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Mavericks make statement in season opener

TRIMONT – Four quarters were all it took to show that this year’s Martin County West football team was completely different from last fall. The previous season’s Mavericks had a plethora of new underclassmen, and even some juniors, who took on a bigger role. It forced many athletes to ...

Martins continue postseason march, down Stars in semifinals

NEW PRAGUE – The first inning has been vital for the Fairmont Martins march through this season’s Minnesota Baseball Association Class C State Tournament. Heading into Saturday’s semifinal matchup against the Starbuck Stars at New Prague Memorial Park, Fairmont had scored a combined ...

Bowan Sill’s debut sparks a GHEC/T victory

GRANADA – The Granada-Huntley-East Chain/Truman quarterback had to make a decision. With 11 seconds left before halftime, and the Jaguars threatening in Westbrook-Walnut-Grove territory once more, Bowan Sill had two options. Safely manage the clock to kick a field goal, or go for six points. ...

Area roundup: Cardinal football runs past Trojans

PREP FOOTBALL FAIRMONT: 34, WORTHINGTON: 0 WORTHINGTON – Jensen Livesay tossed two touchdowns, Keyon Schutz ran in a pair while Mason Bicknase had one, and the Fairmont football team picked up its first win of 2026 during its season opener on Friday night with its 34-0 victory over Worthington. Livesay connected with Owen Terfehr and Brayden Williamson for 27 and 68 yards for his two slinging scores. Schutz scored in the second and third quarters for four and five yards. Bicknase’s lone touchdown scamper was good for nine. Boe Kolbe finished with four extra points, getting one ...

Rohman’s five scores jump start a Maverick victory

TRIMONT – Pierce Rohman was scoring from every part of the football field on Friday night. The senior Swiss Army knife notched five total touchdowns during Martin County West’s 60-0 victory over Windom Area in Trimont. Four of his scores were via handoff, while one came from an impressive ...

Fairmont gets first win

FAIRMONT – After two losses to start the year, Fairmont Boys Soccer got their first win Thursday against Waseca 2-0. The action was fervent back and forth to start, with each team getting multiple chances to score. With multiple defenders on his case, Fernando Pablo Gomez broke through and ...