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NDSU’s Watson Says “More Opportunities To Come” Offensively

The All-American was held to 34 yards against Albany

FARGO, N.D — First-team All-American. First-Team All-Conference and Walter Payton Award watch list. Those are the accolades receiver Christian Watson has already received this season and defenses know that. Leading NDSU in receiving yards the past two seasons opponents are do their best to lock him down being limited to just 34 yards in week one. “I feel like if…

Still Many Unknowns for Vikings as Season Open Approaches

Many of the starters saw no preseason action

MINNEAPOLIS — Four days until the Minnesota Vikings kick off their season on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals. Until then there are still may questions left to be answered.. Head coach Mike Zimmer decided to sit many of his starters during the preseason. Running back Dalvin Cook and receiver Justin Jefferson never saw the field while Adam Thielen played…

West Fargo Volleyball Hands Davies First EDC Loss

Packers swept the Eagles, 3-0

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Davies volleyball hadn’t dropped a match in EDC play until Thursday night. West Fargo took advantage of the home court and completed the three set sweep. Chloe Pfau and Nadia Chwialkowski combined for 20 kills in the win. Categories: High School, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Chloe Pfau, EDC Volleyball, Nadia Chwialkowski, West Fargo Packers, West Fargo…

NDSU’s Weber Looking To Remain Key Player in Defensive Secondary

Had an interception and three tackles in week one win over Albany

FARGO, N.D — Safety Dawson Weber was limited to just four games in 2020 dealing with a shoulder injury, however, after earning the number two spot in the defensive backfield this season, the California native  is already putting Bison nation on their feet with his interception setting up  the offensive’s second score  on Saturday. One of three turnovers in the…

RedHawks Five-Run First Lifts Them Past Milwaukee; Advance to North Division Championship

Play division winners Chicago on Friday

FARGO, N.D. — A five-run first lifts the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks over the Milwaukee Milkmen and on to the North Division Championship. The RedHawks batted around and had seven of their nine hitters get on base. Matt Tomshaw threw a three-hitter on the mound throwing five strikeouts in 7.2 innings of work. F-M plays the North Division winners, the Chicago Dogs…

Wentz Takes First Team Reps: Waiting To Be Cleared For Week One

Was projected to miss 4-5 weeks of the season after foot surgery

INDIANAPOLIS — When quarterback Carson Wentz underwent foot surgery in early August, the expectation was to miss 4-5 weeks of the season. Fast forward a month and the former Bison is a full participant in practice five days ahead of the Indianapolis Colts week one match-up with the Seattle Seahawks. Head coach Frank Reich confirmed Wentz will suit up and…

Kobe Johnson: From Season-Ending Injury to Staple of the NDSU Offense

PCL tear ended sophomore season; now back healthy as no. 2 running back

FARGO, N.D. — In Kobe Johnson’s freshman year at North Dakota State the running back was one of four to rush for over 600 yards. Then the spring season limited him to just six games due to a PCL tear. “I never really had to face that. In high school, I rarely missed a game. Maybe one over my whole…

RedHawks’ Boscan Wins Batting Title; Team Readies for Playoffs

Boscan batted .344 in the regular season

FARGO, N.D. — For the second consecutive season the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks  have the American Association’s batting champion. The honor goes to the ultimate utility man Manny Boscan. Batting .344 with 24 doubles, 7 home runs and 63 RBI. Boscan played five different positions playing the most at second starting 32 of the 91 games. The Venezuelan edged out teammate Kevin…

Shanley’s Rostberg Wins High School Play of the Week

Deacons QB took home 54 percent of the votes

FARGO, N.D. — The first Chris Heise high school play of the week winner goes to Shanley football and quarterback Michael Rostberg. The junior connected with John Gores on a fourth down play to score the first touchdown of the night in a win over Davies. Congrats to Rostberg and the Deacons. Categories: High School, Play of the Week, Top…

Schweigert Mentally Challenging UND in Short Week

Fighting Hawks play Utah State on Friday

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Its all about the national stage for North Dakota football who gets ready For the second of back-to-back road games to open their season against Utah State on Friday night. The fighting hawks haven’t traveled to take on an FBS team since 2018 when facing Washington, however, its a little different this time around battling with…