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BRYCE NATION FOUNDATION
Bryce Anglin was a 21 year-old college junior at his hometown university, Northern State when he and his family found out he had cancer. That was March 13, 2012 and by April 24, 2012 he passed away at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. The type of cancer which struck him down was a form that is not easily detectible and is rare with one in one million people in North America per year being diagnosed with this dreaded disease which knows no boundaries.
The Bryce Nation Foundation was formed by the parents, family and friends of Bryce Anglin in order to celebrate his memory and his legacy by doing charitable works. The foundation’s mission is to:
· Make donations to other charitable organizations; particularly, those organizations that support youth and college baseball in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and those organizations whose mission is devoted to cancer research and related activities.
· Award scholarships to students within the Aberdeen area who excel in the classroom and on the baseball diamond, and exemplify Bryce’s way of life: hard work, commitment to excellence, honesty, character, and integrity. These students who are singled out for recognition are forever challenged to lead a purpose-driven life and to leave a positive and profound legacy.
Bryce leaves behind his Mom and Dad, Jeanette & Greg, his sister Erin, brother Brian and his wife Heather, his nieces Kyanne, Rain and Aspyn and nephew Steele. He is missed so much by his aunts, uncles and friends who mourn his death everyday.
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BRYCE NATION WILL MOVE FORWARD NEVER ALLOWING HIS MEMORY TO FADE
LOOK FOR MORE PHOTOS IN THE GALLERY AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SITE WHICH WILL BE UPDATED WITH DIFFERENT PICTURES EVERY MONTH
ALSO CHECK OUT THE LINKS BELOW TO OTHER ARTICLES - VIDEOS - PICTURES THAT TELL A STORY OF BRYCE AND BRYCE NATION
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Editorial that appeared in the NSU Exponent 5-2-12
Northern State University lost one of the greatest people ever to grace the campus, Bryce Anglin. Many people who ever had the opportunity with him will be very quick to say they will never regret it. God blessed him with many gifts and he wasn't afraid to use them. His name should be written as a synonym to positivity. Wherever he was, he would always brighten up the area. He took the time to have long lasting conversations with you whenever possible and found ways to leave you with a smile on your face with his humor and his smile. Never once would he let you down if you asked him to do something; he always would come through. Even during the rough times, not once would it bring him down. Instead, he learned a method of perseverance and taking things in stride that we all can all take a lesson from. Bryce will be missed in many ways. From his contributions to the classroom, community, athletic field, and beyond, no one will be able to match the impact that he made to everyone's lives. This was evident as we all rallied behind him during his courageous battle with cancer. He was there for us when we needed someone and you can bet that when we supported him he was happy the feelings were reciprocated. Even this ability to love and care for everyone was not lost in his final days. God blessed us with Bryce for 21 years of life. His reward of being up in Heaven is more than deserved. Rest in peace, Bryce and #BryceNation will never be forgotten.
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Bryce Anglin Caringbridge Site
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/bryceanglin
Bryce Anglin Obituary
American News front page funeral coverage
http://articles.aberdeennews.com/2012-04-30/news/31524748_1_bryce-anglin-nsu-student-baseball-team
Buster Olney NSU 2013 Commencement Speech
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXRWatHB7w8
ESPN Front Row writeup on Buster Olney commencement address
NSU Bryce Anglin Team Player Award established
http://www.nsuwolvesathletics.com/sports/2013/10/9/BS_1009134829.aspx
Smitty's vs SF Roosevelt
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aberdeennews/3547196021/
2009 Legion WS - Bryce-Greg-Taylor-Chad sitting in stands behind the plate
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuxwsA9iSH0
NSU DII thread on Bryce's passing
http://www.d2messageboard.com/showthread.php?30459-The-official-Northern-State-thread/page23
SMITTYS vs RC Post 22 - 2008 State Tournament
http://aberdeennews.exposuremanager.com/p/americanlegionbbday5/rcpost22bohnesmittysanglin1
Bryce Sheldon Anglin photos video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kK31X7Wa_o
Smitty's 2008 State Tournament article
http://www.aberdeensmittys.com/State_2008/recap12.htm
American News editorial after to graduation 2012
Dakota Broadcasting article on ACHS Bryce Anglin Scholarship winner
http://www.dakotabroadcasting.com/Stetson-Heirigs-Receives-Bryce-Anglin-Memorial-Sch/15066124
Precious Child - Karen Taylor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3c_U0ctrJDo&sns=em
Aberdeen News readers top stories for 2012
http://articles.aberdeennews.com/2012-12-31/news/36085255_1_aberdeen-resident-christina-harms-tops-readers
American News article on ACHS Bryce Anglin scholarship winner
American News story on Bryce Nation
NSU Rocamora to receive Bryce Anglin scholarship
http://nsuwolvesathletics.com/news/2013/10/7/BS_1007132525.aspx
Bryce's NSU baseball bio
http://www.nsuwolvesathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1496
NSIC All-Academic Baseball Team
http://nsuwolvesathletics.com/news/2011/5/25/GEN_0525110234.aspx?path=baseball
Smittys vs Watertown
http://aberdeennews.exposuremanager.com/p/05_2008/smittysanglin41
Smittys 2008 state championship game
http://aberdeennews.exposuremanager.com/p/americanlegionbbday5/smittyskervinscores53
The Band Perry - If I Die Young
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NJqUN9TClM
Bryce Anglin Dugout Dance to fire up the NSU baseball team
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8cQUws4PWQ
NSU Posthumous Degree Story
http://www.northern.edu/NewsArchives2013/Pages/anglin12132013.aspx
American News Posthumous Degree Story
http://www.nsuwolvesathletics.com/news/2013/12/17/BS_1217135922.aspx
One of the first orders of business for the foundation was establishing the Bryce Anglin Memorial Scholarship at Northern State University. Given annually to a business major on the NSU baseball team who meets both the athletic & academic criteria established by the Bryce Nation Foundation. The recipient for the 2013-2014 academic year is senior Robbie Rocamora who was a teammate and friend of Bryce which makes this year's award very special to us & Robbie.
