Leo Pomerenke

Sports Reporter for the Bemidji Pioneer @BemidjiSports. University of Minnesota alum.

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I’ve decided I’m going to start tweeting more even though I have almost zero following.

So if you like random thoughts, NASCAR observations and stories about Bemidji sports, you’ve come to the right place.

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BSU coach @ShevinJr got a unique opportunity last month with the NFL's @Buccaneers for its Coaching Academy. He detailed his experience and what he'll take back for @BSUBeaversFB :
https://t.co/2DsH1e0qH9

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I was taken aback by the response to Kyle Busch’s death across the country, from where I was at the Indy 500 to dirt tracks like the one in Bemidji. The reaction just goes to show why race fans are different:

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Are you kidding me #indy500

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I don’t think an athlete death has shocked me more than this one. One of the best, had plenty of racing left in him. #NASCAR wont be the same without him

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We are saddened and heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup champion and one of our sport's greatest and fiercest drivers. He was 41 years old.

We extend our deepest condolences to the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing and the entire motorsports community.

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BSU played its spring game today against Moorhead, showing flashes of what to expect this fall. 4 takeaways from
the game here: https://t.co/ALMGM1oNPE

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Freshman Paula Garcia Acebal hopes to help Beavers make NSIC tournament after historic start https://t.co/o6voj3RxFR

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Garfield Lake Ice Racing Club has been celebrating 25 years of racing in Laporte this winter. Last Sunday, I checked it out for the first time to meet the cast of characters who compete in one of the most unique racing disciplines in the world🏁
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Bemidji came back from a 20-point deficit and avoided a massive upset against Rogers.

🏀Jaxon Boschee initially left the game to injury, but came back and hit a 3-pointer to ice the game
https://t.co/oNYpNnX2qC

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We might have an upset in Section 8-4A here in Bemidji:

➡️ No. 7 Rogers is up 38-26 on No. 2 Bemidji at halftime.

Hot 3-point shooting, along with its defense taking out Bemidji’s top scorers, have been a successful recipe so far.

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@ShotOfYaegerIV I grew up in New Prague, take a wild guess on how that’s supposed to pronounced

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For the first time in my life, a team I cheer for has won something

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Somehow, Bemidji has made me a wrestling fan.

And with BHS hosting the section individual tournament this weekend, I did some research and conjured up a list of ones to watch.

🤼 There are 13 wrestlers ranked in the top 5 in their weight classes

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This one was so much fun. Arena was electric, Berg couldn’t stop scoring and Bemidji did it all against a program that’s had their number for decades.

Now they get to host the section championship against Moorhead next Wednesday, incredible

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Megan Berg has played 130 prep hockey games. She has 140 career points. Until tonight, she didn't have a hat trick, but her first came in the biggest game of her life... so far. Story from @CEO_of_Comedy about Berg lifting BHS over Roseau in the 8AA semis: https://t.co/Z4vI86C7Vh

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One of the craziest stories I’ve had the pleasure to write so far.

The team that won mixed doubles nationals over the weekend were dating up until last month. They decided to still play, won a gold medal and now will represent the US at Worlds in April.

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Fargo’s Rachel Kawleski honors late brother in improbable win at Mixed Doubles Nationals https://t.co/zRnQ11eb9w

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During the coldest day of the year Thursday, I caught up with some curlers from California competing at the Mixed Doubles Nationals at the Bemidji Curling Club.

It’s safe to say they’re not used to this type of weather:

https://t.co/fb1HaMwj8U

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The Gophers and the Beavers lived up to their cliches in their exhibition last night.

1. BSU went into overtime again, unofficially their ninth of the season

And 2. Even in games that don’t count, the Gophers still can’t score in a shootout

Story: https://t.co/mNUtWnjbOw

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Score after 2: BSU 3, UMN 2

Ryan Henderson sniped Di Pasquo late in the period, and just before the time expired, Namestnikov added one more for a Beaver lead.

You could feel the goals coming, BSU dominated the period offensively.

SOG: BSU 18, UMN 11

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Score after 1: BSU 1, UMN 2.

Gophers scored two very pretty goals early. BSU captain Kirklan Irey eventually got the Beavers on the board after he punched a five-hole goal on UMN's Di Pasquo.

SOG: BSU 8, UMN 6.

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With @JaredRubadoBP covering Team USA in St. Paul, I’ve been tasked with covering the BSU-UMN exhibition tonight.

Yes, it is true, I am a U of M graduate. But I’ve used a metaphorical Men in Black mind swipe of my time as a Gopher for the next few hours.

Puck drop at 7:07

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This was a really fun project. I'm still new here, so I learned a lot of Bemidji sports history in this one.

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25 in 25: Pioneer unveils Quarter-Century Team featuring local sports legends https://t.co/VhQMZrjlBE