The 2025 North Dakota high school football season continues with a conference matchup as the Dunseith Dragons (0-2) face the Nedrose Cardinals (0-2) on Friday, September 5, 2025. Both teams are still searching for their first win, making this contest a critical early-season opportunity to reset momentum.
Game Details
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Matchup: Dunseith (ND) vs. Nedrose (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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Dunseith Dragons
The Dragons are 0-2, suffering lopsided defeats to Towner-Granville-Upham (50-6) and Mohall/Lansford/Sherwood (52-8). Dunseith has struggled on both sides of the ball, being outscored 102-14 across two games. To get back on track, the Dragons must find rhythm offensively and improve their tackling on defense.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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District Record: 0-2
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Points For/Against: 14 PF / 102 PA
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Key to Win: Control possession with the run game, limit turnovers, and slow down Nedrose’s scoring threats.
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 Player
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[RB/LB] Jaxon Meyer – Running Back/Linebacker
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[OL] Ethan Carlson – Offensive Line
Nedrose Cardinals
The Cardinals are also 0-2, dropping their opener to Mohall/Lansford/Sherwood (48-12) before falling to Towner-Granville-Upham (46-30). While the defense has given up 94 points, Nedrose has been more competitive offensively, averaging 21 points per game. A balanced attack could help them earn their first victory here.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #12,866
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State Rank (ND): #53
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Class Rank: #1
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Points For/Against: 42 PF / 94 PA
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Key to Win: Clean up defensive lapses, sustain long drives, and rely on playmakers to finish in the red zone.
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 | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall Record | District Record | Points For | Points Against | Win % |
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| Dunseith Dragons | – | – | – | 0-2 | 0-2 | 14 | 102 | .000 |
| Nedrose Cardinals | #12,866 | #53 | #1 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 42 | 94 | .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.
