Posts by Chaz Mootz
Britt Lauritsen Named Athletic Director at Bemidji State University
Britt Lauritsen will be the next Athletic Director at Bemidji State University. Lauritsen takes over after current BSU AD Tracy Dill announced his retirement. Lauritsen arrives at Bemidji State after…
Read MoreBemidji Boys 4 x 800 Relay Team Ran By Depth and Competition
Last season, the Bemidji boys 4 x 800 relay team made up of Nick Youso, Brooks Matetich, Isaak McDonald, and Paul Louvar placed 2nd overall in the Class AA state…
Read MoreBemidji Softball Making the Most of Indoor Practices
Like most area teams, the Bemidji softball team has been limited to only indoor practices so far this spring, but the Lumberjacks have been using the time inside to work…
Read MoreMartin Sisters from Park Rapids Heading to Masters to Compete in National Drive, Chip, and Putt Event
This weekend, Natalie and Isabella Martin of Park Rapids will head down to Augusta, Georgia and compete in the National Drive, Chip, and Putt competition held at Augusta National Golf…
Read MoreNevis Boys Basketball Finally Gets “Normal” State Tourney Appearance, Ready To Make Run
In 2020, the Nevis boys basketball team was just one game away from state when the COVID-19 pandemic shut the season down. Last year, the Tigers advanced to the Class…
Read MoreMSU Mankato Tops BSU in One of the Craziest-Ever Finishes to a College Hockey Game
On Saturday, the Bemidji State men’s hockey team lost to Minnesota State 2-1 in overtime in what will go down as one of the craziest finishes to a college hockey…
Read More15 Years in the Making: Pequot Lakes Boys Basketball at State for First Time Since 2007
The Pequot Lakes boys basketball team is back in the Class AA state tournament for the first time since 2007. The Patriots took home the Section 7AA championship last week…
Read MoreNevis Boys Basketball Defeats Barnum in 5A Title, Returns Back to State Tournament
The Nevis boys basketball team won their second consecutive Section 5A championship with a 67-37 rout over Barnum. The Tigers had a balanced attack offensively led by JohnPaul Benson with…
Read MoreCass Lake-Bena Girls Basketball Hungry for State Run After Last Year’s Early Exit
After a 50-49 loss to Mountain Iron-Buhl in the Class A state tournament quarterfinals last season, the Cass Lake-Bena girls basketball team made it a mission to return back to…
Read MoreNevis Girls Basketball Making 1st-Ever Trip to State Tournament
The Nevis girls basketball team is making its first-ever trip to the state tournament in program history. So far, it’s been a Cinderella run for Nevis as the Tigers upset…
Read MoreGrand Rapids Girls Basketball Back at State for Second Straight Season
The Grand Rapids girls basketball team is back at the Class AAA state tournament for a second year in a row. The Thunderhawks made it back-to-back by defeating Cloquet 51-39…
Read MorePequot Lakes Girls Basketball Wins 7AA Title, Back to State for First Time Since 2016
The Pequot Lakes girls basketball team defeated Pierz in the Section 7AA championship 70-54 to advance to the state tournament for the first time since 2016. The Patriots were led…
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