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by Coach Greg Johnson The Bertha-Hewitt-Verndale Raider boys track and field team concluded its season at the MSHSL Class A State Track and Field Championships held Thursday and Friday, June 4-5, at St. Michael-Albertville High School. Senior Brady Rach represented the Raiders in the 800-meter run at the state meet. In Thursday’s preliminary race, Rach posted the third-fastest qualifying time in the field with a time of 1:57.18, which would have advanced him to Friday’s cha

by Coach Kenny Miller Kendra Miller saved her best performance for the biggest stage of the season. Competing at the Minnesota Class A State Track and Field Championships on June 4, Miller delivered a remarkable race in the girls’ 3200-meter run, finishing ninth overall in a time of 11:36.42 to earn All-State honors and capture the first individual state medal of her career. The accomplishment was especially impressive considering Miller entered the meet seeded 12th among

by Coach Greg Johnson The Bertha-Hewitt-Verndale Raider boys track and field team competed in the MSHSL Section 6A Meet on Thursday, May 28, at Concordia College in Moorhead. The Raiders finished seventh out of 23 teams with 42 points. Osakis claimed the team championship with 79 points. The highlight of the day for the Raiders was qualifying five athletes for the MSHSL State Track and Field Championships. Brady Rach earned a Section 6A championship in the 800-meter run, s

by Coach Greg Johnson The Bertha-Hewitt-Verndale Raider boys track and field team competed in the MSHSL Section 6A East Sub-Section Meet on Thursday, May 21. The Raiders finished sixth out of 13 teams with 58 points. Sauk Centre claimed the team title with 120 points. The Raiders were led by several strong performances in both individual and relay events. In the distance races, Brady Rach captured a sub-section championship in the 800-meter run, while Gunnar Barthel added

by Coach Rollie Lais The Browerville Tigers track and field team traveled to Moorhead for Class A competition and came away with several strong performances and personal bests against tough competition. Sophomore sprinter Brooke Perish led the Tigers with an outstanding day on the track. Perish placed third in the girls’ 100-meter dash with a personal-best time of 12.91 seconds, earning six team points. She also competed in the 200-meter dash, finishing 15th in 28.65 second

The Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale boys track and field team turned in several strong performances at the MSHSL Section 6A East Sub-Section meet held Thursday, May 21, at Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Secondary School. Senior Brady Rach led the Raiders with a first-place finish in the 800-meter run, clocking a season-best 1:56.39 to qualify for the next round. Gunnar Barthel also qualified in the event with a personal-best time of 2:06.79, while Jakub Stovicek added a personal-best 2:11.8

by Coach Kenny Miller The Bertha-Hewitt-Verndale Raiders traveled to Sebeka for the Park Region Conference Meet, where windy conditions challenged athletes throughout the day. Despite the tough weather, the Raiders turned in several season-best performances and even set a new conference record. The girls’ team finished fifth out of eight teams. Leading the way for the Raiders were the All-Conference performers. The 4x800-meter relay team of Piper Dean, Mari Hansel, Danika W

by Coach Rollie Lais The Browerville Tigers turned in a strong all-around performance Thursday at the True Team Track and Field Meet in Frazee, highlighted by standout efforts on the girls’ side and several personal bests across the board. Sophomore sprinter Brooke Perish led the Tigers with a pair of top-six finishes. Perish placed fifth in the girls’ 100-meter dash in 13.32 seconds and added a sixth-place finish in the 200-meter dash with a time of 28.26. Claire Perish al

by Coach Rollie Lais The John Reimer Classic, on April 23, proved to be a competitive and productive outing for the Tiger track and field team, highlighted by multiple top finishes, personal bests, and key relay performances. Leading the way on the track, sophomore Tyler Rowe clocked a 12.32 in the boys’ 100-meter dash, one of the team’s top sprint performances of the day. Rowe returned in the 200 meters to post a personal-best 24.86, showing continued improvement as the se

by Coach Rollie Lais The Browerville Tigers turned in a well-rounded performance at Tuesday’s track and field meet in Long Prairie, highlighted by strong finishes in sprinting, field events, and relays. In the boys’ 100-meter dash, sophomore Tyler Rowe led the Tigers with a personal-best time of 12.31 seconds, placing ninth overall. Seniors Sam Asmus (13.04) and Ethan St. George (13.18) also recorded personal bests, continuing a trend of season improvement for the squad. T