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

Kraft tallied 155 yards of total offense and two touchdowns in the Wolves 31-10 victory over the Golden Bears. He recorded his first 100-yard game of the season, rushing for 104 yards with a touchdown. The senior added 51 yards receiving with a touchdown. The South Dakota native averaged 9.5 yards per carry with a 20-yard long and 17.0 yards per catch with a 30-yard long. The 30-yard reception was the opening touchdown of the contest for NSU. 

Poppen led Northern State in the NSIC opening weekend with a goal and an assist. She scored her first goal of the season in the Wolves 1-1 tie with Winona State. The sophomore added an assist on Savannah Funk's goal in the Sunday contest with Concordia-St. Paul. The South Dakota native tallied one shot on goal, one goal, and one assist in 146 minutes of play.

 

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.