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New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock wins NDHSAA 9-man Football State Title

By Tom Mix
NDHSAA Media Specialist

FARGO – The New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock football team set a new standard for team scoring at the Dakota Bowl on Friday.

The Rockets were explosive on offense and used that to their full advantage in a 62-26 win over top-seeded LaMoure-Litchville/Marion during Dakota Bowl XXXII played Friday, November 15 at the FARGODOME.

The offensive output broke Wyndmere-Lidgerwood’s Dakota Bowl record for single-team scoring (60 points set in 2017).

Leading the way for the Rockets was junior quarterback Easton Simon who passed for 276 yards and four touchdowns in the victory. Simon threw two TDs a piece to Easton Benz and Bennett Meier.

New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock also had a potent ground attack with senior running back Carter Engebretson leading the run game with 180 yards on 12 carries and three touchdowns.

New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock led 48-14 at halftime.

The Rockets shut down the Loboes’ run game and as the scoring deficit grew LaMoure-Litchville/Marion was forced to pass. Sophomore quarterback Mason Warcken led the Loboes with 218 yards passing and three touchdowns.

The Rockets were making their fourth appearance in the Dakota Bowl on Friday and the state championship is the Rockets’ second in program history (2012, 2024).

New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock finished the season 12-0 while LaMoure-Litchville/Marion ended the 2024 campaign 11-1.

BOX SCORE: NEW ROCKFORD-SHEYENNE/MADDOCK 62, LAMOURE-LITCHVILLE/MARION 26

2024 NDHSAA DIVISION 9-MAN FOOTBALL STATE PLAYOFFS BRACKET

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