Aug. 6—GRAND FORKS — The start of high school football in North Dakota is approaching rapidly.
Grand Forks Red River and Grand Forks Central both took the first major step toward Week 1 Thursday morning.
The Knights and Roughriders each held their first full preseason practice on a breezy, sunny day in Grand Forks. Red River practiced next to Cushman Field, while Central worked through drills at the practice field next to Purpur Arena.
"You go through so much in the offseason that when Day 1 finally rolls around, you're wondering, 'Did we do this, this and this?'" Knights head coach Jake Schauer said. "But it's just great to be back out here with the guys, a good crew that really knows how to work. We're excited for the season."
Both Grand Forks teams made the North Dakota Division AA playoffs in 2025 and lost in the quarterfinals. The Riders (4-6) suffered a 20-6 defeat to Minot North, while the Knights (7-3) were beaten 42-7 by the eventual state champion, Devils Lake.
#forks #knights
Grand Forks Red River and Grand Forks Central both took the first major step toward Week 1 Thursday morning.
The Knights and Roughriders each held their first full preseason practice on a breezy, sunny day in Grand Forks. Red River practiced next to Cushman Field, while Central worked through drills at the practice field next to Purpur Arena.
"You go through so much in the offseason that when Day 1 finally rolls around, you're wondering, 'Did we do this, this and this?'" Knights head coach Jake Schauer said. "But it's just great to be back out here with the guys, a good crew that really knows how to work. We're excited for the season."
Both Grand Forks teams made the North Dakota Division AA playoffs in 2025 and lost in the quarterfinals. The Riders (4-6) suffered a 20-6 defeat to Minot North, while the Knights (7-3) were beaten 42-7 by the eventual state champion, Devils Lake.
#forks #knights
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