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Area roundup: Mavericks bowl over MLA

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PEP SOFTBALL MCW 15, MLA/C 2 MOUNTAIN LAKE – The Martin County West Mavericks put on a dominant showing in a nonconference softball game against Mountain Lake Area/Comfrey, winning 15-2 and moving to 5-1 for the season. Leading the Mavericks was Courtney Anderson, who went 3 for 4 with two RBIs, while Maddie Carlson went 2 for 4 with two RBIs. Emily Anderson went 3 for 4 with two RBIs, while Rowan Faber went 1 for 4 with two RBIs, while Tyler Poppe went 1 for 1 with two RBIs. Pitching for the Mavericks was Maddie Carlson, who through five innings gave up five hits while striking ...

Cardinals keep perfect conference record in win over Eagles

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NEW ULM — Joey Crissinger’s bases-loaded double in the top of the fourth inning sparked a six-run inning to erase a 3-1 New Ulm lead as the Cardinals went on to top the Eagles 11-5 Monday afternoon in a Big South Conference baseball game at Johnson Park. Noah Heckman got the mound win for ...

Area roundup: North Union boys golf takes third at meet

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BOYS GOLF Warriors boys finish 3rd in Bancroft BANCROFT, Iowa – The North Union Warriors boys golf team finished third at North Kossuth Golf Course on Thursday after shooting a 163. Estherville won the triangular, shooting a 157. Leading the Warriors shooting a 36 and placing first was Drew Henderson, while Cole Nicoson placed seventh after shooting a 41. Caden Walders placed 11th shooting a 42, while Caden Zotz shot a 44 for 12th place. Hudson Tirevold shot a 49 to lock in a 17th-place finish. The Warriors' next meet is against West Bend-Mallard at 4:15 on Monday at Country ...

Fairmont trap team aims for return to state

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FAIRMONT – The Fairmont trapshooting team is back on the range and putting in the work as they prepare to open the 2025 season. After finishing second at the state tournament, they are using that momentum to get things going this season. “We have 43 shooters this year,” said Fairmont ...

Fairmont softball prepares for Jackson

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FAIRMONT—After inconsistent weather canceled the Fairmont Cardinals’ softball doubleheader against Pipestone on Wednesday, the Cardinals will focus on their upcoming rivalry game against Jackson County Central Huskies on Monday. “Jackson's been pretty good the last few years, for ...

Area roundup: Cardinals girls take second in 9-hole meet

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GIRLS GOLF NEW ULM – The Fairmont Cardinals girls golf team locked in a second-place finish, shooting a 200 at the New Ulm Invite on Thursday. Le Sueur-Henderson won the invite, shooting a 197. Leslie Zarling led the Cardinals taking third by shooting a 48, while Katherine Zelaya ...