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GF football preview: Red River QB Reese Walters gets another shot after injury

Aug. 27—GRAND FORKS — After serving as the backup to standout quarterback Pearce Parks in 2024, Reese Walters entered his junior season with the keys to Grand Forks Red River's offense. He wound up making just five starts. Walters suffered a stress fracture in his tibia in the second quarter against Kindred on Sept. 26. Matt Dosch was named the starter for the rest of the season, and though ...

Grand Forks Red River quarterback Reese Walters is set to start the team's 2025 season after recovering from a stress fracture in his tibia. Walters, a 6-foot-3, 200-pound senior, made just five starts as the backup to Pearce Parks last year and was limited to receiver duties after returning in Week 9. Walters, who bested opponents in a 49-12 win over Williston on Sept.

19, is eager to lead the team this year. Rider head coach Vyrn Muir hopes Walters can emulate Matt Dosch's playmaking ability, which was instrumental in the team's success last year. Walters has been working on his game in the offseason, attending camps and clinics. The team will be bolstered by returning skill position players, including senior wide receiver Max Mannausau and senior tight end Brody Behm. Grand Forks Red River opens the 2025 season on the road against West Fargo Horace on Friday.

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