Minot defeats Bismarck, 3-2
September 29, 2026 · Boys Soccer · WDA Sports
MINOT - For the first time this season, Minot High found itself trailing in the second half. However, the league leaders didn't panic. The Magicians would answer with goals by Tayson Solper and David Rodriguez and secure a 3-2 victory over Bismarck High on Sept. 29 at Duane Carlson Stadium.
Minot improved to 11-0-2 in the Western Dakota Association and overall, while Bismarck fell to 5-4-4 in the conference and 6-4-4 overall.
Nolan Schmidt opened the scoring for Minot, giving the Magicians a 1-0 lead in the first half. Bismarck's Jack Schumacher quickly responded, tying the game six minutes later. Turner Wynveen put Bismarck ahead early in the second half, but Minot High responded to the challenge.
Bismarck will look to bounce back against Dickinson on October 1, while Minot faces Jamestown on the same day.
Box Score
| 1st Half | 2nd Half | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Minot | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Bismarck | Minot | |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on Goal | 5 | 14 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Goalkeeper | Shots Faced | Saves |
|---|---|---|
| Ean Marcus (Bismarck) | 14 | 11 |
| Honour Amsbury (Minot) | 5 | 3 |
Scoring Summary
| Min. | Team | Scorer | Assist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Min. | Minot | Nolan Schmidt | Dylan Oswalt |
| 17th Min. | Bismarck | Jack Schumacher | Judd Sorenson |
| 47th Min. | Bismarck | Turner Wynveen | Camren Haase |
| 54th Min. | Minot | Tayson Solper | David Rodriguez |
| 74th Min. | Minot | David Rodriguez | Tayson Solper |
Match Highlights
Minot High trailed 2-1 early in the second half, but rallied with two goals to stay unbeaten.
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