Aberdeen, S.D. - Northern State's
Dalton Kesti (baseball) and
Dessa Bryant (softball) are this week's South Dakota Army National Guard Athletes of the Week following their performances last weekend.
Kesti led the Wolves to a 3-1 record last week going 9-for-16 at the plate against the University of Mary and Southwest Minnesota State. He scored five runs on the week including the game winner against SMSU, securing the series sweep. The sophomore tied a program record with five hits in the second game against Southwest, going a perfect 5-for-5 with two runs, a double, and a triple. In addition, he totaled 12 put outs and four stolen bases.
Bryant hit .667 for the Wolves against Minnesota Crookston and MSU Moorhead. She tallied four hits, including a double for an .833 slugging percentage. The sophomore notched two runs, two RBI, and three walks, notching a .778 on base percentage. Defensively, she recorded four putouts and five assists. Bryant added a win and save in the circle. She threw 7.1 innings in three appearances, recording one strikeout.
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
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