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KHRT Sports – 04/11/24

Posted on Apr 11, 2024 in General |

KHRT SPORTS – THURSDAY – 04/11/24

MINOT, N.D. (MSU) – Noah Madas led the way hitting a home run for the Beavers in each game of their doubleheader against visiting Minnesota Crookston, but it wasn’t enough for Minot State which dropped both games of an NSIC twinbill on Wednesday. The Beavers (9-22 overall, 6-15 NSIC) made their home debut after 29 games on the road to start the season but couldn’t come up with a win, falling 9-5 and 16-15 to the Golden Eagles (19-11, 13-7) in the doubleheader at Corbett Field. Minot State is back in action, on the road once again, playing a doubleheader at Sioux Falls on Saturday and a single game against the Cougars on Sunday.

GAME 1 | Minnesota Crookston 9, Minot State 5

An outstanding offensive output was not enough for Minot State on Wednesday. The Beavers plated five runs but could not hold the Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagles at bay and were bested 9-5. Junior Gage Eastlick (1-3) got the ball to start for Minot State and took the loss. Sophomore Jack Bright was a bright spot for the Beavers, coming out of the bullpen and throwing 2.2 scoreless innings, allowing no hits, with two walks and one strikeout. At the plate, the Beavers were paced by senior Mark Ossanna, who went 1-for-3 on the day with a home run and three RBI. Sophomore Noah Madas put together a standout performance at the dish as well, going 2-for-3 with a home run and an RBI. Junior Brian Parry also contributed for Minot State, putting together two hits in three trips to the plate while adding a walk and an RBI.

Trailing 5-0, the Beavers first put runs on the board in the third inning. Minot State got an RBI single from Parry, scoring Madas from second base. The Beavers deficit grew to 9-1 before their offense got back on the scoreboard, cutting into that deficit in the sixth inning. Minot State scored three runs, all of them coming on a three-run homer off the bat of Ossanna, scoring Parry and senior Ricky Apodaca, which tightened the Golden Eagles lead to 9-4. Minot State kept the Golden Eagles off the board before narrowing the gap to 9-5 in the seventh. The Beavers picked up a run on Madas’ leadoff home run off Isaac Roers. The Beavers were unable to get any closer, as neither team scored again in the ballgame.

GAME 2 | Minnesota Crookston 16, Minot State 15

The Minot State Beavers took a 12-10 lead into the eighth inning but could not hang on and fell 16-15 to the Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagles Wednesday. Junior Gage Yost (1-6) came out of the bullpen for Minot State and took the loss. Senior Noah Balandran was a bright spot for the Beavers, coming out of the bullpen as well and throwing 1.2 scoreless innings, allowing no hits, with no walks and one strikeout. At the plate, the Beavers were led by sophomore Noah Madas, who went 2-for-4 on the day with a home run, a walk and three RBI. Senior Ricky Apodaca put together a standout performance at the dish as well, going 1-for-5 with a home run and four RBI. Junior Brent Riddle also contributed for Minot State, putting together four hits in five trips to the plate while adding two doubles and two RBI. The Beavers lost despite scoring in six different innings in the ballgame, last holding the lead in the eighth inning at 12-11. Minot State’s biggest output came in its four-run fifth inning. The big hit for the Beavers in the inning was a two-run home run off the bat of Madas.

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MINOT STATE SOFTBALL

ABERDEEN, S.D. (MSU) – Minot State senior Gabi Dawyduk provided the game-winning hit in the opener then led the way in the circle in the nightcap as the Beavers swept an NSIC doubleheader from host Northern State on Wednesday. Dawyduk’s two-run double in the top of the 8th inning gave Minot State (15-11 overall, 10-4 NSIC) a 3-1 win to start the day, then Dawyduk pitched six strong innings in a 10-6 win to wrap up the sweep. Minot State now returns home to host NSIC leader Concordia, St. Paul on Saturday in a doubleheader starting at 11 a.m. at the SCHEELS Complex at South Hill, then hosts Winona State in another twinbill starting at 11 a.m. on Sunday.

GAME 1 | Minot State 3, Northern State 1

The Minot State Beavers needed eight innings to get the job done but pulled off the 3-1 extra-innings victory over the Northern State Wolves Wednesday. Junior Reegan Floyd (5-4) started in the circle and picked up the win for Minot State. The right-hander went eight innings, giving up one run on eight hits, allowing no walks and striking out four. Trailing 1-0, the Beavers first put runs on the board in the seventh inning. Minot State got an RBI single from junior Hannah Murray, scoring senior Gabi Dawyduk from second base. The game remained tied until the very next inning when the Beavers got going again on offense. Minot State pushed two runs across on a two-run double off the bat of Dawyduk that brought home senior Brooklyn Morrison and junior Abby Lohse, which brought the Beavers lead to 3-1. The score remained 3-1 for the rest of the game, as Minot State held on for the win.

GAME 2 | Minot State 10, Northern State 6

Minot State got contributions from every part of their lineup as all nine starters reached base safely helping the Beavers put 10 runs on the board and defeat the Northern State Wolves 10-6 Wednesday. Senior Gabi Dawyduk (5-5) got the win for Minot State. The right-hander went six innings, giving up three runs, zero earned, on six hits. The Beavers got the scoring started early, putting runs on the board in the top of the first inning as Paige Kellogg and Dawyduk each had an RBI in a three-run rally. The Wolves failed to push any runs across before the Beavers built on their lead in the third inning. Minot State scored once on an RBI single off the bat of junior Hannah Murray, which brought the Beavers lead to 4-0. Northern State narrowed Minot State’s lead to 4-2 before the Beavers stretched the advantage to 8-2 in the sixth inning. The Beavers bats heated up in the inning, scoring four runs, including a one-run single off the bat of senior Lauryn DeGuzman. The Wolves fought back, closing the gap to 8-3 until Minot State added some insurance in the seventh. The Beavers notched two runs off of Northern State pitching, punctuated by a run-scoring double off the bat of sophomore Anna LaCount, bringing the score to 10-3 in favor of Minot State. Northern State put three runs on the scoreboard before the game was over, but the Beavers still coasted to the 10-6 win.

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TWINS-DODGERS

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Edouard Julien homered twice and scored three runs for the Minnesota Twins to spark a lagging lineup and lead a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. Julien, who entered the afternoon in a 3-for-28 start to the season, led off the first and fifth innings with opposite field drives into the bleachers in left for his first career multi-homer game. Alex Vesia (0-1) relieved starter Bobby Miller to start the fifth and took the loss after Julien’s first major league home run — his career total is 18 — against a left-hander. Ending an 0-for-33 team-wide skid with runners in scoring position was just as encouraging for the Twins, who have an MLB-worst .184 batting average. Byron Buxton delivered the streak-stopping RBI single in the third after Julien, the second-year second baseman, started the inning with a single. The Twins RHP Pablo López (1-1, 2.84 ERA) pitches this afternoon to begin a four-game series at Detroit. LHP Tarik Skubal (1-0, 2.92 ERA) starts for the Tigers.

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TIMBERWOLVES-NUGGETS

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic minimized the matchup between teams tied atop the Western Conference standings, then put on a show for the ages — and for anyone still doubting he’s the best player on the planet. The odds-on favorite to win a third MVP trophy, Jokic registered his 20th career 40-point game in powering the Denver Nuggets past the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-107 on Wednesday night. Scoring 41 points to go with 11 rebounds and seven assists, Jokic made 16 of 20 shots against the NBA’s best defense while being guarded most of the night by the league’s top defender, Rudy Gobert, along with Naz Reid. Jamal Murray added 20 points in 27 minutes and Michael Porter Jr. scored 18 for the Nuggets, who pulled away by holding Anthony Edwards without a bucket in the fourth quarter. Edwards led Minnesota with 25 points but was a non-factor in the fourth as Denver’s reserves put on a show featuring Peyton Watson’s six blocks and Christian Braun’s rim-rattling dunks. The Timberwolves host the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night.

KHRT Sports – 04/10/24

Posted on Apr 10, 2024 in General |

KHRT SPORTS – WEDNESDAY – 04/10/24

MINOT, ND – Tuesday scores:

High School Girls Softball

Class A
Minot High def. Bismarck Legacy, 15-4
Minot High def. Bismarck Legacy, 5-0

Williston def. Bismarck Century, 16-4
Williston def. Bismarck Century, 16-6

Mandan def. Turtle Mountain, 20-1
Mandan def. Turtle Mountain, 21-0

Dickinson def. Watford City, 25-0
Dickinson def. Watford City, 17-4

Class B
Des Lacs-Burlington/Lewis & Clark def. New Town, 19-0

Bottineau def. Stanley, 28-0

Ray def. Rugby, 17-3

Harvey-Wells County def. Carrington, 17-5

Heart River def. Hazen, 15-1
Heart River def. Hazen, 6-2

High School Baseball

Class A
Minot High def. Dickinson, 14-4
Minot High def. Dickinson, 3-2

Williston def. Bismarck High, 3-1
Williston def. Bismarck High, 13-1

Bismarck Legacy def. Watford City, 7-2
Bismarck Legacy def. Watford City, 15-1

Jamestown def. Bismarck Century, 7-6
Bismarck Century def. Jamestown, 10-5

Class B
Velva-Drake-Anamoose def. Central McLean, 10-0
Velva-Drake-Anamoose def. Central McLean, 7-6

Des Lacs-Burlington def. Divide County, 21-3
Des Lacs-Burlington def. Divide County, 11-1

