The Dickinson Press (Sports): Dickinson

Hawks, Vikings split

DSU rocks VCSU in Game 1, comes up short in Game 2 Dickinson State had something to prove after giving up 17 runs in one inning to Valley City State on Saturday.

Sioux begin to focus on Princeton

GRAND FORKS — University of North Dakota men’s hockey coach Dave Hakstol turned on the NHL Network on Sunday afternoon and happened to come across a tape-delayed game featuring Princeton.

Previous season was tough to live up to

Watching this year’s area high school boys basketball scene was similar to watching a sequel to a blockbuster action movie.

UND defeats Tigers

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The University of North Dakota earned a No. 1 seed for the NCAA tournament Saturday. More important, the Sioux are once again playing like a No. 1 seed.

Mertens gets his chance at starting spot

FARGO — Nick Mertens has grown a half an inch since he enrolled at North Dakota State three years ago. Starting Friday, growth will be measured in something else: completions, first downs and touchdowns.

Legion baseball changes Class A format

BISMARCK — The state American Legion athletic committee has adopted a new Class A baseball format for at least the next two years because there are no longer 12 Class A teams.

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Blue Hawks top Minot State, lose to Valley City State at DAC Preseason Tournament

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Dickinson State University baseball team had an interesting two-game set at the Dakota Athletic Conference preseason tournament on Friday.

South Heart native does well at Indoor Track and Field Championships

MANKATO, Minn. — Augustana College’s Miranda Wagner, a native of South Heart, had a strong showing at the recent North Central Indoor Track and Field Championships.

Unanimous selection

Killdeer senior Dufault heads Class B all-state boys basketball team Less than a week after becoming the first Class B player in 13 years to win North Dakota’s Mr. Basketball award and capturing senior athlete of the year honors, Killdeer senior Austin Dufault added another accolade to his repertoire.

Kielpinski prepares for the 'Big Dance'

MANDAN — Jessica Kielpinski says she always paid more attention to the men’s bracket of the NCAA tournament, and she would watch March Madness only if it fit into her schedule.

Abrahamson signs with NDSCS

Whitley Abrahamson knew North Dakota State College of Science was the right fit for her academic needs.

Bohl has three concerns heading into spring practice

FARGO — North Dakota State opens spring football practice today with mixed feelings. The Bison are deeper than they’ve been in Craig Bohl’s previous five years as the head coach.

Sioux, Denver rivalry has been bitter

ST. PAUL — The recent rivalry all started three years ago in a game similar to today’s matchup.

Sports in brief

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A pinch of local flavor

Hank Biesiot likes the dash of local flavor in Dickinson State’s initial 2008 football recruiting class.

Dickinson State football recruits

NAU drops athletic programs

Dickinson State volleyball coach Dave Moody knew beating National American University would be a difficult task next fall.

Fargo guards lead pack

FARGO — Two Fargo guards, both Mr. Basketball finalists, headline the North Dakota Class A boys all-state basketball team.

NDSU, Phillips put themselves in Oral Roberts’ position

FARGO — Saul Phillips couldn’t resist. Even though his North Dakota State men’s basketball team is done for the season, the Bison head coach was trying to figure out how his team would match up with Pittsburgh.

Goaltenders highlight WCHA Final Five

ST. PAUL — Jean-Philippe Lamoureux is set to break the University of North Dakota’s single-season school record in save percentage.

Former UND coach to helm Concordia

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Two years in the background was enough for Rich Glas.

UND gives Jones three-year extension

GRAND FORKS — The University of North Dakota finished its men’s basketball season on a high note, winning three of its last four games and nearly qualifying for the NCAA Division II playoffs.

NBC to air all NDHSAA events

VALLEY CITY — The North Dakota High School Activities Association has agreed to a five-year deal with NBC North Dakota Sports to televise state events in football, boys and girls hockey and boys and girls basketball.

Southwest Jamboree dates are set

The 26th annual Regent Lions Southwest Jamboree basketball tournament will be held March 28-30 at the Mott-Regent Middle School gymnasium in Regent.

Hawks split with UND

Dickinson State salvaged a split with a NCAA Division II opponent thanks to a solid pitching performance from junior right-hander Tony Isbell.

DSU sweeps Black Hills, gathers 29 hits

The hits just kept coming in the Dickinson State softball team in its home opener

Braves, Demons rule all-state team

BISMARCK — Does the all-state player make the team or does the team produce the all-stater?

NDSU, UND showcase recruits

FARGO — A handful of NFL scouts were at the Fargodome Monday with stop watches and clipboards. If they came to get the pulse of Steve Walker, they were in the wrong place.

DSU boosters to host annual Spring Fling

Spring Babe Ruth sign-up nears an end

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Hawks split with UND

Dickinson State salvaged a split with a NCAA Division II opponent thanks to a solid pitching performance from junior right-hander Tony Isbell.

Bittner makes first team

BISMARCK — Hebron-Glen Ullin senior Kylee Bittner was one of five girls selected to the North Dakota Class B all-state first team.