Robbie's facebook post - April 24, 2012
Bryce you were a great person and teammate, I am very blessed to have got to know you, "This feels unreal right now. Thank you so much for all the great laughs and memories I'll always love you. "
In addition Coach Berry and his program have established the Bryce Anglin Teammate Award given monthly during the school year to a "team" player in the NSU program. To read more click here -
http://www.nsuwolvesathletics.com/sports/2013/10/9/BS_1009134829.aspx
The first player so recognized by his coaching staff and teammates is Mark Abrahamson a junior from Pipesone, MN.
Robbie is pictured above and Mark below.
"Praying for Bryce Anglin and the whole Anglin family tonight!"
Mark's facebook post April 23, 2012
"Even though it wasn't for long, it was a privilege to have you as a friend. You could always bring
a smile to anyones face with your humor. You will be missed and remembered always by all that have been able to know you
and call you a friend. I know you will be looking down on us with a smile. Rest in peace Bryce."
Mark's facebook post from April 24, 2012
The second player to win the Bryce Anglin Teammate Award is Colton Boucher a sophomore from Chehalis, WA
The November recipient of the Bryce Anglin Team Player award is Cody Johns a junior from Naches, WA.
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The latest two NSU baseball players to be presented the Bryce Anglin Teammate Award are Zach Toben (left) a freshman from Clear Lake, S.D. and Kasey Gengler (right) a junior who hails from Jamestown, N.D. Congratulations to both young men and good luck as the conference season moves into full swing.
Kasey's facebook entry - April 24, 2012
"Bryce Anglin I only got to know you for a semseter but I am very fortunate for the time we were able to spend to together in the outfield and as catch partners. You are one of the funniest and nicest guys I have ever met. You will be missed by many RIP buddy. #BryceNation"
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In April of 2012 the Bryce Anglin Memorial Track & Field Record Board was unveiled at the May Overby gym in front of selected invitees including the current record holders. Big thanks go out to Mrs. Diane Kost, PE teacher at May Overby, Mike Neubert, principal at May Overby and Rick Kline of 5th Avenue Trophies Banners & Signs. After the board was hung in May promptly two records fell - Mike Stotz and Andrea Sjomeling's marks were taken down by Dillon Stoebner who ran a 7.78 hurdle race and Abby Kopecky who turned in a 2:12 for the 600 meter run. To read more click below
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The initial Bryce Anglin Memorial Scholarship winner at Aberdeen Central High School is Stetson Heirigs. He was officially given the scholarship at the ACHS Golden Eagles award night held in May. Stetson was a member of the honors program and was chosen because his all-around attributes most closely resembled Bryce and the type pf person and student he was. The University of Nebraska is now home to freshman Stetson Heirigs. To read more click on the link below
http://www.dakotabroadcasting.com/Stetson-Heirigs-Receives-Bryce-Anglin-Memorial-Sch/15066124
The second Bryce Anglin Memorial Scholarship winner at Aberdeen Central High School is Katie Appl. She was officially given the scholarship at the ACHS Golden Eagles award night held in May 2014. Katie was a member of the honors program and very active in fine arts at Central. Northern State University will be home to Katie this fall as it was to Bryce.
Sam Schaunaman was awarded the third Bryce Anglin Memorial Scholarship at Aberdeen Central in May of 2015 during the ACHS Golden Eagles award night. Sam is planning on attending SDSU in Brookings next fall. The committee which selected Sam had him as the leading candidate because of his personality and character which closely mirrored Bryce's. The Jackrabbits will be getting a great person in the fall of next year.
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The 2012-2013 Bryce Anglin Student Senate Leadership Award was also given out for the first time at Simmons Middle School during the end of school year awards day in May. This award is given annually to a student senate member who displays Bryce's characteristics, leadership and confindence. He or she is looked up upon and treats everyone with respect and from teachers to fellow students and everyone they come in contact with. The initial award winner is Mikayla Santjer pictured below. Special thanks to Mr. David Hagen back on staff at Simmons who was Bryce's homeroom teacher and student senate advisor during his middle school days.
