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

Logan led Northern State with a career high 13 tackles against Bemidji State. He tallied ten solo stops and 1.0 tackle for a loss of two yards. The South Dakota native added his first career interception with the Beavers in the redzone on 2nd and 11 in the first quarter.

Hofer led Northern State with a pair of goals against MSUM and UMC. She tallied seven total shots, including four on goal for a .571 shot on goal percentage. Both goals came in the 4-1 win over the Dragons.

 

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.