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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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), ...