The Bemidji 6V6 has become a Bemidji Youth Soccer staple. While the laid-back, six-on-six tournament comes with low stakes, it exemplifies the culture and continuity BYS aims to roll over year after year.
Sam Byrne opted for a random school when he decided to become an exchange student from the Netherlands. He landed at Bemidji High ÍáÍáÂþ», and on Thursday, he made history.
In front of their biggest home crowd this season at Chet Anderson Stadium, the third-seeded Lumberjacks had plenty to celebrate in a 3-0 win over No. 6 Brainerd in Thursday’s 8-3A quarterfinal.
Paul Kivi is a punctual public address announcer and a boisterous singer for the Bemidji High ÍáÍáÂþ» soccer teams. But it's his personal connections with the players that make him so beloved.
Bemidji thawed out its attack and buried five goals within a scorching 15-minute stretch. It marked the second straight game in which the Lumberjacks scored five goals in a 15-minute span.
After Matthew Knutson scored in the seventh minute, the Bemidji High ÍáÍáÂþ» boys soccer team answered with four goals over the next 36 minutes, leading to a 4-1 win.
Isaac Stone was the man of the hour for the Bemidji High ÍáÍáÂþ» boys soccer team, finding the back of the net twice. Goalkeeper Kellen Heuer contributed eight saves, including a crucial PK stop.