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“We took a step forward”

SHERBURN – Bailey Larson held the ball over her head on the right wing, eyeing towards the hoop in hopes of seeing an open teammate. After a handful of seconds, Larson forced the ball towards Maddie Carlson on a baseline flex cut. The pass deflected off Carlson’s hands with high ...

Maverick boys cruise past USC

TRIMONT – Chase Owens' double-double effort propelled the Martin County West boys basketball team to a 55-32 victory over United South Central on Tuesday night at Martin County West Elementary. The Mavericks now improve to 2-16 on the season. Owens finished his big night with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Talon Ebeling joined him with 10 points and six rebounds. USC’s Jaydin Barnick led the Rebels with 10 points. MCW (2-16) hosts Madelia this Thursday at 7 p.m.

A ‘perfectly’-executed win

FAIRMONT – Monday night was a measuring stick for the Fairmont boys basketball team. The Cardinals walked into the week with nine game winning streak fueling their impressive 14-2 start to the season. Wins over Blue Earth Area, Luverne and Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial boasted a strong ...

Area roundup: Fairmont girls squeeze past St. Peter

GIRLS BASKETBALL Fairmont 53, St. Peter 48 ST. PETER – A 27-point scoring night from Brylee Miller powered the Fairmont girls basketball team to a 53-48 victory at St. Peter on Monday night. The Cardinals are now 19-1 on the season. Miller shot 11-21 from the field during her impressive scoring night, tallying 10 reboundsseven steals and four assists in the process. Makayla Lowryhad eight points while Bria Williamson had five. Fairmont (19-1) will play St. James Area this Thursday at 6 p.m. GHEC/T/ML 70, Madelia 42 TRUMAN – Keira Benck and Londyn Bowers each scored 20 ...

Fast paced Cyclones blow by Jaguars

NORTHROP – St. Clair’s speed and transition scoring were too much for Bryan Nowicki and his Granada Huntley East Chain/Truman/Martin Luther boys basketball team on Friday night in Northrop, taking down the Jaguars 73-57 after scoring at least 35 points in each half. GHEC/T/ML was coming ...

Mavericks fall short in Nicollet, 55-48

NICOLLET — The Martin County Mavericks made a late push Friday evening, but the Nicollet Raiders did enough damage with their press and pace to build a lead and hang on for a 55-48 win in a Valley Division girls basketball game. MCW was led by Maddie Carlson’s 18 points, while Courtney ...