In early August, Bemidji High School senior Austin Riewer had never kicked a football competitively. A few hours earlier, Riewer was playing for the Bemidji High School boys soccer team in its game against Section 8-3A favorite Buffalo. Bemidji senior Austin Riewer (15) and Buffalo's Wyatt Anderson (5) try to head the ball during the first half on Aug. 28, 2025, at Bemidji Middle School. One player, goalkeeper Connor McNallan, even played wide receiver for the football team in the early 2010s. Bemidji junior Austin Riewer (23) works toward the net during the first half against Park Rapids on Feb. 13, 2025, in the BHS gymnasium.