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by Haley Youngbauer The Verndale football team kicked off the Section 5 9-man tournament with a game at home against the McGregor Mercuries on Tuesday, October 27. After a round 1 victory, the Pirates moved on to face the Sebeka Trojans on the road in Sebeka on Saturday, October 31. Pirates Top McGregor 29-8 The Pirates opened the tournament with a tough match against the McGregor Mercuries. After their defeat last time, the Mercuries came into the game with revenge on thei

by Haley Youngbauer The Verndale football team finished out the regular season with a tough match at home against the Cromwell-Wright Cardinals on Wednesday, October 21. Pirates Fall to Cardinals 7-32 The match got off to a fast start, with the Cardinals shutting down the Pirates’ first advance, forcing them to punt. On the punt return, the Cardinals were able to avoid the Pirates defense for a quick touchdown on their first possession. The Cardinals kicked a field goal, ma

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

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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

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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 Mike Mahlen The Verndale Pirates played South Ridge on Friday, Sept. 4, falling 14-12 in overtime. Verndale scored first in the opening quarter on a six-yard touchdown run by Joe Elfstrum. The extra-point attempt was unsuccessful, giving the Pirates a 6-0 lead. South Ridge tied the game in the third quarter on a one-yard touchdown run by Kingsley Archambault. The extra-point attempt failed, leaving the score tied 6-6. In overtime, Verndale scored on a two-yard to

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