KVRR Sports Extra

Fargo North Football Ready to Run behind ‘The Hogs’

Spartans football continuing to make steps to build program.

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo North Spartans come into the 2017 season with experience in the trenches, and already have the nickname to back it up. “We call them our hogs, the offensive line,” offensive lineman Gabe Buehler said.  “There has just been a lot more recognition towards them because we have some experience on our side.” The rest of the…

Down the Line with Jeremy Klein: Brandon Tierney

KVRR's Jeremy Klein introduces us to RedHawks 2B Brandon Tierney.

FARGO, N.D. — In the latter part of the season, the Fargo–Moorhead RedHawks have found the right pieces to yield success. Winning 15 of 16 games will back that up. Infielder Brandon Tierney has been one of the latest additions to the squad, and he has teamed up well with Shortstop Yhoxian Medina up the middle. Continuing with our RedHawks player…

KVRR Roundtable: RedHawks Pitching Staff Anchored by Tyler’s

The KVRR Sports team analyzes the success that the RedHawks have found by their pitching staff.

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks have found success over the last few weeks. Especially when either Tyler Alexander or Tyler Herron have toed the rubber. In Alexander’s latest start for the Hawks, he threw a complete game shutout and recorded a victory. The KVRR Sports team analyzes the success that the RedHawks have found when both Alexander and Herron…

UND Football: Season Preview

UND headed into 2017 season without Deion Harris.

FARGO, N.D. —University of North Dakota running back Brady Oliveira made bold statements that he and John Santiago are the best running back duo in the country. The pair combined for nearly 2,000 rushing yards in 2016, and they’ll look to continue that as the head into the upcoming season. UND will also need to fill the vacancy at corner…

UND Backfield Ready to Lead Fighting Hawks in 2017

Oliveira, Santiago, and Johannesson to split carries for North Dakota.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — When you think of the best backfields in the FCS, it is hard to not have UND’s in the conversation. Both John Santiago and Brady Oliviera were named to the Big Sky preseason All-Conference team. “We want to run the football,” Head Coach Bubba Schweigert said. That is something that the offensive line knows very well. “We stress…

Bison Defense Poised to be one of the Best in the Country

NDSU Football Returns numerous starters from a year ago

FARGO, N.D. — After failing to win the FCS National Championship for the first time in six years, North Dakota State players say they are hungrier than ever. Other than an added year of experience for every returner, the Bison welcome back Nate Tanguay and Nick DeLuca, who missed much of 2016 with injuries. “From a leadership role, people rally…

NDSU Football: Season Preview

2017 will mark the first time since 2011 NDSU is not the defending FCS champs.

FARGO, N.D.— 2017 will mark the first time since 2011 that NDSU is not the defending FCS champs. Nate Tanguay and Nick Deluca are back on the roster after injuries kept them sidelined for much of the 2016 season, further bolstering the Bison’s defense. KVRR Sports analyzes NDSU’s daunting defensive line and previews the 2017 season.   Categories: College, KVRR…

KVRR Roundtable: Vikings Preview

Sam Bradford and the Vikings look to avenge last season's 8-8 finish.

FARGO, N.D. — The Minnesota Vikings look to avenge last season’s disappointing end as they head into the 2017 season. The KVRR sports team sits down and analyzes how the Vikings have improved in the offseason. Along with what to expect out of the squad this season. Categories: KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: MINNESOTA VIKINGS, nfl, Roundtable, Sam…

KVRR Sports Extra Coach of the Week: Doug Simunic

Doug Simunic's squad has won 9 straight.

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks have changed a lot in the last two decades. One thing that hasn’t? Manager Doug Simunic. Most of the players on his team now hadn’t started grade school when Simmy started coaching the RedHawks in 1996. The RedHawks are playing their best baseball of the season at the moment. Last night’s win expanded their streak to…

Fargo Junior League Falls in Opening Game of Districts

Fargo will be in action Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in an elimination game.

FARGO, N.D. — The defending Junior League District Champion Fargo opened up the tournament on Friday taking on Rapid City American (S.D.). The defending champs fell to RC American 13-0. Marcus Jenkins hit a bases clearing double in the first inning and Rapid City never looked back. RC American faces RC National in the winners bracket on Saturday. The loser…