The 2025 high school football season rolls on with a key conference matchup as Ellendale/Edgeley/Kulm (Edgeley, ND) takes on Mayville-Portland-Clifford-Galesburg/Finley-Sharon (Mayville, ND) on Friday, September 5, 2025. The neutral-site battle gives one program a chance to stay unbeaten, while the other looks for its first victory of the year.
Game Details
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Matchup: Ellendale/Edgeley/Kulm (CO-OP) vs. MPCGFS (CO-OP)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – Time TBA
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Location: Neutral Site (North Dakota)
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Ellendale/Edgeley/Kulm Thunderbirds (CO-OP)
The Thunderbirds enter this contest on a roll, opening the season with a perfect 2-0 record. Ranked #27 in North Dakota and #8 in Class, they’ve outscored opponents 73-28 through their first two games, showing balance on both sides of the ball. Their offensive average of 36.5 points per game makes them a dangerous opponent for any defense.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #9,354
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State Rank (ND): #27
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Class Rank: #8
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Key to Win: Keep the offense clicking while applying defensive pressure to limit MPCGFS’ chances of establishing momentum.
Main Squad (EEKHS)
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Ethan Miller – QB
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Caleb Johnson – RB
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Mason Schultz – WR
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Dylan Peters – LB
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Jackson Olson – OL/DL
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Blake Anderson – DB
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Ryan Keller – WR/CB
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Luke Hoffman – RB/LB
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Carson Schmidt – DL
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Landon Meyer – WR/DB
Mayville-Portland-Clifford-Galesburg/Finley-Sharon Patriots (CO-OP)
The Patriots are still searching for their first win of 2025 after dropping their first two contests. Ranked #5 in North Dakota Division standings but sitting at 0-2 overall, MPCGFS has struggled offensively, averaging just 6 points per game while allowing 70 points across two outings. With pride on the line, they’ll need discipline, ball control, and turnovers to swing momentum their way.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #8,242
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State Rank (ND): Not Ranked
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Division Rank: #5
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Key to Win: Establish a running game early, sustain long drives, and keep Ellendale/Edgeley/Kulm’s explosive offense off the field.
Main Squad (MPCGFS)
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Jordan Baker – QB
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Tyler Nelson – RB
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Aiden Carter – WR
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Marcus Thompson – LB
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Hunter Johnson – OL/DL
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Zachary Lee – DB
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Brayden Smith – WR/CB
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Cole Peterson – RB/LB
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Connor Davis – DL
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Isaiah Martin – WR/DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Ellendale/Edgeley/Kulm (CO-OP) | #9,354 | #27 (ND) | 2-0 |
| MPCGFS (CO-OP) | #8,242 | — | 0-2 |
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