The 2025 North Dakota high school football season heats up with a marquee matchup as the Central McLean Cougars [Turtle Lake-Mercer/Underwood/McClusky] (2-0) square off against the Trinity Titans (Dickinson, ND) (2-0) on Friday, September 5, 2025. Both teams enter undefeated, setting the stage for an early-season battle with major district implications.
Game Details
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Matchup: Central McLean (CO-OP) vs. Trinity (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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Central McLean Cougars (CO-OP)
The Cougars have surged to a perfect 2-0 start, outscoring opponents 72-14 across two contests. With a stifling defense and an offense averaging 36 points per game, Central McLean has quickly positioned itself as a contender in district play. Their Week 1 victory over Beulah (18-14) showcased resilience in close games, while a dominant second outing proved their scoring power.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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District Record: 1-0
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National Rank: #4,992
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Key to Win: Lean on their defensive toughness, control the line of scrimmage, and force Trinity into third-and-long situations.
Main Squad:
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[QB] Landon Becker – Quarterback
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[RB] Cole Hanson – Running Back
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[WR/DB] Mason Erickson – Wide Receiver/Defensive Back
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[LB] Brayden Schauer – Linebacker
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[OL/DL] Ethan Volk – Offensive/Defensive Line
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[RB] Carter Miller – Running Back
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[TE/DE] Kade Olson – Tight End/Defensive End
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[DB] Jaxon Keller – Defensive Back
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[DL] Noah Strand – Defensive Line
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[ATH] Logan Fischer – Utility Athlete
Trinity Titans
The Titans have also opened 2025 with two straight wins, defeating Bowman County CO-OP (12-6) in a defensive battle before exploding offensively in a 46-27 win over Shiloh Christian. Averaging 29 points per game while allowing just 33 points total, Trinity brings balance on both sides of the ball. They will look to carry that momentum into this high-stakes matchup.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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District Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #7,495
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State Rank (ND): #17
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Class Rank: #4
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Key to Win: Keep offensive tempo rolling, capitalize on red-zone opportunities, and limit Central McLean’s explosive plays.
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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[FS] Karon Ali – Free Safety
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[CB/RB] Julian Peterson – Cornerback/Running Back
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[LB] Cole Anderson – Linebacker
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall Record | District Record | Points For | Points Against |
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| Central McLean Cougars (CO-OP) | #4,992 | – | – | 2-0 | 1-0 | 72 | 14 |
| Trinity Titans | #7,495 | #17 | #4 | 2-0 | 2-0 | 58 | 33 |
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