The 2013-2014 Bryce Anglin Student Senate Leadership Award was presented to Collin Haar at Simmons Middle School during their awards ceremony on the final day of the school year. He joins Mikayla Santjer as the first two recipients of this prestigious award.
The third recipient of the Bryce Anglin Leadership Award is Salesi Mounga who was named the award winner at the Simmons Middle School year end ceremony. As with the previous winners Salesi received an individual plaque from us along with his name being added to a board proudly displayed in the school lobby.
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Each year Bryce Nation concentrates a lot of efforts in May when the Brown County Relay for Life takes over the fairgrounds as many family members put in their time, donations and their walking skills to help others who need help. Also many other cancer related benefits and fundraisers are supported in part by the Bryce Nation Foundation in South Dakota including Walters Warriors in Yankton and many others.
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Also in May of 2013 we were surprised by Alex Russo a marine from Aberdeen who visited our home and told us the story of the flag he and another soldier are holding in Afghanistan in the picture below. He said that the support flag for Bryce Nation was passed from troop to troop as the story which Alex passed along about Bryce's condition & fight and ultimate demise made its way across the middle east. After being deployed for over a year the flag made its way back in Alex's hands and then in ours where we display it proudly. Words can't describe the gratitude we feel toward this selfless effort he made for Bryce and us.
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In July 2013 a dedication was held before the Aberdeen Smitty's 13-14 Teener Tournament for the Bryce Anglin Memorial Scoreboard. With many family members and Bryce Nation friends on hand for a small ceremony which was held prior to the start of the tourney where thanks were handed out to Daktronics, Northwestern Energy, Ringenberg Electric, Jensen Rock & Sand and 5th Avenue Trophies Banners & Signs. Also personal thanks to Dick Paulson, Todd Heintzman, Mike Hauge, Mick Karst and Rick Kline for helping make this happen. A scoreboard has been on the wish list for the Aberdeen Hardball Association for many years and the Foundation is proud to make it happen. Fossum Field & Players Field were home away from home for Bryce starting in kindergarten with spring youth baseball, traveling team ball (Little Sluggers. The Buzz, Wolves) Smittys teeners, Smittys legion and NSU seasons. All from the 1996 through fall baseball in 2011.
The Bryce Anglin Baseball Forever Foundation is another foundation we are involved with and their purpose is to provide a scholarship at the conclusion of each season to a Smitty player who will be attending a school of higher learning in the fall. During the 2012 State American Legion Tournament held in Aberdeen a fundraiser was held to get the foundation up and running. In July of 2013 the first annual BABFF golf tournament was held at Lee Park in Aberdeen with a total of 19 four-person teams taking part. The event will become a regular each summer and if you want to find out more info check out the facebook page at - https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/367778693295518/
To the right is the 2012 inaugural winner Zach Reierson and below is the 2013 recipient Matt Swallow accepting their awards.
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Jeanette and I receiving Bryce's degree posthumously. Proud day for Bryce Nation and Northern State University. Words cannot express our gratitude to everyone who had a hand in making this happen. The link below the photo will get you to a page where you can click on 2013 winter commencement & watch. Dr. Smith starts speaking about Bryce at the 18 minute mark and we are presented his degree at about 60 minutes into the ceremony.
Coach Dean Berry and the NSU athletic department have announced the Bryce Anglin Memorial Scholarship recipient for the 2014-2015 academic year. The second winner following Robbie Rocamora is Colton Boucher, a junior from Chehalis, WA. Colton was a Bryce Anglin Teammate Award winner during the 2013-2014 season and a member of the Willmar Stingers this summer. The Stingers play in the Northwoods summer college wood bat league. Congratulations to Colton.
Dalton Cox was named the 2014 Smittys Bryce Anglin Teammate Scholarship winner in an on field ceremony held at Fossum Field on July 18. As part of senior night festivities Dalton was honored by the BABFF which presents this scholarship to an outstanding Smitty player both on & off the field. The foundation organized by coaches, teammates & friends of Bryce has chosen in the past, Zach Reierson, 2012 and Matt Swallow, 2013 and now Dalton in 2014. We are very proud of all as Bryce would be too!
The first three recipients of the Bryce Anglin Teammate Award for the 2014-2015 season pictured left to right are John Eckstein (September), Phil Sauer (October) and Tyler Gripentrog (November). John is a senior from Buffalo, Minnesota while Phil & Tyler are both sophomores hailing from Forest Lake, MN and Wahpeton, ND respectively. Congratulations to the fall contingent of honorees.
The 2015 Bryce Anglin Teammate Scholarship Award was presented on Thursday, July 16 to Matt Melemseter. The Smitty third baseman was the fourth recipient of the scholarship awarded in Bryce's memory. Matt was chosen because of his attitude on and off the field. The foundation organized by coaches, teammates & friends of Bryce has chosen in the past, Zach Reierson, 2012 and Matt Swallow, 2013 along with Dalton Cox in 2014. We are very proud of all as Bryce would be too!
