Scenes from Bemidji High حلحلآ»'s Unified basketball game
In an effort to promote the power of inclusion, Bemidji and Menahga students hit the court to participate in BHS' second Unified Basketball game on Wednesday evening.
Bemidji's Lindy Westover (5) high-fives fans as she takes the court before a Unified Basketball game against Menahga on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at the BHS Gymnasium.
BEMIDJI — In an effort to promote the power of inclusion, Bemidji and Menahga students hit the court to participate in BHS' second Unified Basketball game on Wednesday evening.
Menahga took the win with a final score of 58-57, amidst a packed gymnasium of fans who excitedly cheered on both teams and created an electrifying atmosphere for all participants.
The second annual Unified basketball game at Bemidji High حلحلآ» showcased the spirit of inclusion between Bemidji and Menahga schools in front of a crowd of around 1,500 on Wednesday night.
Attendees and officials cheer during the first half of a Unified Basketball game against Menahga on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at the BHS Gymnasium.
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The Braves celebrate after a 58-57 win over Bemidji during a Unified Basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at the BHS Gymnasium.
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Bemidji's Franklin White takes the court to high-five rows of fans prior to a Unified Basketball game against Menahga on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at the BHS Gymnasium.
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Bemidji's Anika Sneide (15) looks to the net during the first half of a Unified Basketball game against Menahga on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at the BHS Gymnasium.
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Menahga students high-five fans as they take the court before a Unified Basketball game against Bemidji on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at the BHS Gymnasium.
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Bemidji's Asher Geller (4) celebrates after scoring during the first half of a Unified Basketball game against Menahga on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at the BHS Gymnasium.
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Fans cheer after Bemidji's Wylie Bowman shot a 3-pointer during the first half of a Unified Basketball game against Menahga on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at the BHS Gymnasium.
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Participants of a Unified Basketball game make their way through rows of fans before the game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at the BHS Gymnasium.
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Bemidji's William Duncan (41) dribbles up the court during a Unified Basketball game against Menahga on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at the BHS Gymnasium.
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Bemidji's Aidan Skala (2) looks to the net before taking a shot during a Unified Basketball game against Menahga on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at the BHS Gymnasium.
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Bemidji's Wylie Bowman (10) high-fives fans before a Unified Basketball game against Menahga on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at the BHS Gymnasium.
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Participants of a Unified Basketball game make their way through the gym as they present the National Unified Champion حلحلآ» banner on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at the BHS Gymnasium.
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Bemidji's Tyler Masse (15) reacts after scoring a basket during a Unified Basketball game against Menahga on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at the BHS Gymnasium.
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Bemidji's Michael Fullerton (3) and Jayden Bondy (43) high-five after a play during a Unified Basketball game against Menahga on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at the BHS Gymnasium.
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Bemidji's Brailen Lussier (22) dribbles up the court during a Unified Basketball game against Menahga on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at the BHS Gymnasium.
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Bemidji State basketball players high-five players as they take the court prior to a Unified Basketball game against Menahga on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at the BHS Gymnasium.
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Bemidji's Kal-El Spears (42) takes control of the ball during the second half of a Unified Basketball game against Menahga on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at the BHS Gymnasium.
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Madelyn Haasken is the multimedia editor at the Bemidji Pioneer. She is a 2020 graduate of Bemidji State University with a degree in Mass Communication, with minors in writing and design. In her free time, she likes watching hockey, doing crossword puzzles and being outside.
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