Magicians secure quarterfinals win versus Roughriders
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After a near flawless regular season, the Minot High boys soccer team kicked off the 2026 NDHSAA Boys Soccer State Tournament in Fargo with another win as they beat out the Grand Forks Red River Roughriders in the tournament quarterfinals.
Both teams played tough defense through the entirety of the first quarter, with each goal keeper facing just a handful of shots each through the first forty minutes of play.
It wasn’t until just under halfway through the second half of the match that the first goal would be made.
In the 55th minute of play, Minot High junior forward Grayson Steele completed a pass to senior forward Tayson Solper, who was able to manuver the ball through the defending Roughriders and rocket the ball into the net for the Magician’s first goal.
Through the last 25 minutes of play, the Magicians were able to hold on to their slim lead, securing the win for themselves at 1-0.
Minot High’s sophomore goalkeeper faced Honour Amsbury faced seven shots during his time in the net and saved each one of them.
The Magicians’ victory on Thursday puts them one step forward to the State Championship title.
They are set to compete against the West Fargo Sheyenne High School Mustangs, the East Region’s second seed, in the tournament semifinals beginning at 6:45 p.m. on Friday, October 16.