The 2025 North Dakota high school football season continues with a key Region 4 matchup as the Midway/Minto Mustangs (1-1) take on the unbeaten North Border Eagles (2-0) on Friday, September 5, 2025. Both teams enter with momentum from early-season wins, but North Border has looked especially strong on both sides of the ball.
Game Details
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Matchup: Midway/Minto (ND) vs. North Border (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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Midway/Minto Mustangs
The Mustangs opened the season with a tough 54-6 loss to Nelson County, but bounced back in Week 2 with a 30-14 win over North Star. Midway/Minto has scored 36 points through two games but has struggled defensively, allowing 68 points. Improvement in the trenches will be key against a high-powered North Border team.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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District Record: 1-1
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Points For/Against: 36 PF / 68 PA
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Key to Win: Protect the football, maintain long drives, and find ways to contain North Border’s versatile offense.
Main Squad:
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[QB] Carson Meyer – Quarterback
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[RB] Eli Johnson – Running Back
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[WR/DB] Mason Keller – Wide Receiver/Defensive Back
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[LB] Luke Peterson – Linebacker
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[WR] Dylan Richter – Wide Receiver
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[DL] Ryan Halvorson – Defensive Line
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[DB] Cole Thomas – Defensive Back
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[ATH] Aiden Larson – Utility Athlete
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[RB/LB] Jaxon Meyer – Running Back/Linebacker
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[OL] Ethan Carlson – Offensive Line
North Border Eagles (CO-OP)
North Border has been impressive out of the gate, opening the season with a 20-6 win over North Prairie and a dominant 54-14 victory over Four Winds. With 74 points scored and only 20 allowed, the Eagles have shown balance on both sides of the ball. A win over Midway/Minto would further solidify their spot as an early-season contender.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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District Record: 2-0
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Points For/Against: 74 PF / 20 PA
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Key to Win: Continue executing their balanced offensive attack, pressure the Mustang quarterback, and win the turnover battle.
Main Squad:
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[QB] Jace Richter – Quarterback
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[RB] Isaiah Brown – Running Back
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[WR] Tj Maddox – Wide Receiver
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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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[LB] Camaj Matthews – Linebacker
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[DE/OLB] Nahmir Tucker – Defensive End/Outside Linebacker
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[RB/FS] Karon Ali – Running Back/Free Safety
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[CB/RB] Julian Peterson – Cornerback/Running Back
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[ATH] Cole Anderson – Utility Athlete
Rankings & Records
| Team | Overall Record | District Record | Points For | Points Against | Win % |
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| Midway/Minto Mustangs | 1-1 | 1-1 | 36 | 68 | .500 |
| North Border Eagles | 2-0 | 2-0 | 74 | 20 | 1.000 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
