The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup in Minnesota as the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines travel to face the Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Thunder on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will be played at Long Prairie-Grey Eagle High School, with both squads eager to open their seasons on a winning note.
Game Details
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Matchup: Wadena-Deer Creek (MN) @ Long Prairie-Grey Eagle (MN)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Long Prairie-Grey Eagle High School, Long Prairie, MN
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Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines
The Wolverines open 2025 ranked #263 in Minnesota and #49 in class. Known for their defensive grit and developing offensive depth, Wadena-Deer Creek will look to control tempo and limit mistakes in this road contest. If they can execute well in the red zone, the Wolverines have a strong chance to spoil LPGE’s opener.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #12,248
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State Rank (MN): #263
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Class Rank: #49
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Key to Win: Win the battle in the trenches, avoid turnovers, and establish a consistent ground game.
Main Squad:
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Carter Johnson – QB
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Mason Lee – RB/LB
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Ethan Nelson – WR/CB
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Logan Thompson – OL/DL
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Tyler Erickson – TE/LB
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Caleb Johnson – WR/DB
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Brady Wilson – OL/DL
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Hunter Olson – DL
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Aiden Hall – RB/DB
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Gavin Peterson – LB
Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Thunder
The Thunder begin 2025 ranked #285 in Minnesota and #47 in class. Playing at home, LPGE will rely on their speed and ability to generate turnovers to push past Wadena-Deer Creek. If they can spark their offense early and feed off their crowd, they’ll be in position to notch a strong season opener.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #13,432
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State Rank (MN): #285
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Class Rank: #47
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Key to Win: Create explosive plays, utilize their passing game, and take advantage of defensive mismatches.
Main Squad:
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Noah Stevens – QB
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Jackson Lee – RB/LB
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Isaiah Brown – WR/DB
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Marcus Hall – TE/LB
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Brady Wilson – OL/DL
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Jordan Nelson – WR/CB
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Lucas Anderson – OL/DL
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Jaxon Meyer – RB/DB
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Owen Thompson – DB
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Hunter Martin – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall Record |
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| Wadena-Deer Creek | #12,248 | #263 (MN) | #49 | 0-0 |
| Long Prairie-Grey Eagle | #13,432 | #285 (MN) | #47 | 0-0 |
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