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One man’s map through March Madness

It’s everyone’s favorite time of the year. No matter how much – or how little – you watch the sport, from now until April 6, college basketball takes over the country. I’ll be honest when I say this season hasn’t been my most-watched. My usual nightly routine of scanning three or four college basketball games across dozens of conferences has faded a bit with covering high school sports. But please, hear me out. The research I’ve conducted since Selection Sunday grants me credibility to make my predictions for this men’s bracket, predictions of who I think will not ...

Junkermeier takes home All-Sentinel Player of the Year

FAIRMONT – There was a sense of high expectation weighing on Logan Junkermeier’s shoulders heading into the start of his senior season. Three starters from a 17-10 team would take their talents with them to graduation. The most notable departure was Fairmont center Oliver Tordsen. ...

Miller caps off career with All-Sentinel Player of the Year honors

FAIRMONT – Brylee Miller already had a decorated high school basketball career. Miller’s first four years in the Fairmont program saw her break the 1,000-point threshold, surpass Ashley Alleven-Stensland’s scoring record of 1,307 points and post a 76-35 record with two Section 3AA ...

Gone but not forgotten

FAIRMONT – “You never fail if you know in your heart you did the best of which you are capable.” I don’t usually lean on another person’s opinion, but this quote, often attributed to legendary coach John Wooden, has always resonated with me wholeheartedly. It’s a statement that goes beyond the hardwood, but rather, bleeds into multiple aspects of life. It’s the exact demeanor both Fairmont High School boys and girls basketball teams should carry after having some of the best seasons in recent program history. Despite some uncertain preseason expectations, the two squads ...

All-Sentinel Boys Basketball Team announced

Joseph Hackett, Sr., Guard, Fairmont One of two returning starters for head coach Jared Thompson’s team, Joseph Hackett was a strong two-way player for Fairmont basketball this season. Hackett finished the year averaging just over 10 points per game while shooting 36% from beyond the arc. He wrapped up his time at Fairmont with the third-most 3-pointers made in school history. Whether Thompson put his defense in a man-to-man look or one of his various zone schemes, Hackett was a big part of making this unit click, especially on the perimeter.    Eli Jensen, Jr., Guard, ...

All-Sentinel Girls Basketball Team announced

Keira Benck, Sr., Guard, GHEC/T/ML Another explosive guard in the area, Keira Benck’s senior season was filled with a handful of highlights for the Jaguars. On top of reaching the 1,000 career point mark, Benck’s 50 made 3-pointers is the largest single-season amount in program history. Benck also holds the record for most career 3-pointers made. She finished the year averaging over 18 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.4 steals and 2.7 assists per game, earning Tomahawk-Valley Conference, Valley Division Player of the Year honors. GHEC/T/ML finished with a 14-13 record while going 9-3 in ...