Russell Signs

#1 posting 10.13.2008
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RUSSELL SIGNS
Mayville State Coach Dennis Hutter has announced the signing of Melanie Russell for the 2009-2010 women’s basketball season. Melanie Russell, from Larimore, North Dakota, has signed a Dakota Athletic Conference Letter of Intent to play basketball for the Comets.

Melanie, a 6-3 post player, has been a stand-out basketball player over the past several seasons for the Larimore Polar Bears and has earned the attention of several Division I collegiate programs throughout the Region. Last season she averaged 11 points per game and 8 rebounds per game while shooting 52% from the field. She has garnered Most-Improved and Most-Spirited Awards this past season.

"Melanie's combination of athleticism and size will create many match-up problems for other teams”, comments Coach Hutter. “Melanie has a chance to be a very special player at Mayville State, and we are thrilled she had decided to continue her academic and athletic career as a Comet.” Melanie is the daughter of Jeanie Vigen and Philip Russell. She will wear #55.

Russell is the second player from North Dakota's 2009 class to make a college choice and the 1st headed to a NAIA program.

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MSU Mankato holds their Midnight Madness on Tuesday. Free pizza is involved. From KEYC with video.

WORLD'S BIGGEST PRACTICE
Illinois' outdoor practice after the Gophers beat the Illini football team was a success.

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