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Kidder County football team navigates transition following significant roster turnover

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 4:47 PM

Last updated Sep 12, 2026

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Summary

Kidder County's football team enters the 2026 season with a 1-1 record after navigating roster changes following the graduation of seven players from last year's playoff squad. The Wolves opened their season with an 18-12 win against Hettinger County, secured by a late interception from quarterback and cornerback Grady Larson. The team subsequently fell to Napoleon/Gackle-Streeter 64-14 in their second outing. According to Larson, the current roster features several sophomores stepping into varsity roles for the first time. The veteran leadership is working to mentor younger players as the team adapts to new assignments and shifts in personnel. The Wolves continue to prepare for the remainder of their schedule as they look to build on the progress made by last year's program.

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By the Numbers

•Kidder County currently holds a 1-1 record in 9-man football.
•The team defeated Hettinger County 18-12 in their season opener.
•Napoleon/Gackle-Streeter defeated the Wolves 64-14 in the second week.
•Seven players graduated from the program following the 2025 season.
•Grady Larson serves as the team's quarterback and cornerback.

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What they're saying

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Sep. 12—STEELE, N.D. — Grady Larson has one message to all his opponents this year — expect the unexpected. "Like last year, not many teams expected us to win very many games and then the first game we hit them really hard," said Larson, the quarterback for Kidder County's football team. "It's going to be the same thing this year. To our opponents, just expect the unexpected because anything ...
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