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Area football playoff roundup: Jaguars fall in quarterfinals

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AC/GE 58, GHEC/T 38 ALDEN – The No. 5 Granada Huntley East Chain/Truman football team fell to No. 4 Alden-Congor/Glenville-Emmons, 58-38, on Tuesday night during the opening quarterfinals round of the 2025 Section 3, 9-Player Football Tournament. Jaguar quarterback Reagan Emmert led the way for his offense with 303 yards through the air and four passing touchdowns. Wide receiver Griffin Studer raked in four catches for 176 yards and three touchdowns. Lane Kruse also found the endzone for GHEC/T, scoring on a 71-yard touchdown reception, his lone catch of the night. Running back ...

Fairmont looks to knock off Pipestone in rematch

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FAIRMONT – Earlier this fall, on Aug 26, the Fairmont Cardinals volleyball team traveled to Pipestone Area to take on the Arrows in what was the second and first games of the 2025 season for each respective team. After falling behind two sets to one, Pipestone Area won the remaining sets, ...

Fairmont cross-country to compete in Section 2AA Championships

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FAIRMONT – The Fairmont High School boys and girls cross-country teams are set to continue their postseason play this Thursday, traveling to Benson Park in Mankato and competing in the Section 2AA Cross-Country Championships. Other schools set to compete are Belle Plaine, Luverne, ...

Klanderud, Slama gear up for doubles state tournament

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FAIRMONT – Fairmont High School girls tennis players Emelia Klanderud and Allison Slama are set to take the stage in the 2025 Class A Individual Championship Doubles State Tournament this Thursday at the Reed-Sweat Tennis Center in Minneapolis. After successful individual seasons for the ...

Titans outlast Cardinals in section quarterfinals

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PREP FOOTBALL TCU 21, Fairmont 14 MONTGOMERY — No. 5 Fairmont High School Football team fell to No. 4 Tri-City United on Tuesday night, 21-14, in the opening quarterfinal round of the 2025 Section 3AAA Football Tournament. Despite a late score from the Cardinals' offense to bring the game within one possession, the comeback effort drew short following a failed conversion on the three-yard line as the clock expired in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Joe Long finished the night 13-34 from the pocket, tossing for 157 yards and completing a 12-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver ...

Cardinals gear up for playoff push

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FAIRMONT – At the bottom of Fairmont football head coach Mat Mahoney’s practice plan for Monday’s schedule stood a foundational quote that should ring through the ears of many, providing a new way of thinking for his team entering the 2025 Section 3AAA Football Tournament. “You ...