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.
The Bemidji High ÍáÍáÂþ» girls tennis team’s top doubles tandem finished second at the Section 8AA Individual Tournament Finals, earning a berth to the Class AA state competition in the process.
Facing the Cardinals, the top seed in the Section 8AA South Subsection, the Bemidji girls tennis team lost 4-3. The Jacks swept their doubles matches but were unable to pick up a singles victory.
The Bemidji High ÍáÍáÂþ» girls tennis team is moving on to the Section 8AA semifinals. The Lumberjacks defeated Moorhead 5-2, advancing with a doubles sweep and two singles wins.
Tuesday afternoon at the BHS courts, a light rainstorm put the Lumberjacks’ opening match of the Section 8AA Tournament in limbo. But after a half-hour rain delay, the Jacks dominated Detroit Lakes.
But behind the BHS girls tennis curtain is a group of seniors that haven’t always made their way into the varsity lineup. A trio of reserves showcased themselves as elite teammates above all else.
The Bemidji High ÍáÍáÂþ» girls tennis team had a difficult matchup on Thursday. Facing Brainerd on the road, the Lumberjacks lost 5-2. Both the singles and doubles lineups produced one win for BHS.
The Bemidji High ÍáÍáÂþ» girls tennis team had a striking trip to the Iron Range on Friday. Facing off against undefeated Class AA No. 14 Rock Ridge, the Lumberjacks had a rough go of it.
The best-laid plans of coaches and players often go awry as a season progresses. But the Bemidji High ÍáÍáÂþ» girls tennis team found an effective new lineup while adjusting several players.