Aberdeen, S.D. - Northern State's Jake Adams (football) and Alexus Townsend (soccer) are this week's South Dakota Army National Guard Athletes of the Week following their performances last weekend.
 
Adams recorded a career game for the Wolves against Concordia-St. Paul, notching a single game high and team leading 14 tackles. Of his 14 stops, eight were solo tackles. In addition, Adams tallied 1.0 tackle for a loss and a quarterback hurry.  
 
Townsend tallied 13 saves for the Wolves in their 2-0 weekend against Southwest Minnesota State and Augustana. She averaged 6.5 saves per contest and registered her seventh and eighth shut-outs of the 2023 season. The Wolves keeper sits second in the NSIC in goals against average, saves, and shutouts.
 
About the SD Army National Guard
The National Guard dates back to 1636 when Citizen-Soldiers formed militias to defend their community and country. Since its formation, the Guard has stayed true to its roots. Enlisting in the National Guard means more time at home because your service in the South Dakota Army National Guard is part-time. Get a degree with money for school, learn job skills that translate to the civilian world, make bonds that last a lifetime, and earn a sense of pride that's everlasting. When you become a Guard Soldier, your family will thank you, your country will thank you, and your future will owe you. The South Dakota Army National Guard's goal is to direct future Soldiers toward life-changing opportunities by helping individuals and families become better today than yesterday. We transform citizens into Citizen-Soldiers that have Integrity, are Innovative, Proud, Courageous, Brave, and exemplify Unity and Honor. Learn more by visiting nationalguard.com/select-your-state/SD.