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Brady Stolzman is the Bryce Anglin Memorial Scholarship winner for the academic year of 2015-2016. Brady is an incoming freshman this fall from Appleton, Wisconsin. Go Pack Go! On the baseball side, Brady plays the position, catcher, that Bryce played predominantly until the summer of 2007 when his left index finger was shattered on a back swing by a hitter. Coach Berry and the NSU athletic department made the official announcement mid-August of 2015. Congratulations to Brady!
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The first recipient of the Bryce Anglin Teammate Award for the 2015-2016 season pictured below is Matt Stubbs. Matt is a redshirt senior from Rochester, MN who is back for his final season with the Wolves after suffering a season ending injury on the spring trip south last year. Congratulations to Matt on being honored by his coaches and teammates.
The second recipient of the Bryce Anglin Teammate Award for the 2015-2016 season pictured below is Kolin Kubitz. Kolin, a catcher, is a junior college transfer from St. Cloud Tech in his first year with the Wolves. Clintonville, Wisconsin is home base for Kolin and as always:
GO PACK GO!
The third recipient of the Bryce Anglin Teammate Award for the 2015-2016 season pictured below is Rhett Florey from Clark, S.D. Rhett is a first baseman and red-shirt sophomore for the Wolves. Congratulations to Rhett on being the November selection by his coaches and teammates.
The latest recipient of the Bryce Anglin Teammate Award for the 2015-2016 season pictured below is Tyler Hair from Crest Hill, Illinois. Hair is a freshman infielder for the Wolves. Congratulations to Tyler on being the January selection by his coaches and teammates.
The Bryce Anglin Team Player Award winners for February & March, 2016 were JC Rudolph and Jack Schmidt. Rudolph pictured to the left is a freshman right-handed pitcher who hails from Haines City, Florida and also played some of his summer baseball in the Aberdeen Smitty program. Schmidt on the right is a red-shirt sophomore from Forest Lake, MN who spends time as a designated hitter and outfielder for the Wolves. Congratulations to JC and Jack.
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The last recipient of the Bryce Anglin Teammate Award for the 2015-2016 season pictured above is Jeff Rideout a senior from Vancover, Washington. Congratulations to Jeff on being chosen by his NSU teammates and coaching staff.
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Kylee Ackerman was named the 2016 Bryce Anglin Leadership award winner at Simmons Middle School on May 20. She joins previous recipients Mykayla Santjer, Collin Haar & Salesi Mounga.
TJ Allam was named the 2016 Bryce Anglin scholarship
recipient at Aberdeen Central's awards night held on
May 17. TJ was a standout academically and athletically
during his high school career and is leaning toward the
South Dakota School of Mines as his next landing spot.
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The 2016 Bryce Anglin Teammate Scholarship Award was presented on a wet & stormy Saturday July 16 to Joey Wollman. The Smitty pitcher/first baseman was the fifth recipient of the scholarship awarded in Bryce's memory. Joey was chosen because of a combination of his character, leadership and all-in-all being a great teammate on and off the field. The foundation organized by coaches, teammates & friends of Bryce has chosen in the past - Zach Reierson (2012) Matt Swallow (2013) Dalton Cox (2014) Matt Melemseter (2015). We are very proud of all the selections as Bryce would be too!
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Jordan Malainey is the Bryce Anglin Memorial Scholarship winner for the academic year of 2016-2017. Jordan is an incoming freshman this fall from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada who will be trying to make his mark in the Wolves outfield. Coach Berry and the NSU athletic department made the official announcement mid-August of 2016. Congratulations to Jordan!
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Aberdeen's own Lucas Lorenz is the first Wolves player to be selected as the Bryce Anglin Team Player Award winner for the 2016-2017 year.The former Smitty standout is beginning his junior season for NSU. Lucas, pictured above, is an outfielder and middle of the line-up mainstay who graduated from Aberdeen Roncalli in 2014.
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The second recipient of the Bryce Anglin Teammate Award for the 2016-2017 year pictured above is Luke Chevalier from Barnstable, Massachusetts. Chevalier is a right-handed starting pitcher and red-shirt sophomore for the Wolves. Congratulations to Luke on being the October selection by his coaches and teammates.
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The final recipient of the Bryce Anglin Teammate Award for the 2016 calendar year pictured above is Rylan Shimer from West Valley, Utah by way of Dawson Community College. Shimer is a right-handed junior pitcher for the Wolves. Congratulations to Rylan on being the November selection by his coaches and teammates.
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Pictured to the left are Brandon Ruud and Ben Carolin the January & February Bryce Anglin Teammate Award winners respectively. Ruud is a senior first baseman/outfielder who comes to NSU from Sioux Falls and Washington High School. Brandon plans on furthering his education next year entering the graduate school program at Ball State. Carolin is a freshman infielder who hails from Grand Forks and Red River High School. Ben will be battling for time at the middle infield positions as the Wolves enter conference play this weekend.
Congratulations to both Brandon and Ben on their selections!
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Pictured below are Ashton Williamson and Mike Severson. They were named Bryce Anglin Teammate award Winners for March and April of this past season. Ashton was a senior catcher/designated hitter for the Wolves who ventured from Aberdeen, Washington to Aberdeen, SD by way of Skagit Community College. Mike is a junior catcher/first baseman who comes from Livingston, Montana after playing at Dawson Community College previously. Congratulations to both Ashton & Mike!
