Posts by Chaz Mootz
Bemidji Community Comes Together to Support Eric “Big E” Nelson
Eric Nelson, better known as “Big E,” has been a figurehead of Bemidji High School athletics for decades. The long-time custodian at BHS has been one of the biggest supporters…
Read MoreMya Vincent Adapting & Excelling For Bemidji Girls Basketball
Mya Vincent is a foreign exchange student from France and a senior at Bemidji High School. She arrived in Bemidji in September, not knowing anyone and having very little prior…
Read MorePohlkamps and a Passport: How Former Brainerd Warrior Eric Pohlkamp Won a World Jr. Championship
Eric Pohlkamp was winding down late on a Monday night after a tough practice, playing some video games, “Call of Duty” to be exact. Before he went to bed, he…
Read MoreMix of Up-and-Comers & Veterans Has Bemidji Girls Hockey Off to 8-1 Start
The Bemidji girls hockey team has already doubled up their win total from last year in the first nine games played this year. In 2021-2022, the Lumberjacks went 4-20-2. Through…
Read MoreBemidji State Soccer Advances to “Elite 8” of NCAA Tournament with Thrilling PK Win
After a 1-1 tie in regulation and overtime, the Bemidji State soccer team defeated Emporia State 3-1 in a penalty kick shootout, where they earned their program’s first-ever NCAA Tournament…
Read MoreTop-Seeded Pequot Lakes Volleyball Hoping to Bring Home First-Ever State Championship
Pequot Lakes volleyball has had a state-wide target on their back all season. The Patriots went 24-4 in the regular season and were ranked in the Class AA AP Poll…
Read MoreDeer River Football Hungry for Class A State Tournament Quarterfinal Win
Deer River football is in a familiar place. For the fourth time in five years, the Warriors will be playing in a Class A state tournament quarterfinal game. If it…
Read MoreLake of the Woods Volleyball Wins 5-Set Thriller Over Fosston in Section 8A Semifinal
The Lake of the Woods volleyball team advanced to the Section 8A Championship with a 3-2 win over Fosston on Tuesday at Bagley High School. It’s the first time in…
Read MoreBemidji Boys Cross Country, DeWitt and Hoffman Get Ready for State Meet
The Bemidji boys cross country team is gearing up for their program’s 25th state meet appearance. The Lumberjacks advanced to state with a second-place finish in the Section 8AAA championship…
Read MoreGoFundMe Set Up to Help BSU Football TE Bryce Duffy with Medical Costs After Spinal Injury
The Bemidji State football program and Bemidji State athletics are helping Bryce Duffy in his recovery from a spinal contusion injury. In the 2nd quarter of a game at Minnesota…
Read MoreBSU Men’s Hockey Gets 3-1 Upset Win Over Previously Unbeaten #2 St. Cloud State
The Bemidji State men’s hockey team earned a 3-1 upset win over previously unbeaten St. Cloud State on Friday at the Sanford Center. The Huskies came into the game with…
Read MoreGrand Rapids Football Celebrates 9th Annual “Victory Day”
Since 2014, the Grand Rapids Football program has celebrated “Victory Day” the Saturday morning after their Friday night homecoming game. “Victory Day” is a celebration that started in Trenton, Michigan…
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