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Four events placed in Cardinal record books

MANKATO – The Fairmont track team competed in the MSU Varsity Showcase this past Saturday at the Minnesota State University – Mankato Indoor Track. The Cardinals set new Indoor School Records in four events during their performance, two in pole vault and two in relays. Jase Meade’s 12’6” on the pole vault was good for the 10th-best in the meet behind Edina’s Nathan Grill and Luke Deangelo. Ellie Perkins finished in third place with her 11’0”. Both athletes' scores marked personal bests. The boys' 4 by 800 team, consisting of Carter Hanson, Jordan Thompson, Cooper ...

Junkermeier, Hackett nab All-Conference recognition

Fairmont boys basketball player Logan Junkermeier earned a nomination on this year’s Big South Conference, Gold Division All-Conference team. Junkermier’s 18.3ppg and 9.5 rpg guided Fairmont to a 22-5 record, earning him the title of 2026 All-Sentinel Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Cardinal shooting guard Joseph Hackett earned honorable mentions. Hackett ended his Fairmont senior season averaging over 10 ppg while knocking down 36% of his outside shots. He was a part of the 2026 All-Sentinel team for these exact efforts.  

Cardinal boys in action against ELC

FAIRMONT – While not officially starting the season, the Fairmont High School boys tennis team tested its skills during Monday afternoon’s out-of-state matchup against Estherville Lincoln Central for its first home event of 2026. “This is such a great way to start our season because we ...

New batting cages showing impact in Fairmont

FAIRMONT – The addition of Fairmont’s new batting cage facility is already making an impact on the entire baseball community. Tucked next to RE/MAX Total Realty at the corner of North State and East Tenth Streets, this space provides a “metro-level facility with small town access,” ...

Second and third innings fuel Adrian past MCW

ADRIAN – Adrian Area baseball used nine and 10-run innings to fuel their 21-5 victory over Martin County West on Thursday night. The Dragons did much of their work in the second and third innings, tallying 19 runs on eight hits. The Mavericks got out to an early lead in the first frame after Liam Pytleski slashed a two-run single to center field. Noah Meixell finished the inning off by scoring on a passed ball. MCW tallied two additional runs in the fifth on a walk and another passed ball. The Mavericks (0-1) will host Heron Lake-Okabena next Tuesday at the Fox Lake Area Sports ...

Cardinals shine in Old SCC Track Meet at MSU

MANKATO — The Fairmont boys and girls varsity track and field teams had a hot start to the new season Friday in the Old SCC Indoor Track Meet, with the boys finishing first and girls taking second at Minnesota State University, Mankato. The Fairmont boys finished with a score of 168.83, ...