Aberdeen, S.D. - Northern State's Seth Brossard (wrestling) and Madelyn Bragg (women's basketball) are this week's South Dakota Army National Guard Athletes of the Week following their performances last weekend.
 
Brossard won the Super Region V 174-pound bracket on Saturday, advancing to the NCAA National Championships. He tallied a 3-0 record and scored 18 team points, propelling the Wolves to a fifth place team finish. The graduate student defeated Ashtin Johnson of Sioux Falls (Fall 1:46), No. 9 Max Bruss of UMary (MD 11-2), and No. 8 Brody Hemauer of Parkside (Dec 8-3). He entered the weekend ranked third in the country and holds a 12-0 season record.
 
Bragg scored 32 points and tallied eight rebounds in the Wolves quarterfinal match-up with Southwest Minnesota State. She knocked down 10-of-20 from the floor and 12-of-16 from the foul line. The sophomore added two assists, two steals, and two blocks in the contest.
 
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.