Sports
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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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On Friday, March 5, head coach Josh Ortmann was given news that their games against Chanhassen (originally Monday, March 8th) and Benilde St. Margaret (originally Thursday, March 11th) were cancelled due to the teams having to take COVID-19 precautions. “Benilde and Chanhassen had COVID-related issues come up and need to take precautions. They are currently undergoing a 10-day quarantine.” Ortmann said in regards to the games. Ortmann and other members of the coaching staff are…
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The Buffalo Bison came up two points short to the top-seeded Maple Grove Crimson in the the 8AAAA Section Final game last night, March 12. The game ended with the team protesting a questionable call at the buzzer. In his last high school career game, Matthew Willert scored his 2,000th point with a step back three-pointer and set Buffalo High School’s all time scoring record as the only player in BHS history to score over…
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The Buffalo High School Boys Basketball team is one game away from the State Tournament as they will play the Maple Grove Crimson for the Section Championship for the third year in a row. The Bison lost both previous years. With hopes riding high on this year’s playoff-push, Matthew Willert talked about how important the game is for the team’s seniors to finally get past the Crimson. “We’ve made it this far before,” Willert said.…
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The COVID-19 coronavirus has taken a heavy toll on the US and could now affect the Minnesota State basketball tournament by limiting the number of people attending the game. Earlier this afternoon, John Milea of the Minnesota State High School League tweeted: “Due to Coronavirus concerns, a limited number of spectators will be permitted at girls state basketball and adapted floor hockey tournaments Friday and Saturday, and remaining section boys basketball games.” This will impact…
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Bison Boys Hockey has officially closed out the season with a 6-2 loss to the St. Michael Knights on Tuesday, February 18, in St. Michael. They ended the season with a 6-20 record, a result Senior captain Tyler Braccini called “unexpected”. The Bison’s highlight of the year was a streak early in the season, winning 4 of 6 . After starting the season 0-4, Buffalo rattled off wins against St. Cloud Tech, Roseu, Bemidji, and…
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What is Trap shooting and why is it growing in popularity so much? That’s the question that I needed to figure out. Trap shooting is getting the attention of many people and growing at an increasing rate over the years. More than 300 schools in Minnesota have a trap shooting team and more schools are joining every year. Trap shooting takes a lot of skill and people want to know what it’s about. Spencer is…
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After a 5-5 previous season, the Buffalo Boys Football squad is changing some things up by changing up the Head Coaching position. The new head coach will be Craig Lachowitzer, also known as “Lach”. The players on the team are excited about what Lachowitzer has to bring and they are willing to work hard. “I’m excited about the season,” said Junior Isaiah Karels. “I think Lach will bring a whole different level of play into…
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Longtime Buffalo Bison sports supporter Gary Lee Wagner was killed in a crash on his way home from the section 8AA boys hockey playoff game against St. Michael on February 18. He was remembered at a ceremony on February 28 that was attended by many former and present BHS athletes, teachers, coaches, and administrators. At age 80, Gary was a very active member of the community, he was a participant in the Buffalo Legion, Lions…
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