North Dakota State Semifinals Preview: 11AAA Players to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We previewed 11AA yesterday and today we focus on the North Dakota state semifinal games in 11AAA which yet again we found plenty of 2026 talent that is still waiting for their next-level home and can add to their senior resume on Friday night in Bismarck and Fargo. It's something to point out, that this year there will be a battle between North Dakota's largest cities of Bismarck and Fargo, which really should show off the talent that the whole state has to offer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"24px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:24px"><strong>#RV Bismarck Legacy (7-3) #2 Bismarck Century (8-2</strong>)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Sabers to Watch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='929960' first='Yusuf' last='Jama'], RB/DB 2026</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-RB1 in our North Dakota 2026 class, somehow just has one D2 offer and is still uncommitted.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1226684' first='Jack' last='Julson'], WR/DB 2026</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Minnesota State-Moorhead commit</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1407531' first='Bennet' last='Lonn'], DB/WR, 2026</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Bennet is our DB2 in the North Dakota 2026 class, and one with a lot of athleticism that boosts on both sides of the ball. One D2 offer from Minot STate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Jackson Sperry, OG, 2026</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I got a glimpse of Jackson's senior tape just today and I have to say this is a 6'2 285 pound offensive guard that can play muliple spots on the offensive line and surely looks like a new Saturday prospect to know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Brody Weigel, QB, 2026</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1853895' first='Landon' last='Glovich'], DE, 2026</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Patriots to Watch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1475706' first='Noah' last='Herr'], QB, 2026</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-QB2 in our North Dakota 2026 class, yet doesn't have his first offer yet. Surely would be a great fit at the D2 or NAIA levels.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1226697' first='Joey' last='Kraljic'], TE, 2026</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Our consesus TE1 in this North Dakota 2026 class, Joey was one of the best tight ends we saw at the UND Flagship Camp this summer. Two offers on the table thus far from right up the road at University of Mary and another from Dickinson State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Zavion Harildstad, WR, 2026</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Zavion is a 2026 wide receiver that is rising up my board this fall. The 6'3 185 pounder has a great catch radius and is another with two offers, from University of Mary and Dickinson State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1309993' first='Brayden' last='Morris'], LB, 2026</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A linebacker that I love the football IQ he has developed over the last 6-9 months is [player_tooltip player_id='1309993' first='Brayden' last='Morris']. Great vision as a run stuffer that should get some Saturday attention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1113077' first='Ian' last='Schweigert'], DT/OL, 2027</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The best defensive tackle this 2027 class has to offer in my eyes. Ian is one that I feel should be getting more D1 attention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1292610' first='Peyton' last='Seil'], OL, 2027</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Peyton is one of the best offensive linemen in North Dakota in this 2027 class. The 6'6 305 pounder won MVP at the Wisconsin camp this summer and I saw him at pretty much every college camp this summer and is another riser I have on my Top 10 2027 board. Surely should be a P4 target.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1575863' first='Trevor' last='Chapman'], DE, 2026</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Trevor has blossomed as a defensive end for the Patriots with a good senior eval. He has gotten lighter with his hands getting off blocks. Great position flexibility between defensive end and linebacker at the next-level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"24px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:24px"><strong>#4 Bismarck (7-3) at #1 Fargo Davies (9-1)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Demons to Watch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Brennen Graff, WR/DB, 2026</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1328151' first='Anthony' last='McArthur-Morin'], DT 2027</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anthony is our DT2 in thie North Dakota 2027 rankings as both of the top DTs hail from the city of Bismarck.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1422636' first='Deegan' last='Staudinger'], RB 2026</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ran for 199 rushing yards in the Demons state quarterfinals win over West Fargo. Not much recent tape up yet, but surely the bellcow at running back for the Demons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Garett Randolph, CB, 2027</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another one that is light in the tape department, but had a monster game against West Fargo with seven tackles and an interception.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Julian West, DE/TE, 2026</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-One of the better kept secrets in the state, is 6'6 220 pound defensive end Julian West. He's another that is light on the tape, but has elite measurables and great upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1292613' first='Hayden' last='Bondley'], QB, 2027</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Eagles to Watch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1226685' first='Wilmot' last='Matadi'], LB, 2026</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-One of the most highly recruited linebackers in the state to watch is [player_tooltip player_id='1226685' first='Wilmot' last='Matadi']. He is our LB1 in the North Dakota 2026 class, with D2 offers and just recently took a visit to UND.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1113087' first='Xavier' last='Muse'], QB, 2026</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Uncommitted 2026 quarterback in this class to know. Xavier has a great 6'2 220 pound frame and great upside at the quarterback position that has started to grow into that development.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='674709' first='Alex' last='Meece'], DE, 2026</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Minnesota State-Moorhead Commit</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1590647' first='Marcus' last='Jallah'], RB, 2026</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another 2026er that I have as a riser on my board is [player_tooltip player_id='1590647' first='Marcus' last='Jallah']. This young man has great vision, change of direction, and patience in small areas. Certainly an under the radar running back in this class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1590646' first='Collin' last='Williams'], RB/ATH, 2026</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1422665' first='Jason' last='Hunter'], DE, 2026</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another one of Fargo Davies top-tier prospects to know next Friday is [player_tooltip player_id='1422665' first='Jason' last='Hunter']. Camp season threw him up as a stockriser on my 2026 North Dakota board.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='674792' first='Kolten' last='Tesch'], DB, 2026</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Kolten is a feisty defensive that plays with all the physicality you look for. I think he could be a solid cornerback at the next-level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1226688' first='Blake' last='McCarthy'], OL, 2026</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1292622' first='Mathieson' last='DuBord'], OL, 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Mathieson is a top-tier offenisve linemen in our 2027 North Dakota class. The 6'4 300 pounder is surely one of the best offensive linemen Fargo has to offer in this 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->