FAIRMONT – “You never fail if you know in your heart you did the best of which you are capable.” I don’t usually lean on another person’s opinion, but this quote, often attributed to legendary coach John Wooden, has always resonated with me wholeheartedly. It’s a statement that ...
Joseph Hackett, Sr., Guard, Fairmont One of two returning starters for head coach Jared Thompson’s team, Joseph Hackett was a strong two-way player for Fairmont basketball this season. Hackett finished the year averaging just over 10 points per game while shooting 36% from beyond the arc. He ...
Keira Benck, Sr., Guard, GHEC/T/ML Another explosive guard in the area, Keira Benck’s senior season was filled with a handful of highlights for the Jaguars. On top of reaching the 1,000 career point mark, Benck’s 50 made 3-pointers is the largest single-season amount in program history. ...
Fairmont’s Brylee Miller was announced on the Minnesota Girls Basketball Coaches Association’s Class AA All-State team, announced this week. Miller helped guide the Cardinals to their best season finish in the past decade. Fairmont went 28-3 this year with impressive victories over St. ...
MARSHALL – In the span of minutes Fairmont’s double digit lead turned into a multiple-possession deficit. New London-Spicer eighth grader Paycen Rutgers knocked down back to back 3-pointers to spark a 21-2 run that closed out Thursday night’s Section 3AA Girls Basketball Championship ...
WINDOM – Shades of Fairmont and Jackson County Central’s previous matchup loomed during the late moments of Tuesday night’s Section 3AA quarterfinal bout at Windom Area High School. A Tavian Harvey fastbreak layup and Logan Junkermeier’s post finish prompted a timeout from Cardinal ...