Jessica Mertens

Words Of Wisdom Helps Carry Devils Lake Girls Basketball

Firebirds Head Coach Justin Klein preached a consistent message before every game, helping motivate his players

FARGO, ND – As they did last year, Devils Lake Girls Basketball came into the season with high hopes, and lived up to them. The Firebirds made it all the way to the North Dakota Girls Semifinals before the Coronavirus prompted the NDHSAA to suspend remaining winter activities. Categories: High School, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Devils Lake Firebirds, Devils Lake…

Devils Lake’s Mertens Named NDHSCA Class A Girls Basketball Player of the Year

Averaged 12.8 points per game

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — Devils Lake guard Jessica Mertens was named the North Dakota High School Coaches Association Powerade Senior Athlete of the Year in Class A girls basketball. Mertens helped the Firebirds to the state championship game each of the last two season averaging 12.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 5.1 steals per game in her senior season. Next up…