The 2025 North Dakota high school football season rolls into Week 2 with a compelling non-conference battle as the Fargo South Bruins (1-0) take on the Minot North Sentinels (1-0) on Friday, September 5, 2025. Both teams opened their seasons with strong wins and now look to remain unbeaten.
Game Details
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Matchup: Fargo South (ND) vs. Minot North (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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Fargo South Bruins
The Bruins kicked off their season with an impressive 34-21 road victory at Dickinson. Offensively, they showed balance and scoring depth, while their defense bent but did not break. Ranked #39 in North Dakota, Fargo South enters this matchup with confidence and momentum.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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Points For/Against: 34 PF / 21 PA
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National Rank: 10,672
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State Rank (ND): 39
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Key to Win: Establish tempo early and limit Minot North’s explosive plays.
Main Squad:
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[QB] Carter Johnson – Quarterback
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[RB] Malik Thomas – Running Back
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[WR/DB] Isaiah Reed – Wide Receiver/Defensive Back
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[OL/DL] Logan Fisher – Offensive/Defensive Line
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[LB] Evan Walters – Linebacker
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[WR] Jordan Cruz – Wide Receiver
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[DL] Jaxon Meyer – Defensive Lineman
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[DB] Brayden Scott – Defensive Back
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[RB] Dylan Ortiz – Running Back
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[ATH] Tyler Benson – Athlete
Minot North Sentinels
The Sentinels opened their season with a dominant 41-0 shutout win at a neutral site, proving their defense is one of the best in the state. Ranked #28 in North Dakota, Minot North boasts both offensive firepower and a stingy defensive unit that has yet to allow a point this season.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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Points For/Against: 41 PF / 0 PA
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National Rank: 9,426
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State Rank (ND): 28
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Key to Win: Control possession and pressure Fargo South’s quarterback with relentless defense.
Main Squad:
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[QB] Jackson Miller – Quarterback
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[RB] Connor Hayes – Running Back
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[WR] Liam Peterson – Wide Receiver
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[LB] Mason Erickson – Linebacker
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[OL/DL] Caleb Johnson – Offensive/Defensive Line
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[WR/DB] Ashton Lee – Wide Receiver/Defensive Back
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[RB/LB] Noah Parker – Running Back/Linebacker
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[DB] Ethan Brooks – Defensive Back
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[TE/DL] Ryan Foster – Tight End/Defensive Line
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[ATH] Blake Jensen – Athlete
Rankings & Records
| Team | Overall Record | National Rank | State Rank | PF | PA | Win % |
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| Fargo South Bruins | 1-0 | 10,672 | #39 (ND) | 34 | 21 | 1.000 |
| Minot North Sentinels | 1-0 | 9,426 | #28 (ND) | 41 | 0 | 1.000 |
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