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NDSU CB Bridges Excited to Live up to High Expectations

The senior cornerback is embracing his leadership role

For the team’s third spring practice Monday, North Dakota State football wore pads for the first time. The players say it doesn’t just mean the physicality is amplified; the tempo is increased too. The 16 seniors are the roster are leading the charge with what to expect for some of the younger guys just getting into the swing of things….

Deng Geu Intends to Transfer from NDSU Men’s Basketball Program

The upcoming seniors averaged 9.6 points per game in 2018-19

FARGO, N.D. — NDSU men’s basketball did not have any seniors on this year’s team, but it is not looking like everyone is coming back next season. Deng Geu announced on twitter that he intends to transfer from the program. The redshirt junior will be a grad transfer, meaning he won’t have to sit out a season. He did not…

Warroad’s Slukynsky Becomes Finalist for HS Play of the Winter

KVRR is bracketing off the top high school plays from the winter

MOORHEAD, Minn. — KVRR is bracketing off the top high school plays of the winter, and the first finalist is from Warroad boys hockey. Grant Slukynsky won the Ken Kraft High School play of the Week as a semifinalist. That play will match up against the winner from this Friday to see which will be crowned the High School Play…

Coach of the Week: Fargo Force’s Cary Eades

Eades and the Force are making their push to the playoffs

FARGO, N.D. — With five games left in the regular season, the Fargo Force need one win to clinch a playoff spot. The team is trying to defend its Clark Cup title and is looking to several new faces to pull it off. Head Coach Cary Eades is the KVRR Coach of the Week, and he discusses what it will…

Play of the Winter Nominees Pt. 1

VOTE FOR THE PLAY OF THE WINTER IN THIS SEMIFINAL ROUND

FARGO, N.D. — The KVRR sports team is celebrating the Ken Kraft plays of the winter. There will be four plays up for the honor – two hockey and two basketball. This first semifinal round will decide which high school hockey play deserves a spot in the finals and next week, the second semifinals will feature the two plays from the…

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…

UND Football Fills Hole at Running Back

The Fighting Hawks graduated the team's top two backs from last season

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — As UND football continues spring practice, there is a big hole to fill at the running back position. This season the Fighting Hawks won’t have John Santiago or Brady Oliveira, who each graduated. That paves the way for senior James Johannesson to step up and take over the number one spot. The Fargo native played in all…