Tioga def. Ray, 3-2

Langdon Area-Edmore-Munich def. Bottineau, 5-1

Shiloh Christian def. Heart River, 10-1

High School Girls Soccer
Minot High def. Bismarck Legacy, 5-0

Bismarck Century def. Williston, 13-0

High School Boys Track & Field

Watford City Early Bird Invite
1. Dawson County MT, 135.1
2. Dickinson, 102
3. Williston, 87
4. Watford City, 61.5
5. New Town, 60
6. Minot High, 50
7. Stanley, 44
8. Fairview MT, 37.5
9. Bainville MT, 31
10. Killdeer, 30.6
11. Des-Lacs Burlington/Lewis & Clark, 30
12. Sidney MT, 17
13. Heart River, 16
14. Powers Lake-Burke Central, 11.6
15. Divide County, 6

High School Girls Track & Field

Watford City Early Bird Invite
1. Minot High, 163.16
2. Williston, 102
3. Dickinson, 83.46
4. Killdeer, 66.3
5. Watford City, 66
6. Dawson County MT, 61.66
7. Powers Lake-Burke Central, 45
8. Bainville MT, 23
T9. Fairview MT, 22
T9. Heart River, 22
11. Des-Lacs Burlington/Lewis & Clark, 21
12. Stanley, 16.3
13. Parshall, 8
T14. Divide County, 5
T14. Sidney MT, 5
16. Minot North, 4
17. Surrey, 3

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MINOT STATE GOLF

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MSU) – A pair of top 10 individual finishes help the Minot State women’s golf team climb a spot and finish third at the Augustana Invitational which concluded Tuesday at the Elmwood Golf Course. Jaci Jones tied for sixth at 17-over 161 (82-79) while Holly Knudsen tied for 10th at 19-over 163 (81-82), leading the way for the Beavers who were third with a team total of 89-over 665 (336-329). While the Minot State women finished third, the Beaver men were fourth led by Chase Gedak who made a determined surge during Tuesday’s second round shooting a 1-over 73 to finish tied for fifth at 7-over 151 (78-73) for the tournament. His play helped the Minot State men finish fourth as a team at 53-over 629 (315-314).

The University of Mary won the men’s team title shooting a 14-over 590 (298-292) while the host Augustana women won that team title with a 35-over 611 (307-304). Individually, Mary’s Evan Booth and Augustana’s Will Allen tied for first individual in the men’s standings with matching even-par 144s, while Augustana’s Lauren Tims shot even-par 144 (73-71) to win the women’s title by 8 shots.

Rounding out the scores for the Minot State women were Zoe Banack, who tied for 15th at 24-over 168 (85-83), Taylor Cormier, who tied for 23rd at 29-over 173 (88-85), and Lauren Keller, who tied for 53rd at 48-over 192 (94-98). Abigail Goettle, playing as an individual, was 52nd at 188 (98-90).

As for the Minot State men, Zach Hendrickson was next behind Gedak as he tied for 12th at 10-over 154 (78-76), then came

Joshua Tu, who tied for 19th at 13-over 157 (76-81), Casey Fjeld, who tied for 35th at 23-over 167 (83-84), and Max Karnik, who was 41st at 26-over 170 (86-84). Gage Olson, who played an individual, tied for 30th at 19-over 163 (82-81).

The tournament was the final regular-season spring event for the Beavers who now head to Missouri for the NSIC Championships. The Minot State men play first at the Adams Pointe Golf Club in Blue Springs, April 19-21. The Minot State women then play at the Paradise Pointe Golf Club in Smithville, April 26-28.

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TWINS-DODGERS

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tyler Glasnow tied his career high with 14 strikeouts in seven scoreless innings, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 6-3 on Tuesday night. James Outman and Will Smith each hit a three-run homer as Los Angeles won for the third time in four games. Mookie Betts walked three times and scored a run. Glasnow (3-0) struck out Matt Wallner looking to end the seventh inning, marking the third time in his career he picked up 14 strikeouts. He also accomplished the feat for Tampa Bay last season against the Red Sox and in April 2021 against Texas. Glasnow was efficient, needing just 88 pitches to get through his seven innings. He became the first pitcher since 1988 to strike out at least 14 batters on 88 pitches or less. Glasnow became the seventh pitcher in Dodgers history with at least 14 strikeouts and no walks in a game. Minnesota fell to 0-4 at home this season. The Twins have scored just five runs in those four games. Ryan Jeffers, Carlos Correa and Alex Kirilloff homered for Minnesota after Glasnow departed. Jeffers took Alex Vesia deep in the eighth, and Correa and Kirilloff connected in the ninth against Connor Brogdon in his first appearance with the Dodgers since he was traded from Philadelphia.

UP NEXT
Dodgers right-hander Bobby Miller (1-1, 5.87 ERA) takes the mound in today’s series finale, while right-hander Chris Paddack (0-0, 4.50) gets the start for Minnesota. Miller gave up five runs in just 1 2/3 innings in his last start against the Cubs. Paddack earned a no-decision in his only start of the year against the Brewers.

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TIMBERWOLVES-WIZARDS

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored a career-high 51 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame an early 21-point deficit with a dominant second half to beat the Washington Wizards 130-121 on Tuesday night. Edwards had 30 points in the second half. Nickeil Alexander-Walker finished with 23 points and Rudy Gobert had 19 points and 16 rebounds for the Wolves, who have won four of five and eight of 10. Edwards credited coach Chris Finch for keeping him focused ahead of the matchup with one of the worst teams in the league. Minnesota has clinched a top-three seed in the Western Conference and has a showdown at Denver tonight with a potential No. 1 seed at stake. The Timberwolves and Nuggets are tied atop the West, one game ahead of Oklahoma City. Denver beat Utah and the Thunder beat Sacramento Tuesday night to keep pace. Minnesota improved to 12-5 without All-Star forward Karl-Anthony Towns. The team announced Tuesday that Towns has been cleared for full-contact, five-on-five basketball activities in anticipation of his return, which could occur as soon as Friday. The Timberwolves also lost starting center Naz Reid, who was ejected for “unnecessary and excessive” contact after an elbow to the head of Johnny Davis while battling for a rebound.

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WILD-AVALANCHE

DENVER (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon notched his seventh career hat trick as part of a four-point performance, and the Colorado Avalanche broke out of a two-game funk with a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night. The speedy MacKinnon has scored 51 times this season, eclipsing the 50-goal mark for the first time in his career. Artturi Lehkonen and Cale Makar also scored for the Avalanche. Alexandar Georgiev stopped 20 shots in a bounce-back performance after allowing 12 goals in his previous two games. The win kept Colorado in second place in the Central Division with 104 points. The team trails Dallas by five points with three games left. Colorado also stays ahead of Winnipeg, which beat Nashville 4-3 in overtime Tuesday to climb to 102 points. Colorado hosts the Jets on Saturday in what could be a pivotal game for seeding purposes. The top two spots in the division earn home-ice advantage in the first round. Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy had goals for a Wild team that was officially eliminated from postseason contention. Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves. The Wild play at Vegas on Friday.

KHRT Sports – 04/09/24

Posted on Apr 9, 2024 in General |

KHRT SPORTS – TUESDAY – 04/09/24

MINOT, ND – Monday scores:

High School Baseball
Class A
Watford City def. Heart River (Class B), 11-7
Watford City def. Heart River (Class B), 14-4

Mandan def. Bismarck St. Mary’s, 12-6
Mandan def. Bismarck St. Mary’s, 7-5

High School Girls Softball
Class A
Minot High def. Williston, 12-4
Minot High def. WIlliston, 22-3

Minot North def. Turtle Mountain, 16-3
Minot North def. Turtle Mountain, 31-6

Class B
Bottineau def. Northern Lights, 23-3

High School Girls Soccer
Mandan def. Dickinson, 13-0

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WDA TENNIS

BISMARCK, ND (WDA) – Minot High earned seven first place votes and picked up 78 total points to take the top spot in the WDA girls’ tennis coaches’ poll. The Majettes are the defending state and WDA champion. Bismarck Legacy was second in voting with 71 points and two first place votes. Bismarck Century was third with 59 points while Dickinson was fourth with 56 and Mandan was fifth with 55. The Braves also earned one first place vote. Rounding out the poll was Bismarck High in sixth; Bismarck St. Mary’s in seventh; Williston in eighth; WDA newcomer Minot North in ninth and Jamestown in 10th. The annual poll was conducted by Matt Mullally, WDA SID. Teams received nine points for a first place vote; 8 for second place; 7 for third; 6 for fourth; 5 for fifth; 4 fourth sixth; 3 for seventh; 2 for eighth; and 1 for ninth. Coaches did not vote for their own team. The 47th year of WDA-sponsored play begins later this week. Several teams will play non-conference 3-2 duals on Friday, April 12 and take part in a Minot Tournament on Saturday, April 13. Mandan senior Sofia Felderman is also the defending state and region singles champion. The West Region Tournament will be hosted by Minot Public Schools, May 23-25. The state tournament is in Grand Forks, May 30-June 1.

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LIONS ALL-STAR BASKETBALL

MINOT – Rosters have been released for the Lions All-Star Basketball series. The this will have Class AA versus Class A & B in boys and girls games. The rosters are composed of seniors from this past season. Games will be played July 15 at Bismarck High and July 16 at Fargo South.

Several area athletes will participate. The Class AA boys team includes Logan Conklin of Minot High, Isiah St. Romain of Williston, Isaiah Schafer of Bismarck Century, Lucas Kupfer of Bismarck Legacy, and Damon Glasser of Dickinson. The Class A/B boys team includes Tyson Wick of Hazen, Atticus Wilkinson of Shiloh Christian, Kai Thomas of Williston Trinity Christian, Javin Friesz of Flasher, Bohden Duffield and Bishop Duffield of Bowman County. Alternates include Braxton Iglehart of Garrison, Gunner Zerr of Turtle Mountain, Braylon Fisher of Des Lacs-Burlington, and Jack Zimmer of Kenmare-Bowbells. The Class A/B team will be coached by Anthony Lee of Westhope-Newburg.

