Stephens signs with Beavers
Crosby native Kyle Stephens is returning to the Minot State University men's club hockey team after a one-year stint with the El Paso Rhinos of the Western States Hockey League.
Stephens, a 6-foot-3, 205-pound defenseman, had four goals and 19 assists in 45 games last year.
"We are excited to have Kyle back next season," MSU coach Wade Regier said in a press release. "He was able to take advantage of his last year of junior hockey eligibility to really develop his skills and really mature as a leader. He will be able to step into our lineup right away and make a huge impact for our defensive core."
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Melvie to play for Williston State
WILLISTON - New Williston State College men's basketball coach Eric Peterson added another signing on Thursday, inking 6-3 guard Devin Melvie.
Melvie, who played at Bismarck Century, averaged 7.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and two assists while shooting 46 percent from the 3-point line. He was named to the All-WDA tournament team and was selected to the Lions All-Star Series.
"Devin is just a really solid basketball player," Peterson said in a press release. "He can get after it and guard on defense, has the ability to make open shots and is an extremely unselfish player. He will be a tremendous fit for our program."
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Magi finish 2nd at Carlson Booster
DICKINSON - Sophomore Alex Yanosko had a state-qualifying leap of 42 feet, 6 inches to win the triple jump at the Jack Carlson Booster on Thursday at the Badlands Activities Center.
Yanosko, who also qualified in the long jump with a 20-11 mark, helped Minot High to a second-place finish with 119.5 team points, far behind meet-winner Bismarck Century (208).
Also winning an event for the Magicians was Kimani Benjamin, who ran a 52.50 in the 400. Andrew Beach ran a 10:45.09 in the 3,200 for second place. Finishing runner-up were Minot's half-mile and two-mile relays.
Tyler Parker of Hazen had a state-qualifying toss of 165-8 to win the javelin.
On the girls side, Minot High won seven events, led by Mogan Milbrath's state qualifying times in the 100 and 200 to aid the Majettes' 112 points, good for third. She ran a 12.34 and 25.34, respectively. She was also the anchor on the winning 400 and 800 relays.
Jayd Eggert was also a multiple winner with the top marks in the discus and javelin. She threw state-qualifying marks of 134-2 and 119-1, respectively, beating Williston's Dani Clarke (127-2) in the discus. Jamie Vander Vorste won the 400 with a state-qualifying time of 1:01.67.
Bismarck Century won the girls meet with a score of 190.5.
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Lions sweep Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The Bishop Ryan girls softball team beat Jamestown High School twice Thursday, winning 11-1 and 15-4.
Freshman pitcher Hannah Stewart hurled a one-hitter in the first game, allowing one unearned run and striking out 11.
Sophomore Brieann Backes picked up the win in game two, striking out nine.
Senior Hannah Kramer batted a combined 4-for-5 in the games and sophomore Alex Smith went 3-for-6. Coach Fred Mueller said he was pleased with his team's performance despite difficult playing conditions.
"I was proud of the girls, the way we battled the weather," Mueller said. "It was raining and the wind was coming right at us at about 20 miles per hour. It was tough to hit but we did well with what we could. ... I'm just glad we're done with today."
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