Aberdeen, S.D. - Northern State's Michael Chevalier (baseball) and Kyra Knudtson (softball) are this week's South Dakota Army National Guard Athletes of the Week following their performances last weekend.
 
Chevalier tallied his second win of the season in the Wolves 4-1 victory over Sioux Falls. In 6.0 innings of work, he recorded five strikeouts and gave up just one earned run on five hits. The redshirt junior held the Cougars to a .227 batting average and lowered his season ERA by 1.21.
 
Knudtson led Northern State hitting .417 in the opening weekend of NSIC play against Augustana and Minnesota State. The sophomore tallied five hits, including one double. She notched a .500 slugging percentage and .462 on-base percentage. Knudtson added a fielding percentage of 1.000 with 24 putouts and one assist.
 
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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.