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by Coach Greg Johnson Verndale 72 Menahga 63 On Thursday, February 12, the Boys Basketball team travelled to Menahga to play Park Region Conference opponent Menahga Braves. The Pirates were able to avenge an earlier season loss to the Braves in their win by a score of 72-63. The Pirates were led in scoring by Braylin Deleon with 28 points to go with his team-high 3 steals. Chase Jensen and Jackson White also scored in double digits with 14 and 10 points, respectively. Joe El

by Coach Heidi Sudbeck The LPGE-Browerville Lady Wolves sent seven wrestlers to the Section 6 tournament in Shakopee this last weekend. Section 6 is made up of A, AA, and AAA schools. The ladies knew they had their work cut out for them, but this was what they had been training for all season: a chance at a trip to the State Tournament. Sophomore Olivia Browen led the way with a 4-0 tournament and captured a championship, along with her fourth consecutive appearance in the

by Coach Bill Wagner The BHVPP Raiders showcased grit and determination at the Section 6A Girls Individual tournament, led by a dominant championship performance from Elora Wagner and a breakout run by eighth-grader Anika Bostic. Elora Wagner (148 lbs) – 1st Place entering the tournament as the #1 seed with a 32-2 record, Elora Wagner left no doubt about her status. Wagner secured her second consecutive trip to the MSHSL state wrestling meet with two dominant first-period p

by Coach Joe Schuller Pine River-Backus Edges Browerville/Eagle Valley in Tight Contest The Browerville/Eagle Valley Tigers came out strong on their home court but couldn’t hold off a late push from the Pine River-Backus Tigers, falling 65–62 in a tightly contested matchup. Browerville/Eagle Valley controlled much of the first half, building a solid 36–28 lead by the break. The home Tigers established themselves on the glass, using their size and effort to create extra oppo

by Coach Austin Selvey The Bertha-Hewitt Bears celebrated Senior Night in style Monday, hosting the Menahga Braves in a tightly contested matchup that came down to the final minutes. Following a short dedication honoring the seniors and their contributions to the program, the Bears took the floor and delivered a hard-fought 64–58 victory. Both teams came out strong in the opening half, trading baskets and defensive stops throughout. The Bears held a slim 37–35 lead at halft

by Coach Jeni Burns To kick off February, the Tigers had a three-game week. Monday, the Tigers traveled to Verndale to take on the Pirates. Leading scorers for the Tigers were: Raylann Morgan and Lydia Reed with 8 points each. Adding in some great rebounding for the Tigers were Lydia Reed with 13 boards, Raylann Morgan with 10, and Lydia Stearns with 9. On Thursday night, the Tigers took on the Cardinals for the second time in Prairie conference action. The Cardinals j

Bertha-Hewitt 56, Sebeka 41 The Bertha-Hewitt girls basketball team earned a 56–41 home victory over Sebeka on February 5, using balanced scoring, strong rebounding, and a memorable Senior Night moment to secure the win. Senior Night provided one of the evening’s most meaningful highlights. Anna Hegarty, whose senior year was significantly impacted by a knee injury suffered last summer, was able to start the game. She scored on a layup after an assist from the Beyatt sister

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The Wolves turned in a dominant performance on February 5, at West Central Area. Wolves 34, West Central 31 The Wolves battled to a narrow 34–31 victory over West Central in dual action, using key bonus-point wins to secure the team result. Hayden Hiebert opened the dual at 107 pounds with a decision victory, but West Central answered with a major decision win over Matthew Bosl at 114. The Wolves regained the lead at 121 as Benelli Johnson earned a pin, though Tucker King f

by Coach Sam Schmitz The Verndale Pirates gritted out a 43-34 win against the Browerville/Eagle Valley Tigers on February 2. In the win, Verndale sank 16 free throws. All of the Verndale athletes scored in a complete team effort. Aspen Orlando led all scorers with 14 points, while Mille Schmitz added 8. The Verndale defense forced 24 turnovers. Adeley Hinkle finished with 3 steals. Stats: Elfstrum 4 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals. Orlando 14 points, 5 rebounds, 2 a