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Cardinals hold off Knights

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MANKATO — Fairmont finished the Kwik Trip Holiday Boys Basketball Tournament as consolation champions after a 57-54 win over Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial on Monday at Bethany Lutheran College. “Lake Crystal has a really great basketball team,” Fairmont head coach Jared Thompson said. ...

Rohman turning state loss into new mindset

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FAIRMONT – Losses can be defining moments in an athlete's career, and for Martin County Red Bulls wrestler Pierce Rohman, one defeat became a turning point. ​The opening round defeat to Becker’s Bennett Kujawa in the 2025 Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Class AA State ...

Fairmont falls in Kwik Trip tourney opener

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MANKATO — Turnovers plagued Fairmont as it dropped its first game of the Kwik Trip Bethany Holiday Tournament at Bethany Lutheran College to Maple River 59-45 on Friday. Logan Junkermeier scored 11 for the Cardinals, while Joe Long added 10 points. Whether it was in the passing lanes or ...

Jaguars fall to Rebels late

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GRANADA – Chants of “Defense, defense, defense,” rang through the Granada-Huntley-East Chain High School on Monday night. The crowd began to swell in energy while seeing their team face 52-51 deficit against United South Central with just under a minute remaining. Brody Steinhauser ...

Area Roundup: Fairmont girls beat Rochester

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GIRLS HOCKEY Fairmont 4, RM 1 FAIRMONT – The Fairmont girls hockey team defeated Rochester Mayo this past Saturday, 4-1, at Martin County Arena. After giving up an early goal to the Spartans, Fairmont rattled off four consecutive scores over the final two periods of play. Alexis Haycraft ...

Area Roundup: Magic soar past New Ulm

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GIRLS GYMNASTICS FAIRMONT – The Martin County Magic defeated New Ulm 135-128.225 on Friday night at the Fairmont Armory. Lillie Schultz led all individuals with an All Around score of 35.6, scoring a meet high on vault (9.375), bars (8.325) and floor (9.15). Jadyn Montgomery and Nola ...