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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After opening with a decisive win against the Green Bay Packers, the Minnesota Vikings have been tested the past two weeks. A Minnesota offense looking to make a jump under new coach Kevin O'Connell is still a work in progress.

FELTON, Del. – The University of Minnesota Crookston equestrian team was defeated 12-3 by Delaware State University Saturday, September 24 at Dovington Training Center in Felton, Del.

This weeks Pirate of the Week is Freshman, Swimmer Chloe Boll. Chloe has really stepped in to the role of the 50 Freestyle and 100 Freestyle swimmer. Chloe is a hard worker always looking to be challenged, pushed and never backs away form a hard practice. Chloe has been improving from week to week in her races, becoming stronger and stronger in her racing. Chloe is not only a hardworking swimmier but is also playing on the Pirate tennis team.

Ethan is a dominant football player. He had some incredible runs in the game against Frazee on Friday. He is a player that will get extra attention on both sides of the ball from every opponent we will face this year because of his strength and abilities. Ethan is also a very good teammate and leader.

Brannnon has been doing a great job holding down the midfield area and distributing the ball. Brannon scored a goal vs. East Grand Forks off a corner kick in our 2-1 loss to EGF last Thursday. He is a captain on the team, plays basketball and golf, and loves to lift weights!

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Crookston men’s cross country team placed 23rd of 29 teams at the Roy Griak Invitational in the Men’s Maroon 8K Friday, September 23 at Les Bolstad Golf Course in St. Paul, Minn.

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Crookston women’s cross country team took 26 of 30 teams at the Roy Griak Invitational Women’s Maroon 6K. The Golden Eagles beat NSIC schools Upper Iowa University and Concordia University-St. Paul. Madison Hilliard (Fr., Jacksonville, N.C.) led the Golden Eagles with a time of 24:50.4, placing 96 of 382 runners. Anna Grabowski (So., Waterdown, Ontario) returned after missing the St. Olaf Invitational. She finished in 25:17.5. Madison Elijah (So., Hebron, Ind.) clocked in at 28:40.9. Brooke Benson (Sr., Monroe, Wash.) posted a time of 30:03.5. Alex Christen (R-So., Sauk Centre, Minn.) set her season best with a time of 30:44.9. Rena Sakai (Sr., Chiba, Japan) also set her season best with a time of 32:21.1. Katie Orth (Sr., Randall, Minn.) posted a time of 32:24.5. Brianna Shaw (Sr., Bemidji, Minn.) improved her time, finishing in 35:37.3.