Bemidji High School Boys Golf Finishes 7th at Monticello Invite

Lumberjacks open season with solid performance against 18-team field

Apr. 14, 2026 at 3:29am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a high school golf tournament, with overlapping planes of green fairways, sand traps, and golfers in motion, capturing the dynamic energy of the competition.The Bemidji High School boys golf team's season-opening performance at the Monticello Invite showcased their young talent and potential for a strong campaign ahead.Bemidji Today

The Bemidji High School boys golf team kicked off their season with a 7th place finish at the Monticello Magic Invite. The Lumberjacks shot a team score of 314, led by an individual 14th place finish from 8th grader Jackson Folgeson with a 76. Freshman Drew Valley was one stroke back in 15th place.

Why it matters

The Monticello Invite is an early season test for the Bemidji boys golf team, providing a benchmark for their performance against some of the top programs in the state. A solid 7th place finish shows the Lumberjacks have the potential to be competitive this season and build on their success.

The details

Bemidji finished 7th out of 18 teams at the Monticello Magic Invite. Maple Grove won the event with a team score of 294, followed by New London-Spicer (304) and Albany (305). Jackson Folgeson led the Lumberjacks with a 76, good for 14th place individually. Freshman Drew Valley shot a 77 to finish 15th. Other Bemidji scorers included Logan Brink (80), Beckett Grand (81), Graham Fish (81), and Axel Burlingame (83).

  • The Monticello Magic Invite took place on Monday, April 14, 2026.

The players

Jackson Folgeson

An 8th grader at Bemidji High School who finished 14th individually at the Monticello Invite with a score of 76.

Drew Valley

A freshman at Bemidji High School who shot a 77 to finish 15th individually at the Monticello Invite.

Logan Brink

A Bemidji High School golfer who shot an 80 to tie for 36th place at the Monticello Invite.

Beckett Grand

A Bemidji High School golfer who shot an 81 to tie for 41st place at the Monticello Invite.

Graham Fish

A Bemidji High School golfer who shot an 81 to tie for 41st place at the Monticello Invite.

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What they’re saying

“The Monticello Invite is an important early season test for our team. I'm proud of the way the boys competed and look forward to seeing them build on this performance as the season goes on.”

— Dave Forsberg, Bemidji High School Boys Golf Coach

What’s next

The Bemidji High School boys golf team will next compete at the Brainerd Invite on April 21st.

The takeaway

The Bemidji High School boys golf team showed promise in their season-opening performance at the Monticello Invite, finishing 7th out of 18 teams. With a solid core of young talent, the Lumberjacks appear poised to be competitive in the section and state this season.