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MIAC announces cancellation of fall non-conference contests

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – (MIAC) The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) announced today that it will cancel non-conference contests for the fall sports season. Presidents and Athletic Directors will continue to explore opportunities for the fall. MIAC administrators and staff have met weekly throughout the summer to develop protocols, expectations, and best practices for the possible return of athletics this fall….

NDHSAA Gives Fall Sports A Go

Board of Directors approved a fall sports season on video conference call

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — The NDHSAA Board of Directors provided some good news for athletes, families and coaches on Thursday  approving to start the fall sports season on time. The board plans to host all events on its calendar, leaving it up to the individual school districts whether or not they want to participate or not. The Return to Competition…

MEAC Cancels Football Season; NDSU Loses Second Opponent

NDSU was scheduled to play North Carolina A&T on Sept. 19

FARGO, N.D. — According to multiple reports, first by HBCU GameDay, the MEAC has canceled its fall sports season meaning North Dakota State football will not play North Carolina A&T on September 19 at the FargoDome. Players for the Aggies are reported to have tested positive for COVID-19 since returning to campus in July. The MEAC becomes the third FCS…

RedHawks can’t comeback from early deficit and fall to Milwaukee

Milkmen beat the RedHawks 10-6

  FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks got down in an early eight-run deficit after five innings against the Milwaukee Milkmen at Newman Outdoor Field on Wednesday night. F-M responded scoring six runs over the next four frames, however, it was not enough as the Milkmen held on to win 10-6. The series is now tied and concludes with a…

West Fargo Patriots Beat Moorhead Blues in Pitching Gem

Despite a scoreless first few innings, the Patriots offense got going mid-game lifting them to victory

WEST FARGO, N.D. – Both Dustin Mertz (West Fargo) and Ryan Luthi (Moorhead) had little to no trouble pitching through the first few innings Wednesday night at Young Field. In what was shaping up to be a lasting pitching duel, the Patriots produced some offense late to come out on top, 3-0. The Patriots are back in action on Friday…

Vikings safety Anthony Harris to play on franchise tag in 2020

Set to make just over $11M this season

MINNEAPOLIS – (FOX 9) Minnesota Vikings safety Anthony Harris will play on the franchise tag for the 2020 season after he was unable to reach agreement on a long-term contract extension with the team. The Vikings placed the franchise tag on Harris in the off-season, and they had until Wednesday to negotiate a new contract for one of the top…

St. Thomas athletics approved to make transition to Division I

Decision approved on Wednesday

MINNEAPOLIS – (FOX 9) The University of St. Thomas is officially headed to Division I for athletics. The NCAA Division I Council announced Wednesday it has approved St. Thomas to transition directly from Division III to Division I, starting in the 2021-22 academic year. The Tommies will remain in Division III and the MIAC for the 2020-21 year, pending ongoing…

2020 U.S.A. Hockey Hall of Fame Game in Nashville moved to 2021

This season’s HOF game moving to Grand Forks, Nashville event postponed to 2021-22 season

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – (UND Athletics) The 2020 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game originally scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., has officially been postponed and moved to the new date of Saturday, October 30, 2021 due to the Coronavirus. “We have been closely monitoring the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic and have tried to…

RedHawks Get Win No. 4 Behind Big 4-Run Inning

RedHawks beat Milwaukee, 8-7

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks beat the Milwaukee Milkmen, 8-7, on Tuesday night earning win number four on the season. Bradin Hagens got the win behind a nine strikeout performance. Hagens currently leads the American Association in strikeouts with 30. The RedHawks bats got going in the third behind a solo home run from Brandon Kelly. F-M followed that…

Central Cass Wins Impact Softball League

Beat Thompson in Championship 11-7

HILLSBORO, N.D. — The North Dakota Impact Softball League wrapped up play on Tuesday with semifinal and Championship action. Thompson beat Hankinson and Central Cass beat Cass-Traill to advance to the Championship. The 2019 State Champion Squirrels took home the title with an 11-7 win over the Tommies. Aubree Lindstrom had 13 strikeouts in the circle. Categories: High School, Top…