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NSIC ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM

Pierre Atkinson and Shawn Melland of the University of Mary earned All-Conference North first-team honors on defense.

Atkinson, a senior defensive end, finished the season with 63 tackles and 6½ sacks.

Melland, a senior linebacker, collected 64 tackles and six sacks.

Junior center L.T. Brown and senior wide receiver Roman Penirian were named to the second-team offense. Senior linebacker Chris Moody was a second-team defense selection.

U-Mary got three honorable mention selections running back Jamal Lomax, linebacker Caleb Thompson and cornerback Greg Williams.

North division

First-team offense

Nate Baier, Minnesota-Duluth, sr., OG. Mitch Cady, Minnesota-Duluth, sr., OT. Tubias Lemeke, Minnesota-Duluth, jr., C. Iassc Odim, Minnesota-Duluth, so., RB. Ted Schlafke, Minnesota-Duluth, sr., QB. D.J. Winfield, Minnesota-Duluth, fr., WR. Jabari Taylor, MSU-Moorhead, so., WR. Cody Anderson-Norblom, St. Cloud State, jr., TE. Scott Ferguson, St. Cloud State, so., LT. Brandon Geiss, St. Cloud State, fr., RB. Adam Koss, St. Cloud State, sr., RT. Fred Williams, St. Cloud State, so., WR.

First-team defense

Pierre Atkinson, U-Mary, sr., DE. Shawn Melland, U-Mary, jr., LB. Terrell Phelps, Bemidji State, sr., CB. Jake Comnick, Minnesota-Duluth, sr., LB. Drew Fautsch, Minnesota-Duluth, sr., DE. Jim Johnson, Minnesota-Duluth, sr., DB. Ben Loth, Minnesota-Duluth, sr., LB. Tyler Yelk, Minnesota-Duluth, sr., DB. Ryan Kees, St. Cloud State, sr., DE. Cale Pulczinski, St. Cloud State, sr., DB. Matt McLagan, St. Cloud State, sr., LB. Darious Dotch, St. Cloud State, sr., DB.

First-team special teams

Travis Coulson, Minnesota-Crookston, sr., P. Brian Cristan, St. Cloud State, sr., K. Fred Williams, St. Cloud State, so., RS.

Second-team offense

L.T. Brown, U-Mary, jr., C. Roman Penirian, sr., WR. Derek Edholm, Bemidji State, sr., QB. Nathan Mahlik, Bemidji State, sr., OT. Ryan Chatterton, MSU-Moorhead, jr., OG/C. Brian Jark, Northern State, jr., WR. Tavis Ve'e, Northern State, sr., RB. Michael Zerr, Northern State, so., OG. Jeff Kirkes, St. Cloud state, sr., RG. Nate Johnson, St. Cloud State, sr., WR.

Second-team defense

Chris Moody, U-Mary, sr., LB. Jake Anderson, Bemidji State, jr., LB. Rob Wills, Bemidji State, so., DE. Robbie Aurich, Minnesota-Duluth, so., LB. Cole Strilzuk, Minnesota-Duluth, jr., DB. Dustin Timmerman, Minnesota-Duluth, sr., DE. Eric Schaumburg, Minnesota-Moorhead, sr., DB. Bryar Johnson, Northern State, jr., DE. Nate McGruder, Northern State, sr., CB. Tom Conboy, St. Cloud State, sr., NT. Matt Jensen, St. Cloud State, sr., DB. David Kamin, St. Cloud State, sr., LB.

Second-team special teams

Joe Johnson, MSU-Moorhead, jr., RS. Thomas Parrott, Northern State, so., K.

Honorable mention

Jamal Lomax, U-Mary, so., RB. Caleb Thompson, U-Mary, so., LB. Greg Williams, U-Mary, sr., CB. Andrew Eagan, Bemidji State, so., LB. George Kadlec, Bemidji State, sr., WR. Luke Knutson, Bemidji State, r-fr., LB. Jason Kunz, Bemidji State, sr., DB. Andrew Schultz, Bemidji State, sr., DB. Eurique Julien, Minnesota-Crookston, sr., DE. Mario Perez, Minnesota-Crookston, so., OG. Jeff Schiller, Minnesota-Crookston, fr., C. Brad Foss, Minnesota-Duluth, so., RB. Sam Whitney, Minnesota-Duluth, jr., OL. Brandon Wood, Minnesota-Duluth, jr., DB. Zach Cahill, MSU-Moorhead, sr., DE. Tyler Hagen, MSU-Moorhead, sr., CB. Jon Miller, MSU-Moorhead, sr., LB. Shaun DelaCalzada, Northern State, jr., OL. Eric Ellingson, Northern State, jr., QB. Anthony Ponzo, Northern State, jr., LB. Paul Denne, St. Cloud State, jr., LB. Ryan Knoll, St. Cloud State, sr., OL. Tyler Krueger, St. Cloud State, sr., DB.

