Two of North Dakota’s early-season winners collide as the Fargo North Spartans (1-0) visit the Bismarck Demons (1-0) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams opened the year with nail-biting victories and now square off in a heavyweight non-conference battle.
Game Details
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Matchup: Fargo North Spartans @ Bismarck Demons
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Legacy High School, Bismarck, ND
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Fargo North Spartans
The Spartans started strong, defeating Mandan 34-22 in a road contest. Known for their physical rushing attack and disciplined defense, Fargo North is looking to continue last season’s momentum with another statement win. Their offense averaged 34 points in the opener, while the defense held Mandan scoreless in the decisive second half.
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2025 Record: 1-0 (0-0 conference)
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Points For / Against: 34 / 22
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Key Strength: Ground-heavy offense that controls tempo and keeps the defense fresh.
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Key to Win: Dominate time of possession and pressure Bismarck’s QB into mistakes.
Main Squad
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#2 Jackson Moser – QB (dual-threat leader)
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#5 Eli Thompson – RB (reliable back with explosive runs)
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#12 Carter Olson – WR/DB (deep threat and ballhawk on defense)
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#54 Noah Hanson – OL/DL (anchor in the trenches)
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#44 Levi Jensen – LB (defensive leader)
Bismarck Demons
The Demons opened the season with a nail-biting 13-12 road win over West Fargo. Bismarck’s defense shined, forcing turnovers and making key stops to seal the game. Though the offense only produced two scores, the Demons showed resilience and the ability to grind out wins in close contests.
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2025 Record: 1-0 (0-0 conference)
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Points For / Against: 13 / 12
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Key Strength: Physical defense that thrives in close, low-scoring battles.
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Key to Win: Improve offensive execution in the red zone while maintaining their defensive toughness.
Main Squad
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#7 Mason Keller – QB (steady passer with pocket awareness)
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#21 Bryce Lindstrom – RB (workhorse running back, short-yardage specialist)
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#3 Jaden Morrell – WR/DB (playmaker on both sides)
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#55 Connor Braun – OL/DL (two-way lineman, defensive disruptor)
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#30 Tyson Meyer – LB (defensive captain, tackles leader)
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | ND Rank | Overall | PF | PA | Trend |
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| Fargo North Spartans | 6,571 | 13 | 1-0 | 34 | 22 | Won 1 |
| Bismarck Demons | 6,766 | 15 | 1-0 | 13 | 12 | Won 1 |
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