SWEA CITY – The 2026 North Union softball team had expectations entering this season. Expectations of climbing even higher than the program’s 22-8 campaign a year prior. And with the return of virtually everyone from a roster that fell to St. Edmond in the Class 1A, Region 7 semifinal, why ...
FAIRMONT – The first seven pitches of Archer Pomerenke’s Monday night start for Fairmont Jr. Legion Post 36 didn’t look promising. A plunking of Javen Byram was quickly followed by a Chase Urban walk moments later. It was two quick baserunners for Maple River Junior Legion. However, as ...
FAIRMONT – Adriana Leiding has become the first Fairmont flag football player to earn a spot on the Minnesota High School Girls Flag First All-State Team. The speedy wide receiver led all Minnesota players with a staggering 112 receptions, tallying 851 yards and 12 touchdowns to help power ...
SHEFFIELD – The North Union baseball team ended its season this past Friday night during the opening round of the ISHAA 1A, Substate 2 bracket, losing to West Hancock 4-2 at the West Fork Baseball Complex. The Warriors surrendered three runs in the first two innings before adding one of ...
FAIRMONT – Eight runs in the third inning helped the Fairmont Martins earn their ninth win of the season against the Lakefield Frogs, 10-5, on Wednesday night at Herb Wolf Field. Joseph Hackett and Nolyn Goerndt had three hits, while Spencer Chirpich, Levi Becker and Ben Abel each had two. Josh Smith got the start for the Martins, tossing five innings, allowing three runs and striking out six. Jack Hested and Jon Traetow threw the final four frames and allowed zero earned runs. The Martins take on Heron Lake next Wednesday at Herb Wolf Field. First pitch is at 7:30 p.m.
SWEA CITY – The ball was gone as soon as it hit the bat. Ainsley Ulrich’s third-inning grand slam was more than the final straw in the hat for another North Union victory. It gave head coach Kim Price one of the few cycle performances she has witnessed in her tenure with the ...
