Boschee eclipses 2,000 career points as Lumberjacks sweep Moorhead

Bemidji senior Jaxon Boschee became the first player in program history to surpass 2,000 career points when a 3-point field goal in the first half found the net, sparking a decisive run that helped the Lumberjacks beat Moorhead 95-78 at Moorhead High School Fieldhouse. Boschee finished with a game-high 32 points as Bemidji closed out the season sweep.

Moorhead cut Bemidji’s lead to 39-37 at halftime and grabbed a 47-41 edge early in the second half before Boschee banked in a three that was followed by a quick timeout and ignited a 19-0 run. The run was “fueled by hounding defensive traps and big shots on offense,” with Jayden Bondy drilling a triple to push Bemidji in front, Jeron Huseby cutting inside for a basket, and Boschee finishing an and-one through contact. Bondy later converted a four-point play after being fouled on a three, and Kaiden Fischer’s late “big three” helped seal the margin.

Boschee’s 32 points led a balanced attack. Riewer added 22 points, Jeron Huseby scored 12, Jayden Bondy had 11, and Kaiden Fischer chipped in 10, making them “one of five Lumberjacks to score in double figures.” Moorhead rallied from a 60-47 deficit to shave the lead to 65-64, but Bemidji used free throws and timely buckets to push clear down the stretch. The Lumberjacks managed the game despite foul trouble that affected Riewer, Boschee, and Fischer at various points.

Coach Thompson framed the milestone in the context of team goals and preparation. “Jackson’s a special basketball player and draws that attention night in and night out. It’s more of a surprise if he doesn’t,” Thompson said, adding that “He’s maturing and doing a great job of maturing and distributing out of those doubles.” Thompson emphasized team-first priorities: “Jackson, first and foremost, wants to win. He will do whatever it takes to help the team win. Those milestones are a byproduct of his preparation.” Teammate Riewer noted how Boschee’s attention from defenses creates opportunities for others: “He’s been drawing people to him from the start of the year because of how he played last year,” and “That's how you have to guard him if you want to stop him. It’s creating opportunities for us. Like tonight, I took a lot of shots and I need to put more in the hoop. As a group, we need to help him out, and that’s going to open him up more and more.”

The milestone and victory carry local significance beyond the stat line. For Beltrami County residents, Boschee’s achievement highlights the role high school sports play in community identity, youth mentorship, and shared celebration. The physicality noted in the game - foul trouble, contact on finishes, and high minute loads for top players - also underscores the need for sustained investment in athlete health services, access to athletic trainers, concussion-aware protocols, and equitable funding so all student-athletes can compete safely.

A minor inconsistency in source material shows the first name spelling appearing as Jaxon in the game account and Jackson in Coach Thompson’s remarks; the school roster and official boxscore will confirm the spelling and the official career total beyond “surpassed 2,000.” For now, the on-court result is clear: Boschee’s milestone and a 95-78 road win give Bemidji momentum as the season advances and give the community a milestone to rally around.