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Kyle Allbee was named the 2017 Bryce Anglin scholarship recipient at Aberdeen Central's awards night held on May 16. Kyle is the son of Scott & Dawn Allbee and will be attending North Dakota State University in the fall. He becomes the fifth recipient of Bryce's scholarship joining previous winners Stetson Heirigs, Katie Appl,Sam Schaunaman and TJ Allam. Congratulations Kyle!
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Rawley Moore was named the 2017 Bryce Anglin Leadership award winner at Simmons Middle School on May 18. He joins previous recipients Mykayla Santjer, Collin Haar, Salesi Mounga & Kylee Ackerman.
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Patrick Leary & Jack Schmidt have been designated to receive and share the Bryce Anglin Memorial Scholarship for the academic year of 2017-2018. Both Minnesotans will be seniors this fall with Pat being from Alexandria and Jack haling from Forest Lake. Coach Berry and the NSU athletic department made the official announcement mid-June of 2017. Congratulations to Patrick, a catcher and Jack who patrols right field for the Wolves.
Colton Cox was named the 2017 Smittys Bryce Anglin Teammate Scholarship winner in an on field ceremony held at Fossum Field on July 15. As part of senior day festivities Colton was honored by the BABFF which presents this scholarship to an outstanding Smitty player both on & off the field in memory of Bryce. The foundation organized by coaches, teammates & friends of Bryce had chosen in the past Colton's brother, Dalton in 2014. As time marches on recipients will have less or no memory of Bryce so that makes this years presentation special because Colton was around the Smitty program as a youth and has those memories of Bryce. Congratulations Colton!
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Pictured above is Sam Krapf the September 2017 Bryce Anglin Teammate Award winner. Sam's hometown is Twin Falls, Idaho and came to the Wolves last year via Big Bend Community College. A senior this year, Krapf is a right-handed starting pitcher for NSU.
Congratulations Sam!
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Pictured below is Andrew Nichols the October 2017 Bryce Anglin Teammate Award winner. A native of Watertown, Minnesota and graduate of Watertown-Mayer, Andrew will be entering his senior season in the spring of 2018. Nichols is a right-handed relief pitcher for the Wolves.
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Pictured above is Colton Landreth who was named the November 2017 Bryce Anglin Teammate Award winner. Colton's hometown is Paula Cedro, California and comes to the Wolves after a stint at Shasta College. A senior this year, Landreth is a right-handed relief pitcher and spot-starter for the Wolves. Congratulations Colton!
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Dakota Stilson is pictured above and has been named the January 2018 Bryce Anglin Teammate Award winner. Dakota's hometown is Clovis, California and comes to the Wolves from the College of the Sequoias. A junior this year, Stilson is a catcher in his first season with the Wolves. Congratulations to Dakota on his selection by coaches and teammates and good luck this season to this California backstop!
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Pictured below is Holt Hunziker who was named the February 2018 Bryce Anglin Teammate Award winner. Holt's hometown is Okoboji, Iowa and he is a junior this season. Right-handed hurler Hunziker comes to the Wolves after competing for Marshalltown Community College the past two years. Congratulations Holt on this selection by your coaches and teammates.
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Carter Erickson is pictured above and has been named the March 2018 Bryce Anglin Teammate Award winner. Springfield, Minnesota is Carter's hometown and he is a graduate of Springfield High School. Erickson is in the midst of his red-shirt sophomore season for the Wolves. An outfielder by trade Carter was chosen by his coaches and teammates for this award. Congratulations Carter!
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Jeffrey Disla was recently named the Bryce Anglin Teammate Award winner for April 2018. Jeffrey is from Paterson, New Jersey and comes to the Wolves by way of Southeastern Community College. A junior at NSU, Disla is a middle infielder who saw most of his time at second base this season. Congratulations Jeffrey!
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For the first time at the end of the 2018 season a Northern baseball player was honored by his coaching staff and peers by being named the Bryce Anglin Team Player of the year award winner. For the 2017-2018 school year that initial selection was Colton Landreth who was also chosen a monthly winner for November 2017. His bio is listed with that previous award which is noted earlier on this site. Congratulations Colton!
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Jack Marnette was named the 2018 Bryce Anglin scholarship recipient at Aberdeen Central's awards night held on May 10. Jack is the son of Jim & Kelly Marnette and will be attending Northern State University in the fall. He becomes the sixth recipient of Bryce's scholarship joining previous winners Stetson Heirigs, Katie Appl, Sam Schaunaman, TJ Allam & Kyle Allbee. Congratulations Jack!
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Madyson Fleckenstein was named the 2018 Bryce Anglin Leadership award winner at Simmons Middle School on May 24th and joins previous recipients Mykayla Santjer, Collin Haar, Salesi Mounga, Kylee Ackerman & Rawley Moore.
