The 2025 North Dakota high school football season continues with a key conference clash as the Cavalier Tornadoes (0-2) take on the North Prairie Cougars [Rolla/Rolette CO-OP] (1-1) on Friday, September 5, 2025. Both teams enter looking to set the tone in league play: Cavalier aims to rebound after a tough 0-2 start, while North Prairie seeks to build on its first win of the season.
Game Details
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Matchup: Cavalier (ND) vs. North Prairie (CO-OP) [Rolla/Rolette] (ND)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – Time TBA
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Location: Neutral Site (North Dakota)
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Cavalier Tornadoes
Cavalier has opened the 2025 campaign with back-to-back losses, falling to New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock (58-8) and Nelson County CO-OP (48-24). Despite the setbacks, the Tornadoes still feature athletes capable of swinging momentum. The key will be finding offensive consistency and shoring up a defense that has allowed over 50 points per game so far.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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League Record: 0-2
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National Rank: Unranked
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State Rank (ND): TBD
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Key to Win: Control turnovers, establish a ground presence, and keep North Prairie’s scoring in check.
Main Squad:
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[QB] Tyler Hanson – Quarterback
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[RB] Carter Iverson – Running Back
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[WR/DB] Mason Keller – Wide Receiver/Defensive Back
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[OL/DL] Eli Johnson – Offensive/Defensive Line
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[LB] Luke Peterson – Linebacker
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[WR] Dylan Richter – Wide Receiver
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[DB] Cole Thomas – Defensive Back
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[DL] Ryan Halvorson – Defensive Line
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[RB/LB] Jaxon Meyer – Two-Way Backer
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[ATH] Aiden Larson – Utility Player
North Prairie Cougars (CO-OP: Rolla/Rolette)
The Cougars enter this matchup at 1-1, having bounced back from a 20-6 opening loss to North Border CO-OP with a convincing 30-6 win over Larimore. Their balanced offense and tough defense make them a dangerous opponent. North Prairie will aim to establish its running game and use disciplined play to grind down Cavalier.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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League Record: 1-1
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National Rank: Unranked
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State Rank (ND): TBD
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Key to Win: Maintain defensive pressure, sustain drives, and force Cavalier into long passing downs.
Main Squad:
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[QB] Jalen Parker – Quarterback
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[RB] Isaiah Brown – Running Back
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[WR/OLB] Tj Maddox – Wide Receiver/Outside Linebacker
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[OL/DL] Benjamin Carter Jr. – Offensive/Defensive Line
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[WR/CB] Nyqir Helton – Wide Receiver/Cornerback
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[OLB/WR] Ausar Heard – Outside Linebacker/Wide Receiver
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[LB] Camaj Matthews – Linebacker
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[OLB/DE] Nahmir Tucker – Outside Linebacker/Defensive End
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[RB/FS] Karon Ali – Running Back/Free Safety
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[CB/RB] Julian Peterson – Cornerback/Running Back
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record | League Record |
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| Cavalier | – | TBD | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| North Prairie CO-OP | – | TBD | 1-1 | 1-1 |
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