Aberdeen, S.D. - Northern State's Brady Westall (wrestling) and Izzy Moore (women's basketball) are this week's South Dakota Army National Guard Athletes of the Week following their performances last weekend.
 
No. 15 Westall went 4-2 on the day at the Younes Hospitality Open en route to a fifth place finish, out-scoring his opponents 36-5 in his match victories. The redshirt freshman started the day with a loss, then won his next four duals; topping teammate Travis Smith (Dec 2-0), Alex Munoz of Nebraska-Kearney (Dec 8-3), Donn Greer of CSU-Pueblo (TF 16-0), and Sam Bruss of UMary (Maj 10-2). Westall fell to Rushton of Division I opponent Rushton of Northern Colorado before reaching his match limit of the day and taking fifth.
 
Moore averaged 15.0 points and 6.0 rebounds in the Wolves 2-0 weekend against Black Hills State and South Dakota Mines. The senior shot 52.6% from the floor and a perfect 10-for-10 from the foul line. She added five assists and three steals in the two wins. She tallied a season high seven rebounds against the Hardrockers, which matched her career high set a season ago, and knocked down 5-of-8 from the floor.
 
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.