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.
The Bemidji High ÍáÍáÂþ» boys soccer team fell against St. Michael-Albertville, the two-time defending section champs, in what the Lumberjacks hope, in some respects, was an 8-3A title preview.
In the Lumberjacks’ season-opening win, Reed Johnson tallied three assists. It’s a welcomed sight for head coach Rick Toward, despite urging Johnson to be more selfish with the ball on his foot.
In a home-opening contest against Sartell, two of the Lumberjacks’ rookies cracked the score sheet for the first time, helping BHS snap a five-game losing streak against the Sabres with a 4-1 win.
The Mitchell family has had their hands on Bemidji's youth soccer program for 25 years. Now, Logan, Jeff and Barry Mitchell all coach youth soccer in a family tree that spans three generations.