Hello Panther Families,
We want to provide some clarification on middle school participation in spring sports at Cass Lake-Bena. Due to MSHSL requirements and participation guidelines, 6th grade participation can be limited in certain activities.
Sports allowing 6th grade participation:
⚾ Baseball
🥎 Softball
Sports NOT allowing 6th grade participation:
🏃 Track and Field
⛳ Golf
We understand this may be disappointing for some students who were hoping to participate this spring. Please know we are continuing to look for opportunities to expand participation. Our golf coaches are currently working on ideas for future youth programming, and we will share more information with the community when it becomes available.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out.
Caleb Travis
Activities Director – Cass Lake-Bena
📞 (218) 335-2204 ext. 1102
✉ ctravis@isd115.net
Thank you for your continued support of Panther Athletics.
#PantherPride 🐾
Another exciting event is happening this week for Cass Lake-Bena Activities.
Our robotics program, , Team 3134 – The Accelerators (Girls), Team 3275 – The Regulators (Boys) are heading to Grand Forks, North Dakota to compete in the Great Northern Regional at the Alerus Center.
📅 Event Schedule
Thursday – Practice matches (Noon start)
Friday – Qualifying matches
Saturday morning – Qualifying matches continue
Saturday afternoon – Finals
Live Streams
Thursday - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ijbkqKAXEo
Friday - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlexEz83_KU
Saturday - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sy4bf4hLtNE
These students have worked incredibly hard designing, building, and programming their robots, and now they get the chance to compete on a regional stage.
Good luck to our robotics teams as they represent Cass Lake-Bena this week. Panther Nation is proud of you.
🍎🐾 Cass Lake-Bena Teacher of the Year Nominations Are Open! 🐾🍎
Cass Lake-Bena Schools are fortunate to have so many dedicated and caring teachers and counselors who work hard every day to support our students and community.
Now is your chance to recognize one of them.
Take a moment to nominate a teacher or counselor who makes a difference in the lives of students. Whether you are a student, parent, staff member, or community member, your voice matters. It means a great deal for educators to know their work is appreciated and supported by the people around them.
Let’s celebrate the individuals who help make Cass Lake-Bena a special place to learn and grow.
📝 Submit a nomination here: The form will close on April 2nd at 3:45pm
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclCKiDvppMb48E9JE1OEvkjvGbMiUCCbQaAgBsETSL-4s2Eg/viewform
Thank you for helping us recognize the incredible educators who support Panther students every single day.
#PantherPride #CLBSchools #TeacherOfTheYear 🐾🍎
Panther athletes, it’s time to get ready for the spring sports season. Here are the upcoming practice details:
⚾ Baseball (JH–Varsity)
📍 High School Gym
🕒 3:15 PM – 5:00 PM
📅 Tuesday & Wednesday
🥎 Softball (JH–Varsity)
📍 Middle School Gym
🕒 3:15 PM – 5:00 PM
📅 Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
🏃♂️ Track & Field and ⛳ Golf will officially begin March 16. More details will be shared soon.
We are excited to see our Panthers back in action this spring. Let’s get ready for a great season!
#PantherPride #CLBAthletics #GoPanthers 🐾
Please, see flyer for more details. We hope to see you there!
Panther Track and Field
Practice will start on Monday, March 16 for students in grades 6 through 12. There will be an information table set up at the middle school during parent teacher conferences on Thursday, March 12 from 3:45 until 6:00. Stop by and sign up, meet the coaches, and get a jump start on paperwork. GO PANTHERS!!!
84 Cass Lake Bena middle school and high school students are making their way down to Wadena Deer Creek High School to watch the girls basketball team take on the Pine River Backus Tigers in the sub-section championship!
🏀🚌
This fan bus was made possible by Leon Staples of District 3 and Subway of Bemidji/the Hegna family - big shout out to them for supporting our students!
🏀🐾 GAME DAY – Section 5A Girls Basketball 🐾🏀
This is what March basketball is all about.
⚪ THEME: WHITE OUT ⚪
Wear white. Pack the stands. Be loud.
🔥 #2 Cass Lake-Bena vs #1 Pine River-Backus 🔥
📍 Wadena-Deer Creek High School
🕖 7:00 PM Tip-Off
Win and advance. That is the mission.
🎟 Section Tickets:
https://www.gobound.com/mn/mshl/regions/5a/tickets
Adults $8 | Students $5
Cash $10
📻 Listen Live:
CASH 95.9
rjbroadcasting.com or the CASH 95.9 app
📺 Live Stream:
https://nspn.tv/MSHSL/StreamingSchedule
Subscription: $12/month or $33/year
https://nspn.tv/MSHSL/?referral=Region5A
Panther Nation, travel strong and represent Cass Lake-Bena! Bring the pride. Bring the energy.
#PantherPride #WhiteOut #Section5A #GoPanthers
🏀🐾 Cass Lake-Bena Boys Basketball – Section Playoff Information 🐾🏀
The Panthers are headed into postseason play and ready to compete. The Panthers have earned the 6th seed in the playoffs!
📅 Thursday, March 5
⏰ 7:00 PM Tip-Off
📍 Pine River-Backus High School (#3 seed)
🏀 Opponent: Pine River-Backus
Section basketball is here. It is win or go home.
Important Information:
• No season passes will be accepted for section play.
• All ticket pricing is set by Section 5A.
Here is the tournament bracket for 5A!
https://www.mshsl.org/tournaments/2026-section-5a-basketball-boys-tournament
🎟 Section Tickets:
Purchase online at:
https://www.gobound.com/mn/mshl/regions/5a/tickets
Online (Bound):
Adults – $8
Students – $5
Cash at the door:
$10 for Adults & Students
📺 Live Stream:
http://yourliveevent.com/
Panther Nation, travel well and represent Cass Lake-Bena with pride.
#PantherPride #Section5A #GoPanthers
