Bemidji's Cody Rutledge (13) caught 3 passes for 83 yards during the game against Mankato West. Photo by Helen Nelson
Bemidji players celebrate with their fans after defeating Mankato West 45-26 in the state semi-final game at the Metrodome. Photo by Helen Nelson
Bemidji's Adam Loisel (3) eludes a tackle from Alex Knutson (13) of Mankato West. Photo by Helen Nelson
Bemidji quarterback Mitchell Hendricks (5) completed 10 0f 19 passes for 295 yards during the game against Mankato West. Photo by Helen Nelson
Alex Knutson (13) of Mankato West caught 8 passes for 95 yards during the game against Bemidji. Photo by Helen Nelson
Alex Fenson (12) of Bemidji catches a 34 yard pass. Photo by Helen Nelson
Brady Shmidt (30) of Bemidji blocks Henter Friesen (81) of Mankato West. Photo by Helen Nelson
The Bemidji Lumberjacks cheerleaders. Photo by Helen Nelson
Bemidji fans cheer on their team during the game against Mankato West. Photo by Helen Nelson
The Bemidji lumberjack fans show their team spirit during the game against Mankato West. Photo by Helen Nelson
Mankato West's Kade Wasinger pressured as Bemidji's Mitchell Hendricks looked to pass during the Class 4A semifinals. Bruce Bisping, Star Tribune
Mankato West's Tyler Resner defended as Bemidji's Cody Rutledge pulled in a pass in first half action during the Class 4A semifinals. Bruce Bisping, Star Tribune
Mankato West's Konor Severns defended as Bemidji's Carey Woods pulled in a long pass in first half action during the Class 4A semifinals. Bruce Bisping, Star Tribune
Mankato West's Konor Severns defended as Bemidji's Carey Woods pulled in a long pass in first half action during the Class 4A semifinals. Bruce Bisping, Star Tribune
Mankato West's Konor Severns defended as Bemidji's Carey Woods pulled in a long pass in first half action during the Class 4A semifinals. Bruce Bisping, Star Tribune
Bemidji's Carey Woods headed down the sidelines to the endzone and a touchdown after pulling in a long pass from quarterback Mitchell Hendricks in the Class 4A semifinals. Bruce Bisping, Star Tribune
Bemidji's Dylan Dickinson hauled down Mankato West quarterback Philip Nelson as he tried to score a touchdown in first half action in the Class 4A semifinals. Bruce Bisping, Star Tribune
Mankato West's Hunter Friesen pulled in a touchdown pass in the endzone as Carey Woods defended in first half action in the Class 4A semifinals. Bruce Bisping, Star Tribune