Week 2 of the 2025 North Dakota high school football season brings a battle of winless squads as Wahpeton (ND) travels west to take on Watford City (ND) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Both programs are hungry for their first victory and look to set the tone heading into the heart of the schedule.
Game Details
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Matchup: Wahpeton Huskies (ND) @ Watford City Wolves (ND)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 6:00 PM
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Location: Watford City High School, Watford City, ND
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Wahpeton Huskies
The Huskies opened the season with a 23-12 loss to Jamestown, showing offensive flashes but struggling to convert in key moments. Ranked #10,142 nationally and #33 in North Dakota, Wahpeton has the talent to compete, but discipline and execution will be the difference against Watford City.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #10,142
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State Rank (ND): #33
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Key to Win: Convert scoring chances and cut down on defensive lapses to control the tempo.
Main Squad:
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#4 Jackson Meyer – QB
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#2 Caleb Olson – RB
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#7 Braden Fisher – WR
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#15 Hunter Lee – WR/DB
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#55 Aiden Carlson – OL/DL
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#10 Eli Hanson – WR/DB
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#5 Mason Grant – DB
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#21 Levi Peterson – LB
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#60 Carter Brown – OL
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#33 Dylan Erickson – LB
Watford City Wolves
The Wolves began their season with a 41-14 loss at Central Cass, struggling defensively but managing a couple of scoring drives. Ranked #13,377 nationally and #57 in North Dakota, Watford City now gets its chance at home to find rhythm and rebound quickly.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #13,377
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State Rank (ND): #57
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Key to Win: Protect the football, establish the run early, and tighten defensive coverage against Wahpeton’s aerial threats.
Main Squad:
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#8 Carter Johnson – QB
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#3 Eli Martin – WR/DB
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#5 Jaxon Reed – RB
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#12 Logan Myers – WR
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#44 Tyler Benson – LB
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#55 Ethan Wallace – DL
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#2 Chase Erickson – WR/DB
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#50 Ryan Fischer – OL/DL
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#11 Jacob Larson – QB/DB
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#72 Connor Ellis – OL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Wahpeton | 10,142 | 33 (ND) | 0-1 |
| Watford City | 13,377 | 57 (ND) | 0-1 |
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