KVRR Sports Extra

KVRR Round Table: High Expectations for NDSU Softball

NDSU has made four straight trips to the NCAA Tournament.

FARGO, N.D. — The NDSU softball team has high expectations this season after knocking off eventual national champion Oklahoma once in the Norman Regional last season. The Bison have made it to four straight NCAA tournaments and have won eight Summit League titles. The KVRR sports team analyzes the expectations of this seasons squad and gives a preview of what…

Boys Hockey: Central Shuts out Red River, Faces Century in State Championship

Central wins the battle of Grand forks with a 7-0 win.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The Grand Forks Central Knights shutout Grand Forks Red River in the state semifinals 7-0. In the other semifinal the Bismarck Century Patriots knocked off the Davies Eagles 6-2. Century will battle the defending state champions Central on Saturday at the Ralph Engelstad Arena. Categories: High School, KVRR Sports Extra, North Dakota News, Top Sports Headlines…

Kindred Girls Basketball Claims Region 1 Title, Advances to State Tournament

The Vikings beat Lisbon 63-51

FARGO, N.D. — Kindred girls basketball is one step closer to repeating as Class-B state champions after beating Lisbon in the Region 1 championship game. The Vikings overcame a slow start where they let the Broncos get out to a 7-0 lead to lead by six at the half. Kindred then went on to win 63-51. Kindred grabs the No….

Girls Hockey: Bismarck, Fargo North-South Punch Tickets to Title Game

North-South downs Davies 5-2 in semifinals.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The top-seeded Fargo North-South Spartans advanced to the state title game with a 5-2 win over Fargo Davies. Anna Erickson notched a goal for North-South in the victory. In the other semifinal, second-seeded Bismarck Blizzard shutout West Fargo United 4-0. The Blizzard will take on North-South in the state championship game on Saturday. “There’s only two…

Coach of the Week: Kindred Girls Basketball’s Sam Brandt

Brandt led the Vikings to the State Tournament in her first season as head coach

FARGO, N.D. — Kindred girls basketball is trying to defend its Class-B state title. The Vikings are one step closer after clinching the Region 1 championship Friday night. Sam Brandt was an assistant coach on last year’s team behind Perry Piatz, and now she is running the show after Piatz stepped aside. Brandt is the KVRR Coach of the Week….

Lawson’s Labored Layup Picks Up Play of the Week Honors

The Hawley Nugget split the defense with a spin-move and finished with an up-and-under

HAWLEY, Minn. — This week’s winner of the DJ Colter – Ken Kraft High School Play of the Week goes to Hawley boys basketball’s Gunnar Lawson. Lawson split the defense with a spin-move and finished with an up-and-under layup. The solid moves and the finish earned enough votes to be high school play of the week. Categories: High School, KVRR Sports Extra,…

Coach of the Week: Davies Boys Hockey’s Scott Petersen

Davies is looking for its first state boys hockey title

FARGO, N.D. — Davies boys hockey has never won a North Dakota state championship. The Eagles are knocking on the door with second-year head coach Scott Petersen, and he is the KVRR Coach of the Week. Davies took down 2-seed Grand Forks Red River in the East Region semifinal Friday night to clinch a state berth.   Categories: High School,…

UND Running Back Makes Three-Year-Old’s Birthday Wish Come True

UND RB John Santiago helps three-year-old Della McArdle celebrate her birthday.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — When it came to Della McArdle’s third birthday, planning the theme of her UND Football inspired party was a piece of cake. “She has been talking about having a Sioux football party for forever,” Della’s mother Kaitlyn Rau said. “She loves Sioux Football.” But making all her birthday wishes come true wasn’t simply a hop, skip…

Play of the Week Nominees: February 16

WATCH THE NOMINEES FOR THE D.J. COLTER - KEN KRAFT HIGH SCHOOL PLAY OF THE WEEK

FARGO, N.D. — The nominees for the D.J. Colter – Ken Kraft High School Play of the Week feature a familiar character. Moorhead boys basketball’s Maleeck Harden slams down an offensive rebound for the first nominee. He’s been voted with the top play before, but can he get the votes again? His competition is from Hawley. Gunnar Lawson beats the…

N.D. State Wrestling: Team Championships and Individual Semifinals

The State Tournament resumes Saturday at the Fargodome

FARGO, N.D. — Day two of the North Dakota high school state wrestling tournament featured Team Dual championships and individual semifinals. For full results, go to trackwrestling.com   Categories: High School, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Carrington, Class A, Class b, HCV, High School, north dakota, State Wrestling