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Pomerenke’s strikeout barrage helps Fairmont victory

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 ...

Leiding makes program history with All-State selection

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 ...

Warrior baseball finishes season in opening round

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 ...

Big third frame helps Martins

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.

Complete team effort pulls North Union past ELC

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 ...

Fairmont trap team ends season strong

FAIRMONT – It was another fine finish to the season for head coach Rich Wolf and the Fairmont High School Trap Team. After a consistent regular season and an at-large qualification in the Minnesota Trap Shooting Championships on June 21, the Cardinals later kept their momentum going in the ...