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Tyler Traphagen was named the 2018 Smittys Bryce Anglin Teammate Scholarship winner in an on field ceremony held at Fossum Field on July 24. As part of presentation Tyler was honored by the BABFF which presents a scholarship to an outstanding Smitty player both on & off the field in memory of Bryce. The foundation organized by coaches, teammates & friends of Bryce made a fine selection and the evening was more special by the inclusion of many of Bryce's teammates over the years. Once again congratulations Trap!
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Dakota Stilson has been chosen to receive the Bryce Anglin Memorial Scholarship for the academic year of 2018-2019. Stilson will be playing his senior season next spring with the Wolves. Coach Berry and the NSU athletic department made the official announcement prior to classes beginning this fall. Dakota was a second team All-NSIC performer behind the plate and comes to NSU from Clovis, CA by way of the College of the Sequoias. Congratulations Dakota on your selection!
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Pictured above are Zach Lanier and Alex Gauer, the September and October Bryce Anglin Teammate Award winners respectively. Lanier is a red-shirt freshman infielder from Harrisburg, SD. Gauer is a sophomore utility player who spent his freshman year at Augustana before transferring to NSU after graduating from Watertown High School. Congratulations Zach & Alex!
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Pictured below is Brandon Kusler who was recently selected by his teammates and coaches as the November 2018 Bryce Anglin Teammate Award winner. Kusler is a freshman middle infielder sporting his hometown university's colors just as Bryce did after they concluded their Aberdeen Smitty careers. Congratulations Brandon on being bestowed this honor. Go Wolves!
The tweet below posted by former Smitty coach & NSU grad assistant Nolan Parks - @nolanparks17Congrats, Kus. Proud of you, young fella! This award isn’t handed out lightly - continue the hard work and I’m excited to track your progress as a player. Great honor. #BryceNation #SmittysInCollege #FBC
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Pictured above is Jacob Conklin, a left-handed pitcher from Nevada who was selected the Bryce Anglin Teammate Award winner for January 2019. Jake played his high school baseball in Elko, Nevada and before venturing to NSU was a member of the Lassen Community College team. Congratulations Jacob! Go Wolves!
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Pictured to the left are Cody Curfman (top) and Carter Paulson the February and March 2019 Bryce Anglin Team Player Award winners. Cody is a junior right handed pitcher from Chugiak, Alaskavia Mt. Hood Community College. Carter is a second year infielder who played his prep ball at Rochester Mayo in Minnesota. Congratulations to Cody and Carter.
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Pictured above is Spencer Sarringar the April 2019 Bryce Anglin Teammate Award winner. Sarringar is a native of Pierre, SD and spent this season splitting time behind the plate and DH. Spencer competed as a red-shirt freshman this past season for the Wolves. Congratulations Spencer!
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As the 2019 season ended a Northern baseball player was honored by his coaching staff and peers by being named the Bryce Anglin Team Player of the year award winner. For the 2018-2019 school year the selection was Zach Lanier who was also chosen a monthly winner for September 2018. His bio is listed with that previous award which is noted earlier on this site.
Congratulations Zach! Go Wolves!
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Dustin Hermansen was named the 2019 Bryce Anglin Leadership award winner at Simmons Middle School on May 24th and joins previous recipients Mykayla Santjer, Collin Haar,Salesi Mounga, Kylee Ackerman, Rawley Moore & Madyson Fleckenstein.
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Morgan Grau was selected to receive the Bryce Anglin Memorial Scholarship for her freshman year of college in the fall of 2019. The scholarship is awarded to a senior at Aberdeen Central High School who meet certain criteria Bryce demonstrated while a Golden Eagle including academics, extra-curricular activities, leadership, character and personality. Morgan for those of you who don't know is Bryce's first cousin and we were so proud to be able to surprise and present her with this years scholarship at awards night on May 9. She will be attending the University of Montana to chase her dreams and begin her next adventure so far away!
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Drew Geier was named the 2019 Smittys Bryce Anglin Teammate Scholarship winner in an on field ceremony held at Fossum Field on July 16. In between games of a doubleheader Drew was honored by the BABFF which presents a scholarship to an outstanding Smitty player both on & off the field in memory of Bryce. Drew is a super senior with the Smittys this season and will be entering his sophomore year at Northern State University in the fall. Again on hand this year were several previous recipients along with many of Bryce's former teammates pictured below. Congratulations Drew!
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Pictured above is Spenser Larson who is the recipient of the 2019-2020 Bryce Anglin Memorial Scholarship. Larson, an outfielder, will be playing his senior season next spring with the Wolves. Coach Berry and the NSU athletic department made the official announcement as classes began this fall. Spenser came to the Wolves by way of Iowa Lakes Community College prior to his junior season. Eden Prairie, MN is Larson's hometown where he played his prep baseball at Eden Prairie High School. Congratulations Spencer on your selection!
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Pictured above are the Bryce Anglin Team Player Award selections for September, October and November 2019. Spenser Larson pictured to the left was named for September. His bio is above when his Bryce Anglin scholarship for this school year was announced. Reece Ragatz in the middle was the October selection. Reece is a red-shirt freshman corner infielder from Sioux Falls and Roosevelt High School. The November choice by the coaching staff is Karson Hesser a freshman middle infielder from Wahoo, Nebraska pictured to the right. Congratulations to the fall recipients!
