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by Coach Sam Schmitz In their first Park Region Conference game of the season on December 2, Verndale fell on the road to the New York Mills Eagles 23-73. The Eagles’ size and strength outmatched the Pirates. The Pirates were able to get shot attempts but were cold from both the field and the free-throw line as they made just 25% of their free-throw attempts and shot 21% from the field. Although the Pirates were outsized, they rebounded better in the second half and lost the

by Coach Greg Johnson Verndale 62 Ashby 60 On Tuesday, December 2, the Boys Basketball team opened its season by hosting the Ashby Arrows. The Pirates got the season started with a win by a score of 62-60. The Pirates had three players collect double-doubles on the night. Bryce Pickar had 21 points and 11 rebounds. Chase Jensen had 15 points and 10 rebounds. Braylin Deleon scored 11 points and dished out 10 assists. Stats Zain Waldah 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 6 points

by Sam Schmitz The Pirates did not start their season with a win, but the 19–80 loss to Parkers Prairie provided valuable lessons that will shape games ahead. Much of Verndale’s difficulties stemmed from defending in transition, as they gave up 31 transition points. The Pirates’ offense was disrupted when last year’s leading scorer, Aspen Orlando, was in foul trouble and played limited minutes. Despite poor shooting from the field, the Pirates shot 71% from the free-throw li

by Coach Austin Selvey The Bertha-Hewitt Bears opened the gym doors to 25 student-athletes on the first day of practice, signaling the start of what we hope is an exciting basketball season. This year’s squad returns seven seniors and six players with varsity experience, bringing strong leadership and continuity to the program. The senior class includes Trenton Becker, Quintin Flynn, Rowan Hauer, Henry Lockwood, Logan Nelson, Brady Rach, and Isaac Radniecki. The Bears will

by Coach Jeni Burns The Tigers opened their season at home in a beautiful, brand-new facility against the Cardinals from Staples Motley. Due to low numbers, the Cardinals were only able to bring 10 girls, so it was just a varsity competition. The Tigers came out on fire and jumped to a quick 8-1 lead. After that, scoring the basketball proved to be a lot more difficult for the Tigers, as that was their only lead of the night. The Cardinals shot the ball very well and forced

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by Coach Wayne “Ribsey” Petermeier The Browerville-Eagle Valley Football season has come to an end. Th is season may not have been one where we went on to the state tournament or reached a section championship, but it was a successful season. We, as a coaching staff , talk continuously and constantly about “how will you finish?” How will you finish a drill? How will you finish a practice? How will you finish the game? Well, we finished the end of the season as well as we co

by Coach Jared Hoemberg The Bertha-Hewitt Bears football team celebrated an unforgettable 2025 season on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Clarissa Ballroom. The team finished with a 9–2 record and captured the program’s first sub-district championship in 15 years, highlighting the players’ skill, determination, and leadership. The banquet opened with thanks to the many people who supported the program, including parents for meals and Homecoming support, volunteers, bus

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by Coach Jared Hoemberg The Bertha-Hewitt Bears’ remarkable 2025 football season came to a close Thursday night as they fell to the Cromwell-Wright Cardinals 41-18 in the Section 5 9-Man Championship in Brainerd. The Bears finished the year 9-2 overall, tying for the district title and reaching the section championship game for the first time since 2009. Cromwell-Wright set the tone early, scoring on the very first offensive play of the game. The Bears took a calculated ris