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Peyton Neadeau rushed and passed for touchdowns in the first quarter and Bemidji’s defense came up with three takeaways and several crucial fourth down stops to preserve a 14-7 win over Cretin-Derham Hall on Friday at the University of St. Thomas’ O’Shaughnessy Stadium.

Two first-half goals from William Smith staked Duluth East to an insurmountable lead, as Charlie Zellmann’s second-half strike for Bemidji was all the home side could find in a 2-1 defeat on Thursday evening at Chet Anderson Stadium.

Mollie Rupp’s 20 kills powered a comprehensive showing from Bemidji in a 3-0 (25-8, 25-11, 25-17) sweep of visiting Park Rapids in the Jacks’ home volleyball opener on Tuesday at the Bemidji High School Fieldhouse.

Five plays of 40+ yards–including three for touchdowns–played a large role in upending Bemidji’s early 13-0 lead as the Lumberjacks fell to Monticello 28-26 in both teams’ opening game of the new high school football season on Friday at Chet Anderson Stadium.

Two goals resulting directly and indirectly from corner kicks helped send Bemidji boys soccer on its way to a 3-0 win over Section 8AAA visitor Buffalo on Thursday at the Bemidji Middle School.

Bemidji volleyball kicked off its season with a thrilling five-set victory at Grand Rapids, while girls tennis continued to roll in the conclusion to a busy week of matches. Plus, the Bemidji State sports year has its first competition today. Catch up on all of this past weekend’s local and state sports with the KBUN Sports News Brief!