Aberdeen, S.D. - Northern State's Krayle Stormer (wrestling) and Ava Nilsson (volleyball) are this week's South Dakota Army National Guard Athletes of the Week following their performances last weekend.

Stormer won the 141-pound bracket at the DWU Open with a 5-0 record. He tallied two bonus point wins in the opening rounds over Kameron Stiffler of Bismark State (TF 21-2) and Christian Kirchner (Maj 22-12). The freshman advanced to the title match with decision wins over Connor Ritonya of Kearney (7-4) and Elijah Reece of Minnesota State (8-2). The Montana native defeated No. 12 Colton Hush of Minnesota State in a 2-0 decision in his first upset victory of the season.

Nilsson dished out 82 assists against Southwest Minnesota State and Sioux Falls, averaging 11.71 assists per set. She added 17 digs, four blocks, and two kills. The redshirt freshman surpassed 1,000 assists on the year against the Cougars. The South Dakota native averaged 13.25 assists per set against the Mustangs, recording a weekend high.

 

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.