Aberdeen, S.D. - Northern State's Joshua Book (men's basketball) and Izzy Moore (women's basketball) are this week's South Dakota Army National Guard Athletes of the Week following their performances last weekend.
 
Book led Northern State averaging 20.5 points per game with a 53.8% field goal percentage against No. 15 Black Hills State and Jamestown. He dished out a team leading nine assists and added nine rebounds. The guard went a perfect 10-of-10 from the foul line. He shot 70.0% from the floor in the Wolves win over the Jimmies and is currently on a 9-game streak scoring in double figures.
 
Moore averaged 19.0 points and 7.5 rebounds in the Wolves wins over Jamestown and Sioux Falls. She shot 40.7% from the floor in the two wins and added a team leading 11 steals and eight assists. The senior tallied 14 points, three rebounds, seven assists and five steals against the Jimmies. Finally, Moore recorded 24 points and 12 rebounds against the Cougars in her first double-double of the season.
 
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.