Sports
Covering the biggest moments of Buffalo High School athletics and athletes.
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On May 7, Buffalo High School celebrated 24 Bison student-athletes who will be continuing their athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level. Surrounded by their family, friends, teammates, coaches, and staff, these athletes were recognized for the dedication, perseverance, and passion they have shown throughout high school. Buffalo High School is proud to recognize and celebrate the following 24 student-athletes for their incredible achievements and exciting futures ahead. Acrobatics & Tumbling: Macy DuBois, Augustana…
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With warmer weather approaching, spring sports are beginning to take off. BHS athletes are excited for the season ahead and the new challenges it will bring. “This season, making it to state in our new section will definitely be a challenge because there are a lot of fast girls in Section 6AAA,” said distance track and field athlete Cady Macheel ‘28. “Honestly, I’m just excited to race with my team and have a good season…
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The Bison hosted a strong Waconia team on December 22nd in the main gym, ultimately resulting in a 53-67 loss. The Waconia Wildcats gained momentum early on, scoring the opening basket of the game. The Bison’s starting line up consisted of Brianna Eggers ‘28, Mia Haugen ‘27, Aubrie Guida ‘27, Avery Bjorklund ‘26, and Reese Millerbernd ‘29. All of which continued to fight for the game. Millerbernd, Eggers, and Kherington Braun ‘28 would all go…
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The Bison Boys Basketball team enters this season with a new lineup. After graduating twelve seniors, the Bison are young, energetic, and eager to prove they can compete in the toughest conference in the state. Head coach Josh Ortmann is aware of the challenges that lie ahead this season, but he also sees a good opportunity to create something special. “It will be an interesting dynamic with some sophomores, juniors, and seniors all playing together,”…
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This year, the Buffalo Bison Girls’ Swim & Dive team sent one relay and four girls in individual events to the MSHSL State Swim & Dive tournament. For the 200 medley relay, Elena Close ’31 (backstroke), Emily Larson ’27 (butterfly), Estelle Bergs ’30 (breaststroke), and Avery Lowe ’26 (freestyle) earned their spot on the state tournament roster, with Riley Kampschoer ’28, Lynne Franzen ’26, and Samantha Grieg ’26 as backups. In the 100 butterfly, the…
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Under the Friday night lights, the Buffalo Bison football team ended their hard-worked season with a 6-4 record. Over the course of the season, the team showed grit, teamwork, and skill. The season was led by an amazing roster of players and coaches with strategies and hearts for each one. The players gave everything they had, and the support from the community was outstanding. Fans left the stadium not upset, but eager to see what…
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The Bison Football Team won their first home section game in 15 years behind three rushing touchdowns by Quarterback Grant Benson ‘26. They beat the Robbinsdale Armstrong Falcons 22-7 on Saturday night. To start the game strong, in the first quarter, Benson gave Bison their first touchdown. The first quarter ended with the Bison up 6-0. Throughout the second quarter, Bison struggled to keep up their first quarter momentum. The Bison didn’t score any more…
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The Buffalo Boys Soccer team advanced to the State Semifinals by beating Rochester John Marshall 1-0 on Wednesday night. Buffalo controlled the tempo of the game, but John Marshall’s All-State First Team Goalie David Carter kept turning away shots. Buffalo Goalie Gerhard Ungaro ‘28, who was on the All-State Second Team, had four saves in the shutout. Cade Nissen ‘27 scored the game-winning goal with 11 minutes left in the second half. “It’s probably the…
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The Bison Varsity Soccer team proved that neither rain nor cold would prevent them from punching their ticket to the MSHSL State tournament on Tuesday, October 14. The Bison, seeking redemption after taking second in Sections the year prior, nearly swept Alexandria with a final score of 5-1. Along with qualifying for State, the boys also won the Section 8AAA title, a feat that hasn’t been achieved in over 20 years. Playing strong that night…
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The Bison Football Team lost to the Spring Lake Park Panthers 7-21 on Friday evening. The Bison fell to a 4-3 record against the Panthers, who entered the game 6-0. If the Bison had won, they would have gotten District Champs for the third year in a row. The Bison worked together during the first quarter, leaving the Panthers with a lead of only 7 in the end. Throughout the second quarter, Bison fell loose…
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