The Thursday Player Feature: Let's Take A Deep Dive Into Learning About A Football Player and Softball Player!

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        Good Afternoon and Happy Thursday December 18th, 2025 North Dakota Fans! I sincerely hope this message finds you in excellent spirits, with a day that is unfolding beautifully and filled with positivity, joy, and wonderful moments that bring a smile to your face. May the remainder of your day continue to be as delightful and promising as it has been thus far, bringing you happiness, success, and pleasant experiences. Today's Player Feature is going be featuring UND Football's Emmanuel Olagbaju, UND Softball's Camyn Lasota


        Emmanuel Olagbaju is a talented defensive tackle for the Fighting Hawks football team, wearing jersey number 88. Hailing from Osseo, Minnesota, Olagbaju began his collegiate football journey at the University of St. Thomas (UST), where he was a member of the defensive line for two years and participated in four games. In 2025, he transferred to UND and made significant contributions to the team, playing in 10 games throughout the season. During his time with the Fighting Hawks, Olagbaju showcased his defensive skills, achieving a season-high of 3 tackles in a game against the University of Northern Iowa (UNI). He also recorded a season-high of 1 sack during the game against the University of South Dakota (USD). While his season-high for interceptions remained at 0 during the game against Tarleton State University (TSU), Olagbaju continues to develop his skills as a promising defensive player. Off the field, he is pursuing a degree in Operations and Supply Chain, demonstrating his commitment to academic excellence alongside his athletic pursuits.


        Camryn Lasota is a dedicated senior softball pitcher for the North Dakota Softball team, representing jersey number 8 with pride. Hailing from Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, she brings her passion and skill to the field while pursuing a degree in Forensic Science. Throughout her collegiate career, Lasota has demonstrated resilience on the mound, accumulating 4 career wins despite facing challenges, with a total of 25 career losses. Her pitching statistics reveal 151.1 innings of competitive play, and her career Earned Runs Average stands at 6.98. As the 2026 softball season approaches, set to officially commence in February, Lasota continues to be an integral part of her team's competitive spirit and athletic pursuit.


        Due to Christmas Day falling on Thursday, the next Player Feature will be uploaded on Tuesday, December 23rd. I invite readers to share suggestions for athletes they would like to see featured in next week's Player Feature article. I encourage all comments to maintain a positive, respectful, and constructive tone. Our community values thoughtful and supportive dialogue, and we will not tolerate any comments that are negative, hurtful, or inappropriate. I look forward to hearing about your player feature requests and engaging in meaningful discussions about sports. I want to welcome new readers and welcome back blog family members and other regular readers. If you're a new reader, you're welcome to click the Follow button at the bottom of the menu bar located at the top left corner of the blog to become a blog family member and stay current with my content. If you're a blog family member or regular reader, I thank you for being here and appreciate your continued support.

             Let's Go Hawks!!!

             Shayla Miller 

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  1. AnonymousDecember 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM

    Kan we get s spotlight on some coaches?

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    1. From the Stands to the Spotlight Shayla's BlogDecember 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM

      Of course! I could do a mixture of a coach and a player this week! The feature will be out Sunday because I've been sick and with the Holiday being on Thursday.

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