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Bemidji is regular participant at state VFW tournament

The Bemidji VFW is back at the state tournament again this year, the 19th time in its 32-year history it has reached that level. The team begins play this morning...

sports Thu, Aug 11, 2011 - 12:00am

VFW head coach Brad Johnson teaches Cody Labernick how to properly react to a game situation. Labernick and his teammates have learned their lessons well and they hope to use that knowledge this weekend as they begin defense of their state championship. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

Bemidji begins defense of state championship 11:30 a.m. Thursday against Morris

A year ago the Bemidji VFW baseball team may have surprised a few of its state-tournament rivals. The Vets were making their 18th appearance and second consecutive visit to the...

sports Wed, Aug 10, 2011 - 12:00am

Bemidji faces Morris in state tournament opener

After almost two weeks away from the diamond the well-rested Bemidji VFW baseball team will begin defense of its state tournament title 11:30 a.m. Thursday when it tangles with Morris...

sports Tue, Aug 09, 2011 - 12:00am

The Bemidji VFW baseball team captured the district title Sunday by stopping Perham 7-6 in the championship game. Members of the team included, left to right: head coach Brad Johnson, Parker Lucas, Adam Lewis, Billy Baumgartner, Gabe Salander, Tom Revering, Nick Hovila, Cody Labernick, Mitch Buckanaga, Connor McNallan, Collin Rutledge, Mark Fenner, Drew Peterson, Ryan Hirt, Devin Barrett, assistant coach Ryan Sullivan, VFW district tournament chairman Frank Pelawa and VFW Post 1260 commander Bruce Malter...

Bemidji wins district, hosts state tournament Aug. 11-14

The Bemidji VFW baseball team exploded for six runs in the last of the sixth inning Sunday to wipe out a 6-1 deficit and shade Perham 7-6 for the District...

sports Tue, Aug 02, 2011 - 12:00am

Top-seeded Bemidji hosts district tournament

The Bemidji VFW baseball team ended its regular season at home Monday, splitting a doubleheader with East Grand Forks. The Vets took the opener 16-6 but dropped the rematch 6-2...

sports Tue, Jul 26, 2011 - 12:00am

Bemidji entertains Fergus Falls today

The Bemidji VFW baseball team will be home today and Thursday as the Vets tangle with Fergus Falls and Perham. Today's doubleheader against Fergus Falls is set for a 1...

sports Tue, Jul 12, 2011 - 12:00am

Barrett helps Bemidji earn split at Grand Rapids

Devin Barrett held Grand Rapids in check long enough to allow his offense to score the winning run in the top of the eighth inning Wednesday as the Bemidji VFW...

sports Thu, Jul 07, 2011 - 12:00am

Nick Hovila of the Bemidji VFW races home following a wild pitch during the first game of Monday's doubleheader against Detroit Lakes Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

VFW sweeps Detroit Lakes to begin season

The players and coaches of Bemidji's VFW baseball team held their initial practice Sunday night. Brad Johnson serves as the head VFW coach and also is the top assistant on...

sports Tue, Jun 14, 2011 - 12:00am

Bemidji VFW draws Forest Lake in state tournament opener

The Bemidji VFW baseball team will open its state tournament schedule 2 p.m. Thursday against Forest Lake. The double-elimination tournament is being hosted by Austin and Bemidji will play its...

sports Tue, Aug 03, 2010 - 12:00am

Bemidji VFW earns top seed in district tournament

The Bemidji VFW capped an unbeaten campaign against district opponents Saturday by hammering Moorhead 15-2 and 10-1 in Moorhead. Saturday's sweep gave the Vets a 20-0 record against district foes...

sports Tue, Jul 20, 2010 - 12:00am

VFW baseball team finally plays at home

The Bemidji VFW baseball team will finally begin its home schedule at noon today when it hosts East Grand Forks in a doubleheader at the Bemidji State University diamond. The...

sports Wed, Jun 30, 2010 - 12:00am

VFW basebal team drops pair at tournament

The Bemidji VFW baseball team tested itself against Legion competition Friday as the Vets played in the Montgomery Memorial tournament in Grand Forks. Although Bemidji dropped both starts, coach Brad...

sports Sun, Jun 27, 2010 - 12:00am

VFW baseball team plays in Grand Forks tournament

The Bemidji VFW baseball team heads to Grand Forks today for tournament action. The Vets are in a pool with Winnipeg and Beula, N.D. and will play both of those...

sports Fri, Jun 25, 2010 - 12:00am

Bemidji VFW sweeps Fergus Falls

The Bemidji VFW collected a pair of road victories Wednesday, sweeping Fergus Falls 5-1 and 7-3. Cody Jenkins went the distance on the mound in the opener, fanning seven and...

sports Thu, Jun 24, 2010 - 12:00am

Bemidji VFW takes pair from Detroit Lakes

Fresh off Monday's doubleheader sweep at Detroit Lakes the Bemidji VFW heads to Fergus Falls today for a pair of games beginning at 1 p.m. Bemidji will take a 4-0...

sports Wed, Jun 23, 2010 - 12:00am

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