Conrad Engstrom

BRAINERD — In a defensive battle, the Brainerd Warriors made enough plays behind Addison Bjorklund’s 23 points to preserve a 53-51 Section 8-4A win over the Moorhead Spuds Saturday, Jan. 10. It’s the Warriors' fourth straight win as they haven’t lost in 2... See more

BRAINERD — The Brainerd Warriors started the season with their foot on the gas pedal. The reigning Section 8-4A champs had its season opener last Tuesday postponed. They looked ready Tuesday, Dec. 2, with a 79-12 Central Lakes Conference win over the Roco... See more

BRAINERD — Pequot Lakes earned three volleyball players on the Brainerd Dispatch All-Area First Team, and Pine River-Backus landed one player on that team. Pequot Lakes first team players include Brainerd Dispatch All-Area Player of the Year June Ruud, Gr... See more

BRAINERD — The halftime message from Central Lakes College head coach Krystal Brodeen was clear. “We needed to show that defensive intensity that we normally show,” Brodeen said. ADVERTISEMENT Trailing 28-22, the Raiders held the Minnesota State Fergus Fa... See more

PIERZ — Pierz scored early and often Saturday, Oct. 25. The No. 2-seeded Pioneers rushed for five touchdowns and threw for one in a 42-6 win against No. 3-seeded Esko in the Section 7-3A Semifinals. ADVERTISEMENT Pierz remains undefeated and advances to i... See more