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Alexis Deilke was named the 2020 Bryce Anglin Leadership award winner at Simmons Middle School. Unfortunately for Alexis and all other winners the annual ceremony to end the year was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She joins previous recipients Mykayla Santjer, Collin Haar, Salesi Mounga, Kylee Ackerman, Rawley Moore, Madyson Fleckenstein & Dustin Hermansen.
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Colton Hansen was named the 2020 Bryce Anglin scholarship recipient at Aberdeen Central. Colton is the son of Kip & Jeanne and will be attending South Dakota State University in the fall. He becomes the eighth recipient of Bryce's scholarship joining previous winners Stetson Heirigs, Katie Appl, Sam Schaunaman, TJ Allam, Kyle Allbee, Jack Marnette and Morgan Grau. Congratulations Colton!
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Pictured below is Seth Brewer the recipient of the 2020-2021 Bryce Anglin Memorial Scholarship. Brewer, a right-handed senior pitcher is from Rapid City and Stevens High School. Coach Berry and the NSU athletic department made the official announcement as classes began this fall. Seth a former Post 320 Stars player came to the Wolves by way of Bismark State College prior to last season. The past two summers Brewer toiled in the Expedition League, first with the Pierre Trappers & then the Bismark Larks where he was a teammate of past Smittys scholarship winner Tyler Traphagen.
Matt Feiock was named the 2020 Smittys Bryce Anglin Teammate Scholarship winner in an on field ceremony held at Fossum Field on July 25. Prior to an exhibition game vs the Circus Matt was honored by the BABFF which presents a scholarship to an outstanding Smitty player both on & off the field in memory of Bryce. Matt graduated from Aberdeen Central and will be attending Southeast Area Technical School in Sioux Falls in the fall. Again on hand this year were several previous recipients along with many of Bryce's former teammates & coaches as pictured below. Congratulations Matt!
Pictured to the right is Seth Brewer a right-handed pitcher from Rapid City by way of Bismark State College. Brewer will have two years of eligibility remaining going into the 2021 season. Coach Berry and his staff announced Seth's choice as students returned to classes in the fall of 2020.
The 2021 Bryce Anglin Leadership Award was presented at Simmons Middle School to Mason Ligon as the school year wrapped up. Again because of Covid-19 no formal ceremony was held and Mason was presented with his plaque by Mrs. Wollman. He joind previous winners - Mykayla Santjer, Collin Haar, Salesi Mounga, Kylee Ackerman, Rawley Moore, Madyson Fleckenstein, Dustin Hermansen and Alexis Deilke.
Pictured above is the group which took part in the Bryce Anglin Baseball Forever Foundation scholarship presentation on July 14, 2021. It was the largest group to date which gathered to introduce the 2021 and 10th recipient Austin Wagemann pictured below. Austin will be attending Northern State University in the fall. Congratulations Austin!
Zach Hartford was selected as the September 2020 Bryce Anglin Teammate Award winner. Zach is a senior southpaw from Chaska, MN. This lanky redhead is expected to work mostly out of the bullpen for the Wolves. Congrats Zach!
Mike Stubbs from Rochester, MN and Mayo High School is the October 2020 Bryce Anglin Teammate Award Winner. Stubbs is a right handed relief pitcher in his red-shirt junior season. He joins brother Matt as the second recipient from the Stubbs family.
Pictured above is Blake Ask a right-handed pitcher from Wayzata, MN. Blake was chosen the November 2020 Bryce Anglin Teammate Award Winner. Congratulations Blake!
Henry Laue, pictured below, was honored as the January 2021 Bryce Anglin Teammate Award Winner as selected by Coach Berry and his staff. Henry is a first year Wolf first baseman from Mahtomedi. MN.
The February 2021 Bryce Anglin Teammate Award Winner is Austin Portner from Sioux Falls, Portner is a Roosevelt High School graduate who came to the Wolves via Butler Community College. Austin is a middle infielder.
The Bryce Anglin Teammate Award Winner for March 2021 is Brandon Kusler from Aberdeen. Brandon becomes the first repeat winner in the six years of presentations. Kusler is an oufielder on the Wolves roster in 2021. Also bestowed upon Brandon is his selection as the recipient of the year for 2020-2021 chosen from the seven monthly honorees.
Connor Knecht was named the April 2021 Bryce Anglin Teammate Award Winner. Connor is a right-handed hitting outfielder in his second year from Brandon Valley. Congratulations Connor!
Spencer Sarringar was awarded the Bryce Anglin Memorial Scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic year. Spencer is a native of Pierre, SD and graduated from T.F. Riggs High School. The former Post 8 Legion catcher was a standout for Coach Brian White before joining the Wolves. Sarringar was also a previous Bryce Anglin Teammate Award monthly selection.
Pictured below is Ramon Vega Jr who was selected by Coach Berry and the NSU coaching staff as the September 2021 Bryce Anglin Teammate Award winner . Vega is a junior (no pun intended) outfielder/DH from Buffalo, MN.
