KVRR Sports Extra

Bison Baseball Walks its way to Victory

Luke Lind strikes out 8 in NDSU win.

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) – Senior Luke Lind pitched seven strong innings and tied his career-high with eight strikeouts, and freshman Bennett Hostetler went 3-for-3 at the plate to help the North Dakota State University baseball team defeat South Dakota State, 4-1, in the opening game of a three-game Summit League series Friday, April 7, at Newman Outdoor Field. With the victory,…

High School Softball: Packers and Mustangs Homer their way to Wins

West Fargo scores 14 unanswered runs in victory.

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Both West Fargo schools in action Friday evening on the softball diamond. West Fargo Packers swept Valley City in double headers by final scores of 13-0, and 15-3. Torrance Nichols-Kraft hit a three-run Home Run in game two to help the Packers down the Hi-Liners. Across town the West Fargo Sheyenne Mustangs defeated Shanley-Oak Grove Deacons…

Coach of the Week: UND Football’s Bubba Schweigert

Schweigert led the Fighting Hawks to their first FCS Playoff appearance in 2016

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The University of North Dakota football coach Bubba Schweigert is the KVRR Coach of the Week. The Fighting Hawks are in their final week of spring practice, with their spring game on April 14, and they are coming off their first trip to the FCS Playoffs. KVRR Sports Director Keith Albertson and Schweigert discuss spring practice…

West Fargo’s Moton Moves One Step Closer to Am Fam Play of the Winter

Moton Advances to Finals with Play of the Week

FARGO, N.D. — KVRR is letting you pick the top play of the winter sports season. In the first semifinal matchup, West Fargo girls basketball player Akealy Moton received more votes than Red River’s boys basketball team to advance to the Final. Two more nominees will be revealed on Friday, and the winner of that matchup with square of against…

Am Fam HS Play of the Winter Nominees: March 31

Vote for either Red River's hustle play and Moton's block

FARGO, N.D. — With high school hockey and basketball seasons over, it’s time to recognize the top plays from the winter. For the next two weeks, vote for the top play, and then the winners will square off on April 14 to see which play is the best play of the winter season. This week you can vote for either West Fargo’s…

Coach of the Week: MSUM Football’s Steve Laqua

Laqua and Dragons concentrate on Spring Practice.

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Steven Laqua is heading into his 7th season as the Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons’ head coach. In his first two seasons, MSUM won a combined three games, but has seen improvement in each year since. As the team gears up for even more improvement for this season, Laqua is the KVRR Coach of the Week. Prior to his…

Force Pepper Net in Win Over USA U-18

Fargo Force put up 63 shots on net in win.

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Force notched a lot of shots on net in the teams 5-1 victory over Team USA U-18. The Force finished the game with 63 shots on net in the victory. Jacob Paganelli got the scoring started in the first period with his 13th goal of the season. Jack Adams notched his 33rd goal of the…

MSUM Releases Schedule as Team Continues Spring Practice

MSUM opens season at Augustana.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (MSUM Athletics) – The Minnesota State University Moorhead football team has announced its 2017 season schedule. The Dragons will play five games at home at Scheels Field at Nemzek Stadium as part of the campaign. All 11 games are Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference contests. MSUM opens the 2017 season at Augustana on Sept. 2 in Sioux Falls, S.D….

UND Reacts to Overtime Stunner

North Dakota falls in NCAA Tournament to Boston University.

FARGO, N.D. (UND ATHLETICS) — In a roller coaster of a season for the defending NCAA hockey champions, the ride came to screeching halt for the University of North Dakota Friday afternoon at Scheels Arena. Boston University sophomore defenseman Charlie McAvoy took a backdoor pass from BU’s leading scorer, freshman Clayton Keller, to score the winner in a 4-3 double overtime…

KVRR Coach of the Week: Thompson’s Brady Schwab

Schwab and the Tommies look to defend their Class-B state baseball title

THOMPSON, N.D. — Thompson baseball coach Brady Schwab is the KVRR Coach of the Week. Schwab led the Tommies to a state title in both football and baseball in 2016 as the head coach of each squad. As Opening Day on April 10th nears, he is focusing on how he can make his team better and defend the title. Categories:…