The Shanley/Oak Grove Lutheran Deacons (1-0) will face the Mandan Braves (0-1) in a neutral-site non-conference showdown on Friday, September 5, 2025. Shanley comes in off a gritty opening win, while Mandan is hungry to rebound after a tough start.
Game Details
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Matchup: Shanley/Oak Grove Lutheran Deacons vs Mandan Braves
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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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Shanley/Oak Grove Lutheran Deacons
The Deacons opened their season with a 20-13 victory over Century, leaning on tough defense and late offensive execution. With momentum on their side, they’ll look to continue establishing themselves as a Class AA contender.
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2025 Record: 1-0 (0-0 League)
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National Rank: #7,673 | North Dakota: #18 | Class Rank: #9
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Points For/Against: 20 PF / 13 PA
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Scoring Average: 20.0 PPG
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Key to Win: Control the pace defensively and stay efficient in the red zone.
Main Squad:
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[QB] Jack Miller – Quarterback
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[RB] Luke Anderson – Running Back
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[WR/DB] Carter Olson – Wide Receiver/Defensive Back
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[WR] Brady Keller – Wide Receiver
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[TE/LB] Will Hansen – Tight End/Linebacker
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[OL/DL] Connor Jacobs – Offensive/Defensive Line
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[LB] Logan Fischer – Linebacker
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[DB] Owen Myers – Defensive Back
Mandan Braves
Mandan dropped their opener 34-22 to Fargo North, showing offensive firepower but struggling defensively against big plays. A win here would stabilize their early season and prove they can compete with another upper-tier squad.
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2025 Record: 0-1 (0-0 League)
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National Rank: #6,719 | North Dakota: #14 | Class Rank: #6
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Points For/Against: 22 PF / 34 PA
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Scoring Average: 22.0 PPG
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Key to Win: Finish drives and cut down on defensive breakdowns late in games.
Main Squad:
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[QB] Mason Keller – Quarterback
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[RB] Jace Thomas – Running Back
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[WR] Nolan Bauer – Wide Receiver
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[WR/DB] Aiden Schmidt – Wide Receiver/Defensive Back
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[RB/LB] Dylan Moore – Running Back/Linebacker
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[OL/DL] Brady Hanson – Offensive/Defensive Line
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[LB] Cole Zimmerman – Linebacker
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[DB] Ryan Peterson – Defensive Back
Rankings & Records
| Team | Overall | League | PF | PA | Win % |
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| Shanley/Oak Grove Lutheran | 1-0 | 0-0 | 20 | 13 | 1.000 |
| Mandan Braves | 0-1 | 0-0 | 22 | 34 | .000 |
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