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Play of the Year Nominees Elite Eight: May 15

Sheyenne, Ada-Borup battle for advancement into the Final Four of the play of the year bracket

FARGO, N.D. — The first showdown in the basketball quadrant of the 2020 Chris Heise High School Play of the Year Bracket is a battle between Minnesota and North Dakota: Sheyenne and Ada-Borup. First play comes from Sheyenne and Tyler Terhark. Mustangs taking on Grand Forks Central. Terhark sky’s high for the slam.  The other, comes from Ada-Borup. Cougars taking…

N.D. Lions All-Star Games Canceled

Games were scheduled for July 13 & 14

FARGO, N.D. — One day after the North Dakota Shrine Bowl was canceled, the Lions All-Star Basketball Showcase follows. The series matches up the top class A and B players in the state up against each other played every summer. The boys and girls contests were scheduled for July 13th at Bismarck Century and July 14th at West Fargo. Some…

NAHL’s Austin Bruins “The Right Opportunity” for Moorhead’s Hodges

Hudson Hodges was drafted in NAHL Draft on Tuesday

FARGO, N.D. — Former Moorhead goaltender Hudson Hodges is taking his talents to the North American Hockey League. Hodges was the second round pick, 32nd overall, to the Austin Bruins in the NAHL Draft. Before heading to college, the league provides development for players coming out of high school. The NAHL has produced over 70 NHL players since 1996. The…

North Dakota Shrine Bowl Canceled

Game was Scheduled for July 18th at Fargo South

FARGO, N.D. — The annual North Dakota Shrine Bowl, an all-star game played every summer since 1974 to honor senior football athletes in the state has been canceled. The event consists of two games of east against west in a 9-man and 11-man format. The Shrine bowl was scheduled to be played at Fargo South on July 18th with team…

N.D. Softball All-Star Teams Announced

East Team Selections

FARGO, N.D. — There will be no physical North Dakota All-Stars softball game this summer, however, the teams were announced and the east team was stacked with local talent. Central Cass and West Fargo, both coming off state championships in 2019 had the most selections with three. The EDC was well represented with a total of nine selections. Class B…

Shanley Football’s Leier Advances in Play of the Year Bracket

Leier's Pick Six against Jamestown advances in Play of the Year Bracket

FARGO, N.D. — On Friday night during Sports Extra, the KVRR Sports team announced the next two nominees for the Play of the Academic Year bracket. This week, it was the final set of football plays to be voted on and advance to the round of eight. This week it was Shanley’s Jackson Leier and his pick six against Jamestown taking…

DGF Post 397 Planning for Alternative Options for Season When Safe

Minnesota American Legion Season was Canceled on May 9

DILWORTH, Minn. — Two weeks after the North Dakota Legion Baseball Committee decided to cancel its summer season, Minnesota has followed suit. With the decision comes the end for the country’s biggest contingent of legion teams with over 357 clubs in the state. One of those is DGF’s Post 397 club team. Last August, Post 397 took home its first…

Words Of Wisdom Helps Carry Devils Lake Girls Basketball

Firebirds Head Coach Justin Klein preached a consistent message before every game, helping motivate his players

FARGO, ND – As they did last year, Devils Lake Girls Basketball came into the season with high hopes, and lived up to them. The Firebirds made it all the way to the North Dakota Girls Semifinals before the Coronavirus prompted the NDHSAA to suspend remaining winter activities. Categories: High School, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Devils Lake Firebirds, Devils Lake…

Play of the Year Nominees: May 8

Shanley, Davies Battle for Advancement in Play of the Year Bracket

  FARGO, N.D. — The second showdown in the Football quadrant of the 2020 D.J. Colter High School Play of the Year Bracket is a battle between schools in the EDC: Shanley and Davies. First play comes from Shanley and the season opening game for the Deacons against Jamestown.  Jackson Leier picks off the BlueJays quarterback and proceeds to take…

Moorhead Senior Gives Back Those Who By His Side

Moorhead High Senior Scott Verkuilen surprised the community with a special gift to the Athletic Department

MOORHEAD, MN – Scott Verkuilen, a senior and a three-sport athlete at Moorhead High, was diagnosed with a rare for of Hodgkin’s lymphoma in July 2019. Yet just five months later, he was cancer free. According to Verkulien, it was only fair he returned the favor for all the support he received: by donating a new weight room to Moorhead…