Installed in 2020, the Pioneer Sportsperson of the Year recognition is meant to annually recognize a sports figure who significantly went above and beyond within the Bemidji community’s sports scene.
Kyle Fodness was named the Section 8AA Coach of the Year by the Minnesota Tennis Coaches Association. The same organization named Pat McNallan Assistant Coach of the Year.
Bemidji girls tennis players and coaches weren’t surprised to be unseeded on Thursday, despite having a perfect 26-0 record. That’s because the idea of being undefeated has taken a back seat.
The Bemidji High ÍáÍáÂþ» girls tennis team’s undefeated streak has officially extended into the postseason, as the Lumberjacks bested Alexandria to advanced to the section semifinals.
The Bemidji High ÍáÍáÂþ» girls tennis team wrapped up the regular season with a win against Brainerd Thursday evening, clinching an undefeated regular season record.
The Lumberjacks went on the road on Tuesday, picking up a 7-0 win over Little Falls and a 5-1 win over Pequot Lakes at the Patriots’ triangular. Bemidji’s match against Pequot Lakes was cut short due to darkness.