The Class AA girls team includes Presley Bennett of Minot High, Paige Breuer and Jersey Berg of Bismarck High, Eden Fridley of Bismarck Century, and Jayden Wiest along with Hailey Markel of Mandan. The Class A/B girls roster includes Kylie Simpson of Bottineau, Jessica Mogen of Watford City, Dedra Wood of Shiloh Christian, and Jaci Fischer of Bowman County. Alternates include Kaydee Boyce of Nedrose and Mya Neshem of Berthold.

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MSU MENS HOCKEY-HONOR

UNION LAKE, Mich. (MSU) –The ACHA announced Monday that Minot State men’s hockey head coach Wyatt Waselenchuk has been named the 2024 Men’s Division I Coach of the Year as selected by ACHA Men’s Division I head coaches. Waselenchuk was chosen from a group of finalists that included Gary Astalos of Adrian College, Carl Trosien of Purdue University Northwest, and Mike Rivera of University of Central Oklahoma after he led the Beavers to a 30-7-1 overall record this season and into the quarterfinals of the ACHA National Tournament. Waselenchuk is the second Minot State coach to win the award, joining two-time recipient and former Beaver head coach Wade Regier (2013 and 2017). The honor is the first for the current Beavers head coach who becomes the ninth former ACHA player to win the award. Waselenchuk also was named ACHA Division I Player of the Year after leading Minot State to the national title in 2012-13 as the Beavers starting goalie. Waselenchuk led the Beavers to the ACHA Men’s Division I National Championships for the 15th consecutive season and 20th overall this winter, and Minot State held the No. 1 ranking in the ACHA poll for 15 of the 18 rankings during the 2023-2024 season. Introduced as Minot State coach in the spring of 2021, Coach Waselenchuk has a 96-13-1 career record in three seasons as the Beavers head coach and guided the team to the program’s third ACHA National Championship following the 2022-23 season. Waselenchuk has been part of all three of the team’s ACHA National Championships: As goalie for the 2012-13 National Championship team, as assistant coach for the 2018-19 National Championship team, and as head coach for the 2022-23 National Championship team. The Beavers will join the Midwest College Hockey (MCH) conference beginning with the 2024-25 season.

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TWINS-DODGERS

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Shohei Ohtani had two doubles and a home run — his third in five games — to tie his career high with three extra-base hits and power the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on Monday night. James Outman hit the go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and Freddie Freeman and Will Smith drove in runs and Evan Phillips picked up his fourth save to fuel another smooth victory for Dodgers newcomer James Paxton (2-0), who flashed a wide smile when asked afterward about Ohtani’s impact. Manny Margot hit a two-run homer off his former team to give the Twins a third-inning lead, but the loaded Dodgers lineup was too much for their depleted bullpen after starter Bailey Ober deftly worked to depart with one run allowed in five innings.The Twins have lost three straight games with a total of 12 hits.

UP NEXT
Dodgers RHP Tyler Glasnow (2-0, 3.18 ERA) starts tonight, as RHP Louie Varland (0-1, 6.75 ERA) takes the mound for the Twins. Varland missed the opportunity to take the same field with his brother when the Dodgers sent RHP Gus Varland down to Triple-A before the game. The Varlands grew up a few miles away in North St. Paul.

KHRT Sports – 04/07/24

Posted on Apr 7, 2024 in General |

KHRT SPORTS – SUNDAY – 04/07/24

MINOT, ND – Saturday’s scores.

High School Baseball

Class A

Bismarck High def. Devils Lake, 4-2

Devils Lake def. Bismarck High, 12-1 (5)

Mandan def. Williston, 3-2

Mandan def. Williston, 12-9

Bismarck St. Mary’s def. Bismarck Century, 6-5

Class B

Washburn-Wilton-Center-Stanton def. South Border, 17-14

High School Girls Softball

Class A

Bismarck High def. Devils Lake, 11-0

Bismarck High def. Devils Lake, 18-8

West Fargo Sheyenne def. Jamestown, 11-0

West Fargo Sheyenne def. Jamestown, 11-1

Class B

Des Lacs-Burlington/Lewis & Clark def. Kindred-Richland, 15-5 (5)

Des Lacs-Burlington/Lewis & Clark def. Northern Cass, 9-7

Beulah def. Kindred-Richland, 4-2

Washburn-Center-Stanton def. Stanley, 10-0

High School Girls Soccer

Jamestown def. Bismarck High, 1-0

High School Boys Track & Field

Minot Invite

1. Bismarck Century, 226

2. Bismarck High, 210.5

3. Minot High, 98.5

4. Minot North, 26

High School Girls Track & Field

Minot Invite

1. Bismarck High, 214

2. Bismarck Century, 173

3. Minot High, 163

4. Minot North, 1

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MINOT STATE BASEBALL

MANKATO, Minn. (MSU) – Mark Ossanna drove in four runs and Javier Gutierrez hit a home run and plated two more, but the Minot State baseball team couldn’t stop a late rally by host Minnesota State, Mankato, falling 14-12 in the opener of an NSIC doubleheader on Saturday. The Mavericks (18-11, 14-5) took the nightcap 16-5 in 7 innings for the sweep of the twinbill. Minot State (9-20, 6-13) now returns home to host Minnesota Crookston in a doubleheader for the Beavers home debut at Corbett Field on Wednesday starting at 1:30 p.m.

GAME 1 | Minnesota State 14, Minot State 12

The Minot State Beavers took a 12-11 lead into the sixth inning but could not hang on and fell 14-12 to the Minnesota State Mavericks on Saturday. Junior Gage Eastlick (1-2) came out of the bullpen for Minot State and took the loss. The Beavers were trailing 2-0 in the second inning when they first put runs on the board. Minot State’s offense started clicking and put up six runs, including a three-run double off the bat of senior Mark Ossanna. The Mavericks failed to push any runs across before the Beavers offense got back to their scoring ways the next inning. Minot State scored once on an RBI single off the bat of junior Seugjun Song, which brought the Beavers lead to 7-2. Minnesota State narrowed Minot State’s lead to 7-5 before the Beavers stretched the advantage to 12-5 in the fourth inning. The Beavers bats heated up in the inning, scoring five runs, including a two-run home run off the bat of junior Javier Gutierrez. The Beavers were unable to hold the lead, as Minnesota State scored nine times over the remaining three innings to grab the 14-12 win.

GAME 2 | Minnesota State 16, Minot State 5, 7 innings

The Minot State Beavers got a boost from junior Brent Riddle, who totaled three hits in a 16-5 loss to the Minnesota State Mavericks on Saturday. Junior Gage Yost (1-5) started and took the loss on the mound for Minot State. In addition to his three hits, Riddle had a double and an RBI to lead the Beavers. Senior Mark Ossanna furnished a standout performance as well, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Sophomore Colton Bagshaw also chipped in for Minot State, putting together one hit in three trips to the plate while adding an RBI. The Beavers got the scoring started early, putting runs on the board in the top of the first inning. Minot State plated two runs off of Minnesota State pitching, one of which was driven in on a run-scoring double off the bat of Ossanna. The Beavers lost the lead they built in the first but got back on the board in the sixth trailing 15-2. Riddle came across to score the lone run of the inning for Minot State, which tightened the Mavericks lead to 15-3. Minnesota State expanded their lead to 16-3 before the Minot State offense got going, reducing that lead to 16-5 in the seventh. The Beavers scored twice, with one run coming across on Riddle’s single. The ballgame ended with that seventh-inning rally falling short.

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MINOT STATE SOFTBALL

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MSU) – The Minot State softball team battled hard but fell in a pair of NSIC games against preseason favorite Augustana on the road Saturday, dropping both games by matching 9-1 scores. The Beavers (13-11 overall, 8-4 NSIC) look to bounce back Wednesday when Minot State plays another NSIC road doubleheader at Northern State with first pitch slated for noon.

GAME 1 | Augustana 9, Minot State 1, 6 innings

The Minot State Beavers struggled on Saturday, falling to the Augustana Vikings 9-1 despite the efforts of sophomore Anna LaCount, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Junior Reegan Floyd (4-4) got the ball to start for Minot State and took the loss. At the plate, the Beavers were led by LaCount, who went 2-for-3 on the day with a double and an RBI. The Beavers were trailing 5-0 in the sixth inning when they first put runs on the board. Minot State got an RBI single from LaCount, scoring senior Brooklyn Morrison from second base. The ballgame ended with that sixth-inning rally falling short.

GAME 2 | Augustana 9, Minot State 1, 5 innings

Senior Brooklyn Morrison went 1-for-3 with a double for the Minot State Beavers in a 9-1 loss to the Augustana Vikings on Saturday. Senior Gabi Dawyduk (4-5) got the ball to start for Minot State and took the loss. At the plate, the Beavers were led by Morrison, who went 1-for-3 on the day with a double. The Beavers were trailing 4-0 in the third inning when they first put runs on the board. Senior Lauryn DeGuzman came across to score the lone run of the inning for Minot State on a sacrifice fly by Anna LaCount and get them on the board. The Beavers were unable to get any closer, as Augustana added five runs to their tally on the way to a 9-1 final.

