The Bemidji High boys basketball team went blow for blow with Hibbing on Tuesday night, answering punches with counterpunches and staying neck-in-neck until the game's final minute.
Matthew Matheney earned his way to a collegiate offer on the strength of his game’s development. He diversified his skill set to include more variety, a process that will continue into college.
Bemidji had no problem filling up the cup on Thursday in Hibbing. The Lumberjacks unleashed a torrent of baskets against the Bluejackets off 28 assists, matching their season scoring high.
Oliver Stroeing and Dante Frank each hit 1,000 career points this season, and look to lead the Blackduck boys basketball team on a Cinderella run in March.
March has left a sour taste in the mouth of the Cass Lake-Bena boys hoops team over the last four years. With another prime opportunity in front of them, their yearn to perform has never been higher.
Facing a 20-3 Mahtomedi squad on the road, the Lumberjacks stayed within striking distance after the first half, keeping the deficit near 10. But the Zephyrs ran away with the second frame.
“It makes me feel so good,” said Nelson. “I'm so grateful to have the community support like it is. Bemidji is the First City on the Mississippi, and we’re No. 1.”