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Farimont XC sweeps in St. James

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PREP CROSS COUNTRY ST. JAMES – The Fairmont boys and girls cross country teams earned first place finishes in Tuesday afternoon’s St. James Cross Country Invitational. Here is everything you need to know from St. James Golf Course. The Cardinals next competition is the I-90 Invite, which will take place at Cedar Creek Park in Fairmont. Boys (40 points) Cole Hanson placed first with a time of 18:13.2. It’s the fourth meet this year where he’s earned the top spot. Devin Hanson wasn’t too far behind. The junior got sixth with his time of 19:06.1. Holden Junkermeier (20:24.8) ...

'Have to stay grounded'

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FAIRMONT – There was a newfound level of energy in the Fairmont High School football home locker room last Friday night. Head coach Mat Mahoney saw the team’s positive reaction after their dominating 46-0 win over Austin. “There was excitement,” Mahoney said. “We have a tradition ...

Fairmont wins eighth straight after taking down Marshall

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FAIRMONT – The Fairmont Area and Marshall girls' soccer programs have separated themselves as some of the top contenders in the Big South Conference since their last meeting on September 10. Since that 1-1 tie, the Cardinals and Tigers entered Tuesday’s rematch with win streaks of seven ...

Jaguars comeback effort falls just short

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GRANADA – The Granada Huntley East Chain/Truman/Martin Luther comeback came up just short. After clawing back and forcing a fifth set during Monday night’s contest against Mountain Lake Area/Comfrey, it was the visiting team that came up with enough plays in the end to secure the victory, ...

Area schedule

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TUESDAY PREP CROSS COUNTRY Fairmont at St. James XC Invite, 4:15 p.m. PREP GIRLS SOCCER Fairmont vs. Marshall, 7:00 p.m. PREP BOYS SOCCER Fairmont at Marshall, 7:00 p.m. PREP VOLLEYBALL Fairmont vs. Windom Area, 7:30 p.m. North Union at Northwood Kensett, 7:00 p.m. THURSDAY PREP CROSS COUNTRY Martin County West at Grizzly Pie Run, 4:15 p.m. PREP TENNIS Fairmont vs. Tri-City United, 4:30 p.m. PREP GIRLS SOCCER Fairmont at Worthington, 7:00 p.m. PREP BOYS SOCCER Fairmont vs. Worthington, 7:00 p.m. PREP VOLLEYBALL Fairmont at Martin County West, 7:00 p.m. ...

Weekend roundup: GHEC/T snaps two game skid

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PREP FOOTBALL GHEC/T: 41, MLA: 0 TRUMAN – After dropping contests to Edgerton and Wabasso, the Granada Huntley East Chain/Truman got back to its winning ways with a 41-0 victory over Mountain Lake Area last Friday night in Truman. Quarterback Bowan Sill contributed to four of the six Jaguar touchdowns, throwing and running for two apiece. Jacob Mattson and Jaxson Bellecourt each had a touchdown snag. Sill finished with 57 passing yards and 38 more with his legs. Mattson had 76 on the ground on 13 carries. Rylan Rodgers had the other offensive score on a 5-yard rush. GHEC/T will ...