For all the marbles: Mavericks and Sentinels set to clash for WDA crown

DICKINSON — Minot North and Dickinson High squared off in the 2025 regular-season finale in Dickinson. The Mavs had already been eliminated from playoff contention, while the Sentinels had clinched the top spot in the WDA. What a difference a year makes. The (7-1) Mavericks and (7-1) Sentinels will duel in Minot on Thursday, Oct. 22, with the top seed in the WDA on the line. We got a resilient group this year, and it all starts with our seniors, head coach Dawson McGlothlin said. Our senior class has really learned from some past mistakes." The Mavs have been somewhat of a Swiss Army knife all season long. The offense has been a steady presence, but the defense has answered the bell in the last two games for the Mavs. DHS allowed 36 points to Watford City in the team's first loss of the season and then 27 to Jamestown, but has since allowed just under eight points per game in its last two contests. Ayden Ho has led the way for the unit with five sacks a