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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

by Coach Kenny Miller The Bertha-Hewitt boys cross country team, along with individual qualifiers Kendra Miller and Miette Hansel, competed at the MSHSL Class A State Championships on Saturday, November 1st. The meet was held at the challenging Les Bolstad Golf Course in Falcon Heights, a venue known for its rolling hills, tight corners, and demanding layout. With temperatures hovering in the upper 30s, conditions added another layer of difficulty to an already tough course.

by Coach Kenny Miller The Bertha-Hewitt Bears traveled to Minnewaska on Thursday, October 23, for the Section 6A Cross Country Championships, determined to keep their impressive streak alive of sending athletes to the Class A State Meet for the fifth straight year. Under ideal fall conditions and on a challenging, hilly course, the Bears rose to the occasion and proved once again that they are one of the premier small-school programs in Minnesota. The girls’ varsity race k

by Missy Beyatt On Wednesday, the Bears faced Laporte in the first round of the playoffs. Laporte came ready to play and made the Bears earn the win in 4 sets. The girls had a lot to clean up before Friday when they took on the #1 seed Nevis. And they did just that. Passing was more on point, blocking at the net was more aggressive, and the bears dug the ball well. It was also a great night of getting their offense going and attacking the ball for kills... Subscribe to get

by Coach Jared Hoemberg The Bertha-Hewitt Bears continued their historic season this past week with two playoff victories — a 38-6 win over McGregor on Tuesday and a thrilling 26-22 comeback victory over Ogilvie on Saturday night. The pair of wins advances the Bears to the Section 5 9-Man Championship for the first time since 2009, marking a monumental milestone for the program. The week began with the first-round matchup against the McGregor Mercuries, who came in with an

by Coach Jared Hoemberg The Bertha-Hewitt Bears closed out an impressive regular season with a 40-12 win over the Mille Lacs Raiders on Wednesday night. The victory moves the Bears to 7-1 on the year and earns them a share of the District Championship alongside Cromwell-Wright—marking the first district/conference title for the program in 15 years. The game didn’t start the way the Bears hoped, as Mille Lacs found the end zone early to take a 6-0 lead. From there, however,

by Coach Kenny Miller The Bertha-Hewitt Cross Country team returned to Balmoral Golf Course in Underwood on Tuesday, October 14, for the Park Region Conference meet. Despite a cold, rainy day with temperatures in the 40s, the Bears rose to the occasion and exceeded expectations against a strong field of competitors. In the junior high boys’ 3200-meter race, Ambrose Heinze broke into the top ten with an impressive 6th-place finish in 14:07.39. Teammate Owen Schultz followed

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by Coach Jared Hoemberg The Bertha-Hewitt Bears bounced back in a big way Friday night, defeating McGregor 64-14 on the road. The win moves the Bears to 6-1 on the season and keeps them in the hunt for a conference title heading into the final week of the regular season. Bertha-Hewitt controlled the game from start to finish, jumping out to a 30-6 lead at halftime and never looking back. The offense was firing on all cylinders, racking up 458 rushing yards and 562 total yar

by Missy Beyatt The Bertha-Hewitt volleyball team continues to show steady improvement as the season progresses. Earlier in the week, the Bears traveled to Swanville, where they played competitively and scrappy throughout the night. Despite several close sets, the Bears fell 3-1 but demonstrated better court communication and energy. On Thursday, Bertha-Hewitt hosted the Pillager Huskies for their annual Pink Out Night, playing in support of breast cancer awareness. The Bea