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Area roundup: Red Bulls win two at Luverne

WRESTLING LUVERNE – The Martin County Red Bulls took down Wabasso and Luverne during Tuesday night’s triangular held at the Luverne High School. After defeating Wabasso 34-33 with a late pin from Aaron Becker (215), the Red Bulls continued their dominance against the host team, topping the Cardinals 47-28 with six individuals getting a pin. Brock Jagodzinske (121,114 lbs) secured two wins over Wabasso’s Spencer Salfer and Luverne’s Ridha Kadhim. Pierce Rohman (139 lbs) defeated Wabasso’s Zach Skoblik via TF before pinning Luverne’s Aaron Kindt. Brock Stauffer (145 lbs), ...

Cardinals handle Knights in rematch

FAIRMONT – Fairmont boys basketball head coach Jared Thompson always expected Monday night’s rematch against Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial to be a back-and-forth affair. The Knights did everything in their power to get even from the Dec 29 defeat in the consolation rounds of the Kwik ...

Area roundup: Sundeen eclipses 1,000 saves

GIRLS HOCKEY Albert Lea 1, Fairmont 0 FAIRMONT – Fairmont girls hockey goaltender Alexis Sundeen reached 1,000 career saves during Monday night’s 1-0 loss to Albert Lea at Martin County Arena. Sundeen notched a total of 51 saves on the night, including 19 in the first period. Albert ...

Strong second half propels Fairmont past JWP

FAIRMONT – A deep 3-pointer from Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton’s Mikayla Wheelock narrowed the deficit to 36-35 midway through the second half Friday’s contest against Fairmont. At that moment, it appeared the game would continue to mirror what took place in the first half – a ...

Area roundup: Jaguars fall to Nicollet

BOYS BASKETBALL Nicollet 85, GHEC/T/ML 67 NICOLLET – The Granada Huntley East Chain/Truman/Martin Luther boys basketball team fell to Nicollet 85-67 on Friday night at Nicollet High School. Brody Grathwohl had 18 points after knocking down three outside shots. Ethan Jaskulke went 7-8 from the field with 15 points. Griffin Studer had 12 points and 12 rebounds. The Jaguars (3-7) will play Loyola Catholic next Monday beginning at 7 p.m. Madelia 80, MCW 60 MADELIA – The Martin County West boys basketball team dropped to Madelia 80-60 on Friday night. Lixon Forsberg had 13 ...

Cardinals fall to Tigers’ offensive onslaught

FAIRMONT – Marshall’s puck possession and tenacity at the net proved to be too much for the Fairmont boys hockey team during Thursday night’s 11-1 win at Martin County Arena. The Tigers used 10 first and third period goals to propel its third victory of the 2025-2026 season. One of the ...