Aberdeen, S.D. - Northern State's Blake Clay (football) and Chloe Voss (soccer) are this week's South Dakota Army National Guard Athletes of the Week following their performances last weekend. 

Clay put the Wolves up 27-3 with a blocked punt return for a touchdown. The redshirt senior picked up Richard Prescott's blocked punt and ran it back 35 yards for the first score of his career. The touchdown marks Northern's second special teams TD of the season and first on a punt.

Voss led Northern State with two goals against Minot State and UMary. She opened the scoring against the Beavers just six minutes into the match for her second of the season. The junior cut the Marauder lead in half scoring at the 60-minute mark against UMary. The Minnesota native notched three total shots, all of which were on goal. Voss recorded four points in the 1-0-1 weekend.

 

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.