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Fairmont distance relay team carrying high hopes through 2026

FAIRMONT – In a relay, it takes one mistake to change everything. A slippage on the track, a delayed start after the gun, or the most costly error of all – a dropped baton – can mean the difference between seconds on the clock and places in the standings. This hasn’t been the case for ...

Area roundup: Miller’s sharp pitching helps Cardinals beat Windom

PREP SOFTBALL FAIRMONT 9, WINDOM 2 WINDOM – Brylee Miller gave up one earned run over seven innings of work to help push Fairmont softball past Windom 9-2 on Tuesday afternoon. The Cardinals scored seven of their nine runs in the final two innings to put away the Eagles. Bria Williamson ...

Heckman’s gem leads Fairmont past Saints

FAIRMONT – The hardest hit ball Noah Heckman gave up all afternoon came right back to him. In the sixth inning, St. James Area second baseman John Boelke ripped the 0-1 pitch up the middle and into the body of Heckman. After letting out a loud grunt, Heckman gathered himself upright to ...

Weekend recap: Cardinals dominate in St. Clair

Both the boys and girls Fairmont track and field teams took home first-place team finishes in the St. Clair JV Invite this past Saturday at the St. Clair High School Track. The boys recorded a 197, while the girls finished with a 243. The day was highlighted with two additions to the school ...

Cardinals split season opener at home

FAIRMONT – Any thoughts of off-season rust for the 2026 Fairmont flag football team were out the window immediately, specifically, on the fourth play from scrimmage. Cardinal quarterback Audrina Suckow scanned the entirety of the field before flicking the ball to a screeching Alissa Moore ...

Sundeen’s heroics secure a split at Cardinal Park

FAIRMONT – Lexi Sundeen came through with the game on the line. The Fairmont softball team was on the verge of losing both games during Saturday’s four-team Strike Out Cancer Invite that took place at Cardinal Park. Game one saw the Annandale bats come alive in the seventh inning and score ...