Beavers split opening matches
ABERDEEN, S.D. - The Minot State University volleyball team went 1-1 Friday on the opening day of the Northern State University Invitational.
The Beavers (1-1), who played six freshmen, lost 3-0 to Missouri Western State University before sweeping Black Hills State University (S.D.).
"Any time you have six newcomers out there, it is going to take a while for them to really understand each other," MSU coach Travis Ward said in a press release. "Of course there are going to be nerves early on in the season, but I thought our girls did a great job of improving from match one to match two."
Brooke Cousino had a game-high 16 digs to lead MWSU in its 25-13, 25-21, 25-23 win. MSU senior Shari Hewson tallied a game-high 12 kills.
Freshman Mallory Sall led the Beavers with 15 kills in their 25-19, 25-23, 25-19 victory over BHSU, and sophomore Emily Byrne had a game-high 31 assists and 10 digs. Hewson added 11 kills on a .529 hitting percentage.
"Shari and Mallory really played well in match two today," Ward said. "It was great to see (Hewson) show some leadership as our lone senior. Mallory Sall will be a fun player to watch develop over the next four years."
MSU concludes the NSU Invitational today with matchups against Chadron State College (Neb.) and NSU.
- Daily News Staff
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Horst impressive in late August
Philadelphia Phillies and former Des Lacs-Burlington High School pitcher Jeremy Horst has continued a successful stint on the mound, tossing 3 2-3 scoreless innings between Aug. 17 and 29.
Horst was placed on paternity leave Aug. 20 for the birth of his first son, Cash William Horst. He returned to the mound on Aug. 23, recording two strikeouts in an inning of work during a 4-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Since returning from paternity leave, Horst has allowed one hit in 2 2-3 innings. His ERA has dropped from 1.13 on Aug. 12 to 0.92.
In his first season with the Phillies, Horst has pitched 19 2-3 innings, striking out 23 batters. He earned his first career win on Aug. 12 against the St. Louis Cardinals. Horst recorded back-to-back holds in games against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 24 and 26.
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Bombers shut out New Town
Lewis & Clark-Our Redeemer's Christian School football coach George Duenas told his team at halftime during a scoreless game to keep chipping away.
The Bombers (2-0) listened and came away with a 19-0 victory at New Town (1-1) on Friday.
Junior running back Mitchel White ran for a game-high 177 yards on 14 carries and sophomore receiver Austin Lee caught a 50-yard touchdown from senior quarterback Christian Olson.
"I just told them to keep battling and keep fighting," Duenas said. "They had to keep their heads straight."
Senior receiver Dalton Njos' 14-yard touchdown run gave L&C-ORCS a 6-0 lead with 6:22 remaining in the third quarter. Lee's touchdown stretched the lead to 13-0.
White sealed the victory with a 35-yard touchdown run at the two-minute mark of the fourth quarter.
The Bombers finished the game with 321 rushing yards on 30 carries.
"The offensive line is good at getting movement," Duenas said. "At the beginning we kept chipping and eventually we were able to break some big runs in the second half."
L&C-ORCS hosts Watford City at 7 p.m. on Friday.
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Barke earns tournament win
WILLISTON - Williston High School senior Kayla Barke carded a 78 Friday to win the Williston Invitational at the Links of North Dakota.
Bismarck Century won the seven-team event with a total of 365, three strokes ahead of second-place Dickinson. Minot finished third with a 398.
Senior Haili Duchscherer led the Majettes with a 93, earning an eighth-place individual finish. Sophomore McKinley Bender (98) and eighth-graders Makensy Arlene (103) and Evie Reynolds (104) rounded out Minot's scoring.
Williston finished sixth.
- Daily News Staff