Jamestown girls soccer beats Bismarck Century, earns state berth
Gracelin Challeen’s 34th-minute goal sent Jamestown to state, and Belle Sjostrom’s shutout sealed a 1-0 win over Bismarck Century at Rotary Field.
Gracelin Challeen broke through in the 34th minute, Amiah Perman set up the chance, and Belle Sjostrom finished the job in goal as Jamestown edged Bismarck Century 1-0 at Rotary Field to clinch a state tournament berth.
The Blue Jays needed only a win or a draw to keep their season alive, but they left nothing to chance. Challeen’s finish gave Jamestown the only goal it would need in a tight, pressure-filled match, and Sjostrom’s clean sheet preserved a result that carried both postseason weight and senior-night meaning for a team playing its final home game of the season.
The victory pushed Jamestown to 9-6-1 overall and 9-5-1 in the WDA, a mark that reflects how much the Blue Jays had to manage over the course of the regular season to stay in position for May’s closing stretch. In games like this, one moment can define everything, and Challeen’s strike did exactly that. The assist from Perman and the save work behind it turned a tense home-night crowd into a celebration that confirmed the Blue Jays will keep playing into the state bracket.
That bracket will be played May 28-30 at the Sanford Sports Complex in Bismarck. The North Dakota High School Activities Association’s girls soccer tournament is an eight-team, single-elimination field with a consolation round playing to fifth place, which means every possession and every defensive lapse will matter once Jamestown arrives in Bismarck.
For Jamestown, the berth adds another layer to a program that continues to push for a stronger postseason identity. WDA Sports lists the Blue Jays with one WDA championship, in 2017, and no state championships. The Blue Jays also reached state last year after a 1-1 draw with Legacy on May 20, 2025, showing that Colton Altringer’s program has been in the mix for consecutive tournament runs.
This one, though, came with a cleaner finish and a home-field payoff. Challeen’s goal supplied the breakthrough, Sjostrom protected it, and Jamestown turned a single goal into a trip to state.
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