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Girls’ Basketball lost a pair of games last week to tough opponents in Menahga and Wadena. On Tuesday, they hosted Menahga and found themselves down early by 20 to start the game. Still, the Bears played strong late in the first half and early in the 2nd half, keeping it a 20-point game for most of the way before Menahga pulled away even more at the end to make it a 40-77 loss for the Bears... Subscribe to get the rest of the story...

The boys’ Basketball team played one game last week, thanks to yet another lovely winter storm this past Tuesday. So on Friday night, they headed to Menahga for a conference match with the Braves. Unfortunately, it was not a good start to the weekend for the Bears, who fell 40-72 to the Braves. Subscribe and get more of your high school news!

The Bertha-Hewitt boys basketball team has had a challenging start to December, struggling against strong competition. On December 4, the Bears fell to Henning 86-26. The team shot just 28% from the field, including 35% on two-pointers and 0% from three-point range. They pulled down 28 rebounds, dished five assists, and recorded four steals, but 27 turnovers made it difficult to keep pace with the Hornets... Subscribe to get the rest of the story...

The Bertha-Hewitt girls basketball team faced a challenging early stretch of the season with four games over a five-day span, showing steady effort and growth despite mixed results. On Dec. 2, the Bears dropped a tight game to Henning, 61–58. Bertha-Hewitt battled on the glass with 58 rebounds and added 11 assists, 13 steals, and six blocks. The Bears shot 33 percent from the field and from three-point range, while connecting on 45 percent of their free throws... Subscribe t

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 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

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