The Minot State University athletics department has partnered with Marketplace Foods to help deliver groceries for individuals ordering online during these unprecedented times due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The coaches and administration are volunteering to deliver groceries on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This service will be offered throughout the month of April. Orders can be placed online at Marketplace Food’s website.

Deliveries began on Monday with the first shift led by Andy Carter, the director of athletics, and Brock Weppler, the assistant athletic director.

“We’re grateful for partners such as Marketplace Foods to be able to have the opportunity to extend a helping hand,” Weppler said in a press release.

All the teams in the Minot State athletics department have volunteered to be a part of this service project.

Stanley’s

Rhett Hanson signs with Bismarck State College MBB

STANLEY — Bismarck State College announced the signing of 6-foot-6 forward Rhett Hanson from Stanley on Wednesday.

Hanson was named to the 2019-20 Class B All-State Second Team, and was a two-time All-District and All-Region selection for the Blue Jays.

He was also the District 16 and Region 8 Senior Athlete of the Year.

During his senior season, Hanson averaged 19.2 points, 11.8 rebounds, 4.0 blocks and 1.7 assists per game.

Minotauros forward

Kleven earns more awards

Minot Minotauros forward Kyler Kleven added to his accolades on Wednesday by being named the NAHL Central Division Rookie of the Year and earned a spot on the NAHL All-Central Team.

On Tuesday, Kleven was named to the NAHL All-Rookie First Team.

Kleven led the Minotauros with 53 points (25 goals, 28 assists) in 48 games played this season.

He joins five former Minotauros players who have been selected for the All-Central Team: Blake Lizotte (2014-15), Jon Lizotte (2014-15), James LaDouce (2015-16), Reid Stefanson (2016-17) and Nolan Sawchuk (2017-18).

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