South division

First-team offense

Mark Booth, Augustana, sr., LB. Joe Clark, Augustana, so., RB. Jeremy Huber, Augustana, sr., FB. Tyler Schulte, Augustana, so., WR. Vincent Flurry, MSU-Mankato, jr., WR. Andy Schoonover, MSU-Mankato, jr., OG. Silas Fluellen, Wayne State, jr., QB. Logan Masters, Wayne State, jr., WR. Brian Okonofua, Wayne State, sr., OG. Todd Burkoth, Winona State, sr., TE. Seth Haun, Winona State, jr., C. Nick Urban, Winona State, sr., OT.

First-team defense

Brian Baumgartner, Augustana, sr., S. Eric Bergman, Augustana, so., DE. Matt Lien, Augustana, sr., S. Chris Brunkhorst, MSU-Mankato, sr., DT. Kelvin Rodgers, MSU-Mankato, jr., DB. Blake Freese, MSU-Mankato, sr., LB. Tyler Reed, Southwest Minnesota State, sr., S. Darius Davis, Wayne State, sr., DT. Luke Hoffman, Wayne State, sr., LB. Troy Pribnow, Wayne State, sr., DE. Ryan Reeves, Wayne State, jr., LB. Brent Yule, Winona State, sr., LB.

First-team special teams

Thomas Schoenberg, Concordia-St. Paul, so., P. Kelvin Rodgers, MSU-Mankato, jr., RS. Nick Hope, Wayne State, so., K.

Second-team offense

Clinton Beretschot, Augustana, jr., LT. Tyrone Ruffin, C-SP, sr., WR. Matt Gray, MSU-Mankato, jr., OG. Jeremy Clark, MSU-Mankato, so., OT. Josh Shudlick, SMSU, sr., QB. Zach Wysong, SMSU, jr., RB. Kyle Hosch, Upper Iowa, sr., TE. Frederick Bruno, Wayne State, so., WR. Collin Prosser, Wayne State, sr., OT. Jason Enos, Winona State, so., OG. Randy Spring, Winona State, sr., RB. Tyree Burks, Winona State, sr., WR.

Second-team defense

Jordan Donnelly, Augustana, sr., CB. Chris Janisch, Augustana, so., LB. Tim Oachs, C-SP, sr., DE. Rojeer Wright, C-SP, so., LB. Randy Earl, MSU-Mankato, jr., DE. Andrew Franklin, MSU-Mankato, sr., DB. Tony Hunter, MSU-Mankato, jr., LB. Ryan Weinzierl, MSU-Mankato, sr., DB. Mike Liggins, SMSU, sr., LB. Tyler Krueger, Wayne State, sr., DE. Matt Greenway, Wayne State, jr., DB. Lucas Wolfe, Winona State, fr., DB.

Second-team special teams

Ryan Grossman, Augustana, sr., P. Scott Talcott, SMSU, sr., K. Eric Swan, Winona State, fr., RS.

Honorable mention

Andrew Keel, Augustana, so., LB. Mike Vanasek, Augustana, jr., DB. John Borchert, C-SP, so., DL. Mike Kudick, C-SP, sr., LB. Dalton Outlaw, C-SP, sr., CB. Blake Ogletree, C-SP, sr., OG. Ryan Fick, MSU-Mankato, jr., QB. Gerald DeWet, MSU-Mankato, so., P. Matt McQuiston, MSU-Mankato, so., LB. Steve Robinson, MSU-Mankato, sr., DB. Ryan Schmid, MSU-Mankato, r-fr., DE. Lionel Lamarre, SMSU, jr., CB. Bill Noethlich, SMSU, jr., OT. Blake Wilson, SMSU, jr., WR. Jerad Jandrain, Upper Iowa, sr., OT. Ervin Kehoss, Upper Iowa, so., OG. Reno Blomquist, Wayne State, sr., OLB. Joe Bundy, Wayne State, so., OG. BJCampbell, Wayne State, sr., DB. Travis Rhone, Wayne State, sr., RB. Chauncey Charlson, Winona State, jr., DT. Cullen Fahey, Winona State, fr., K. Elliott Gaulke, Winona State, so., LB. Tony Hill, Winona State, sr., DB. Ryan Rothwell, Winona State, jr., DT. Andrew Verbancouer, Winona State, sr., RB. Brandon White, Winona State, jr., DT.

