KVRR Sports Extra

Coach of the Week: Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks Interim Manager Chris Coste

Coste was introduced as interim manager earlier this week

FARGO, N.D. — On Tuesday, the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks named Chris Coste interim manager after releasing the contract of Jim Bennett. Coste is a former RedHawks player, a World Series Champion with the Philadelphia Phillies and was the Bench Coach the last two seasons. Heading into the 2020 season opener on July 3rd, KVRR’s Nick Couzin caught up with Coste to…

Play of the Year Final Four Nominees: June 12

Sheyenne, South-Shanley Battle for Winter Sports Season Title

FARGO, N.D. — The Final Four is here for the 2020 Chris Heise High School Play of the Year Academic Bracket. The first match-up to determine the champion of the winter sports season is between Sheyenne’s Tyler Terhark and Fargo South-Shanley’s Alex Senf. First play comes from the Bruins and Senf, Senf recorded a hat trick in the first eight…

Central Cass softball relishes second chance with summer league

The Squirrels are one of eight teams playing in the North Dakota Impact League

CASSELTON, N.D. — It was something Central Cass softball hadn’t experienced in over a year; game day. “Most of them were here about an hour and 20 minutes early just because they are excited to get out and be able to play,” said the team’s head coach, Scott Kost. “It has been 72 days since our opening day was supposed…

Coach of the Week: NDSU Men’s Basketball Coach Dave Richman

KVRR's Nick Couzin talks with Richman about story lines heading into upcoming season

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State men’s and women’s basketball players can start returning to campus on June 15th. On top of that, there are many early story lines heading into a new season come late fall. Two new assistants, three new captains, top programs on the schedule and the Bison coming off another Summit League title were all discussed…

Kicking His Way to Fame: Shanley’s Emmet Kenney

Shanley's Kicker has received division one schools from posting videos on social media

  FARGO, N.D. — Kicking wasn’t always the first love for Shanley’s Emmett Kenney. At a young age, Kenney played receiver and basketball before an injury sparked his interest with the leg. “I was a wide receiver when I first started playing football. I was about in third-fourth grade and was pretty good at it but I happened to get…

Coach of the Week: Fargo Post 2 Manager Luke Rustad

Post 2 Manager Luke Rustad Previews Season With KVRR's Nick Couzin

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Post 2 gets games underway next week in the Senior Babe Ruth League to make up for a lost American Legion season. Coming off their first Legion World Series appearance in 27 years, there’s a lot to look forward to this summer. Post 2 Manager Luke Rustad previews what’s to come with KVRR’s Nick Couzin. Categories:…

Play of the Year Nominees: May 29

West Fargo, Moorhead Battle for Advancement in Play of the Year Bracket

The first showdown in the Hockey quadrant of the 2020 D.J. Colter High School Play of the Year Bracket is a battle between Minnesota and North Dakota: Moorhead’s Maria Zanotti and West Fargo’s Erin Binstock. In the Spuds game against Alexandria, Zanotti scored the team’s third goal of the first half Bending it like Beckham into the top left corner…

NDSU Football No. 1 in Hero Sports Top 25; Five Land On Preseason All-American Team

Hero Sports Sam Herder Breaks Down NDSU's All-Americans on Preseason List

  FARGO, N.D. – Coming off a third straight NCAA national championship and second consecutive undefeated season, North Dakota State football is ranked No. 1 in the HERO Sports FCS Top 25 along with five Preseason All-Americans. Coming off a year with no interceptions and being named Walter Payton Player of the Year, NDSU sophomore quarterback Trey Lance, senior left…

Senior Tribute: Shanley Girls Soccer

Shanley's Four seniors reflect on their soccer careers as Deacons

FARGO, N.D. — In the spring of 2019, Shanley girls soccer capped off a perfect 15-win season by winning the program’s second state title. That was the last time the Deacons were on the pitch together as a team due to the COVID-19 pandemic cancelling the spring sports season. For senior captains Hadley Huber, Olivia Manuel, Ashley Hansen and Emily…

Play of the Year Elite Eight Nominees: May 22

South-Shanley/Moorhead Battle for POTY Bracket Advancement

FARGO, N.D. — The first showdown in the Hockey quadrant of the 2020 D.J. Colter High School Play of the Year Bracket is a battle between Minnesota and North Dakota: South-Shanley’s Alex Semf and Moorhead’s Caden Triggs. First play comes from the Bruins and Senf, Senf recorded a hat trick in the first eight minutes of a game against Sheyenne. …