In Episode 28 of the Vikings Press Pass, Senior and CCIW Women’s Wrestler of the Week, Sawyer Graham, joins me to discuss her incredible upset victory over No. 2-ranked Sabrina Nauss of Grand Valley State and her preparation for the upcoming CCIW Championships, her journey to the sport after seeing her brother's success, and how she landed at Augustana from Maryland.

We talk about her interest in Environmental Studies & Biology—including her internship at Hallstedt Homestead Cherry Farm in Michigan and growing up around gardens, orchards and bee hives!

In Episode 27 of Vikings Press Pass, Senior Sandie Pfeil from Augustana’s Women’s Wrestling team joins me to discuss the team’s recent duals against top-ranked #4 Grand Valley State and #1 Iowa, competing at a high level, and inspiring young athletes in the stands. She also shares insights on preparing for the upcoming CCIW Conference Championships and the excitement surrounding the first NCAA Women’s Wrestling Championship set for 2026.

Sandie reflects on her transition from folkstyle to freestyle wrestling, her most memorable career moments, and what led her to Augustana and a Kinesiology major. She also talks about her experience as Vice President of Delta Chi Theta sorority and her new role as a Rehabilitation Technician at Unity Point. Tune in for a great conversation on and off the mat!

In Episode 26 of the Vikings Press Pass, I connect with Freshman Audrey Erickson from the Women’s Basketball team to discuss her transition from high school to college, both on and off the court. Audrey, a standout from Alleman High School with over 1,000+ career points, shares insights into her basketball journey, the challenges of balancing academics and athletics, and what it’s been like playing at the collegiate level. We also dive into her experience playing in local showcase events like the Iowa-Illinois Senior All-Star Classic and her thoughts on the current season with the Vikings. Beyond basketball, Audrey talks about her mother's influence growing up. We also touch on the team’s focus for the remainder of the season and what she has learned from the upperclassmen. Catch the full conversation to learn more about Audrey’s journey and her impact on the Vikings program.