A tale of two seasons collides as undefeated New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock (NRSM) travels to face winless Larimore in a conference clash on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. NRSM has dominated its first two opponents, while Larimore will look to turn its fortunes around with home-field advantage.
Game Details
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Matchup: New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock Rockets (ND) @ Larimore Polar Bears (ND)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Larimore High School, Larimore, ND
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock Rockets
NRSM has been unstoppable, starting the season 2-0 with a combined 128-14 point margin. Their offense is firing on all cylinders, scoring 64 points per game, while their defense has allowed just two touchdowns across two contests. QB Baron Burns and WR Dyllan Rethemeier headline the attack, with Reed Gratton leading the defense.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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Points For / Against: 128-14
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Key to Win: Continue their offensive dominance and pressure Larimore early to control momentum.
Main Squad:
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#3 Baron Burns – QB
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#2 Levi Todd – RB
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#20 Dyllan Rethemeier – WR
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#18 Reed Gratton – LB/DL
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#11 Chase Olson – WR/DB
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#5 Mason Krogstad – RB/DB
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#55 Andrew Larson – OL/DL
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#8 Owen Keller – DB
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#60 Bryce Hansen – OL
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#24 Carter Jensen – WR
Larimore Polar Bears
The Polar Bears are off to a tough 0-2 start, outscored 80-20 by their first two opponents. Their best showing came in Week 1 against Four Winds, where they managed 14 first-quarter points, but consistency remains an issue. With a home crowd behind them, Larimore will look to slow down NRSM’s explosive offense and find some rhythm offensively.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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Points For / Against: 20-80
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Key to Win: Establish the run game and sustain drives to keep NRSM’s offense off the field.
Main Squad:
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#1 Tyler Jensen – QB
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#6 Luke Hanson – RB/DB
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#9 Carter Miller – WR
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#7 Jordan Larson – WR/DB
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#55 Brady Thompson – OL/DL
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#15 Mason Reed – LB
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#3 Gavin Erickson – WR/DB
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#50 Hunter Johnson – DL
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#2 Brady Nelson – DB
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#20 Alex Foster – RB
Rankings & Records
| Team | Overall | District | PF | PA | Record Trend |
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| New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock | 2-0 | 2-0 | 128 | 14 | Won 2 |
| Larimore Polar Bears | 0-2 | 0-2 | 20 | 80 | Lost 2 |
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