Brenden Baxter was selected by the coaching staff at NSU for the Bryce Anglin Teammate Award winner for October 2021. Brenden is a junior right-handed pitcher out of Rochester. MN and John Marshall High School. Congratulations to Brenden who is pictured below!
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The five latest selections for the Bryce Anglin Teammate Award were named recently. The November choice was Seth Brewer , senior right-handed pitcher from Rapid City. Kai Brisk, junior first baseman from Buffalo. Minnesota was the January award winner. Right-handed starting pitcher Max Otto, a sophomore from Delano, Minnesota was the February selection. Taking the honor for March was freshman Jack Weidner who is a catcher from Cottage Grove, Minnesota. The final 2021-2022 school year selection was Jackson Meyer, an infielder from Watertown, Minnesota in his second year with the Wolves.
The Simmons Middle School Bryce Anglin Leadership Award was given to Hannah Anderson at the annual Awards Day ceremony held on May 24, 2022.
Connor Knecht, pictured below, was named the 2021-2022 Bryce Anglin Teammate Award Winner of the year by the NSU coaching staff. Knecht is a junior utility player from Brandon.
Brian Holstrom being applauded by his teammates after he is announced as the Bryce Anglin 2022 Smitty Scholarship recipient.
The next two photos include ourselves and Brian Holmstrom the 2022 Bryce Anglin Smitty Scholarship winner. Brian will be entering his sophomore year at Presentaion College where he is a member of the Saints baseball team. The second photo is a group shot of everyone who took part in the festivities.
Pictured above is Jordan DeMarce a junior outfielder from Las Vegas, Nevada. DeMarce was named the September 2022 Bryce Anglin Teammate Award monthly winner. Congratulations Jordan on being chosen as year's first selection.
The NSU baseball coaching staff's selection for the October 2022 Bryce Anglin Teammate Award is Jonah Schmidt from Mitchell. Schmidt is a right-handed pitcher who played his high school and legion seasons under Coach Luke Norden. Jonah is a freshman for the Wolves and Coach Berry. Congratulations again!
The NSU baseball coaching staff's selection for the November 2022 Bryce Anglin Teammate Award is Nate Brecht from Sioux Falls and Lincoln High School. Brecht, pictured above is a 6'6' right-handed junior hurler who is in his first year with the Wolves after transfering ftom Northeast CC in Cedar Rapids, Iowa . Congratulations Nate!
The NSU baseball coach's first selection of 2023 for the Bryce Anglin Teammate Award is Brian Baker from Reno, Nevada and Galena High School. Baker, pictured above is a 6'3" right-handed redshirt junior starting pitcher who is expected to be a key member of the Wolves staff. Congratulations Brian!
The Simmons Middle School Bryce Anglin Leadership Award was given to Brynn Sizer at the annual Awards Day ceremony held on May 26, 2023.
February though April Bryce Anglin Teammate Award winners were announced this spring. Garnering the February award was Niko Pezonella a left-handed swing catcher from Galena High School in Nevada. The March selection was Brent Hokeness a catcher/outfielder who came to NSU from Adrian High School and Iowa Central Community College. The final selection for the 2022-2023 school year was Michael Chevalier who is a red-shirt sophomore pitcher from Brandon Valley High School. All three are pictured below.
Austin Portner and Reece Ragatz, both from Sioux Falls Roosevelt High School were named the 2022-2023 Bryce Anglin Teammate Award Winner of the year by the NSU coaching staff. Portner held down the shortstop position and Ragatz was the Wolves primary DH during the past campaign. Austin and Reece are pictured below.
Xander Paar and Zach Carolin pictured to the left were chosen as September and October Bryce Anglin Teammate Award winners respectively. The NSU coaching staff selected Paar, an outfielder from Coon Rapids, MN via Century CC and Carolin, a right-handed hurler from Grand Forks, ND and Red River High School. Both are in their junior seasons. Zach joins his brother Ben who also was selected in the spring of 2017.
Max Otto, above, was selected as the recipient of the Bryce Anglin Memorial Scholarship for both the 2022-2023 & 2023-2024 academic years. Max is a native of Delano, MN and enters his senior season this upcoming spring. He is a right-handed starting pitcher who has been deemed the ace of the staff the previous two years. Conratulations Max!
November's selection by the coaching staff for the Bryce Anglin Teammate Award is Mike Hudson. Mike is a junior college transfer outfielder from Knoxville, IA. He previously played at Southwestern Community College in Creston, IA. Congratulations to Mike!
Pictured above are the latest Bryce Anglin Teammate Award winners for the Northern State Wolves baseball team. First is Nick Friedges, a junior infielder out of South St. Paul High School in Minnesota who was selected for January. Before coming to NSU Nick played at Dakota County Tech. Shown in the middle is Jack Miller, a southpaw hurler who hales from Minnetonka, Minn. Jack, who took home February's award began his college career playing for the Jamestown Jimmies before transferring to Northern and is in his red-shirt junior season. March's selection is Brennan Phillips who came to the Wolves this year from Bismark State College. Brennan is a junior catcher from Plainfield, Illinois. Congrats to all!
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