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MINOT STATE TRACK & FIELD

VERMILLION, S.D. (MSU) – The Minot State track and field teams wrapped up their second full weekend of action for the outdoor season with a record-setting performance by De’Andre Cornwall. The Beaver hurdler from Lauderhill, Florida smashed the NCAA Division II-era record in the women’s 100-meter hurdles on Saturday at the University of South Dakota Early Bird meet and moved to second all-time in Minot State history in the event. Cornwall advanced to the event finals with a time of 14.63 seconds in the prelims which smashed the D-II record of 15.23 seconds run by DelRay Audet in 2016. Cornwall then finished fifth in the event with a time of 14.72 in the finals. Her time of 14.63 ranks No. 2 all-time, second only to the 14.44-second performance by Marlo Henke run in 1993. It also ranks Cornwall No. 5 in the NSIC currently this season. While she wrote her name into the Minot State record books, so did multi-event athlete Hayleigh Solano as she became the first woman in the Beavers’ NCAA Division II era to complete a heptathlon scoring 2,302 points in the grueling, two-day, seven-event competition to finish 18th at the USD Early Bird meet. The NCAA D-II era record holder, Solano is now No. 2 all-time in Minot State history in the event as well behind just Michelle Boyeff who scored 4,231 points in the heptathlon in 2001. While Cornwall and Solano set records on the day, Sidra Sadowsky, Devontae Daley, Peyton Tuhy, and Jasiah Hambria all added top 5 finishes for the Beavers in their individual events. Sadowsky finished fourth in Saturday’s women’s 800 meters in 2 minutes, 22.03 seconds, while Tuhy was fourth in the men’s Saturday edition of the 800 in 1:59.66. Tuhy also ran the 800 on Friday finishing 21st in 1:58.77 as the event was contested both days for the men and women. Hambria added a third-place finish in the men’s high jump as he cleared 6 feet, 4.75 inches, and Daley was fifth in the men’s 400 meters finishing in 50.26 seconds. The Minot State track and field teams will be back in action at two meets next weekend, heading east to Des Moines, Iowa to compete in the Jim Duncan Invitational hosted by Drake University on Friday, and heading west to Dickinson State for the Blue Hawk Games on Saturday.

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TWINS-GUARDIANS

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — David Fry hit a three-run homer and seven Cleveland pitchers combined on a two-hitter, helping the Guardians beat the Minnesota Twins 3-1 on Saturday. On a day when they lost ace Shane Bieber to season-ending elbow surgery, the Guardians showcased their pitching depth while improving to 7-2 this season. Carlos Carrasco worked three innings of one-run ball. The 37-year-old right-hander struck out six and walked three before he was pulled after 78 pitches. Nick Sandlin (2-0), Cade Smith, Hunter Gaddis, Scott Barlow, Tyler Beede and Emmanuel Clase combined to blank Minnesota over the final six innings. Clase worked the ninth for his fourth save. Joe Ryan (1-1) struck out seven over six innings for Minnesota, but he paid dearly for a hanging sweeper that Fry deposited into the second deck in left field in the second. The Twins went 0 for 11 with runners in scoring position and struck out 14 times.

UP NEXT

Guardians: RHP Triston McKenzie (0-1, 10.80 ERA) will start Sunday’s series finale. McKenzie gave up four earned runs in 3 1/3 innings at Seattle on Monday.

Twins: RHP Bailey Ober (0-1, 54.00 ERA) will try to rebound from the worst start of his career. Ober was hit hard in Kansas City last Sunday, giving up three homers and eight earned runs in 1 1/3 innings.

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WILD-JETS

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Vladislav Namestnikov had a goal and two assists, linemate Alex Iafallo a goal and an assist, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2 on Saturday. Kyle Connor and Morgan Barron also scored, and Connor Hellebuyck made 25 saves for Winnipeg in the opener of a four-game trip. The Jets, who clinched a playoff berth Thursday, are two points behind Colorado for second place in the Central Division. Each team has five games remaining including against each other April 13 in Denver. Kirill Kaprizov scored twice and Mats Zuccarello had two assists for the Wild who are all but officially eliminated from playoff contention. Minnesota is 10 points behind Los Angeles for the second Western Conference wild card with six games remaining. The Kings host Vancouver later Saturday. Winnipeg won all four games against Minnesota this season and improved to 17-5-1 against Central Division foes, Minnesota is 8-13-3 in the division. The Wild begin a five-game road trip today in Chicago.

KHRT Sports – 04/06/24

Posted on Apr 6, 2024 in General |

KHRT SPORTS – FRIDAY – 04/05/24

MINOT, ND – The Minot High girls soccer team began the season just like they ended the last one, with a win. The three-time defending state champs extended their winning streak to 52 as they improve to 51-0-1.

High School Girls Soccer

Minot High def. Mandan, 2-0

Bismarck St. Mary’s def. Williston, 2-0

Bismarck Legacy tied Bismarck Century, 1-1

High School Girls Softball

Class A

Minot High def. Grand Forks Red River, 11-0

Grand Forks Red River def. Minot High, 7-4

Minot North def. Grand Forks Central, 13-8

Grand Forks Central def. Minot North, 14-13

Bismarck Legacy def. Watford City, 18-2

Bismarck Legacy def. Watford City, 16-6

Williston def. Sidney MT, 18-0

Class B

Des Lacs-Burlington/Lewis & Clark def. Wilton-Wing, 17-3

Kindred-Richland def. Velva-Drake-Anamoose, 7-2

Velva-Drake-Anamoose def. Northern Cass, 11-3

Bottineau def. Ray, 12-3

High School Baseball

Class A

Minot High def. Bismarck Century, 5-0

Minot High def. Bismarck Century, 15-8

Mandan def. Devils Lake, 3-1

Devils Lake def. Mandan, 14-5

Fargo Shanley def. Bismarck Legacy, 7-6

Class B

Kindred-Richland def. Velva-Drake-Anamoose, 13-1

Thompson def. Velva-Drake-Anamoose, 10-0

Langdon Area-Edmore-Munich def. Hazen, 3-1

Langdon Area-Edmore-Munich def. Beulah, 15-7

High School Boys Track & Field

Dickinson High Invite

1. Bismarck Legacy, 217.5

2. Mandan, 91

3. Dawson County, 88

4. Dickinson, 74

5. Bismarck St. Mary’s, 72

6. Williston, 42.5

7. Hazen, 41.5

8. Watford City, 38.5

9. Richardton-Taylor, 19

High School Girls Track & Field

Dickinson High Invite

1. Bismarck Legacy, 172.5

2. Dickinson, 135.5

3. Mandan, 97.5

4. Hazen, 82

5. Williston, 57

6. Bismarck St. Mary’s, 29.5

7. Watford City, 27

8. Richardton-Taylor, 15

9. Dawson County, 11

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MINOTAUROS

MINOT, ND – The Minot Minotauros defeated the Bobcats in Bismarck on Friday night, 4-3. The win secures the Tauros the NAHL Central Division regular season championship. Colby Bear, Chad Muller and Adam Mahler scored for Minot in the second period and Nicholas Sewecke added a third period tally for the win. Brady James made 36 saves on 39 shots. The Tauros go for the weekend sweep tonight in Bismarck.

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MINOT STATE BASEBALL

MANKATO, Minn. (MSU) – Noah Madas led the way at the plate with three hits and five RBIs while Craig Schmich set the tone on the hill with seven strikeouts in six innings work as the Minot State baseball team split an NSIC doubleheader on the road Friday. Madas and Schmich teamed up to power the Beavers (9-18 overall, 6-11 NSIC) to a 7-3 win in the opener before the Mavericks (16-11, 12-5) rallied to take the nightcap 13-3 in 7 innings. The two teams play another NSIC doubleheader today.

GAME 1 | Minot State 7, Minnesota State 3

Sophomore Noah Madas collected four RBIs to help lead the Minot State Beavers over the Minnesota State Mavericks 7-3 on Friday. Senior Craig Schmich (2-5) started on the mound and picked up the win for Minot State. The right-hander went six innings, giving up one run on three hits, allowing three walks and striking out seven. Madas went 2-for-4 with a home run in addition to his four RBIs for the Beavers. Senior Mark Ossanna furnished a noteworthy day at the dish as well, going 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk and two RBI. Sophomore Colton Bagshaw also contributed for Minot State, putting together two hits in four trips to the plate while adding a home run and an RBI. The Beavers got the scoring started early, putting two runs on the board in the top of the first inning. Minot State plated two runs when Ossanna left the yard with junior Grant Gabbert aboard. The Beavers then held the Mavericks scoreless before expanding their lead in the fourth inning. Minot State scored three times, with an output that included back-to-back homers from Madas and Bagshaw, which brought the score to 5-0 in favor of the Beavers. Minot State held Minnesota State scoreless before expanding their lead to 7-0 the following inning. The Beavers scored two runs when a single from Madas scored Ossanna and junior Javier Gutierrez. Minnesota State put three runs on the scoreboard before the game was over, but Minot State still coasted to the 7-3 win.

GAME 2 | Minnesota State 13, Minot State 3

The Minot State Beavers got three hits from junior Brian Parry in a 13-3 loss to the Minnesota State Mavericks on Friday. Senior Trevyn Badger (1-4) started and took the loss on the mound for Minot State. In addition to his three hits, Parry had an RBI to lead the Beavers. Senior Ricky Apodaca compiled a standout day at the dish as well, going 2-for-4 with an RBI. Sophomore Noah Madas also chipped in for Minot State, putting together one hit in three trips to the plate while adding an RBI. The Beavers were trailing 5-0 in the third inning when they first put runs on the board. Minot State got an RBI single from Apodaca, scoring Parry from third base. The Mavericks expanded their lead to 8-1 before the Beavers offense got back to work, cutting into that lead in the fourth. Minot State brought home a pair, with one run driven in by Parry’s single, which tightened the Mavericks lead to 8-3. The Beavers were unable to get any closer, as Minnesota State added five runs to their tally on the way to a 13-3 final.

