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Concordia College and Moorhead High School Hall Of Fame Legend Larry Knutson Retires From Broadcasting

MOORHEAD, Minn. (COBBERS ATHLETICS)—Concordia College and Moorhead High School longtime athletic play-by-play announcer Larry Knutson announced that he is retiring from broadcasting Cobber and Spud games. “It’s been my big honor to call as many games as I have and been involved with as many student-athletes, family members, coaches and administrators as I have – it’s time for me to…

Bus driver shortage may cause Moorhead Schools to cancel sporting events

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Moorhead Area Public Schools may cancel sporting events because of a lack of bus drivers. The Moorhead Spuds Twitter account calls it “uncharted territory.” “This includes parents, grandparents,etc… They would get paid to drive to the games!” the account tweeted. Spuds… We are in unchartered territory… Over the next few days we will likely cancel games…

Spuds win! Moorhead takes home MSHSL Nickname Challenge Championship

MINNESOTA – Even though it’s the offseason for high school sports, Moorhead has something to celebrate. A huge Minnesota thanks to John Millea for creating the MSHSL Nickname Challenge. John deserves “One Shining Moment”@MSHSLjohn pic.twitter.com/8Jx9hrh2eX — Moorhead Orchestra (@MoorheadOrch) July 1, 2020 The Spuds have been mashed every once and a while, but they just can’t be beat in this…

Spuds take on Two Harbors Agates in MSHSL Nickname Challenge semifinals

MINNESOTA – Do you have Spud spirit? Moorhead High School is in the semifinals of the Minnesota State High School League Nickname Challenge. The Spuds are taking on the Two Harbors Agates. You can vote until 11:30 Friday morning above. If the orange and black win, they’ll take on the Blooming Prairie Awesome Blossoms. They beat another area team, the…

Moorhead hockey bests St. Cloud in overtime win

The Spuds defeat St. Cloud 4-3

MOORHEAD, Minn. — In a game where Moorhead honored its seniors, the Spuds defeated St. Cloud 4-3 in overtime. Caden Triggs put Moorhead on the board first with a goal off assists from Luke Gramer and Cullen Gess. St. Cloud tied it up later in the period to send the things into the first intermission tied up. In the second,…

Moorhead boys hockey handles business against Minnetonka

The Spuds downed the Skippers 3-1

MOORHEAD, Minn. — In Moorhead’s second home game of the week, the Spuds defeated Minnetonka 3-1. The Skippers were the first to strike in the first period. After Teddy Lagerback intercepted the puck in the offensive zone, Liam Worms took the pass and was able to tap one past Hudson Hodges in net. The Spuds, however, didn’t waste any time…

MN High School Football Roundup

Moorhead, DGF both won in their Friday Night Matchups

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Friday night lights were in full effect in Minnesota for another Friday of football. Moorhead 21, Sartell 14 DGF 42, Perham 34 Categories: High School, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: DGF Football, High School Football, Moorhead Football, Perham Football, Rebels, Spuds, Yellowjackets

Fargo South Soccer Shuts Out Moorhead

The Bruins defeated the Spuds 1-0

FARGO. N.D. — Fargo South and Moorhead boys soccer teams were scoreless after the first half of their game Saturday afternoon. After the break, Shasit Tamang scored the lone goal of the game to give the Bruins the 1-0 victory. Categories: High School, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Boys Soccer, Bruins, Fargo South, moorhead, Spuds

Pilon’s Pitching Performance Earns HS Play of the Week

Pilon threw a no-hitter in Moorhead's first game of the season

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead pitcher Noah Pilon is the winner of the first warm weather set of High School Play of the Week nominees in 2019. He started off the Spuds’ season with a no-hitter, pitching on batter over the minimum to help his team win 10-0. Congratulations to Pilon for winning the Ken Kraft HS Play of the Week….

Moorhead Baseball Holds off Late West Fargo Comeback to Earn Walk-Off Win

The Spuds won 5-4

MOORHEAD, Minn. — West Fargo baseball didn’t fold when trailing by four runs late on the road against Moorhead. The Packers tied the game up with a four-run seventh inning, but ultimate the Spuds prevailed. Moorhead loaded the bases before Mason Connally walked to bring in the game-winning run. Categories: High School, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Baseball, moorhead, Packers, Spuds,…