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by Coach Austin Selvey Bears Show Growth in Tight Battle with Sebeka The Bertha-Hewitt Bears hosted Sebeka on Monday night for their second matchup of the season, and this time the contest looked much different than their first meeting. Earlier in the year, the Trojans claimed a decisive 77-50 victory. On Monday, however, the Bears demonstrated just how much progress they’ve made throughout the season, battling back and forth with Sebeka before ultimately falling 69-61 in a

by Coach Joe Schuller Browerville/Eagle Valley - 62,  Swanville - 71  The Browerville/Eagle Valley Tigers traveled to Swanville on Tuesday night for a Prairie Conference showdown with the Swanville Bulldogs, battling hard before falling 71-62 in a competitive contest. The game was tight from the opening tip. Both teams traded runs in the first half, with neither squad able to create much separation. The Bulldogs carried a slim 34-33 lead into halftime, setting the stage for

by Coach Greg Johnson Verndale 72 Menahga 63 On Thursday, February 12, the Boys Basketball team travelled to Menahga to play Park Region Conference opponent Menahga Braves. The Pirates were able to avenge an earlier season loss to the Braves in their win by a score of 72-63. The Pirates were led in scoring by Braylin Deleon with 28 points to go with his team-high 3 steals. Chase Jensen and Jackson White also scored in double digits with 14 and 10 points, respectively. Joe El

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by Coach Joe Schuller Pine River-Backus Edges Browerville/Eagle Valley in Tight Contest The Browerville/Eagle Valley Tigers came out strong on their home court but couldn’t hold off a late push from the Pine River-Backus Tigers, falling 65–62 in a tightly contested matchup. Browerville/Eagle Valley controlled much of the first half, building a solid 36–28 lead by the break. The home Tigers established themselves on the glass, using their size and effort to create extra oppo

by Coach Austin Selvey The Bertha-Hewitt Bears celebrated Senior Night in style Monday, hosting the Menahga Braves in a tightly contested matchup that came down to the final minutes. Following a short dedication honoring the seniors and their contributions to the program, the Bears took the floor and delivered a hard-fought 64–58 victory. Both teams came out strong in the opening half, trading baskets and defensive stops throughout. The Bears held a slim 37–35 lead at halft

by Coach Greg Johnson Verndale 70, Battle Lake 73 On Thursday, February 5, the Boys Basketball team hosted the Battle Lake Battlers and lost by a score of 73-70. The Pirates had three players score in double figures with Chase Jensen leading the way with 20 points. Braylin Deleon added 19 points and 5 assists while Bryce Pickar had 14 points. Jensen and Pickar each had 8 rebounds to lead the Pirates on the glass. Guards Kyler Vertina and Braylin Deleon each had 5 assists on

Bertha-Hewitt 72, Long Prairie–Grey Eagle 63 The Bertha-Hewitt boys basketball team earned a 72–63 home win over Long Prairie–Grey Eagle on January 27. Brady Rach led the Bears with a game-high 21 points, adding five assists, four steals, and six rebounds to fuel the victory. Logan Nelson provided a strong scoring spark, finishing with 16 points on an efficient 6-of-7 shooting from the field. Jalen Hinzmann contributed 10 points and a team-best six assists, while Trenton B

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by Coach Greg Johnson Verndale 70, New York Mills 85 On Monday, January 26th, the Boys Basketball team hosted the New York Mills Eagles and lost by a score of 85-70. Braylin Deleon led the Pirates in scoring with 24 points as well as 5 assists. Kyler Vertina added 12 points and 9 rebounds. Chase Jensen also scored in double figures with 10 points. Stats: Zain Waldah 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 8 points. Joe Elfstrum 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 8 points. Kyler Vertina 9 rebo