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Six-run fifth sets up Fairmont's extra-inning victory

FAIRMONT – The Fairmont Cardinals swept the Luverne Cardinals in a Big South Conference softball doubleheader Thursday evening, taking the opener 10-9 in eight innings and locking in the second win 9-4. In Game 1 and tied up at 9-all after seven, Luverne stranded a base runner in the ...

Area roundup: BEA girls take 1st, Fairmont 2nd in Elmore

GIRLS GOLF BLUE EARTH AREA 191, FAIRMONT 202, REDWOOD VALLEY 218, LUVERNE 222, JACKSON COUNTY CENTRAL 241 ELMORE – In a five-team girls golf meet Thursday at the Minn-Iowa Golf Course, Blue Earth Area (BEA) and Fairmont finished first and second, respectively. Leslie Zarling finished third individually with a 44 for Fairmont, while Katherine Zelaya finished fifth with a 46. For BEA, Madison Ehrich took fourth with a 45, while Hailey Hanson finished tied for ninth with a 53. The next meet is a Varsity Invitational at Fairmont Interlaken Golf Club Friday at 1 p.m. BOYS ...

Cardinals extend streak to 7 with win over Windom

FAIRMONT – A four-run first inning by the Fairmont Cardinals took the wind out of the Windom Eagles’ sails in a Big South Conference baseball game Thursday night as the Cardinals earned a 5-3 win. The win for Fairmont has extended its win streak to seven games, and the Cardinals now sit ...

The Relays are back and Fairmont looks to repeat

FAIRMONT – The Fairmont Sentinel Relays are back in action for the 69th time, and the Fairmont Cardinals are hunting for repeat success after bringing home the gold last season in boys and girls Class AA. “There are a lot of really good teams and individuals at this meet,” said ...

Tordsen eyes podium at Sentinel Relays

FAIRMONT – Senior thrower Oliver Tordsen is ready for his third appearance at the Sentinel Relays before heading off to college. Tordsen appreciated the four days of practice leading up to the meet, which gave him time to focus on training for the meet. “We haven't had a lot of practices ...

Cardinals topped by Eagles

FAIRMONT – In a tight Big South Conference softball game Tuesday between the Fairmont Cardinals and the Windom Eagles, the Eagles got enough offense going late to top the Cardinals 3-2. “We had some opportunities early on and couldn't get the hit or couldn't get the ball in play,” said ...