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Area roundup: Fairmont drops to Minnesota River in OT

GIRLS HOCKEY Minnesota River 1, Fairmont 0 FAIRMONT – The Fairmont girls hockey team fell to Minnesota River 1-0 in overtime during Monday night’s matchup at Martin County Arena. This is the second consecutive overtime defeat head coach Aaron Haycraft and his Fairmont team have suffered, losing to Albert Lea last Monday, 1-0 in extra time. Fairmont goalie Alexis Sundeen recorded 42 saves on the night, including 14 in the third period. The Cardinals were outshot 43-20. Fairmont (8-8-2) will travel to Luverne on Tuesday night. The puck is set to drop at 7 p.m. in Blue Mound Ice ...

Sundeen snatches 1,000 saves

FAIRMONT – Alexis Sundeen knew she was close. Heading into Monday’s game against Albert Lea, the Fairmont girls hockey goaltender realized she was just 15 saves shy of reaching the 1,000 career mark midway through her sophomore season, a feat not many can accomplish in just two years at ...

Habit-building victory

FAIRMONT – Strong defense and consistency at the net fueled a 4-2 Fairmont boys hockey win over Windom Area on Thursday night at Martin County Arena, snapping the mini two-game skid and improving the Cardinals' record to 5-7 on the season. Fairmont slightly outshot the Eagles by four at ...

Area roundup: Red Bulls drop two in Marshall

WRESTLING MARSHALL – The Martin County Red Bulls fell to Tracy-Milroy-Balaton/Westbrook-Walnut Grove and Marshall on Thursday night at Marshall High School. Despite winning five of its last seven matches, the Red Bulls' comeback effort came up short against TMB/WWG, losing 39-33. Martin ...

Fairmont boys redeem early-season loss

FAIRMONT – The Fairmont boys basketball team got some payback on Tuesday night, but it wasn’t easy as they pulled away late for a 58-46 win over Luverne in a Big South Conference, Gold Division game. Clinging to a 52-46 edge over Luverne with a handful of minutes left in Tuesday night’s ...

Defense shines for Fairmont girls against Luverne

FAIRMONT – The Fairmont girls basketball team used a strong defensive effort to blow past Luverne during Tuesday night’s contest at the Fairmont High School gymnasium. Fairmont knocked off its opponent 63-26, scoring 36 points in the second half to earn their 13th win of the ...