FAIRMONT – The Fairmont Cardinals applied pressure from the get-go and never let up, beating Redwood Valley on Thursday in a playoff game 11-1 in five innings. It started out with a bit of a scare, as a liner caught starting pitcher Joe Long square in the lower leg. He got up right away ...
FAIRMONT – The 2026 Fairmont Martins will be in a more familiar territory this summer season. After the team’s brief stint in Class B, Fairmont will return to Class C, playing teams and traveling to ball fields the Martins have gotten accustomed to over the years. “We got a good taste ...
NORTH MANKATO – Winning at Day 3 of the Section 2A Softball Tournament required resiliency. Teams are fighting to keep their 2026 seasons alive while also vying for the bigger prize of representing the area at this year's Class A State Tournament, an event which begins June 2. The No. ...
NORTH MANKATO – Saturday's action of the Section 2AA Softball Tournament concluded the season of the Fairmont Cardinals. After falling to No. 1 Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial in the opening quarterfinals, Fairmont ran out of steam in the elimination bracket, losing to No. 3 Belle Plaine to ...
PREP GOLF BUFFALO LAKE – While the Fairmont boys golf team was unable to reach the Day 2 qualifications of this year's Section 3AA Tournament, three golfers will be competing individually. On Thursday afternoon, Klay Beemer finished with an 84. Jalin Jackson notched an 85, while Chase Haugen trailed by one stroke with his 86. Aaron Becker and Macklain Anderson weren’t far behind with their scores of 87 and 88. Hudson McKean rounded off the Fairmont six with his 89. Fairmont finished eighth as a team with its score of 342. They trailed Luverne (341) and Litchfield (340) by a handful ...
FAIRMONT – It’s hard to get the attention of Fairmont pole vault coach Crystal Hanson on a meet day. From the first warm-up approaches to the final launch over the crossbar, Hanson is seen glued to the side of the pit, watching, filming, and coaching her individuals on every repetition to ...
