Bemidji Lumberjacks Extend Winning Streak With 3 to 1 Victory
The Bemidji Lumberjacks beat Benilde St. Margaret's 3 to 1 on Nov. 29, extending an early season winning streak and reinforcing the team s strong start. The result matters to local residents because it sustains community momentum around youth sports, supports local economic activity at games, and highlights the need for continued investment in equitable access to athletic programs.
Bemidji secured a 3 to 1 victory over Benilde St. Margaret's on Nov. 29, building on an impressive early season run. The game remained scoreless through the first period, before Bemidji took the lead late in the second period on a goal that featured an assist from Naomi Johnson. The Lumberjacks added a third period goal to extend the margin, and Benilde St. Margaret's managed a late goal that fell short of a comeback.
Key contributors on the scoresheet included Bailey Rupp and Millie Knott among the goal scorers, with other scorers and details recorded in the official box score. The win continued Bemidji s early season momentum and kept the team on a winning trajectory as the schedule grows more demanding in December.
For Beltrami County, the game is more than a box score. Local high school and college athletic programs serve as hubs of social activity and civic pride. Home games bring families and friends together, support nearby businesses, and create opportunities for young people to engage in healthy activity. Sustaining those benefits depends on ensuring equitable access to facilities, fair opportunities for athletes from all backgrounds, and adequate support for student athletes balancing academics and sport.
Public health considerations also intersect with local athletics. Organized sports promote physical activity and social connection that benefit mental and physical wellbeing. At the same time community leaders and organizers must maintain safe environments at venues, including practices around injury prevention, timely access to athletic training and medical care, and attention to respiratory illness seasonality as winter progresses.
Coaches and athletic directors will be looking to preserve the team s depth and health as Bemidji moves forward. The victory on Nov. 29 keeps local hockey fans engaged and sets the stage for a busy stretch of games. Continued community support, paired with policies that expand access to sports and health resources, will determine whether the early season success translates into sustained gains for players and for Beltrami County.
