It is Week 3 of High School Football in the state of North Dakota! And we will have another couple of great matchups to look forward to. Looking back to last week quickly, #1 West Fargo-Sheyenne would hold off #3 Mandan in a close one at home to keep their top spot in Triple A. And #5 New Rockford Sheyenne-Maddock would assert their dominance against #2 North Prairie at home scoring 60 points and it reflected in the polls jumping NRS-M to #3 in the state.
Here’s my Top 5 games in the state tonight! (9/13)
- #1 West Fargo-Sheyenne @ #2 Bismarck (AAA)
– West Fargo-Sheyenne managed to hold off #3 Mandan last week at home in a close one, but can they travel to Bismarck who has climbed up to the #2 spot and keep up this impressive start to the season going? This will be the third straight week WF-S has taken on a top 3 opponent in the state. Bismarck’s defense has only allowed an average of 6.5 points per game, through 2 games played. I expect this game to be similar to last weeks game between WF-S and Mandan, a defensive battle, or an offensive shootout.
2. #5 Linton HMB @ New Salem Almont (9-Man)
– Linton HMB finally broke into the top 5 in 9-man this week after receiving votes the last two weeks, but this week they will be taking on a team with a similar story, New Salem Almont. New Salem Almont at home, will want to try to pull off the upset which would presumedly vault them into the top 5 in 9-man. Linton HMB will have a tough test to start off their Top 5 appearance this week.
3. #5 Devils Lake @ #2 Jamestown (AA)
– Jamestown survived a close one last week against the previous #5 team West Fargo-Horace, Devils Lake is making their first appearance in the top 5. With another possible Top 5 win tonight, Jamestown should be in consideration for #1 in AA, as Grand Forks Red River the current #1 has only played 1 ranked team so far this season in a Week 0 win over #5 Central, Central is currently not ranked in AA.
4. #5 Fargo Davies @ #3 Minot (AAA)
-The last time Minot hosted a Fargo team they were uncrowned as the number 1 team in the state. But Davies is a very interesting opponent, all season they have been riding the #5 position in AAA, can they make the most of this opportunity with a possible upset and finally break off the number 5 spot or will Minot be business per usual, and say that Week 1 loss was just a fluke?
5. #4 South Border @ Napoleon Gackle Streeter (9-Man)
-South Border probably felt disrespected as they were kept at #4 in the polls this week, and was jumped by New Rockford Sheyenne Maddock for the #3 spot. But tonight they could make a statement as both teams enter tonight at 3-0. Can South Border travel on the road and keep up their dominant start to the season just like they did last year?
The Prep Sports Roundup will return tonight, you can listen in on some of the biggest games in the state with live updates and scores all throughout the night. Tune in from 7-10 on KSJB 100.1 FM / 600 AM!
Polls for the week will be released upon their availability!
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