The Blooming Prairie boys basketball team beat Faribault Bethlehem Academy (1-18 overall) 66-25 in BP Friday. Brady Kittelson put up 22 points for BP (14-6 overall). BP scoring: Brady Kittelson, 22; ...

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As I do here every spring, today I present to you a full numerical roster of all the players and coaches in Cubs spring camp.