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Former Bison, NFLers Wentz, Stick Host Youth Camp at NDSU

Part of events that run through the weekend put on by Sanford and the AO1 Foundation

FARGO, N.D. — Giving back to the community that’s what it’s all about for NDSU alums Carson Wentz, Easton Stick and Derrek Tuszka. For the NFL stars, part of it is coming together to put on a youth clinic through Sanford for third to eighth graders. It brings them back to their days as a kid wanting to chase after…

RedHawks Hot Bats Lead to First Series Win in Three Weeks

Three hitters batting over .300

FARGO, N.D. — If you’ve watched a Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks game lately you’ve probably noticed all the runs being scored. 35 came home in three games against Chicago this week resulting in the first series win since June 5th. How is this happening? How about three RedHawks hitters batting over .300. Two of them are third baseman Leo Pina and designated…

“He has a wealth of knowledge dealing with younger athletes” Hakstol Hired by NHL’s Newest Expansion Team Seattle

Fargo Force general manager reacts to hiring of friend Dave Hakstol for the Kraken

FARGO, N.D. — A familiar face is heading up the NHL’s newest franchise next season as former North Dakota hockey player and coach Dave Hakstol was hired to be the head coach of the Seattle Kraken. Hakstol returns to a bench boss position after being let go by the Philadelphia Flyers in 2019. With UND, he led the Fighting Hawks…

Former MSUM Wrestler Johnson Set for First Title Fight in Bellator

Fighting for Interim Heavyweight Title on June 25th

MOORHEAD, Minn — From being a two-time All-American for Minnesota-State-Moorhead wrestling to know getting his chance to be a heavyweight champion in Bellator, its been quite the journey for Tim Johnson getting to the top of the sport. Taking on a professional career in combat sports wasn’t always the plan for MSUM alum Tim Johnson, however, after training with two…

RedHawks Put Up 17 Runs to Take Series Over Chicago

F-M had a 9-0 lead after the second inning

FARGO, N.D. — If you think the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks bats were going cold after 11 runs on Monday, think again. The RedHawks put up 17 behind 21 hits on Tuesday night to take the series from Chicago at Newman Outdoor Field. F-M as up 9-0 after the second inning. The three-game set concludes Wednesday with first pitch at 7:02 P.M….

“He has great chemistry with all the guys” Bison Alum Harm on Tyler Oakes as Head Coach

Oakes had interim tag removed to become 22th head coach of program

Photo courtesy: NDSU Athletics FARGO, N.D — The interim tag was short lived for Tyler Oakes. Five days after Tod Brown left to become the head coach at New Mexico, Oakes takes over as North Dakota State’s 22nd in program history. Since joining the staff in 2014, Oakes has played many roles. He came in as the pitching coach. In…

Moorhead’s Weah Named Preseason All-American for UND Football

Led conference in several different rushing categories

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Defenses make way for Otis Weah because the North Dakota running back is coming for some more hardware. The Moorhead native was named a preseason All-American by Athlon sports. Weah led the Missouri Valley this spring in rushing yards, yards per carry, rushing touchdowns and yards per game.. All were top ten nationally. Weah is one…

Volson, Watson Named Preseason All-Americans for NDSU Football

One of six schools with multiple selections

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State is one of six schools with multiple preseason All-Americans. Offensive lineman Cordell Volson and receiver Christian Watson headline the list. Watson led all Bison wideouts  with 19 catches for 442 yards and a touchdown. On special teams, he tied an NDSU single season record with two 100 yard-returns for touchdowns in a season. Volson…

RedHawks explode for 11 runs in series opener against Chicago

Second series opening win in last four series

RedHa FARGO, N.D. — Behind an eight-run fifth inning, The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks took down the Chicago Dogs, 11-0, on Monday night. It was the 25th anniversary of the first game at Newman Outdoor Field. The runs started with a two-run homer from Jordan George. Brett Jones pitched six innings giving up just two hits on ten strikeouts. Game Two is…

UND Football was “Right Fit” for Moorhead’s Teiken

Spuds defensive end is committed to the Fighting Hawks as part of the 2022 class

MOORHEAD, Minn — Grand Forks might as well change its name to north Moorhead because a fifth Spuds player is set to play for North Dakota football. Defensive end Jack Teiken commits to the fighting hawks as part of their 2022 class. Teiken had 10 offers including NDSU, USD and Wyoming, Army and Air Force  from the FBS. While there…