The Midway/Minto (Inkster, ND) varsity basketball team will host Cavalier (ND) in a home conference game on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 7:15 PM.

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What: North Dakota High School Basketball
Who: Midway/Minto vs Cavalier
When: Friday, December 13, 2024
Time: 7:15. p.m. ET
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Cavalier vs. Midway/Minto Basketball Preview: A New Season Begins

The 2024-2025 high school basketball season is about to kick off with an exciting matchup between the Cavalier (ND) and Midway/Minto (ND) varsity basketball teams. Both teams are starting the season with fresh records, as they have yet to play any official games. The upcoming game will set the stage for a competitive season in the region, as both schools seek to make a statement in their conference.

Game Details

The first of these two highly anticipated matchups will take place on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 7:15 PM in Inkster, ND, where Midway/Minto will host Cavalier. This is the first of several games these two teams will face against one another, with a return game scheduled for February 10, 2025, in Cavalier, ND.

Team Records & Head-to-Head

Both teams enter the season with identical records of 0-0, having not yet played a game. However, this early encounter will be crucial as it could help establish momentum for the rest of the season.

• Cavalier (24-25): The Cavaliers are looking to build on a fresh start and are eager to make an impact this season.
• Midway/Minto (24-25): Similarly, Midway/Minto is set to begin their campaign with a clean slate, hoping to kick off with a win.

As the teams begin their conference schedules, the head-to-head between these two teams will be an exciting aspect to follow throughout the year. The game will showcase the strengths and strategies of both teams as they compete in the highly competitive region.

Common Opponents

Both Cavalier and Midway/Minto will face similar competition during the season, with a number of common opponents lined up. These games will serve as key benchmarks, offering insight into how each team might perform against similar challenges. Notable common opponents include:

• Northern Cass: Both teams face Northern Cass, with Cavalier playing at home on December 17, 2024, while Midway/Minto will host them on February 11, 2025.
• Mayville-Portland-Clifford-Galesburg: This opponent appears on both teams’ schedules, with Cavalier playing at home on December 19, 2024, and Midway/Minto taking on the team on January 2, 2025.
• Warwick: Another common opponent, with Cavalier hosting Warwick on December 28, 2024, and Midway/Minto playing them on January 6, 2025.

These matchups will provide both teams with opportunities to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses as they prepare for their head-to-head contest.

Season Breakdown

The full breakdown of records and schedules shows that both teams have a mix of league and non-league games on their respective slates. While neither team has registered any wins yet, the schedule is filled with opportunities for both to build momentum.

Cavalier (24-25) Schedule Highlights:

• December 17, 2024: Home game against Northern Cass
• January 14, 2025: Home game against Park River/Fordville-Lankin
• January 31, 2025: Home game against Drayton/Valley-Edinburg

Midway/Minto (24-25) Schedule Highlights:

• December 14, 2024: Home game against Larimore
• January 13, 2025: Home game against Park River/Fordville-Lankin
• January 23, 2025: Home game against North Star co-op [Cando/Bisbee-Egeland/Munich/Starkweather]

Both teams will be looking to build on their performances in these early season games to ensure they enter the conference matchups, including the pivotal February 10, 2025, clash between the two teams, with confidence and momentum.

Conclusion

The 2024-2025 basketball season promises to be an exciting one for both Cavalier and Midway/Minto as they begin their journey toward securing a spot at the top of their conference. The December 13 game marks the beginning of what could be an intense rivalry as both teams battle not only for the win but also for the bragging rights in their league. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see how each team’s performance against common opponents shapes their strategies for this head-to-head competition. Keep an eye on these teams as they aim to build their records and make their mark on the season