Menahga and Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale pushed the score to 10-9 the last time they played Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale, but on Monday defenses reigned supreme. The Braves fell just short of the Bears by a score of 3-1. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, the Braves couldn't push the score so high this time.

Braves
| 05/04/26 vs Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale | 1-3 |
| 05/01/26 @ Pillager | 13-7 |
| 04/24/26 vs Warroad | 13-1 |
| 04/24/26 @ Park Rapids | 9-2 |
| 04/23/26 @ Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale | 9-10 |
The defeat snapped Menahga's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-5 record. As for Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale, their victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Menahga will host Pillager at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale, they will be playing at home against Walker-Hackensack-Akeley at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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