KVRR Sports Extra

Strong First Period Lifts Fargo Force to Home-Opening Win

The Force scored three goals in the first period to win 3-1.

FARGO, N.D. — Friday marked the first step in the Fargo Force’s attempt to defend their Clark Cup title at home. In the home-opener against Sioux Falls, the Force netted three goals in the first period to help them win 3-1. Aaron Huglen was the first to light the lamp, midway through the period before Josh Nodler put Fargo up…

Round Table: NDSU Faces Rival UNI in First Road Test

he Bison will face a UNI defense that has shut out each of its last two opponents

FARGO, N.D. —NDSU football hits the road for its first away game of the season. The Bison will face a UNI defense that has shut out each of its last two opponents. The KVRR sports team analyzes what it will take to top the Panthers and how the Bison will adjust to the UNI-Dome noise. Categories: College, KVRR Sports Extra,…

Round Table: UND Hockey 2019 Season Preview

The Fighting Hawks host Manitoba in an exhibition contest Saturday

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — UND hockey takes the ice for the first time on Saturday hosting Manitoba in exhibition. This will be the Fighting Hawks’ first test heading into the 2019 season. The KVRR Sports team breaks down the team’s strengths and weaknesses ahead of Saturday’s contest. Categories: College, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Fighting Hawks, Manitoba, UND…

Play of the Week Nominees: September 28

VOTE FOR THE KEN KRAFT AGENCY HS PLAY OF THE WEEK NOMINEES

FARGO, N.D. — This week’s nominees show off some fancy footwork. Both athletes are side stepping their way to fame and glory. First up out of Fargo South boys soccer, Bruin keeper Jordan Reihe soars to the side to make the diving save. This play is impressive, but is it better than the play out of Hawley football? Off the snap,…

ND Football: Shanley Outlasts Bismarck St. Mary’s to Remain Undefeated

Shanley and Bismarck St. Mary's have combined for seven of the last nine state titles

FARGO, N.D. — In North Dakota Class 2A football, Shanley and Bismarck St. Mary’s have been at the forefront for the last decade. The two have combined for seven of the last nine state titles, plus Shanley has finished runner-up an additional four times in that span.The Saints and Deacons squared off in last year’s state final, with St. Mary’s…

Round Table: Why UND Football Shouldn’t Look Past Northern Colorado

Northern Colorado is 0-4 to start the 2018 season

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — UND football hits the road this weekend to face 0-4 Northern Colorado. The Fighting Hawks are coming off a tough loss to Idaho State last Saturday. UND struggled offensively in the second half of that contest, going scoreless in both the third and fourth quarter. The KVRR Sports team breaks down why UND shouldn’t look past…

NDSU Volleyball Sweep its way to First Conference Win of the Season

The Bison knocked off South Dakota State in straight sets

FARGO, N.D. — In the first three games of conference play, North Dakota State volleyball came painfully close to getting wins, dropping each in five sets. On Friday night, the Bison would not be denied against South Dakota State, knocking off the Jackrabbits in straight sets (25-15, 25-20, 25-17). The Bison remain at home through the weekend to face preseason…

Round Table: Keys to Bringing the Dakota Marker Back to NDSU

SDSU has captured wins in the last two Dakota Marker games

FARGO, N.D. — SDSU has captured wins in each of the last two Dakota Marker games. Much of that has to do with the Jackrabbits’ quarterback Taryn Christion. Christion became the conference’s all-time leader in career touchdown passes last week with 81. So far this season he’s also accumulated 651 yards and nine touchdowns with no turnovers. The KVRR sports team analyzes…