The Divide County Maroons (Crosby, ND) varsity football team will host Surrey (ND) in a home conference matchup today at 7 p.m.

Divide County vs Surrey Football Game Info:

What: North Dakota High School Football
Who: Divide County vs Surrey
When: Friday, August 22, 2025
Time: 7 PM
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Game preview: Divide County vs Surrey

Divide County and Surrey Set to Kick Off 2025 Season in Anticipated Matchup

The 2025 North Dakota high school football season is officially underway, and two Class 2 rivals, Divide County and Surrey, are gearing up for what promises to be a competitive matchup. Both teams enter the season with a clean slate, holding 0-0 overall records and looking to make an early statement.

Rankings and Records

According to preseason rankings, Surrey is currently listed as the 54th-ranked team in North Dakota and 13,862 nationally. Despite these rankings, the Mustangs have yet to log a win, loss, or any game stats for the 2025-26 season. The same holds true for Divide County, which also begins the year without any recorded performance data. For now, both teams share identical standings:

• Overall Record: 0-0

• Home Record: 0-0

• Away Record: 0-0

• Points For (PF): 0

• Points Against (PA): 0

With neither team having played a game, Friday night’s matchup will set the tone for the remainder of the season.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

Historically, there is no recent head-to-head record between Surrey and Divide County, making this meeting particularly intriguing. Both teams will also face a similar slate of opponents throughout the season, including Lewis & Clark, Westhope/Newburg/Glenburn, Mohall/Lansford/Sherwood, Nedrose, Alexander, Towner-Granville-Upham, Dunseith, and Kenmare/Bowbells/Burke Central.

Surrey will open its schedule on August 29, 2025, hosting Lewis & Clark, while Divide County will get its first taste of competition against Westhope/Newburg/Glenburn the same day. Their respective paths through these common opponents will be an important indicator of who emerges as a serious contender in Class 2.

What to Watch For

• Fresh Start: Both programs come into the season eager to improve and build momentum.

• Balanced Competition: With no early stats to lean on, this game will likely be decided by fundamentals—blocking, tackling, and execution on both sides of the ball.

• Schedule Strength: Each team faces a challenging schedule that includes several strong programs, making an opening win even more critical.

The Bottom Line

The Divide County vs. Surrey matchup might not feature powerhouse programs on paper, but it carries significant weight for both squads’ playoff aspirations. Expect a hard-fought contest as each team looks to start the season on the right note.