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by Coach Mike Mahlen The Verndale Pirates shut out Ogilvie 30-0 Friday, Sept. 25, using a strong running game and a solid defensive effort to earn the victory. Verndale took control early, scoring twice in the first quarter. Joe Elfstrum scored on a 2-yard run, although the extra-point attempt failed. Elfstrum then added a 4-yard touchdown run, followed by a successful PAT by Elfstrum, giving the Pirates a 14-0 lead. The Pirates added another touchdown in the second quarte

by Coach Mary Irsfeld The Browerville-Eagle Valley Tigers earned two volleyball victories this week, defeating the Verndale Pirates in three sets on Monday before rallying for a five-set victory over the Upsala Cardinals on Thursday. On Monday evening, the Tigers hosted Verndale and came away with a 3-0 victory with set scores of 25-16, 25-23, and 25-9. The Tigers came out ready to play and cruised through the first set, taking control of the match early. In the second set

The Bertha-Hewitt volleyball team defeated Laporte 3-2 on Sept. 25 in a five-set match. Josalyn Hauer led the Bears with 25 assists. Kendal Beyatt had nine kills and two blocks, while Ellyana Braaten recorded eight kills. Lillian Cardinal added five kills, Jasmine Williams had five kills, and Laila Schwantz had three kills. Williams led the team defensively with 16 digs, followed by Mariana Hansel with 12, Danika Wilhelmi with nine, and Hauer and Skylee Hauer with eight eac

by Coach Kenny Miller A decision by the race director to postpone the meet by one day proved to be a stroke of brilliance for the Bertha-Hewitt Bears cross-country team. After waiting out frigid temperatures and torrential rain, the Bears arrived at the Long Prairie Country Club on Tuesday, September 15th, to ideal conditions: crisp, dry air and comfortable 70-degree weather. Despite a grueling course featuring over 230 feet of elevation gain, Bertha-Hewitt delivered a showc

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by Haley Youngbauer The Verndale volleyball team was on the road last week, taking on the Browerville/Eagle Valley Tigers on Monday, September 14 and the Bertha-Hewitt Bears on Thursday, September 17. Pirates Fall to Browerville in Tough 0-3 Loss The Verndale volleyball team started the week by taking on the Browerville/Eagle Valley Tigers in Browerville. Early in the first set, the Pirates’ Senior libero Sena Lehmann reached the 1000 career dig milestone. The Pirates play

by Coach Mike Mahlen The Verndale Pirates defeated Bertha-Hewitt 30-0 Friday, Sept. 18, at Bertha. Verndale took an 8-0 lead in the first quarter when Joe Elfstrum scored on a 53-yard run. Elfstrum added the extra points. In the second quarter, Elfstrum caught a 15-yard touchdown pass from Owen Weiher. Elfstrum again added the extra point, giving the Pirates a 16-0 halftime lead. Elfstrum scored on a 4-yard run in the third quarter. The extra-point attempt failed, making

by Coach Heidi Brandsma On Tuesday, September 15, the Verndale Pirates cross country team participated in the Long Prairie Invitational. The meet was originally scheduled for Monday, September 14, but was rescheduled due to the weather. The Long Prairie golf course has its own challenges with plenty of rolling hills and, with the recent rain, some ‘extra’ water features. The extra day of preparation paid off for the team, with several athletes setting new personal bests f

Bears rally to defeat Battle Lake in five-set thriller The Bertha-Hewitt volleyball team battled through five sets to defeat Battle Lake 3-2 in a thrilling match. The Bears won by set scores of 25-21, 25-23, 13-25, 19-25 and 15-7. Bertha-Hewitt got off to a strong start, taking the first two sets before Battle Lake answered by winning the third and fourth sets to force a deciding fifth set. The Bears regained control in the final set, pulling away for a 15-7 victory. Kenda