Maxwell Marko

Grand Forks

Digital Content Producer and Sports Reporter at Grand Forks Herald

Digital content producer and sports reporter @gfherald. @bgsu and @bgfalconmedia alum. Buffalo native and suffering Sabres fan. Mark Pysyk Enthusiast.

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Articles

Randomly selected graduate receives new car from Community High School, Grand Forks Subaru

1 week ago | grandforksherald.com | Maxwell Marko

GRAND FORKS – Annika Surface got her driver's license later than most of her peers. While other students in her class were learning to drive, her family didn't have a car for her to use, and the car they eventually got frequently broke down and didn't reliably run. For Surface, who graduated from Community High School last week, there have been times when getting to where she needed to go could be a challenge.
Grand Forks Public Schools to sort through apparel vendors in coming days

1 week ago | grandforksherald.com | Maxwell Marko

GRAND FORKS — The Grand Forks Public Schools activities department soon will be reviewing bids for an athletic apparel contract, with a hope that the process will streamline uniform purchasing for sports programs. The district is expecting two to four bids from distributors, allowing schools to work with one brand for the majority of district sports. “We’re not looking to change a lot of what we do.
Bismarck High pulls off upset over Red River with late-game heroics

1 week ago | grandforksherald.com | Maxwell Marko

GRAND FORKS — Bismarck High's Mya Jones and Grand Forks Red River's Jocelyn Berg were going batter for batter and pitch for pitch with each other. Each pitcher was fighting to keep the hitters at bay and waiting for her own batters to give her a lead to protect. They both gave way, but it was Jones who would score the go-ahead run in extra innings off a Cameron Braun double.
Williston offense explodes for 10 runs in first inning to get past Sheyenne

1 week ago | grandforksherald.com | Maxwell Marko

GRAND FORKS — It was over quickly between Williston and West Fargo Sheyenne. A 10-run first inning for Williston kicked off a productive day at the plate for the entire starting lineup. The Coyotes tallied up 11 hits in 12 plate appearances in the bottom of the first and had a 10-0 lead before a full crowd was even formed at Albrecht Field on Thursday in the North Dakota Class A quarterfinals. Williston beat Sheyenne 15-4.
East Grand Forks takes opening round of 8AA softball playoffs

2 weeks ago | grandforksherald.com | Maxwell Marko

GRAND FORKS — Karlee Walsh and East Grand Forks Senior High are confident and comfortable during the Minnesota Section 8AA playoffs. Naturally, they didn’t mind a sixth-inning jam while holding a one-run lead to Warroad on Monday. A two-run triple from Calleigh Hebel turned a 4-1 lead into a 4-3 lead. But with two outs and a runner on third, there was no wavering. “I trust my team,” Walsh said. “I don’t really get too nervous about it. I know we’re going to figure it out and we’re going to do it.
Grand Forks Central golf continues strong season with runner-up finish at GFCC

3 weeks ago | inforum.com | Maxwell Marko

GRAND FORKS — A young Grand Forks Central squad was just a couple of strokes away from stealing a meet and defending its home course on Thursday. Instead, Fargo Davies leapfrogged the Knights on the final hole and brought the East Region its first winner other than Grand Forks Red River this year. Three golfers inside the top six were the difference for the Eagles at Grand Forks Country Club, which challenged many throughout the day.
Grand Forks Central golf continues strong season with runner-up finish at GFCC

3 weeks ago | grandforksherald.com | Maxwell Marko

GRAND FORKS — A young Grand Forks Central squad was just a couple of strokes away from stealing a meet and defending its home course on Thursday. Instead, Fargo Davies leapfrogged the Knights on the final hole and brought the East Region its first winner other than Grand Forks Red River this year. Three golfers inside the top six were the difference for the Eagles at Grand Forks Country Club, which challenged many throughout the day.
Hole-in-one and sub-70 score highlight memorable day for East Grand Forks golf

3 weeks ago | grandforksherald.com | Maxwell Marko

EAST GRAND FORKS — The celebration for East Grand Forks started as early as possible Wednesday. Chase Lindgren made magic on his first swing of the day at Valley Golf Course. At hole No. 11, Lindgren liked his tee shot. It was carrying well for the 158-yard par three and looking headed right at the pin at the center of the green. “I thought it was going to be a good shot, but I didn’t expect it to go in,” he said.
Sacred Heart stumbles against Fertile-Beltrami as Falcons overcome early two-run deficit

4 weeks ago | grandforksherald.com | Maxwell Marko

EAST GRAND FORKS — Costly errors and plate appearances gave way to East Grand Forks Sacred Heart relinquishing a 2-0 lead heading into the fifth inning against Fertile-Beltrami on Thursday. Fertile-Beltrami did all the damage late, pulling out a 4-3 win over Sacred Heart at Stauss Park. The Falcons took advantage of small-ball tactics in the fifth to tie the game. In the seventh, Fertile-Beltrami took a 4-2 lead thanks to more sacrifice plays.
Red River shuts out Davies 4-0 as it finds a groove at Albrecht Field

1 month ago | grandforksherald.com | Maxwell Marko

GRAND FORKS — Jocelyn Berg and the Grand Forks Red River softball team continue to get out of tough spots this season. The sophomore pitcher was looking to keep her complete game shutout alive in the top of the sixth. Berg, along with the defense, stepped up to seal a 4-0 win over Fargo Davies at Albrecht Field on Tuesday. The Roughriders held a 4-0 lead against Davies in the sixth. The third time through the order brought stronger contact off the bats of the Eagles.