Abby Sharpe

Grand Forks

Sports Reporter at Grand Forks Herald

Articles

Warroad's Slukynsky brothers lead Western Michigan into NCHC championship

Mar 22, 2025 | grandforksherald.com | Abby Sharpe

ST. PAUL — The last time Hampton Slukynsky played in a hockey game at the Xcel Energy Center was March 11, 2023. Slukynsky and his Warroad team lost to Mahtomedi 6-5 in double overtime in the Minnesota Class A state championship game. Two years and 10 days later, Slukynsky earned a win at the X. Slukynsky and Western Michigan beat UND 4-2 in the second National Collegiate Hockey Conference semifinal game Friday night. Slukynsky ended with 23 saves in the win.
Red Lake County boys basketball comes up short against Dawson-Boyd

Mar 21, 2025 | grandforksherald.com | Abby Sharpe

MINNEAPOLIS — Red Lake County’s Connor Duden had never played at Williams Arena, the Minnesota Gophers’ basketball arena in Minneapolis. He’s never attended a game there. But he led Red Lake County’s offense, dropping 30 points in the No. 3 Rebels' Minnesota Class A state semifinal game against No. 2 Dawson-Boyd. Duden’s night wasn’t enough, though, as the Blackjacks pulled away late to beat Red Lake County 80-66 Friday afternoon.
Red Lake County boys basketball survives Goodhue's comeback attempt in 68-61 state quarterfinal win

Mar 20, 2025 | grandforksherald.com | Abby Sharpe

MINNEAPOLIS — The Red Lake County boys basketball team recovered momentum just in time Thursday night at the Target Center. Red Lake County’s Connor Duden nailed a 3-pointer to put the Rebels up 60-56 over Goodhue with three minutes left in the Minnesota Class A state quarterfinals. Duden and Ben Gullingsrud then went a combined 5-for-6 from the free-throw line to seal the Rebels’ 68-61 win over Goodhue — Red Lake County’s first state quarterfinal win in the 18-year history of the co-op.
Devils Lake boys basketball looking to repeat as state champions

Mar 19, 2025 | sports.yahoo.com | Abby Sharpe

Mar. 19—GRAND FORKS — Devils Lake boys basketball knocked off Kindred last year to win its first state championship in 99 years. The goal this season, since Day 1 of practice, has been to repeat as state champions.
Devils Lake boys basketball looking to repeat as state champions

Mar 19, 2025 | grandforksherald.com | Abby Sharpe

GRAND FORKS — Devils Lake boys basketball knocked off Kindred last year to win its first state championship in 99 years. The goal this season, since Day 1 of practice, has been to repeat as state champions.
North Border's defense a difference-maker in near perfect season

Mar 18, 2025 | grandforksherald.com | Abby Sharpe

GRAND FORKS — On March 3, North Border boys basketball lost a District 3 tournament game to Park River/Fordville-Lankin. The score? 65-64. That game is the Eagles’ only loss this season — and just the fourth time North Border allowed over 60 points to an opponent this season. North Border, which holds opponents to 48.7 points per game on average, will play Westhope/Newburg in the North Dakota Division B boys basketball state tournament at 8:15 p.m. Thursday at the Minot State Dome.
North Border's defense a difference-maker in near perfect season

Mar 18, 2025 | sports.yahoo.com | Abby Sharpe

Mar. 18—GRAND FORKS — On March 3, North Border boys basketball lost a District 3 tournament game to Park River/Fordville-Lankin. The score? 65-64. That game is the Eagles' only loss this season — and just the fourth time North Border allowed over 60 points to an opponent this season. North Border, which holds opponents to 48.7 points per game on average, will play Westhope/Newburg in the North Dakota Division B boys basketball state tournament at 8:15 p.m. Thursday at the Minot State Dome.
UND men's basketball forward Dariyus Woodson to transfer

Mar 17, 2025 | sports.yahoo.com | Abby Sharpe

Mar. 17—GRAND FORKS — Less than a year after committing to UND men's basketball, junior Dariyus Woodson intends to enter the NCAA transfer portal when the window opens March 24, as confirmed on social media Sunday night. Woodson, a 6-foot-7 forward, averaged 8.5 points and 2.4 rebounds per game for the Fighting Hawks this year. Woodson, a native of Baytown, Texas, spent the previous two seasons at Tyler (TX) Junior College before transferring to UND in April.
UND women's basketball forward Kiera Pemberton to enter portal

Mar 17, 2025 | sports.yahoo.com | Abby Sharpe

Mar. 17—GRAND FORKS — UND women's basketball forward Kiera Pemberton intends to enter the NCAA transfer portal when the window opens March 25 with two years of eligibility remaining. On3 Sports first reported the news, saying sources confirmed Pemberton's intention on Monday afternoon. The 6-foot-1 sophomore from Langley, B.C. started every game for the Fighting Hawks this season en route to a Summit League all-second team nod. Pemberton averaged 16.7 points and 7.2 rebounds per game this season.
UND men’s basketball forward Dariyus Woodson to transfer

Mar 17, 2025 | grandforksherald.com | Abby Sharpe

GRAND FORKS — Less than a year after committing to UND men’s basketball, junior Dariyus Woodson intends to enter the NCAA transfer portal when the window opens March 24, as confirmed on social media Sunday night. Woodson, a 6-foot-7 forward, averaged 8.5 points and 2.4 rebounds per game for the Fighting Hawks this year. Woodson, a native of Baytown, Texas, spent the previous two seasons at Tyler (TX) Junior College before transferring to UND in April.

Journalists covering the same region

Brad Elliott Schlossman

College Hockey Writer, at Grand Forks Herald

Brad Elliott Schlossman primarily covers news in the Red River Valley region, including areas in North Dakota and Minnesota, United States.

Tom Miller

Sports Editor at Grand Forks Herald

Tom Miller primarily covers news in the Red River Valley region, including areas around Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States.

Maxwell Marko

Digital Content Producer and Sports Reporter at Grand Forks Herald

Maxwell Marko primarily covers news in the Red River Valley region of North Dakota, United States, including areas around Grand Forks and East Grand Forks.