KVRR Sports Extra

Former NDSU RB Anderson Shows off Versatility at Bison Pro Day

Bruce Anderson says he finally feels healthy after being banged up for much of the season.

FARGO, N.D. — Former NDSU running back Bruce Anderson says he finally feels healthy after being banged up for much of the season. He had to drop out from the Senior Bowl after an injury. Anderson spent the last 12 weeks, since the National Championship game, getting NFL ready. At pro day on Thursday, he even caught some passes from…

NDSU’s Jabril Cox Ready for Challenge of Minor Position Change

Cox is moving from Sam linebacker to Will linebacker for the spring

FARGO, N.D. — Linebacker Jabril Cox stepped into his leadership role a little earlier than most North Dakota State players. As a redshirt freshman, he led the team in tackles, and he accomplished the same feat last year as a sophomore. “He’s a special athlete,” head coach Matt Entz said. “He’s a special football player, but he can continue to…

Former UND Running Backs Participate in Pro Day

John Santiago and Brady Oliveira went to work in front of NFL Scouts

FARGO, N.D. — Former UND standouts John Santiago and Brady Oliveira are done with their collegiate careers, but they are still hoping to keep the playing careers alive. They are getting ready for the NFL draft. Both had their chance to show off in front of NFL scouts at their pro day on Thursday. It was a special day for the…

Wahpeton Native Tylee Irwin Plays in NCAA Tournament

The Sophomore Forward plays for SDSU

PORTLAND, Ore. — As the NCAA women’s basketball tournament continues to whittle the field down, a former North Dakota high school standout is hoping to keep carrying her team. Wahpeton native Tylee Irwin is a sophomore forward for South Dakota State. The six-seeded Jackrabbits beat Quinnipiac in the first round and then upset Syracuse in the round of 32. She…

QB Easton Stick Highlights Group of 14 Set to Participate at NDSU’s Pro Day

The Bison have their Pro Day on Thursday

FARGO, N.D. — NDSU football is holding its Pro Day on Thursday with 14 former Bison trying to wow scouts enough to end up with a professional job. Easton Stick is the biggest Bison name in the draft class. At the NFL Combine, he ran the third-fastest 40-yard dash among quarterbacks. He was the fastest in the three-cone drill and the…

Perham Boys Basketball Wins HS Play of the Week

The Yellowjackets ran a great play to score on Barnesville

MOORHEAD, Minn. — For the second week in a row, Perham boys basketball picked up a nomination for the DJ Colter High School Play of the Week. This time, however, the Yellowjackets take the honor on a bounce pass from Finn Diggins. That set up a layup as Jensen Beachy cut to the basket. Categories: High School, KVRR Sports Extra,…

Play of the Week Nominees: March 22

Hawley, Perham Battle for Play of the Week

FARGO, N.D. — For this week’s DJ Colter High School Play of the Week Nominees, both plays come from the Minnesota Section 8AA semifinal and championship games. Perham’s Finn Diggins finds Jensen Beachy down low with the nice look pass leading to a win over Barnesville and a trip to the championship with Hawley. But is it better then what…

NDSU Players React after Season-Ending Loss against No. 1 Duke

Duke beat the Bison 85-62 in the round of 64

COLUMBIA, S.C. — North Dakota State Men’s Basketball season comes to an end after a 85-62 loss to number one overall seed Duke in the round of 64. The Bison kept pace with Duke in the first half leading for much of the first 11 minutes and trailing by just four at halftime. The Blue Devils became too much in…

Barnesville’s Tonsfeldt Steals HS Play of the Week

Adam Tonsfeldt is the winner of the Chris Heise High School Play of the Week

MOORHEAD, Minn. — This week’s winner of the Chris Heise High School Play of the Week was part of a double-feature. Barnesville’s Adam Tonsfeldt made two plays in the section tournament against East Grand Forks that showed off his versatility. Both of the highlighted plays showcase a steal that he was able to turn into a transition basket. Categories: High…

Mascot Bracketology: Who has the Best D-I Team Name?

KVRR Sports Anchors Keith Albertson, Nick Couzin and Kathryn Gallo discuss the top team names in D-I Basketball

FARGO, N.D. — With the NCAA Tournament coming up next week, millions of people are getting ready to fill out their basketball brackets. At KVRR, we are changing things up by putting together our favorite mascots from the 351 Division-I basketball programs. See if your favorite school made the cut! Categories: College, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Best…