Author: Ryan Bowlin

#NDProud: Fargo Born Dalton Knecht Drafted No. 17 by LA Lakers

Dalton Knecht AP Photo Julie Nikhinson PHOENIX (AP/KVRR) — The NBA’s Pacific Division wasn’t the destination for 18-year-old phenoms during the draft’s first round on Wednesday night. The Lakers went for scoring with the No. 17 pick, adding Tennessee’s 23-year-old Dalton Knecht. The 6-foot-5 guard was one of the college game’s elite scorers last season, averaging nearly 22 points per…

4-Star Recruit and WF Sheyenne Forward Tommy Ahneman to Finish Prep Career in Twin Cities

AHNEMAN HELPED SHEYENNE WIN THEIR FIRST BASKETBALL STATE TITLE THIS PAST MARCH.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)–Tommy Ahneman is a 4-star basketball recruit, according to several recruitment sites. He holds offers to continue his basketball career at Northwestern, Minnesota and several other big-name schools. FULL LIST OF OFFERS: https://247sports.com/recruitment/tommy-ahneman-173608/recruitinterests/ According to reports, Ahneman will finish his prep career at Cretin-Derham Hall High School in St. Paul, Minnesota. This comes as a result of Ahneman…

Vikings Finish OTAs: Darnold Named QB1; McCarthy Ready to Work

UPDATES FROM THE FINAL WEEK OF VIKINGS VOLUNTARY ORGANIZED TEAM ACTIVITIES.

EAGAN, Minn. (KVRR)–The Minnesota Vikings held their mandatory minicamp last week and wrapped up their voluntary Organized Team Activities this week. The biggest news out of OTA’s this week was the announcement that Sam Darnold will be the starting quarterback entering training camp. Darnold, the number-3 overall pick in 2018 by the New York Jets is entering his 7th year…

Minnesota HS Baseball Battles for the Chris Heise High School Play of the Week

SACRED HEART VS. PERHAM.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)–Two plays enter and one will win. This week’s Chris Heise High School Play of the Week come from the baseball field. Both plays occur in their respective Section Title game and both teams go on to win to clinch their spot in the State Tournament. In play number one, in the Section 8A Title game, Sacred Heart…

Kindred-Richland Softball Wins DJ Colter High School Play of the Week

BRAYA MAUCH DOUBLE PLAY AT SECOND BASE TAKES HOME THE PLAY OF THE WEEK HONORS.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)–This week’s DJ Colter High School Play of the Week goes to Braya Mauch and the Kindred-Richland Vikings for a great play at second base. In the Class B softball final against rival Central Cass, Braya Mauch at second base gets the ground ball, tags the runner going to second and flips it to first for the double…

Former NDSU Hoops Star Vinnie Shahid Returns to Fargo to Host Camps

SHAHID HELD TWO DAYS OF CAMPS AT SHOOT360 IN FARGO.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)–The summer time brings basketball camps and former athletes returning to the F-M area to give back to the community that supported them. Recently, North Dakota’s own and current Alabama basketball star Grant Nelson held a camp at Shoot360 in Fargo. This week, another former Bison made his way through the facility. Vinnie Shahid held two days of…

Hawley’s Jack Justesen wins MSHSL Class AA Golf Championship.

JUSTESEN WINS THE INDIVIDUAL TITLE; FIRST HAWLEY NUGGET TO DO SO.

PHOTO/MSHSL JORDAN, Minn. (KVRR)–Congrats to Hawley senior Jack Justesen who won the Class AA Boys Golf Championship for 2024. Jack shot 105 for the tournament, one shot less than the 2nd place finisher PJ Herron from Holy Family (106). Jack’s career accomplishments: – First Hawley golfer to win State – School Record – Area Course Record – All-State 3x –…

Fertile-Beltrami Wins Class A Boys Golf Team Championship

FERTILE BELTRAMI SHOOTS A TOTAL SCORE OF 627; 8 FEWER THAN THE SECOND PLACE FINISHER.

BECKER, Minn. (KVRR)–Fertile-Beltrami wins the Class A Boys Golf Team Championship that concluded Wednesday, June 12. The tournament took place at Pebble Creek Golf Club in Becker, Minnesota Tuesday June 11 and Wednesday June 12. Fertile-Beltrami shot a team score of 627, which was Eight shots fewer than second place finisher Walker-Hackensack-Akeley (635). The Falcons finished day one with a…

“The Ripple Effect” City Connect Jerseys Released for Minnesota Twins

MINNEAPOLIS–The Minnesota Twins released their alternate, City Connect “Ripple Effect” jerseys Monday morning.   The Twins announced the 11-game schedule that these jerseys will be worn. The first game will be June 14 versus the Oakland Athletics.   For all the information regarding the details of the jersey, visit the following link: https://www.mlb.com/twins/fans/city-connect Categories: Top Sports Headlines Tags: Minnesota Twins,…

MSHSL Boys Lacrosse State Tournament Matchups Announced

MOORHEAD WILL FACE LAKEVILLE NORTH

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR)– Boys Lacrosse State Tournament, Class A seedings and pairings:   No. 1 Benilde-St. Margaret’s vs Centennial No.2 Stillwater Area vs. Minnetonka No. 3. Lakeville North vs. Moorhead No. 4 Eagan vs. No. 5 Eden Prairie.   The tournament begins Tuesday, June 11.   Full boys bracket: https://www.mshsl.org/tournaments/2024-state-class-lacrosse-boys-tournament Categories: High School, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Moorhead Lacrosse, Moorhead…