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UND WOMENS BASKETBALL

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND) – University of North Dakota women’s basketball coach Mallory Bernhard announced the addition of Grafton, N.D., native Walker Demers to the Fighting Hawks 2024-25 recruiting class. Demers spent the past two seasons at South Dakota, where she played in 62 games while making 43 starts for the Coyotes. In her sophomore season, Demers averaged 6.0 points per game on .507 percent shooting and was the team’s third leading rebounder at 4.1 boards per contest. She poured in a career high 19 points while going 6-of-7 from the floor, 6-for-8 from the free throw line and knocked down a three-pointer in a win at Kansas City. She also pulled down seven rebounds and tallied two steals against the Roos. She nearly recorded her first double-double at Montana, where she scored 13 points and corralled nine rebounds. Demers reached double-figure scoring in four games last season and 12 times in her career. Demers helped the Coyotes to the No. 4 seed at the Summit League Tournament with a 9-7 conference record and advanced to the semifinal round where they fell to South Dakota State, 76-63. In her freshman season, Demers was one of six Coyotes to appear in all 30 games and earned 13 starts as a true freshman. She finished as the team’s second leading rebounder at 4.9 boards per game and was the fifth leading scorer with 7.0 points per contest on .453 percent shooting. She scored a season-high 14 points and hauled in eight rebounds against Western Illinois on Dec. 31, 2022. Demers was named to the 2022-23 Summit League honor roll. During her prep career at Grafton High School, she recorded over 1,000 points, 750 rebounds and 200 blocks while leading the Spoilers to a 110-18 record. She was named to the all-region team in three-straight seasons, the all-state tournament team three times and was the 2021 North Dakota State Tournament MVP. Demers led the state in blocked shots during the 2020 season with 98 rejections.

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WOLVES-SUNS

PHOENIX (AP) — Grayson Allen scored 23 points, Kevin Durant had 22 and the Phoenix Suns raced to a 15-0 lead in a 97-87 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Bradley Beal had 14 points for the Suns, who have won four straight home games. Devin Booker, coming off games with 52 and 40 points, finished with 13 points and 13 assists. His only 3-pointer of the night gave the Suns a 94-72 lead with 4:02 remaining. Jusuf Nurkic, who was a game-time decision with a left calf injury, played 26 minutes and had 11 points, 15 rebounds and six assists. It was only the fourth time the Suns didn’t score 100 points in a game, but it was the first time in those games that they won. Anthony Edwards struggled from the field, making just 6 of 19 shots and finishing with 17 points. Nickell Alexander-Walker was the only other Timberwolves player in double figures with 13 points. Naz Reid had 11 rebounds. The Timberwolves play at Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.

KHRT Sports – 04/05/24

Posted on Apr 5, 2024 in General |

KHRT SPORTS – FRIDAY – 04/05/24

MINOT, ND – The High School Battle In The Bubble began on Thursday at Minot State

High School Girls Softball

Battle In The Bubble – Minot State
Minot High def. Grand Forks Central, 16-1
Minot High def. Grand Forks Central, 15-3

Friday (4/5)
Grand Forks Red River vs Minot High, 8:30 am
Grand Forks Central vs Minot North, 12:00 pm
Kindred-Richland vs Velva-Drake-Anamoose, 3:45 pm
Northern Cass vs Velva-Drake-Anamoose, 5:30 pm
Wilton-Wing vs Des Lacs-Burlington/Lewis & Clark, 8:00 pm

Saturday (4/6)
South Prairie-Max vs Bishop Ryan, 9:00 am
Kindred-Richland vs Des Lacs-Burlington/Lewis & Clark, 11:10 am
Northern Cass vs Des Lacs-Burlinton/Lewis & Clark, 1:20 pm
Beulah vs Kindred-Richland, 3:30 pm
Stanley vs Washburn-Center-Stanton, 5:40 pm
JV games, 7:45 pm

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MINOT, ND – Other scores from the area:

High School Baseball

Class A
Dickinson def. Watford City, 18-4
Dickinson def. Watford City, 3-0

Bismarck Legacy def. Bismarck High, 9-1
Bismarck Legacy def. Bismarck High, 13-0

Class B
Bishop Ryan def. Berthold, 16-0
Bishop Ryan def. Berthold, 15-3

High School Girls Softball

Class A
Jamestown def. Turtle Mountain, 30-0
Jamestown def. Turtle Mountain, 27-4

Mandan def. Bismarck High, 6-4
Bismarck High def. Mandan, 11-6

Class B
Bottineau def. South Prairie-Max, 33-0

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UND HOCKEY-HONOR

SAINT PAUL, Minn. (UND) – Sophomore forward Jackson Blake has been named one of the three Hobey Baker Award Hat Trick Finalists, as announced by the award committee on Thursday. The three finalists for this year’s Hobey Baker Award were selected from the initial list of Top Ten candidates by the 30-member Selection Committee and an additional round of online fan balloting. Criteria for the award includes: displaying outstanding skills in all phases of the game; strength of character on and off the ice; sportsmanship; and scholastic achievements. Blake becomes the seventh North Dakota player to earn the distinction and the third in the last five years, joining Jordan Kawaguchi (2020) and Shane Pinto (2021). The Eden Prairie, Minn., native put together one of the best sophomore seasons in program history, finishing with 22 goals and 38 assists to become only the second UND player in the last decade to hit the 60-point mark in a single season (Brock Boeser, 2015-16). His 60 points rank fourth in the nation and pace the NCHC while his 38 assists sit tied for third in the country and atop the conference leaderboard. He was even better as the calendar flipped to the new year, potting points in 21 of UND’s 22 games during 2024 while finishing with 34 points over his last 18 games to help the Fighting Hawks capture their fourth Penrose Cup in the last five seasons and sixth overall in the 11-year history of the league. During NCHC play, Blake shattered the conference’s scoring record with 37 points in just 24 games on his way to becoming NCHC Player of the Year, Forward of the Year and earning a unanimous spot on the All-NCHC First Team. For his career, Blake has 38 goals and 64 assists for 102 points in 79 career games to sit as only the second NoDak player to join the 100-point club as a sophomore in the last 30 years (Zach Parise, 2003-04). He hit the century mark in just 78 games, which is the sixth-fastest mark in program history. The award will be presented on Friday, April 12, 2024 at the NCAA Frozen Four and will air live on NHL Network beginning at 5 p.m. (CT).

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TWINS-GUARDIANS

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tanner Bibee and the Cleveland bullpen had 15 strikeouts to put the clamps on Minnesota’s bats, Steven Kwan had three hits and the Guardians spoiled the Twins’ home opener with a 4-2 victory Thursday. Bibee (1-0) matched his career high with nine strikeouts, allowing one run over 5 1/3 innings. Four relievers followed, with Emmanuel Clase working a perfect ninth for his third save. Carlos Correa had three hits and Edouard Julien homered for the Twins. Minnesota, which averaged more than 10 strikeouts per game to lead the majors last year, fanned the 15 times and stranded nine runners — eight in scoring position. The eighth inning was emblematic of the Twins’ struggles. With Minnesota down by two runs, Correa led off with a double. But he remained stuck at second as Scott Barlow struck out Carlos Santana, Manuel Margot and Willi Castro in order to end the threat. Twins starter Pablo López (1-1) gave up four runs — three earned — in 5 2/3 innings. The Twins put runners in scoring position in three of the first four innings but came up empty each time. Julien finally broke through when he led off the fifth with an opposite-field homer, a towering fly that got up in the stiff north wind and carried into the left-field stands. Game two is Saturday in Minneapolis. RHP Joe Ryan (0-0, 1.69) gave up one run in 5 1/3 innings in his first start of the season on Saturday at Kansas City. Ryan was 0-3 with a 3.24 ERA in three starts against Cleveland last year. On Saturday, RHP Carlos Carrasco (0-0, 5.40 ERA) will make his second start in his return to Cleveland after three seasons with the Mets. Carrasco gave up three runs in five innings against the Athletics on Sunday.

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WILD-AVALANCHE

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and two assists, Justus Annunen made a career-high 44 saves and the Colorado Avalanche moved closer to first place with a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night. Jonathan Drouin scored twice and added an assist as the playoff-bound Avalanche bounced back from a vexing loss Monday at Columbus, last in the Eastern Conference. Second-place Colorado is three points behind idle Dallas, which leads the Central Division and Western Conference with 105 points. Meanwhile, the Wild’s slim postseason chances are fading. Vinni Lettieri and Declan Chisholm scored for Minnesota. Filip Gustavsson stopped 31 shots. Minnesota is ten points behind Los Angeles for the second Western Conference wild card. The Wild have seven games remaining. The Wild will host Winnipeg on Saturday.

KHRT Sports – 04/04/24

Posted on Apr 4, 2024 in General |

KHRT SPORTS – THURSDAY – 04/04/24

MINOT, ND – A dozen high school girls softball games will be played over the next three days at the Battle In The Bubble at Minot State

High School Girls Softball
Battle In The Bubble – Minot State

Thursday (4/4)
Grand Forks Central vs Minot High, 3:30 pm
Grand Forks Red River vs Minot North, 7:00 pm

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UND HOCKEY-HONOR

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (UND) – Sophomore forward Jackson Blake was named the NCHC Player of the Month for March on Wednesday afternoon, as announced by the league office. It marks the second straight monthly award for Blake and fourth honor of his career, earning the league’s rookie of the month distinction twice in 2022-23. Blake closed out his sophomore season strong, leading the NCHC with 13 points and 1.63 points per game in March. The Carolina Hurricanes draft pick recorded points in all eight North Dakota games last month, including three multi-point games, stretching his point streak to 11 games to end the season. Blake’s nine assists tied for first in the NCHC in March, while his 1.13 assists per game were solely first. He also added four goals, all even strength, and finished +3 during the month. Blake finished the season with 60 points (22g/38a) in 40 games, tying the NCHC single-season scoring record first set by former UND standout Brock Boeser in 2015-16. The 22 goals are fifth in the NCHC, while the 38 assists tie for first with Denver’s Zeev Buium. Blake was selected a Hobey Baker Award Top-10 Finalist on March 20, along with his First-Team All-NCHC, NCHC Player and Forward of the Year nods.

