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Hawks Don’t “Defend” Titles — They Hunt Them

THE HORACE HAWKS ARE THE REIGNING NORTH DAKOTA DIVISION AA GIRLS BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONS.

HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) — The Horace Hawks opened their season looking every bit like a team intent on chasing another championship. One year removed from capturing the program’s first state title, Horace rolled to a dominant 26-point win over the Moorhead Spuds on Friday night — a start that sophomore forward Jordan Christofferson says has the group buzzing. “It’s probably…

McCarthy, Vikings rebound with 31-0 win over reeling Commanders, who lose Daniels to injury again

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — J.J. McCarthy threw a career-high three touchdown passes in his first turnover-free game, returning from his latest injury absence in prime form for the Minnesota Vikings in a 31-0 victory on Sunday that sent the Washington Commanders to their eighth straight loss. McCarthy went 16 for 23 for 163 yards in his seventh NFL start, after sitting out last…

North Dakota announces additions during early signing period

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND ATHLETICS) – North Dakota head football coach Eric Schmidt announced 26 prospective student-athletes have signed with the Fighting Hawks on Wednesday morning. “I am really excited to add these young men to our family,” said Coach Schmidt. “I feel like we addressed a lot of needs with talented guys who are wired the right way and love football….

NDSU and UND earn top spots in Missouri Valley Football Conference teams

FARGO (KVRR) – We are into the midst of the FCS playoffs, which means all-conference teams are coming out. For the Missouri Valley Football Conference, both North Dakota State and North Dakota had players earn top spots for the league. NDSU’s Tim Polasek was named the MVFC Coach of the Year after leading to a perfect regular season and the…

NIL for a Cause: NDSU, UND Players Turn Name, Image and Likeness Into Fuel for Fighting Pediatric Cancer

FARGO/GRAND FORKS (KVRR) – In a college football era where Name Image and Likeness (NIL) deals often look like little more than pay-for-play, two local standouts are proving the platform can be much more. North Dakota State’s Donovan Woolen and the University of North Dakota’s Kaden Vig are using their NIL opportunities not just for profit, but for a mission…