Sports
Covering the biggest moments of Buffalo High School athletics and athletes.
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The Bison Girls Basketball team played the Edina Hornets, Friday night. The game was a big rivalry between the two teams, but the Bison came out with the win 44-42. “Edina’s always been a team we’ve been pretty evenly matched with,” Senior Norah Burke said. It was a constant back and forth the entire game, Edina maintaining the lead for the majority of the game. Junior Jordan Anderson had a really impressive game especially for…
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The Bison Boys Basketball team took on Lake Conference rival Eden Prairie last night. A tough battle from the start, with the score continuously going back and forth before the Bison fell to the Eagles 79-69. This game brought up a huge milestone for Senior Antonio Bluiett. He became the 8th basketball player in Buffalo High School history to surpass 1,000 career points. Bluiett hit the milestone with a free throw late in the 2nd…
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With their last year on the Bison Basketball team underway, we talked to the following seniors about their time on the team both on and off the court: Rachael Noble Norah Burke Jager Sorenson Brooke Gunderson Lauren Feddema Lindsay Hartman Macie Guida Zach Zrust James Lindquist Q: What has the last four years meant to you? Rachael Noble: Working together on and off the court. Norah Burke: The last four years…
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Every year, the Bison Girls Swim & Dive team takes a day to show off their crazy Halloween costumes. Swimmers arrive at practice wearing more than the usual suit and goggles combo. This year, the contest was under new management with Coach Kelsea Smith. The practice started with the costume contest and then the team swam. In the Halloween spirit, Coach Smith jokingly encouraged the team to be ready for a practice that would “haunt”…
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Throughout this football season, Senior Cole Dostal, a student from Buffalo High School, has been a prominent member of fantasy football and has been very involved. His involvement in fantasy football has impacted the way he appreciates NFL games each Sunday. “It’s fun when you win but if you lose you get absolutely trashed on by whoever beats you, it’s a lot easier to make trades though,” said Dostal. Cole has made nearly 10 trades…
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Spring has sprung in Buffalo. Among the Spring sports starting within the coming weeks is baseball. Pitchers and Catchers reported to voluntary practice on Monday, March 22, and are hoping for a productive and safe season. A long-time crucial part of the baseball season has been fundraising. The Bison began their salt fundraising last week and have placed an emphasis on safe delivery. All proceeds go directly back into the baseball program and help to…
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Every day after the morning bell rings, Buffalo High School is reawakened by the familiar voice of Activity Director Tom Bauman giving students the latest updates on sports and most importantly, inspiring everyone to “Fire-Up!’. Bauman will be retiring this year after working at Buffalo High School for over 20 years. Growing up, Bauman always thought he was going to be a teacher. He also wanted to be a coach like his dad. Bauman went…
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On Wednesday, March 10, the Boys Varsity and Junior Varsity Basketball players were messaged that a meeting was to be had before practice. Many players thought that it was to go over film for their game the next day. However others had heard the rumors and word got loose; a player had gotten COVID-19. A lot of uncertainty and worry filled the room and players awaited the official word of Coach Josh Ortmann. Ortmann walked…
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In perhaps the most unprecedented and unusual season to date, the Buffalo High School Girls Basketball team has faced and overcome many challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. After a December spent crossing fingers for any form of a season, the girls were given the opportunity for a shortened season beginning in January of 2021 full of unique challenges. Among these challenges were a mask mandate. All members of the team would be expected to…
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It has been an up and down season for the 10th Grade Boys Basketball team, with obstacles such as mask mandates, unpredictable schedule, and limited fan seating taking up a large portion of their attention. In a sporting season that usually packs the gyms with Bison fans, BHS students have yet to get a full glimpse as to what playing a high-intensity sport with air blocking masks is like. The only people to gain the…
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