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TWINS-BREWERS

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jackson Chourio became the youngest player in six years to hit a home run but it wasn’t enough for the Milwaukee Brewers, who lost to the Minnesota Twins 7-3 on Wednesday as Ryan Jeffers hit a tiebreaking three-run drive to cap a five-run seventh inning. Rhys Hoskins also went deep for the Brewers, who lost their first game after a 4-0 start. Minnesota’s Alex Kiriloff went 4 for 4 with two singles, a double and a triple. Jeffers had four RBIs for the Twins. Chourio led off the fifth by connecting on Daniel Duarte’s 1-1 slider for a 402-foot drive. Chourio, who signed an $82 million, eight-year contract during the offseason, is batting .350 with a hit in each of his first five major league games. At 20 years, 23 days, Chourio is the youngest player to homer since Juan Soto did it as a 19-year-old in 2018. Chourio is the youngest Brewer to homer since a 19-year-old Gary Sheffield in 1988.

After Chourio gave the Brewers a 3-1 lead, the Twins rallied against Milwaukee’s bullpen. Kiriloff and Byron Buxton opened the seventh with back-to-back doubles off Joel Payamps (0-1), and Carlos Correa’s one-out single drove in the tying run. With two outs and two on, Jeffers got ahead 2-0 in the count against Bryse Wilson, fouled off four straight pitches and hit a 376-foot drive over the left-field wall to end an 0-for-13 slump. The Twins had not gone deep since Royce Lewis in the first inning of last week’s opener. Jeffers added an RBI single in the ninth off Thyago Vieira. Duarte (1-0), Brock Stewart, Griffin Jax and Steven Okert combined to retire 15 of the Brewers’ last 16 batters. Chourio’s homer was Milwaukee’s last hit of the day. The Twins open their home schedule with a three-game series against Cleveland. Scheduled starters for today’s opener are RHP Pablo López (1-0, 1.29 ERA) for the Twins and RHP Tanner Bibee (0-0, 6.75) for the Guardians.

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TIMBERWOLVES-RAPTORS

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 28 points, Naz Reid added 23 and the Minnesota Timberwolves routed the short-handed Toronto Raptors 133-85 on Wednesday night to move into a tie for first-place in the Western Conference. Rudy Gobert had 11 points and 15 rebounds for Minnesota, whose 48-point win marked its largest margin of victory this season. The Timberwolves began the day tied with Oklahoma City for second in the West, one-half game behind first-place Denver. Minnesota’s win moved it into a tie with the idle Nuggets with six games remaining for both teams. Immanuel Quickley, Gradey Dick and Javon Freeman-Liberty all had 16 points for Toronto, which has lost 15 straight since its last win on March 3rd. The 48-point loss was the largest in Raptors franchise history. The Timberwolves play at Phoenix on Friday night.

KHRT Sports – 04/03/24

Posted on Apr 3, 2024 in General |

KHRT SPORTS – WEDNESDAY – 04/03/24

MINOT, ND – Spring weather allowed spring sports to get outside on Tuesday.

High School Baseball

Class A
Mandan def. Bismarck High, 7-1
Mandan def. Bismarck High, 5-4

Bismarck Legacy def. Dickinson, 9-3
Bismarck Legacy def. Dickinson, 9-5

Class B
Thompson def. Rugby, 13-2
Thompson def. Rugby, 10-0

High School Girls Softball

Class A
Bismarck High def. Bismarck Legacy, 20-13
Bismarck High def. Bismarck Legacy, 13-12

Dickinson def. Bismarck Century, 11-1
Dickinson def. Bismarck Century, 13-6

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MINOT STATE SOFTBALL

MINOT, N.D. (MSU) – Minot State’s softball team continued its recent dominance over in-state rival the University of Mary, sweeping the Marauders in an NSIC doubleheader Tuesday night inside the MSU “Bubble” as the Beavers stretch their win streak to 15 in-a-row over Mary. Reegan Floyd, Calley Olson, and Gabi Dawyduk led the way in the circle for the sweep as Minot State won 8-0 in 6 innings in the opener, then scored a 7-2 victory in the nightcap.

GAME 1 | Minot State 8, Mary 0, 6 innings

Junior Reegan Floyd was dealing on Tuesday, tossing a one-hit shutout to lead the Minot State Beavers over the Mary Marauders 8-0 in 6 innings. Floyd (4-3) went the distance for Minot State, giving up one hit, walking none and striking out four. The Beavers took the lead for good in the first, scoring for the first time in the inning. Minot State scored three runs in the frame, highlighted by a two-run single off the bat of senior Kilee Fehd. The Beavers then tacked on runs in the third and sixth innings, with their biggest output coming in the third when they scored four times. Fehd and freshman Taylor Eatherton each had an RBI single, Hannah Murray added an RBI sacrifice fly, and senior Lauryn DeGuzman added an RBI fielder’s choice in the rally.

GAME 2 | Minot State 7, Mary 2

The Minot State Beavers took a 3-0 lead in the first inning and never surrendered the advantage on the way to a 7-2 win over the Mary Marauders on Tuesday. Sophomore Calley Olson (2-1) started in the circle and picked up the win for Minot State. The right-hander went five innings, giving up two runs, both of them earned, on seven hits, allowing two walks and striking out two. Senior Gabi Dawyduk also made an impact in the circle for the Beavers, throwing two shutout innings while allowing no hits. At the plate, the Beavers were paced by sophomore Sara Van Wickler, who went 2-for-2 on the day with a double, a triple, two walks and three RBI. Sophomore Paige Kellogg furnished a noteworthy day at the dish as well, going 1-for-3 with a triple, a walk and two RBI. Senior Izzy Penner also chipped in for Minot State, putting together two hits in three trips to the plate while adding a walk and an RBI. The Beavers got the scoring started early, putting two runs on the board in the bottom the first inning with the game still scoreless. Minot State scored three runs in the frame, highlighted by a two-run triple from Kellogg. The Marauders failed to push any runs across before the Beavers offense got back to their scoring ways the next inning. Minot State scored once on an RBI single off the bat of Penner, which brought the score to 4-0 in favor of the Beavers. Mary narrowed Minot State’s lead to 4-2 before the Beavers stretched the advantage to 7-2 in the fifth inning. Van Wickler’s bases-clearing triple scored all three runs in the frame for the Beavers. The score remained 7-2 for the rest of the game, as Minot State coasted to the win.

Minot State (13-9 overall, 8-2 NSIC) now hits the road for a key conference doubleheader, playing at preseason NSIC favorite Augustana (22-13, 7-1) in a battle for second place in the league. First pitch is slated for noon on Saturday in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

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WOLVES-ROCKETS

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Naz Reid strengthened his case for the Sixth Man of the Year Award with 25 points and six rebounds, Anthony Edwards scored 19 points and the Timberwolves kept up their push for the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference with a 113-106 victory over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. The Timberwolves, who have clinched a playoff berth, are tied for second with Oklahoma City at 52-23, a half-game behind Denver, with seven games remaining in the regular season. Houston had a seven-game road win streak snapped and has dropped two in a row following 11 straight victories that brought it back into the playoff picture. The Rockets (38-37) are now three games out of the Western Conference’s final play-in position. Making his sixth straight start in place of injured Karl-Anthony Towns, Reid breathed life into an initially quiet Target Center crowd on Tuesday. The 6-foot-9 center is averaging 13.1 points and 5.1 rebounds and shooting 40.7% from 3-point range this season, all career highs. The Timberwolves host Toronto tonight.

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WILD-SENATORS

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Vinni Lettieri scored the winning goal with just under seven minutes to play and the Minnesota Wild beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Tuesday night to earn a crucial two points and keep their faint playoff hopes alive. Mason Shaw scored for the first time in more than a year, Matt Boldy had a goal, and Marc-Andre Fleury made 30 saves for the Wild, who are six points behind the Los Angeles Kings for the second Western Conference wild-card spot with eight games to play. Lettieri and Shaw are on the Wild’s fourth line with Jacob Lucchini. The trio entered with five goals combined in 84 games. Drake Batherson and Jakob Chychrun each had a power-play goal and an assist and Joonas Korpisalo made 17 saves, but the Senators five-game winning streak came to an end. Wild forward Ryan Hartman sat out the first game of his three-game suspension for throwing his stick toward the officials after overtime in Saturday’s loss to Vegas. The Wild host Colorado Thursday night.

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TWINS-BREWERS

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jackson Chourio singled in a run in his first American Family Field plate appearance, Christian Yelich homered and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Tuesday to open a season with four straight wins for the first time since 2006. Twins starter Louie Varland (0-1) gave up three runs, six hits and two walks in four innings. Milwaukee is 4-0 for the fourth time after winning its first 13 games in 1987 and its first five in 1978 and 2006.

UP NEXT
Brewers RHP Joe Ross makes his first major league appearance since August 2021 and Twins RHP Chris Paddack makes his first start since May 2022 when the two-game series concludes this afternoon.

KHRT Sports – 03/23/24

Posted on Mar 23, 2024 in General |

KHRT SPORTS – SATURDAY – 03/23/24

MINOT, ND – A week of basketball awards was highlighted by the revealing of North Dakota Miss and Mr Basketball on Friday. The award goes to the top senior players in the state and is voted on by the members of the North Dakota AP Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. Jocelyn Schiller of Grand Forks Red River won Miss Basketball while Deng Deng of Four Winds-Minnewaukan won Mr. Basketball.

Jocelyn Schiller, 5’7 guard, Grand Forks Red River – 26.5 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 6.2 apg, 5.5 spg, 44.1% FG, 76.2% FT

Deng Deng, 6’4 forward, Four Winds-Minnewaukan – 27.2 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 2.3 apg, 3.0 spg, 2.0 bpg, 56% FG, 26% 3FG, 68% FT

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MINOT STATE SOFTBALL

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa (MSU) – A month away from the diamond only ignited a fire in the Minot State softball team. In their first at-bats since February 24, the Beavers (7-7 overall, 2-0 NSIC) erupted for five runs en route to a 6-2 win over host Sioux Falls in a neutral-site NSIC doubleheader. The Beavers then finished the sweep as Gabi Dawyduk threw a one-hit shutout for an 8-0 win in 6 innings as Minot State opened NSIC action with the sweep on the campus of Dordt University. Minot State is back in action today in another NSIC doubleheader, playing against host Wayne State at 8 p.m., once again on the Dordt campus.

