Aberdeen, S.D. - Northern State's Daniel Britt (football) and Jacie Flockhart (swimming) are this week's South Dakota Army National Guard Athletes of the Week following their performances last weekend.
Britt led Northern State with 342 yards of total offense and three touchdowns in their overtime win over MSU Moorhead. He threw for a season high 210 yards with two touchdowns, including a 36-yard long. The senior completed 12-of-19 attempts, averaging 17.5 yards per completion. The Nevada native recorded his first 100-yard rushing game of the season with 132 total yards and a touchdown. Britt averaged 6.3 yards per carry with an 18-yard long.
Flockhart opened her weekend on Friday with a 1-meter diving win, recording a score of 174.60. The junior returned for day two with a win in the 1-meter (11-dive) with a score of 257.85. The season best on day two, sealed Flockhart's qualification for the NCAA Championships. She notched the 6-dive mark of 230.75 at the Marauder Open prior to securing the 11-dive mark on Saturday.
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.
