NAME: Darin Schultz

SPORT: Bemidji Girls Basketball

YEARS AS HEAD COACH: 6

YEARS IN YOUR PROGRAM: 4

RECORD: 71-63

ADDITIONAL COACHES (POSITION): Travis Peterson (Varsity Assistant), Brett Nordquist (JV Coach), Travis Malterud (C Team), Jamie Schultz (Assistant Coach)

RETURNING LETTERWINNERS (W/ GRADE): Abby Daman (Sr), Clara Bieber (Sr), Anysia Pink (Sr.), Liv Thompson (Sr), Kayce Christiansen (Sr), Olivia Birt (Sr), Ruby Mckeon (Sr), Karley Lazella (Jr), Abby Bokovoy (Jr), Clara Sherwood (So), Mya Thompson (So), Stella Wilde (So)

PLAYERS LOST TO GRADUATION: Matjea Malterud and Margie Anderson

STRENGTHS GOING INTO THIS SEASON: We’re excited about the experience and maturity we bring back from last year’s 17–11 squad, with a core group that’s battle-tested and hungry to take the next step. Our depth, leadership, and improved toughness on both ends of the floor give us a strong foundation to compete every night.

TOP TEAMS IN YOUR SECTION: STMA, Monticello, Brainerd, Elk River, Alexandria

TEAM SPONSORS: Darrell’s Auto Glass, Wagner Plumbing and Heating, Ottertail Power Company, Paul Bunyan Communications, Lakes Concrete, American Family Insurance (Shannon Miller), Misty Moments Photography, Amity Graphics, Detail Plus Auto Glass, Dale Schmidt Agency First National Bank Bemidji, Fozzies BBQ, Maid in Bemidji, Fuller Wallner Attorneys at Law, Sanford Center, North Central Door, Affinity Plus, Bemidji Bus Lines, Crete & Co, Beltrami Electric, Bemidji Welders Supply, Giovanni’s Pizza, Higgins Heating, J & L Oil, Security Bank, Krigbaum & Jones LTD, Northern Rides, Riverwood Bank, TruStar Federal Credit Union, Raphael’s Bakery, Tall Pines Family Dentistry, Knife River Materials, and Choice Therapy.