Jacks Meet Hibbing In State Tourney Opener
Bemidji Lumberjacks face Hibbing in the state tournament opener at Met Sports Center. Bemidji carries a 17-5-1 record as Hibbing sits at 19-4-2, aiming to reverse a December loss and reach the later rounds after a region title victory over Roseau. Wizner tends the net for Bemidji while Hibbing relies on balance from three forward lines and Pogorels in goal.
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Littlefork and Blackduck open district tourney semis at Bemidji
District 29 semis at Bemidji State College pit top seed Littlefork against Walker in the opener and second seed Blackduck versus sixth-ranked Laporte in the nightcap. Laporte carries momentum after beating Remer and Northland foes, while Blackduck relies on Ed Shingler and Gilstad to counter Laporte's Stillwell and White. If winners meet Friday, a district title rematch looms with potential finals replay from last year.
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Bemidji Sports Beat Signals Weekend Curling Bonspiel Action
Cliff Morlan previews Colorado Springs curling events with Bemidji's teams set for the bonspiel. Chub Naylor and others join the mixed field as local basketball and hockey notes anchor the Bemidji scene.
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Sibley Only Rookie at State Tournament
The 29th Minnesota High School Hockey Tournament opened at Metropolitan Sports Center with Sibley of West St. Paul as the lone rookie. Defending champion International Falls faced Edina East in a key 1:05 p.m. matchup while Hibbing met Bemidji. Semifinals Friday night and the title game Saturday night.
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Whites claim city junior high title in 44 34 win over Blues
Whites beat Blues 44 to 34 to capture the city junior high championship. Jim Jensen led Whites with 18 points while Terry Casey and John Boe added 11 and 2 apiece. Blues scorers included Tim Wik and Derald Lahti with eight each and Dan Close six.
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Bemidji thinclads seek high finish at Scarlet and White Invite
Bemidji State College heads to Moorhead State for the Scarlet and White Indoor Invitational at Alex Nemzek Fieldhouse. Start is 6 pm. Bemidji Stocked with records from Manitoba meet, led by Dave Foss and Wayne Carrier edging in new school marks.
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City recreation skating and hockey schedule March 8 10
The timetable lists multiple ice activities for Thursday March 8 including general skating 8:00 to 9:00 and 7:15 to 8:9, open recreation figure skating from 2:0 to 3:30, preschool and adults sessions, and youth games Moose versus Blue Line 9:00 to 10:00 VFW versus JC's rungay 9:00 to 10:00 plus 11 and 12 year olds. Saturday March 10 covers 11 and 12 year old hockey practice all teams 8:00 to 9:00 and 9:15 to 10:15 with pink and green figure skating noted.
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Winona Over St Thomas To Take District Cage Title
Winona State defeats St Thomas 74 70 to claim the NAIA District 13 championship berth. Hershel Lewis sinks four late free throws finishing with 24 points as Gus Johnson adds 16 points 19 rebounds and 10 blocks. St Thomas ends 25 4. Terry Mikan leads with 20.
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