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On Friday, October 2, the Bears hosted Sebeka. They set the stage for a special moment as senior Taylor Stange, No. 78, scored his first varsity touchdown. Both sides celebrated as Stange made his way down the field, flanked by teammates and the opposition, and strolled into the end zone. “It was fun to celebrate Taylor,” said Coach Jared Hoemberg. “He’s been so committed to our program throughout the years. He’s in the stat book now. It shows you what is really important

by Coach Jared Hoemberg The Bertha-Hewitt Bears may be 0-4, but head coach Jared Hoemberg believes the foundation being built within the program is stronger than the record indicates. The past two weeks have provided plenty of examples. When Carlton-Wrenshall folded its varsity program, Bertha-Hewitt made the most of an unexpected situation by hosting Laporte for a full night of football. The Junior High played at 4:30 p.m., followed by the JV at 6:00, before K-6 elementar

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by Coach Jared Hoemberg The Bertha-Hewitt Bears traveled to Ogilvie Friday night for their second game of the season. The game was moved up an hour because of the possibility of weather, but the teams were able to play the entire game without interruption. Ogilvie came away with a 44-12 victory. The Bears opened the game with a long offensive drive but were unable to finish it with points. The Lions responded with two unanswered touchdowns to take a 14-0 lead. Late in the

by Coach Jared Hoemberg The Bertha-Hewitt Bears opened their home schedule Thursday night, battling an experienced Blackduck team from start to finish before falling 28-15. The Bears came out with plenty of energy, putting together a strong opening drive and finding the end zone to take an early lead. The extra point was good, giving Bertha-Hewitt an early 7-0 advantage. Blackduck responded with a touchdown of its own and continued to apply pressure, but the Bears’ defense

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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 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,