NSIC special awards

Offensive player of the year: Ted Schlafke, Minnesota-Duluth, sr., QB.

Defensive player of the year: Cale Pulczinski, St. Cloud State, sr., DL.

Offensive newcomer of the year:D.J. Winfield, Minnesota-Duluth, fr., WR.

Defensive newcomer of the year:Bryan Schmid, MSU-Mankato, fr., DL.

Coach of the year:Bob Nielson, Minnesota-Duluth.

MISSOURI VALLEY PLAYERS OFTHEWEEK

Offensive: South Dakota State senior quarterback Ryan Berry

Defensive: Southern Illinois sophomore cornerback Korey Lindsey

Special teams: Youngstown State sophomore punter Erik Johnson

GREAT WEST PLAYERS OFTHEWEEK

Offensive: Cal Poly senior quarterback Jonathan Dally

Defensive: Southern Utah sophomore cornerback Colin Pretlow

Special teams: Southern Utah junior punter Trevor Ward

THIBODEAUX EARNS HONOR

University of Mary kicker/punter Rett Thibodeaux was named the special teams player of the week in the Northern Sun.

The junior from La Porte, Texas made a 26-yard field goal, downed two punts inside the 20-yard line and averaged 36.6 yards on six boots. He also recovered his own onside kick in the third quarter.

Offensive player of the week: Southwest Minnesota State senior running back Zach Wysong.

Defensive player of the week:Upper Iowa senior linebacker Mike Slaughter.

NORTHCENTRALRANKINGS

Team Overall DII

1. Grand Valley St. 10-0 10-0

2. Minneosta-Duluth 10-1 10-1

3. Chadron St. 10-1 10-1

4. Ashland 8-3 8-3

5. MSU-Mankato 9-2 9-2

6. Wayne St. (Neb.) 9-2 9-2

7. Saginaw Valley St. 7-3 7-3

8. Wayne St. (Mich.) 8-3 8-3

9. Michigan tech 8-3 8-3

10. Augustana 7-4 7-4

NCAA DIVISION II PLAYOFFS

Nov. 15, first round

#5 Albany St. (7-3) vs. #4 Tusculum (8-3). #3 Valdosta State (8-2) vs. #6 Carson-Newman (7-3).

#5 Central Washington (10-1) vs. #4 West Texas A&M (10-1). #3 Pittsburg State (10-1) vs. #6 Nebraska-Omaha (7-3).

#5 Southern Conn. State (8-2) vs. #4 West Chester (8-3). #3 American International (9-1) vs. #6 Seton Hill (9-2).

#5 MSU-Mankato (9-2) vs. Ashland (8-3). #3 Chadron State (10-1) vs. #6 Wayne State (9-2).

BISHOP-PARISE EARNS HONOR

Dickinson State quarterback Brandon Bishop-Parise was named the player of the week in the Dakota Athletic Conference.

The senior totaled 267 yards with one passing touchdown and one rushing score in leading the Blue Hawks to a 28-21 win over Minot State and the conference title.

Defensive player of the week: Jamestown senior linebacker Evan Twedt

Special teams player of the week:Jamestown freshman kicker Nate Nygaard.

