Legacy racked up 584 yards of offense and scored the game’s first 20 points to defeat West Fargo 41-21 in the Division AAA championship game on Nov. 13 at the Fargodome.
The victory marked the program’s first-ever Dakota Bowl title in its inaugural championship appearance. It represents the first time since 2014 that a team debuting in the championship was victorious. Legacy finished the season with a 10-2 record, while West Fargo wrapped up its campaign at 8-4.
Quarterback Weston Kraft led the offensive explosion for the Sabers, carrying the ball 20 times for 175 yards and five touchdowns. His first score arrived shortly after the Legacy defense intercepted a pass in West Fargo territory. He added three more scoring runs in the second quarter.
The relentless ground attack capitalized on consistent blocking from the offensive line. Beckham Presley-McKay contributed 171 rushing yards, and Bridger Bloms added 77 yards and a touchdown.
West Fargo struggled to establish its running game against the Saber defense, particularly bottling up standout rusher Ashton Wigestrand. Wigestrand, who churned up over 220 yards in the semifinal win against Fargo Davies, managed just 56 yards on nine carries.
Packer quarterback Ryan Camarillo completed 15 passes for 236 yards, connecting frequently with Joaquin Valdez, who hauled in six catches for a game-high 118 yards. Despite those aerial gains, Legacy didn’t allow many pass plays to extend past 10 yards.
The lone defensive lapse for Legacy came via a deflected Kraft pass that fell into the hands of Packer defender Peyton Berg. Berg returned the interception 86 yards for a touchdown midway through the third quarter, narrowing the score to 27-14.
That momentum shift proved short-lived. Legacy responded with a drive lasting only five plays, ending with Kraft’s fifth rushing score to restore a commanding lead.
The victory also returned the championship trophy to the WDA for the first time since 2023, when Minot High capped off a perfect season.
Earlier coverage: Bismarck Legacy Beats West Fargo 41-21 in Division 3a Championship
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