MONDAY (September 25) NDHSAA Statistically Speaking

By Tom Mix
NDHSAA Media Specialist

VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Each Monday NDHSAA Media Specialist Tom Mix posts several interesting stats relating to NDHSAA Activities (past and present) on the NDHSAA NOW website. Keep visiting each Monday and learn more about the education-based athletics and activities sponsored by the NDHSAA.

• 270: Rushing yards totaled by Fargo North senior running back Peder Haugo during the Spartans 28-27 NDHSAA Division AA football victory over Fargo South on Friday, September 22 at Fargo North High School. Haugo, a North Dakota State football commit, rushed for three touchdowns (60, 62 & 65 yard scoring runs) in the game. 

• 470: Total offensive yardage posted by Bishop Ryan junior quarterback Jett Lundeen during the Lions’ 44-14 win over Stanley on Saturday, September 23 at Herb Parker Stadium in Minot. Lundeen passed for 253 yards and rushed for 217 yards in the victory.

• 71: 18 hole stroke-play score recorded by Kindred senior Avery Bartels during the Class B, Region 2 Tournament played Friday, September 15 at Maple River Golf Club. Bartels medaled and enters the 2023 NDHSAA Class B Girls Golf State Tournament as the state’s three-time defending individual medalist.    

• 4: Number of shutouts posted this fall by the Central Cass football team’s defensive unit. The Squirrels have won five straight games since its season opening loss to Kindred. During that five-game span the Squirrels have allowed only six points   

• 6: The number of matches that have resulted in a tie for the Minot High boys soccer team this fall. The Magicians have yet to take a loss this season and are 8-0-6 overall. Minot High is currently in third place in the Western Dakota Association (WDA) standings. 

• 19: Active winning streak for the Velva/Drake-Anamoose/Garrison football team. The Aggies have been rolling this fall scoring an average of 48.3 points per game. 

• 19:03: First-place 5,000 meter finish time posted by Grand Forks Red River senior girls cross country standout Jocelyn Schiller during the Blue & White Invitational held Saturday, September 23 at Bjornson Park Municipal Golf Course in Valley City.

• 42: Number of seasons celebrated Thompson community member Joe Simon has served on the school’s football chain/down maker crew. Simon was honored with a special ceremony during the Tommies’ football game on Friday, September 22.    

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