a great day!
Ingrid Myrdal slams the ball over the net towards Mustangs' senior Sadie Armbrust. Photo by Larry Stokke

Ingrid Myrdal slams the ball over the net towards Mustangs' senior Sadie Armbrust. Photo by Larry Stokke

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Titans upset Griggs-Midkota in the second round

Mike Alan Steinfeldt
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
After getting past the Midway-Minto Mustangs in the first round of the District 3 tournament, the Drayton-Valley-Edinburg (D-V-E) Titans had an upset on their mind, entering their semi-final match with the number two-seeded Griggs-Midkota Titans on Halloween night in Northwood.
North Dakota 6-Man Football State Champions, the Drayton Bombers. Photo by Jamie Rarick.

North Dakota 6-Man Football State Champions, the Drayton Bombers. Photo by Jamie Rarick.

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STATE CHAMPIONS

Mike Alan Steinfeldt
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Before Saturday’s 6-man state championship game, Drayton coach Nathan Foster predicted that if his defense could hold the Trenton Tigers to three touchdowns, the Bombers would win the game.
The Drayton Bomber football team earned a place in the state championship game after their win against the New Town Eagles. Photo by Jamie Rarick.

The Drayton Bomber football team earned a place in the state championship game after their win against the New Town Eagles. Photo by Jamie Rarick.

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Bombers open playoffs with a WIN

Mike Alan Steinfeldt
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The Drayton Bombers had a rematch with New Town in the first round of the 6-man Independent Football League playoffs Saturday in Drayton. Drayton defeated New Town 67-25 on Sept. 6, but Saturday’s contest was a bit closer between the 7-1 Bombers and the 6-2 Eagles.
DVE seniors and their parents were recognized prior to Monday's game in Crystal. Pictured with their parents are seniors Brooke Gullickson, Alyssa Hoyles, Christine O'Toole, Elizabeth Fedje, and Raelyn Knutson. Photo by Jamie Rarick.

DVE seniors and their parents were recognized prior to Monday's game in Crystal. Pictured with their parents are seniors Brooke Gullickson, Alyssa Hoyles, Christine O'Toole, Elizabeth Fedje, and Raelyn Knutson. Photo by Jamie Rarick.

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Titans topple Eagles in Crystal

Mike Alan Steinfeldt
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
After a loss to Griggs-Midkota on Oct. 7, the Drayton-Valley-Edinburg (D-V-E) Titans bounced back with a 3-2 victory over a determined North Border Eagle team on Oct. 13 in Crystal.The Titans dropped the first and third sets, but managed win the final two to pull out the hard fought win.
Bomber football seniors and their parents were recognized prior to Saturday's game. Pictured are seniors Trypp Castillo and Jerimiah Johnson with their parents. Photo by Jamie Rarick.

Bomber football seniors and their parents were recognized prior to Saturday's game. Pictured are seniors Trypp Castillo and Jerimiah Johnson with their parents. Photo by Jamie Rarick.

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Trenton wins battle of unbeaten teams

Mike Alan Steinfeldt
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Both the Trenton Tigers and Drayton Bombers ripped through their competition during the regular season, setting the stage for a battle of unbeaten teams on the final day of Independent 6-man football action.
DVE senior Christine O'Toole extends for the spike. Photo by Larry Stokke.

DVE senior Christine O'Toole extends for the spike. Photo by Larry Stokke.

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Titans take down Mustangs

Mike Alan Steinfeldt
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Drayton-Valley-Edinburg Titans moved about the .500 mark on the season with a big win against District 2 opponent Midway-Minto on Oct. 14.One night after defeating North Border in a 3-2 marathon in Crystal, the Titans swept the Mustangs 3-0 on their home court in Minto.
Alyssa Hoyles and Ingrid Myrdal leap into the air in an attempt to block a Griggs Midkota hit. Photo by Jamie Rarick

Alyssa Hoyles and Ingrid Myrdal leap into the air in an attempt to block a Griggs Midkota hit. Photo by Jamie Rarick

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Titans fall to first-place Griggs-Midkota

News Staff
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
By Mike Alan Steinfeldt In a battle of the titans, DraytonValley-Edinburg (D-V-E) Titans fell to Griggs-Midkota (G-M) 3-1 on Tuesday, Oct. 7, in Drayton.With a record of 5-1, G-M came into the contest atop the standings in Region 2, District 3.
Fighting off the Clipper defense, Praise Chairez carries the ball for a Bomber touchdown. Photo by Jamie Rarick

Fighting off the Clipper defense, Praise Chairez carries the ball for a Bomber touchdown. Photo by Jamie Rarick

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Titans fall to tornadoes in District match

Mike Alan Steinfeldt
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
The Drayton-Valley-Edinburg (D-V-E) Titans girls’ volleyball team had won four of their last six regularseason matches prior to facing District 3 opponent Cavalier last Thursday in Cavalier.
Trenten Keena extends the ball over the plane for a Bomber touchdown. Photo by Jamie Rarick

Trenten Keena extends the ball over the plane for a Bomber touchdown. Photo by Jamie Rarick

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Bombers BLAST Clippers in Strasburg

Mike Alan Steinfeldt
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
The Drayton Bombers kept the undefeated train rolling down the tracks with their latest stop in Strasburg on Saturday, Oct. 4.The Bombers and Clippers were tied 6-6 early in the first quarter but Drayton outscored Strasburg 68-6 the rest of the contest on the way to a 74-12 win.
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