Aberdeen, S.D. - Northern State's Brennan Phillips (baseball) and Dessa Bryant (softball) are this week's South Dakota Army National Guard Athletes of the Week following their performances last weekend.
Phillips hit .500 (9-for-18) over a five-game stretch in Arizona. He recorded three doubles, one run, eight RBIs, and seven runs during the week. The senior posted a slugging percentage of .883 and an on-base percentage of .583. The Illinois native registered 33 putouts and six assists in the field, maintaining a fielding percentage of .975. Phillips went 2-for-3 in the win against Wesleyan College, with one RBI and one double. He had three hits in five at-bats in the 13-3 victory over Hamline University, including two doubles and three RBIs.
Bryant led Northern State hitting .459 (17-of-37) in their 12-game week in Missouri and Kansas. She tallied 17 hits, seven runs scored, six doubles, and four RBIs. The freshman notched a .662 slugging percentage and .474 on base percentage. The South Dakota native recorded hits in 11 of the 12 games, including a perfect 4-for-4 with three doubles against Cottey College. Bryant boosted her season average by 112 points.
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.