NAIA Football Poll

Through Nov. 9

Record Pts Pvs

1. Carroll (Mont.) (18) 11-0 418 1

2. Sioux Falls (S.D.) 9-0 401 2

3. Saint Francis (Ind.) 9-0 387 3

4. Morningside (Iowa) 9-0 367 4

5. MidAmerica Nazarene 9-0 357 5

6. Friends 9-0 338 6

7. Lindenwood (Mo.) 8-1 321 7

8. Cumberlands (Ky.) 9-1 305 8

9. Langston 8-2 290 9

10. NW Oklahoma State 8-2 263 11

11. Lambuth (Tenn.) 8-2 244 13

12. Missouri Valley 7-2 218 14

13. Malone 6-2 212 10

14. Ottawa (Kan.) 8-1 203 17

15. Union (Ky.) 8-2 189 18

16. Baker (Kan.) 7-3 169 15

17. Dickinson State 7-3 160 20

18. Saint Xavier 7-3 158 19

19. Shorter 8-2 151 21

20. Saint Ambrose 7-3 115 22

21. Northwestern (Iowa) 7-3 106 12

22. Virginia-Wise 7-3 86 16

23. Ohio Dominican 6-3 62 24

24. Montana St.-Northern 7-3 44 NR

25. Dakota Wesleyan 6-3 27 NR

HIGHSCHOOLFOOTBALL

PLAYOFFPAIRINGS

CLASSAAA

Play-in games

Semifinals

Saturday, Nov. 8

Bismarck 35, Williston 14

Fargo South 35, Century 7

Championship

Saturday, Nov. 15

At Grand Forks - Alerus Center

Fargo South (9-1) vs. Bismarck (10-1), 6 p.m.

CLASS AA

Semifinals

Saturday, Nov. 8

Valley City 35, Hazen 0

Watford City 28, Devils Lake 0

Championship

Saturday, Nov. 15

At Grand Forks - Alerus Center

Valley City (11-0) vs. Watford City (10-1), 3 p.m.

CLASS A

Semifinals

Saturday, Nov. 8

Linton-HMB 14, Lisbon 0

Harvey 27, Velva 0

Championship

Friday, Nov. 14

At Grand Forks - Alerus Center

Linton-HMB (10-1) vs. Harvey (10-1), 3 p.m.

9-MAN

Semifinals

Saturday, Nov. 8

Hillsboro 38, Napoleon-Gackle-Streeter 6

Williams County 20, St. John 12

Championship

Friday, Nov. 14

At Grand Forks - Alerus Center

Williams County (12-0) vs. Hillsboro (11-1), noon

COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL

NSIC HONORS

Offensive player of the week:Minnesota-Duluth freshman middle blocker April Hansen.

Defensive player of the week:Minnesota-Duluth senior middle blocker Lindsey Clarimont.

Setter of the week:Northern State sophomore Megan Gilbraith.

BRUMFIELD EARNS HONOR

Dickinson native Mandy Brumfield was named the setter of the week in the Dakota Athletic Conference.

The junior from Black Hills State handed out 68 assists in leading the Yellow Jackets to a win in their final match of the season.

Player of the week:Minot State's Suzy Paradine.

Libero of the week:South Dakota Mines' Jenny Hiykel.

CLASSAVOLLEYBALL

MANDAN3, TURTLE MOUNTAIN 0

Brittaney Zander had eight kills and KayCee Gustafson five aces as Mandan topped Turtle Mountain 25-11, 25-17, 25-17 in the West Region play-in match.

Breanna Levi had five kills and two blocks for the Braves, who will take on top-seeded Century in the first round of the West Region tournament on Thursday in Jamestown.

Turtle Mountain 11 17 17

Mandan 25 25 25

MANDAN: Kills -Brittaney Zander 8, Brittni Winkler 6, Breanna Levi 5. Blocks - Levi 2. Assists - Shelby Heck 12, Sam Leingang 10. Digs - KayCee Gustafson 7, Zander 6. Aces - Gustafson 5, Tessa Leno 3, Heck 2, Levi 2, Leingang 2.

Records:M 9-25

WESTREGIONTOURNAMENT

Play-in game

Monday, Nov. 10

Mandan 3, Turtle Mountain 0

At Jamestown High School

Thursday, Nov. 13

Quarterfinals

Match 1:#1 Century vs. #8 Mandan, 2 p.m.

Match 2:#4 Jamestown vs. #5 Dickinson, 4 p.m.

Match 3:#2 Bismarck vs. #7 Minot, 6 p.m.

Match 4:#3 Williston vs. #6 St. Mary's, 8 p.m.

EASTREGIONTOURNAMENT

Play-in game

Friday, Nov. 7

#8 ValleyCity 3, #9 Wahpeton 1

At Devils Lake Sports Center

Thursday, Nov. 13

Quarterfinals

Match 1:#1 West Fargo vs. #8 Valley City, 2 p.m.

Match 2:#4 Fargo South vs. #5 Fargo North, 3:45 p.m.

Match 3:#2 G.F.Red River vs. #7 G.F. Central, 5:30 p.m.

Match 4:#3 Fargo Shanley vs. #6 Devils Lake, 7:15 p.m.