October 17, 2024
Dear Members of the Cass Lake-Bena Community,
It is with heavy hearts that we write this letter to inform you that Cass Lake-Bena/Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig Schools’ football team will be ending its varsity season as of today. We will not be playing in the section playoffs. This decision was made after discussions with the team captain, coaching staff and administration. There have been multiple significant injuries that are severely impacting the team’s depth across the board. This decision has not been made lightly, but we must put the safety of our student athletes first. As it stands right now, we would be jeopardizing the future of our student athletes in upcoming seasons if we continue to play, and we simply cannot do that.
Our football players have portrayed the “next man up” mentality all season, with players stepping into unfamiliar roles when needed. We have had students playing football for the very first time this year, and students who have worked extremely hard since the beginning of the season. We are proud of their perseverance and the strength of character that they have displayed throughout the season. And, we are looking forward to the start of next season.
There will be a team meeting on Monday, prior to the end of school.
Sincerely,
Caleb Travis
Cass Lake-Bena Administration
Cass Lake-Bena Football Coaching Staff