Aberdeen, S.D. - Northern State's Wyatt Block (football) and Abby Schauer (volleyball) are this week's South Dakota Army National Guard Athletes of the Week following their performances last weekend. 

Block led Northern State and the Northern Sun with 163 yards rushing in the Wolves 53-14 victory over UMary. He scored two rushing touchdowns, his first rushing scores of the 2025 season. The Minnesota native averaged 12.5 yards per carry with a 96-yard long. His 96-yard rushing touchdown broke the single game school record for longest scoring run set back in 2005. The senior moved up to third in the NSIC averaging 86.8 yards per game with 347 total season yards.

Schauer led the Northern Sun last week averaging 7.11 digs per set against UJ, MSU, and SCSU. She recorded 64 total digs, as well as three assists and two aces. The senior tallied a weekend high 24 digs against Minnesota State. The South Dakota native added 20 digs against Jamestown and St. Cloud. Schauer sits fifth in the nation and first in the NSIC in digs per set this season, averaging 5.78.

 

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.