Aberdeen, S.D. - Joey Dube-Garrett (football) and Ava Nilsson (volleyball) are this week's South Dakota Army National Guard Athletes of the Week following their performances last weekend.

Dube-Garrett made his first start of the season for the Wolves, completing 12-of-21 passing attempts in NSU's 14-13 victory over MSU Moorhead. He threw for 189 total yards, a season high for the sophomore, and one touchdown. The Florida native recorded a 69-yard long to Jacoby Boykins, Northern's first touchdown of the contest.

Nilsson totaled 83 assists on the weekend, 51 coming against Winona State. She averaged 11.86 assists per set, leading the NSIC for the second straight week. The junior posted 12 digs, five kills, two aces, and two blocks on a .450 hitting percentage over the weekend. The South Dakota native assisted on six kills and notched a kill of her own during the 9-0 first set run that gave NSU the lead over WSU. Nilsson had assists on five of Northern's last 10 kills to close out the match against the Warriors.

 

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.