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Area roundup: Maverick volleyball tops Adrian/Ellsworth

PREP VOLLEYBALL MCW: 3 A/E: 0 TRIMONT – It took just three sets for Martin County West to notch its first win of the season against Adrian/Ellsworth on Thursday night in Trimont, winning 25-21, 25-13, 25-20. Ida Rohman had 34 set assists. Sydney Clow went a perfect 13/13 in serving and picked up two aces. Maddie Carlson had a team-high 17 kills to go along with her seven digs. Bailey Larson and Brynlee Haukoos had 10 kills each. Jaylee Hanson had eight kills and four blocks. Giana Chase recorded four kills and three blocks. Martin County West (1-0) will play New Ulm Cathedral next ...

Cardinals kick off cross-country season at the Early Bird

FAIRMONT – The Early Bird Invite held on Fairmont High School’s campus is a clear indicator that cross country has officially started. 10 teams gathered at the grassy running area behind Mahoney Field on a warm Friday morning. Coaches were hoping to see what their long-distance athletes ...

Fairmont tennis sweeps Worthington

FAIRMONT – The Fairmont girls tennis team dominated Worthington during Thursday night’s match at the Cardinal tennis courts, winning 7-0 to move its record to 2-0 on the young season. Singles Emelia Klanderud took down Lily Brown in consecutive 6-0 sets. Carly Gustafson bested Kah Blu ...

Cardinals start 2026 with a win

FAIRMONT – Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton seemed to take all the momentum. Fighting to push Thursday night’s contest against Fairmont to a fifth and final set, the Bulldogs cut their deficit to 23-22, thanks to a pair of kills from Ryleigh Donner and Haylee Appel. The Cardinals needed an ...

Cardinals start 2026 with a win

FAIRMONT – It wasn’t the longest match Laura Olsen had seen in her head coaching career. But Ada Edmundson’s 2.5-hour battle with Brielle Brown from Maple River did more than just give Fairmont another point during Tuesday afternoon’s competition. It sealed the Cardinals' first win of ...

'Fairmont can hit the ball'

SHAKOPEE – The power-hitting, loud bats that manager Levi Becker is used to seeing from his Fairmont Martins haven’t been present over the last few games of the Region 10C playoffs. Fairmont averaged just over four runs per contest against the Jackson Bulls and Windom Pirates. This ...