MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - Bishop Ryan football is one of several area teams retooling after graduating a talented 2025 class. The Lions only lost two games last season: at eventual state champions Velva-D-A-G and at Central Cass by one point in the state quarterfinals.

While it may be a challenge replacing last year’s offensive and defensive production, this offseason and preseason have provided new opportunities for younger players to step up, and for this year’s seniors to become the new team leaders.

“It’s been interesting because there’s been a lot of question marks as far as who’s going to fill what spots. A lot of guys have rose to the occasion and won that job, and that’s exactly what we wanted. We wanted good competition throughout fall camp, and I think the top guys have separated th

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