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Takeaways from the NFL Divisional round

This past weekend, the National Football League proved once again why its playoff structure is king compared to the rest of the sports world. Six of the 10 contests thus far have been within one-possession, two of which came down to a late overtime finish. The conference championship matchups officially begin this Sunday. Can Drake Maye be the first New England quarterback to win at Mile High Stadium? Will the Seattle Seahawks and their electrifying defense take down the Los Angeles Rams for the second time this season? Before we can talk about who will represent the AFC and NFC in ...

Fairmont fends off late rally from Blue Earth Area

FAIRMONT – Fans in the Fairmont High School gymnasium were expecting another nail-biting contest between the Cardinals and the visiting Blue Earth Area boys basketball team on Tuesday night. The previous matchup between these two teams on Dec 9th was an overtime thriller in which head coach ...

Miller scores 34 points as Cardinals suffocate Buccaneers

FAIRMONT – Tuesday night’s matchup between the Fairmont girls basketball team and Blue Earth Area resulted in another dominating win for the Cardinals. Head coach Sara Junkermeier’s team scored over 40 points in each half of play at the Fairmont High School gymnasium, leading to a 90-43 ...

Area roundup: Magic outlast Bluejays

GYMNASTICS MCA 135.95, Waseca 129.8 FAIRMONT – The Martin County Area Magic used strong performances on vault, bars and beam to push past Waseca 135.95-129.8 on Tuesday night at the Fairmont Armory. Lillie Schultz took home first place in All-Around with a score of 36.475. Jadyn ...

Fairmont controls Redwood Valley in 66-17 victory

FAIRMONT – Monday night’s senior celebrations proved to be fruitful for head coach Sara Junkermeier and her Fairmont girls basketball squad. The home team took down Redwood Valley 66-17 in the Fairmont High School gymnasium, using an opening 21-0 scoring run to put the game away early in ...

MCA earns third in Sweetheart Invitational

JACKSON – The Martin County Area Magic continued its strong week with a third-place finish in this year's Jackson County Central Sweetheart Invitational, notching a team score of 135.425 and placing behind Worthington (141.925) and New Prague (142.175). MCA has now scored at least 135 ...