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Shanley Soccer Wins Close Game Over Davies

The Deacons defeated the Eagles 1-0

FARGO, N.D. — Both Shanley and Davies girls soccer entered Thursday’s matchup undefeated, but only the Deacons remained that way at the end of the night as defeated the Eagles 1-0. It with a tight first half as both teams were unable to score. The Deacons notched the only goal in the second half to claim the victory. Categories: High…

West Fargo Softball Dominates in Double-Header Against Grand Forks Central

The Packers took down the Knights 10-0,20-2

WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo ended game one of its double header against Grand Forks Central with a 10-0 shutout win and continued that momentum into the second game where they defeated the Knights 20-2. Ashlyn Diemert got things started for West Fargo in the first. She hits a three-run homer to put the Packers up 3-0. Brooklyn Myvrik…

Viking’s Spielman Confident in Talent of Draft Class

The Vikings Hold the 18th Overall Pick

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings are gearing up for the NFL draft taking place this weekend. The team could make a big move with the 18th pick they hold, as there are plenty of holes to fill on the roster, specifically on the offensive line. The good news for the Vikes is that the talent in this year’s class…

Mark Pryor Steps Down as UND Volleyball Coach

Pryor cited the need for a better work-life balance

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND Athletics)– University of North Dakota Director of Athletic Bill Chaves announced Wednesday that UND head volleyball coach Mark Pryor has resigned, effective June 15, 2019, and will pursue another opportunity back in his home state of Texas. “Coach Pryor submitted his resignation effective June 15th today. First and foremost, I want to thank Mark for his…

NDSU Wide Receivers Identify Areas to Improve as Spring Practice Wraps Up

The Bison have a young wide receiving corps with limited returning production

FARGO, N.D. — In 2018, wide receivers caught 107 passes from North Dakota State’s signal callers. Only 14 percent of those went to players who are back on this year’s roster, leaving a lot of room for other guys to step up. Phoenix Sproles hopes to play a big role after appearing in every game as a true freshman last year….

Vargas Having Strong Freshman Season for the Bison

The Pitcher has won twelve games, including four shutouts

FARGO, N.D. — K.K. Leddy has been leading the NDSU softball team all season as the Summit League’s top pitcher. But she is not the only Bison who has been throwing lights out this season. Paige Vargas is having a season of her own to remember, and she is only a freshman. Vargas has started 18 games and has won 12…

Emma Groom Wraps up Collegiate Career with Impressive Round at Summit League Championship

Groom birdied the 18th hole to finish even on the day

NEWTON, Kan. (NDSU Athletics) — The North Dakota State women’s golf team finished fifth at the 2019 Summit League Championship at Sand Creek Station Golf Course. NDSU shot a 300 in the final round, which was the fourth-best score by any team over the course of the three rounds. The Bison finished with a 944 over the three rounds, 10…

NDSU’s St. Clair Invited to Coach Team USA for a Meet, Hopes to Have Bison Athletes there too

North Dakota State University associate head track & field coach Justin St. Clair has been named to the Team USA coaching staff for the Europe vs. USA dual meet this September in Belarus.

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) – North Dakota State University associate head track & field coach Justin St. Clair has been named to the Team USA coaching staff for the Europe vs. USA dual meet this September in Belarus. St. Clair will coach the Team USA throwers at the meet in Minsk, Belarus, on Sept. 9-10. Under St. Clair’s direction, the…

Vikings Looking for Best Players Available in this Week’s Draft

General Manager Rick Spielman said he won't necessarily pick based on team need

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings are slotted with their first pick in the 2019 NFL draft at No. 18 overall. That would be their earliest selection in a draft since 2015 when the Vikes went with cornerback Trae Waynes at No. 11. The next year, Minnesota went with cornerback Mackensie Alexander in the second round and last year took cornerback…

Force Add Four Players in Dispersal Draft

The Central Illinois Flying Aces are going dormant, so their players were drafted by the other teams in the USHL

FARGO, N.D. (Fargo Force) – The Fargo Force acquired the USHL playing rights to four players in today’s Central Illinois dispersal draft. The Flying Aces announced last month that they would be going dormant following the 2018-19 season. In a draft lottery last week, the Force drew the #1 overall pick in the draft and with that pick they selected…