Minot North defeats Grand Forks Central, 5-1
August 15, 2026 · Boys Soccer · WDA Sports
MINOT -- Minot North secured a decisive 5-1 victory over Grand Forks Central in non-conference action on August 15.
After scoring four goals in their first game the night before, the Sentinels netted five more against the Knights. The match turned early in the second half when North scored three goals in a five-minute span. North's Jayden Marshall collected four points, including a pair of goals. Anthony Winter and Lorgan Ovitt also netted markers. Central briefly tied the match with a goal at the 21st minute after Marshall staked North to a 1-0 lead. However, the Sentinels quickly regained its lead, capitalizing on a Central miscue in the box which results in an Own Goal. Minot North's offense stiffened in the second half, not allowing a Central shot. The win improved Minot North to 2-0-0 overall and 1-0-0 in WDA. Minot North will next face Legacy on August 18.
Box Score
| 1st Half | 2nd Half | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks Central | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Minot North | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Grand Forks Central | Minot North | |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 3 | 11 |
| Shots on Goal | 3 | 11 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper | Shots Faced | Saves |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Carls (Grand Forks Central) | 11 | 6 |
| Macklin Kelly (Minot North) | 3 | 2 |
Scoring Summary
| Min. | Team | Scorer | Assist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Min. | Minot North | Jayden Marshall | McClain Roberts |
| 21st Min. | Grand Forks Central | Mason Michael | |
| 22nd Min. | Minot North | Own Goal | |
| 42nd Min. | Minot North | Anthony Winter Jr. | Jayden Marshall |
| 46th Min. | Minot North | Jayden Marshall | Anthony Winter Jr. |
| 47th Min. | Minot North | Logan Ovitt | Jayden Marshall |
Match Highlights
Minot North erupted for three goals in a five-minute span early in the second half en route to the non-conference win over G.F. Central. North's Jayden Marshall had four points (2 goals, 2 assists)...Anthony Winter Jr. and Logan Ovitt scored...Minot North also was credited with an Own Goal by G.F. Central...The Knights briefly tied the score at the 21st minute mark but North answered a minute later to take the lead for good...The Sentinels defense did not surrender a shot on goal in the second half.
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