GAME 1 | Minot State 6, Sioux Falls 2

The Minot State Beavers took a 5-0 lead in the first inning and never trailed from there on the way to a 6-2 victory against the Sioux Falls Cougars on Friday. Junior Reegan Floyd (2-2) got the win for Minot State. The right-hander went seven innings, giving up two runs, both of them earned, on seven hits, allowing four walks and striking out four. In the batter’s box, the Beavers were led by junior Abby Lohse, who went 2-for-4 on the day with two RBI. Junior Hannah Murray furnished a standout performance at the dish as well, going 2-for-4 with two RBI. Senior Lauryn DeGuzman also chipped in for Minot State, putting together one hit in two trips to the plate while adding a walk and an RBI. The Beavers got on the board immediately, starting their scoring with two runs in the top of the first inning on a Lohse two-run single. Minot State’s offense started clicking and put up five runs, including a two-run single from Murray. The Beavers then lost some of their lead, but expanded on their advantage in the fourth inning after the Cougars cut it to 5-2. Lohse came across to score the lone run of the inning for Minot State, which brought the score to 6-2 in favor of the Beavers. The score remained 6-2 for the rest of the game, as Minot State coasted to the win.

GAME 2 | Minot State 8, Sioux Falls 0, 6 innings

Senior Gabi Dawyduk was dealing on Friday, tossing a one-hit shutout to lead the Minot State Beavers past the Sioux Falls Cougars 8-0 in 6 innings. Dawyduk (2-3) went the distance for Minot State, giving up one hit, walking one and striking out three. At the plate, the Beavers were led by senior Taryn Bennett, who went 2-for-3 on the day with a double, a walk and three RBI. Sophomore Anna LaCount put together a standout effort as well, going 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and three RBI. Senior Brooklyn Morrison also chipped in for Minot State, putting together two hits in three trips to the plate while adding a double and a walk. The Beavers took the lead for good in the third, scoring for the first time in the inning. Bennett’s bases-clearing double put all three runs on the board in the inning for Minot State. The Beavers then tacked on runs in the fourth and sixth innings, with their biggest output coming in the fourth when they scored four times. The big hit in that inning was a three-run double off the bat of LaCount.

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MINOT STATE BASEBALL

SOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb. (MSU) – Minot State got contributions from every part of their lineup as all nine starters reached base safely, helping the Beavers put 10 runs on the board and beat the Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs 10-5 on Friday in the finale of their NSIC series. The teams were originally scheduled to play a doubleheader but bad weather forced the cancellation of the second game. Junior Gage Eastlick (1-1) picked up the victory out of the bullpen for Minot State (8-13 overall, 5-6 NSIC). The right-hander went 1.2 shutout innings while giving up one hit, allowing no walks and striking out one. Junior Hayden Bode also made an impact on the mound for the Beavers, throwing one shutout inning while allowing no hits, with one walk and two strikeouts. Trailing 1-0, the Beavers first put runs on the board in the third inning. Minot State got an RBI single from junior Brian Parry, scoring sophomore Colton Bagshaw from third base. The score stayed at 1-1 until the very next inning when the Beavers put runs on the scoreboard once again. The Minot State offense exploded for five runs, highlighted by a one-run single off the bat of junior Grant Gabbert, which brought the Beavers lead to 6-1. Southwest Minnesota State narrowed Minot State’s lead to 6-4 before the Beavers stretched the advantage to 8-4 in the sixth inning. The Beavers added two runs off of Southwest Minnesota State pitching, punctuated by a run-scoring double off the bat of Gabbert. Minot State kept the Mustangs scoreless before building on their lead in the eighth inning. Parry crossed home plate with the lone run of the inning for the Beavers, bringing the score to 9-4 in favor of Minot State. Southwest Minnesota State got within 9-5 until the Beavers scored again in the ninth inning to stretch their lead to 10-5. Minot State scored once on an RBI single off the bat of sophomore Noah Madas. The score remained 10-5 for the rest of the game, as the Beavers coasted to the win.
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UND HOCKEY

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Top-seeded North Dakota dropped a 6-3 decision to No. 5 Omaha in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff Semifinal on Friday afternoon from the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn. Despite the loss, North Dakota (26-11-2) will advance to the NCAA Tournament for the 35th time in program history beginning next week. The Fighting Hawks will learn their seed, matchup and location as part of the NCAA Selection Show on Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. (CT) on ESPNU and ESPN+. Denver defeated St. Cloud State in the other Semifinal 5-4 in overtime. Omaha and Denver play tonight in the NCHC Championship at 7:38 pm.

Omaha’s (23-11-4) Zach Urdahl struck for three goals and an assist while fellow forward Jesse Landell dished out a trio of helpers to help the Mavericks record their third straight win over NoDak and cement themselves in the national tournament. Jackson Blake notched yet another multi-point game for the green and white, recording a pair of assists to eclipse the century mark in career points. He becomes the first sophomore at UND to reach the 100-point mark since Zach Parise in 2003-04, the 26th player in program history to reach the milestone in less than 100 games and the sixth-fastest in UND history at just 78 contests. North Dakota got off to the start it wanted, striking just 78 seconds into the game when Jackson Kunz potted his eighth goal of the season on a loose puck in the crease to quickly put the green and white in front, 1-0. The Hawks nearly doubled the advantage while shorthanded, but Dylan James was stopped on a 2-on-1 chance late in the stanza. Just a few seconds after the James chance and as the power play was winding down, Omaha knotted the game at 1-1 on Urdahl’s first of the night to send the game into the first intermission tied. Blake nearly gave UND the lead right out of the gate to start the second period, but his breakaway attempt hit the post after a great move to keep the game tied at 1-1. Omaha took advantage of a pair of chances, grabbing a 3-1 lead with a pair of goals in the middle stanza. Hunter Johannes brought the Hawks within a goal in the dying seconds of the second period, finishing off a rebound from a Logan Britt shot to cut the deficit to 3-2 after 40 minutes. The Mavericks restored the two-goal lead early in the third, with the puck squirting through goaltender Hobie Hedquist and in despite the whistle blowing prior to the puck entering the net just 1:18 into the third period. NoDak answered back again to cut it one on Jake Livanavage’s snipe on the power play with just over 10 minutes to play in regulation, but a pair of goals over the next five minutes by the Mavs sealed the 6-3 victory.

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MINOTAUROS

MINOT, ND – Colby Woogk scored in the second period to tie the game at 1-1 and Nicholas Sewecke tallied an early third period goal as the Minot Minotauros defeated the Bruins in Austin, 2-1 on Friday. Brady James made 20 saves on 21 shots and Lukas Swedin stopped both shots he the pair combine to get the win for Minot. Fifteen penalties were whistled totalling 80 minutes in the box. Minot had eight for 50 minutes and Austin seven for 30 minutes. Same two teams play again tonight in Austin.

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WOLVES-CAVS

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Mike Conley scored 21 points and fan favorite Naz Reid added 18 points on his beach towel giveaway night, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-91 on Friday. Anthony Edwards had 16 points and 13 rebounds, Rudy Gobert grabbed 15 rebounds and Jaden McDaniels added 15 points, three steals and two blocks for the Timberwolves (48-22), who shot 52% from 3-point range (14 for 27) and kept pace with first-place Oklahoma City (49-20) in the Western Conference playoff race after the Thunder won at Toronto. The Wolves are third, one game behind Denver (49-21). They matched their best 70-game record in franchise history and already have their most wins in 20 seasons. Darius Garland led the Cavaliers with 19 points, Caris LeVert added 16 and Jarrett Allen had his 35th double-double of the season with 15 points and 13 rebounds, but banged-up Cleveland lost for the fifth time in seven games. The Cavs played without All-Star Donovan Mitchell for the third straight game because of a broken nose. Reid exited the concussion protocol after missing the last game and moved into the starting lineup with immediate success. Gobert was back, too, after a rib injury sidelined him for the three previous games. The role players did the bulk of the dirty and glamorous work for the Wolves on this night, playing again without All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns as he sat on the bench with a wide smile and backward baseball cap in his eighth consecutive absence recovering from a torn meniscus in his left knee. The Wolves put on 3-point shooting show in the first half in honor of their absent ace, hitting seven of their first 11 tries with a career high-tying four makes by Jordan McLaughlin. The Timberwolves host Golden State on Sunday night.

KHRT Sports – 03/22/24

Posted on Mar 22, 2024 in General |

KHRT SPORTS – FRIDAY – 03/22/24

MINOT, ND – Division AA Basketball All-State teams were announced on Thursday and three Minot High players were honored.

