New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock will try to cap historic run with 38th consecutive victory

NEW ROCKFORD — Thomas Allmaras didn’t expect this. Then again, there was doubt going into the 2025 season, too, when New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock won its second consecutive nine-man title. Now, the Rockets are back in the Dakota Bowl for a try at the fourth three-peat in the modern era of North Dakota high school football across all levels. “Every year, we always prove [the doubts] wrong,” Allmaras said. The Rockets have continued their historic winning streak in large part due to what has amounted to be a legendary season for the 5-foot-9 senior Allmaras. He’s racked up 28 touchdown receptions and 1,266 receiving yards, not to mention an assortment of scores via rushes, punt returns and pick-sixes. He’s broken several program records in the process. Head coach Elliott Belquist was not shy in his assessment of Allmaras’s season. “I think he’s the best player in nine-man football,” Belquist said. “I hope he can win that award. He will say, though, that doesn’t matter.

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