KVRR Sports Extra

Play of the Week Nominees: November 16

Two Plays From the ND High School State Playoffs Square Off for Play of the Week

FARGO, N.D. — The nominees for this week’s Chris Heise High School Play of the Week feature student-athletes helping their teams win State Championships. Both plays this time around show off some stellar offense from the North Dakota Class A and 9-Man Title games. Our nominees pulled out all the stops when the hardware was on the line. First up out…

USHL: Wheels Fall Off in Force Loss to Des Moines

Ondrej Pavel and Aaron Huglen each netted a goal for the Force

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Force jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in Friday’s matchup with the Des Moines Buccaneers. The wheels fell off from there as the Bucs scored 6 unanswered goals to win it 6-3. Ondrej Pavel and Aaron Huglen each netted a goal for the Force. Categories: Fargo Force, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Aaron…

Minute With Maria: How Well Does UND Men’s Basketball Know Each Other Off the Court?

Seniors Conner Avants and Cortez Seales answer trivia questions

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — North Dakota Men’s basketball has a lot of newcomers in the program this year. But two familiar faces for the Fighting Hawks are seniors Conner Avants and Cortez Seales. The duo are entering their fourth season together, but how well do they know one another off the court? Maria Santora found out in this episode of Minute…

Play of the Week Nominees: November 9

Two plays from the high school football playoffs square off for play of the week

FARGO, N.D. — The nominees for this week’s Ken Kraft High School Play of the Week feature student-athletes helping their teams win big playoff games. The first one is out of Thompson. Marcus Hughes fields the screen pass, breaks a tackle, spins past another defender and runs all the way to the end zone for the score. The other nominee…

ND Football: Langdron Area-EM Earns First State Title in Class A Championship

The Cardinals broke the Burros 23-game winning streak

FARGO, N.D. — Hillsboro-Central Valley entered the Class A final matchup riding a 23-game winning streak. The Burros claimed the state title in 2017 after topping Langdon Area/Edmore/Munich by two. The Cardinals had a shot at redemption Friday and took care of business topping H-CV 20-18 to win their first state title in program history. “It feels amazing,” the sophomore…

Coach of the Week: MSUM Football Coach Steve Laqua

Laqua and the Dragons are 7-3 heading into Saturday's matchup against St. Cloud State

MOORHEAD, Minn. — MSU-Moorhead football coach Steve Laqua is the KVRR Coach of the Week. After a disappointing 2017 season, the team had to reevaluate expectations. Laqua was very open about his uncertainly surrounding this year’s team potential, but they are 7-3 with the chance of clinching a bowl berth with a win against St. Cloud State on Saturday Categories:…

ND Football: Shanley Claims AA Crown with Championship Win Over Bismarck St. Mary’s

Austin Manuel finished with 140 yards and 2 touchdowns on 14 carries for the Deacons

FARGO, N.D. — In North Dakota Class AA football, Bismarck St. Mary’s has been at the forefront of championship discussions, claiming four of the last five state titles. The Saints beat out Shanley when playing for the hardware in 2017. The Deacons were both hungry for revenge, and yearning to bring back their first championship since 2012 when they took the…

KVRR NFL Pick ‘Em: Cary Eades Makes His Picks

Fargo Force coach Cary Eades makes his picks in the KVRR NFL Pick 'Em

FARGO, N.D. — During the entire football season, fans can compete in the KVRR NFL Pick ‘Em. We are giving out weekly prizes to the people who pick the most winners from the NFL matchups while also highlighting a new guest picker every week. Fargo Force coach Cary Eades is the guest picker for week nine. Categories: Fargo Force, Football Pick…

Coach of the Week: Shanley Football Coach Troy Mattern

Mattern and the Deacons are undefeated heading into Saturday's AA Semifinal

FARGO, N.D. — Shanley football coach Troy Mattern is the KVRR Coach of the Week. The Deacons are undefeated heading into the state semifinal, one win away from their eighth championship game appearance in the last 10 seasons. Mattern is in his second year at Shanley after previously coaching Fargo South. The Deacons’ matchup against Jamestown is set for Saturday…

Cobber Men’s Hockey Drops Home Game against UW-Stout

Concordia lost 4-2

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Concordia’s hopes at an undefeated season went out the window on Friday night. After a 2-0 start, the Cobbers dropped game three of the year to Wisconsin-Stout 4-2. The Cobber goals both came from Aaron Herdt. They face Wisconsin-Superior Saturday afternoon at 2:00. Categories: College, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Cobbers, Concordia, men’s hockey, UW-Stout