Division AA Girls Basketball All-State

First Team
Jocelyn Schiller, 5’7 senior guard, Grand Forks Red River (unanimous) – 26.5 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 6.2 apg, 5.5 spg, 44.1% FG, 76.2% FT
Leelee Bell, 6’3 sophomore guard/forward, Minot (unanimous) – 25.0 ppg, 11.0 rpg, 2.5 apg
Ashton Safranski, 5’7 senior guard, Fargo Davies – 17.4 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 6.0 apg, 6.2 spg, 50.4% FG, 39.2% 3FG
Jaiden Haile, 6’2 junior forward, West Fargo Horace – 24.0 ppg, 15.7 rpg, 1.6 apg, 1.6 spg, 61.9% FG
Maggie Fricke, 5’8 sophomore guard, Minot – 18.5 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 5.0 apg

Second Team
Paige Breuer, 5’7 senior guard, Bismarck – 15.0 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 1.5 apg
Jersey Berg, 5’11 senior forward, Bismarck- 14.0 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 2.5 apg
Brenna Dick, 5’9 senior guard, West Fargo Sheyenne – 23.7 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 3.4 apg, 4.6 spg, 40.6% FG, 24.5% 3FG, 79.4% FT
Brooklynn Felchle, 6’3 junior center, Bismarck Legacy – 14.0 ppg, 8 rpg, 1 apg
McKenna Johnson, 6’2 junior forward, Mandan – 15.0 ppg, 10 rpg, 1.5 apg
Lauren Reardon, 5’8 junior guard, Grand Forks Central – 21.7 ppg, 3.3 apg, 2.1 spg, 36.3% FG, 80.1% FT

Division AA Boys Basketball All-State

First Team
Mason Klabo, 6’2 junior guard, Fargo Davies (unanimous) – 26.5 ppg, 5.2 apg, 1.9 spg, 45.6% FG, 43.2% 3FG, 83.1% FT
Isiah St. Romain, 6’3 senior forward/guard, Williston – 23.0 ppg, 6 rpg, 2 apg
Carter Zeller, 6’5 senior center, Fargo North – 20.6 ppg, 10.7 rpg, 1.4 apg, 0.7 spg, 0.8 bpg, 67.2% FG, 62.0% FT
Tommy Ahneman, 6’9 junior center, West Fargo Sheyenne – 20.5 ppg, 13.0 rpg, 2.1 apg, 0.9 spg, 2.2 bpg, 62.1% FG, 63.4% FT
Hudsen Sheldon, 6’2 junior guard, Mandan – 21.0 ppg, 5 rpg, 5 apg

Second Team
Isaiah Schafer, 6’3 senior guard/forward, Bismarck Century – 19.0 ppg, 3 rpg, 2 apg
Logan Conklin, 6’5 senior forward, Minot – 18.0 ppg, 7 rpg, 3 apg
James Hamilton, 6’3 senior guard/forward, Fargo South – 24.2 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 2.0 apg, 1.8 spg, 53.3% FG, 63.8% FT
Tony Leal, 6’5 senior forward, West Fargo – 23.0 ppg, 11.8 rpg, 2.2 apg, 2.0 spg, 0.7 bpg, 47.7% FG, 30.4 % 3FG, 60.0% FT
Andre Austin, 6’3 junior guard, Bismarck – 16.5 ppg, 6 rpg, 5 apg
Parker Falcon, 6’5 junior forward, Bismarck Legacy – 21.0 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 1.5 apg

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MINOT, ND – We’ll find out this afternoon who wins North Dakota Miss and Mr Basketball. The award goes to the top senior player in the state.

Miss Basketball Finalists
Mataeya Mathern, 6’ guard, Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier – 17.5 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 4.1 apg, 4.5 spg, 42% FG, 70% FT
Jessica Mogen, 5’9 guard, Watford City – 19.7 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 4.0 apg, 2.2 bpg
Ashton Safranski, 5’7 guard, Fargo Davies – 17.4 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 6.0 apg, 6.2 spg, 50.4% FG, 39.2% 3FG
Rylee Satrom, 5’9 guard, May-Port CG – 20.6 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 2.4 apg, 4.3 spg, 48.8% FG, 58.6% 2FG, 31.0% 3FG, 53.1% FT
Jocelyn Schiller, 5’7 guard, Grand Forks Red River – 26.5 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 6.2 apg, 5.5 spg, 44.1% FG, 76.2% FT
Maya Vibeto, 5’4 guard, Our Redeemer’s – 20.4 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 2.1 apg, 3.6 spg, 40% FG, 45% 2FG, 33% 3FG, 78% FT

Mr Basketball Finalists
Wylee Delorme, 6’5 guard, Devils Lake – 17.9 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 2.8 apg, 2.0 spg, 47.3% FG, 29.7% 3FG, 68.8% FT
Deng Deng, 6’4 forward, Four Winds-Minnewaukan – 27.2 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 2.3 apg, 3.0 spg, 2.0 bpg, 56% FG, 26% 3FG, 68% FT
Bohden Duffield, 6’ guard, Bowman County – 22.4 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 3.5 apg, 3.5 spg, 1 bpg, 62% FG, 38% 3FG, 78% FT
Dane Hagler, 6’5 guard, North Star – 21.0 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 6.2 apg, 3.2 spg, 53.3% FG, 63.8% 2FG, 31.7% 3FG, 69.2% FT
James Hamilton, 6’3 guard/forward, Fargo South – 24.2 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 2.0 apg, 1.8 spg, 53.3% FG, 63.8% FT
Max Musland, 6’4 guard, LaMoure-Litchville-Marion – 25.5 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 2.6 apg, 2.5 spg, 52.0% eFG, 73.4% FT
Isiah St. Romain, 6’3 forward/guard, Williston – 23.0 ppg, 6 rpg, 2 apg
Carter Zeller, 6’5 center, Fargo North – 20.6 ppg, 10.7 rpg, 1.4 apg, 0.7 spg, 0.8 bpg, 67.2% FG, 62.0% FT

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MSU BASEBALL

WAYNE, Neb. (MSU) – The Minot State baseball team couldn’t find its rhythm offensively, falling 5-1 and 10-3 to Southwest Minnesota State in an NSIC doubleheader played in Wayne, Nebraska on Thursday. Minot State (7-13 overall, 4-6 NSIC) plays the Mustangs in another NSIC doubleheader today with the teams meeting in South Sioux City, Iowa with first pitch scheduled for 1:30 p.m.

GAME 1 | Southwest Minnesota State 5, Minot State 1

Sophomore Noah Madas went 1-for-1 for the Minot State Beavers in a 5-1 loss to the Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs on Thursday. Senior Craig Schmich (1-4) got the ball to start for Minot State and took the loss. Freshman Conner Meldrim was a bright spot for the Beavers, coming out of the bullpen and throwing one shutout inning, allowing one hit, with one walk and two strikeouts. Offensively, the Beavers were led by Madas, who went 1-for-1 on the day with a walk. The Beavers were trailing 2-0 in the third inning when they first put runs on the board. Senior Cameron Carr came across to score the lone run of the inning on a Grant Gabbert sacrifice fly for Minot State and get them on the board. The Beavers were unable to get any closer, as Southwest Minnesota State added three runs to their tally on the way to a 5-1 final.

GAME 2 | Southwest Minnesota State 10, Minot State 3

Though they had plenty of opportunities, Minot State struggled to cash them in, leaving 10 Beavers on base in a 10-3 defeat at the hands of the Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs on Thursday. Senior Trevyn Badger (1-2) got the ball to start for Minot State and took the loss. Offensively, the Beavers were led by senior Ricky Apodaca, who went 1-for-4 on the day with a walk and two RBI. Senior Martin Rodriquez furnished a standout day at the dish as well, going 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI. Junior Brian Parry also chipped in for Minot State, putting together two hits in five trips to the plate. The Beavers got on the scoreboard first, starting in the second inning. Minot State got an RBI single from Rodriquez, scoring junior Brent Riddle from second base. The Beavers lost the lead they built in the second, but got back on the board in the seventh trailing 6-1. Minot State picked up two runs when a single from Apodaca scored junior Seugjun Song and Parry, which tightened the Mustangs lead to 6-3. The Beavers were unable to get any closer, as Southwest Minnesota State added four runs to their tally on the way to a 10-3 final.

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MSU WOMENS HOCKEY-HONORS

MINOT, N.D. (MSU) – Following a fantastic run at the ACHA Women’s Division I National Tournament last week, a trio of Minot State players were honored for their performance on the ice on Thursday by the ACHA. Minot State goalie Haylie Biever, defenseman Aspen Cooper, and forward Makena Welby all were named to the ACHA All-Tournament First Team as they helped lead the Beavers to the national championship game for the second straight year. Biever played in all four of Minot State’s games in goal picking up three straight wins to back-stop the Beavers to runner-up national champion honors. She made 160 saves on 167 shots and stopped a penalty-shot chance in the tournament. Biever also set a new single-game Minot State record of 70 saves in a 2-1, double-overtime victory in the semifinals over No. 1 ranked Liberty, ending the Flames run of five consecutive national titles. Cooper helped anchor a defense in front of Biever that allowed just 7 goals in the tournament, and she added the opening goal of the tournament for the Beavers, scoring the first goal of Minot State’s 3-2 overtime win over Michigan in the teams’ first-round game. Welby sparked the offense as she had a pair of goals, both in Minot State’s dramatic opening win as she tied the game with 1 second remaining against Michigan, then scored the overtime game-winner for the Beavers.

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UND HOCKEY-HONOR

SAINT PAUL, Minn. (UND) – Sophomore Jackson Blake picked up a pair of individual conference honors, highlighted by the NCHC Player of the Year Award, as announced by the league at the annual awards banquet on Thursday night from the St. Paul Event Center. Blake captured the league’s player and Forward of the Year honors after breaking the NCHC record for conference points in a season with 37 in just 24 games. The sophomore becomes the second UND player to win the NCHC’s top honor, joining Shane Pinto in 2020-21, and the 10th conference player of the year in program history. The Eden Prairie, Minn., native was a unanimous selection to the All-NCHC First Team after pacing the league in points (37) and assists (26) during league play while his 11 goals were tied for seventh. He notched points in all but four league games this season, while recording multiple points in 10 contests. Overall, Blake’s 57 points this season are currently second in the nation and paces the NCHC, while his 36 assists are fourth nationally and best in the conference. The sophomore has also potted 21 goals, including five game winners, to lead the team, rank 13th in the NCAA and fifth in the league. For his career, the sophomore has 37 goals and 62 assists for 99 career points. He is looking to become only the second UND player in the last 30 years to hit the 100-point mark in just two seasons, joining Zach Parise in 2003-04. North Dakota will battle Omaha in the semifinals of the NCHC Frozen Faceoff today at 4:07 p.m. from the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. The entire tournament will air nationally on CBS Sports Network and the Home of Economy Radio Network.