Barika Kpeenu

Barika Kpeenu Sets Sights on NFL After Standout Career at NDSU

From West Fargo to the next level, the Bison running back chases his NFL dream.

FARGO (KVRR) – Barika Kpeenu’s football journey began at West Fargo Sheyenne High School, where he was a three-year starter. In his senior season, Kpeenu was named EDC Senior Athlete of the Year after rushing for more than 1,000 yards and scoring 13 touchdowns. The standout running back chose to stay home and play for North Dakota State, a decision…

Sheyenne Football Building Off Past Experience As Top Seed Into Playoffs

Mustangs are top seed from the east for second year in a row

WEST FARGO, N.D. — After the program’s first undefeated season in its history, Sheyenne football enters familiar territory as the number one seed from the east for the second consecutive season. The Mustangs ride into the playoffs with their horse power of an offense averaging 38 points per game. Running back Barika Kpeenu leads the EDC in rushing for the…

Sheyenne’s Kpeenu Set for Another Big Season

Led the EDC in rushing last season

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Sheyenne football gets back to practice coming off their first Dakota Bowl appearance in school history. It’s a Mustangs roster loaded with talent ready to pick back up right what they left last season. Under head coach Jeremy Newton, the Mustangs return second year starter Grant Warkenthien at quarterback. Behind him is threat at running back…

Sheyenne’s Kpeenu Signs With NDSU Football As Part Of 2021 Class

Kpeenu led EDC in rushing as a junior

FARGO, N.D — Head coach Matt Entz and North Dakota State football land their second recruit for the 2021 class and did not have to look very far to find him. Sheyenne running back Barika Kpeenu has committed to NDSU making it official on his twitter after being offered in February. There’s no doubt the Bison found a player who…