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Fargo Force Defeat Sioux City; Advance to Clark Cup Finals for Second Consecutive Season

THE FORCE DEFEAT THE MUSKETEERS 4-0 IN GAME 5 TO HEAD BACK TO THE CLARK CUP FINALS.
Ryan Bowlin,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)–The Fargo Force have not dealt with a ton of adversity throughout the season. After a historic year that saw the team reach a franchise record for wins in a season, the Force swept their series in the second round of playoffs against the Tri-City Storm. In the Western Conference Finals series with the Sioux City Musketeers, the…

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High School, Minnesota News, Moorhead, Top Sports Headlines

Tonah Safranski Resigns as Fargo Davies Head Coach; She and Her Daughters Reflect on Tonah’s Coaching Tenure

TONAH, TAYLOR AND ASHTON SAFRANSKI REFLECT ON THE COACHING TENURE OF TONAH SAFRANSKI.
Ryan Bowlin,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)–This past season for the Fargo Davies girls basketball program was special for a lot of reasons. On top of a state title, head coach Tonah Safranski announced her resignation last week. “I think it’s super inspiring,” said Davies senior Ashton Safranski, who played for her mom the past four seasons. “Watching her at Fargo South and then…

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High School, KVRR Sports Extra, Play of the Week, Top Sports Headlines

Baseball Takes Over The DJ Colter High School Play of the Week Nominees!

AN ELABORATE 'PICKLE' AND A STELLAR PLAY AT SECOND BASE BATTLE FOR THE DJ COLTER HIGH SCHOOL PLAY OF THE WEEK.
Ryan Bowlin,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)–Baseball dominates the DJ Colter High School play of the week nominees. It is a battle of Fargo Davies and Moorhead. In play number one, the credit is shared all around. Davies gets themselves in a ‘pickle’ taking on Valley City. The ball goes to second and the runner from third comes into score easily without a throw….

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PREVIEW: T-Wolves Battle Nuggets in NBA Playoffs Second Round

MINNESOTA BEGINS THE SECOND ROUND OF THE NBA PLAYOFFS SATURDAY TAKING ON THE DEFENDING CHAMPS.
Ryan Bowlin,

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR)–The Minnesota Timberwolves are in the second round of the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2004. Their next opponent is the defending champions. The Denver Nuggets are surely not going to be an easy matchup for the Wolves, but if we learned anything in the first round sweep vs. Phoenix, it’s that Minnesota is ready and hungry…

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Fargo Defeats Sioux City in Elimination Game 4

THE FARGO FORCE WIN GAME 4 TO FORCE A GAME 5 BACK IN FARGO ON SUNDAY.
Ryan Bowlin,

SIOUX CITY, IA (KVRR) – The Fargo Force took down the Sioux City Musketeers in Game 4 to force a fifth game back in Fargo. The Force won 5-0 as they had their backs against the wall in the playoffs. The Force blew this game open in the third period as they scored three goals to put the Musketeers away….

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T-wolves plan for Finch to be with them for Game 1 versus Nuggets. Still hope for sideline presence

The Minnesota Timberwolves are planning for coach Chris Finch to be with them in Denver to begin their Western Conference semifinal series following his knee surgery — and considering seating configurations that would allow him to safely be on the bench during games.
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Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch holds his knee after colliding with Timberwolves guard Mike Conley during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Phoenix. The Timberwolves won 122-116, taking the series 4-0. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves are planning for coach Chris…

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Fargo Force, Top Sports Headlines

Fargo Force Drop Game 2; Head to Sioux City with 1-1 Series

FORCE FALL TO THE MUSKETEERS 4-1 MONDAY TO TIE THE SERIES AT 1-1.
Ryan Bowlin,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)– HIGHLIGHTS: The Fargo Force entered Monday night with a 1-0 series lead over the Sioux City Musketeers with a 2-1 win on Sunday night. After a scoreless first period in game 2, Sioux City struck first on a 2 on 1 breakaway goal. The Force tied it up at 1 before the 2nd intermission, but Sioux City…

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Play of the Week, Top Sports Headlines

GFRR Eden Parkinson Takes Chris Heise High School Play of the Week

PARKINSON WINS THE CHRIS HEISE HIGH SCHOOL PLAY OF THE WEEK FOR HER SAVE VS. FARGO DAVIES.
Ryan Bowlin,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)–The votes have been counted and Grand Forks Red River Goalie Eden Parkinson is this week’s winner of the Chris Heise High School Play of the Week. Parkinson uses her quick reaction time to deny the goal on the point-blank shot.   Keep an eye out for this week’s nominees by watching KVRR Sports Extra; vote for your…

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NDSU WR Eli Green Enters Transfer Portal

GREEN WILL HAVE TWO YEARS OF ELIGIBILITY REMAINING.
Ryan Bowlin,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)–Standout North Dakota State Wide Receiver Eli Green is reportedly entering the transfer portal, according to Pete Nakos of On3sports. The Farmington, Minnesota native spent the last three seasons with the Bison. Green redshirted his first year before playing in 12 games his freshman season in 2022. Last season, Green recorded 45 receptions, 877 yards and 3 touchdowns…

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Devils Lake Native Grant Nelson Will Return to Alabama Next Season

NELSON ANNOUNCED ON HIS SOCIAL MEDIA THAT HE WILL RETURN TO ALABAMA FOR FINAL YEAR OF ELIGIBILITY.
Ryan Bowlin,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)–Devils Lake native and former North Dakota State Forward Grant Nelson is returning to Alabama next season. The 6-11 Forward spent three years at NDSU before transferring to Alabama for the 2023-24 season. Nelson averaged 12 points-per-game and 6 rebounds-per-game last season at Alabama and opted to return for his final year of eligibility over declaring for the…