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Two area runners ready to represent their schools at state

FAIRMONT – Minnesota State High School League Cross Country State Championships are here. This Saturday, boys and girls runners in Class A, AA, and AAA will compete at the Majestic Oaks Golf Club in Ham Lake. Last Thursday, two area runners punched their tickets to this prestigious race: ...

Mavericks fall to Knights in section semifinals

ST. PETER – Martin County West volleyball had its season come to a close on Monday night. The No. 2 Mavericks fell to No. 3 Sleepy Eye Saint Mary’s, 24-26, 19-25, 22-25, during the Section 2A Semifinals at St. Peter High School. Martin County West concluded the fall with a 23-3 record, ...

Cardinals drop rematch to TCU

PREP FOOTBALL TCU: 20, FAIRMONT: 13 MONTGOMERY – Fairmont season has come to a close. On Saturday afternoon, No. 1 Tri-City United defeated the No. 5 Cardinals 20-13 in the Section 3AAA semifinals in Montgomery. The Titans will face No. 2 Waseca this Friday in New Ulm for the section championship. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. Brayden Williamson helped the Cardinals take a 13-7 lead into halftime. Williamson got Fairmont on the board first after intercepting Tri-City United quarterback Kellen Jirik and scoring from 60 yards out. Williamson was the recipient of Jensen Livesay’s ...

Mavericks fall in section semifinals, finish season at 8-2

TRIMONT – No. 2 Martin County West got their opportunity with 9:41 left in the fourth quarter. Braeden Smith’s second interception of Saturday afternoon’s Section 2A semifinal clash in Trimont looked like a potential finishing blow. No. 3 Cleveland already led 14-6, but the latest ...

A rewarding final chapter

FAIRMONT – Mollie Leiding didn’t expect to get this much recognition. Her focus on Monday, Oct. 19, was helping Fairmont Area girls soccer win its semifinal matchup against Stewartville in the 2026 Section 2A Girls Soccer Tournament. Fans at Jeffery Kot Fields saw another sharp ...

Fairmont, Tri-City United set for rematch in section semifinals

FAIRMONT – Fairmont football has a rare opportunity. During head coach Mat Mahoney’s tenure, the Cardinals haven’t had many chances to avenge regular-season losses in the postseason. On a few occasions, Fairmont has faced Waseca again in sections, losing the initial matchup before ...