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Westby named All-Minnesota Girls Coach of the Year

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MARSHALL — Adding yet another major accolade to an already historic career, Dan Westby has been named the All-Minnesota Girls Sport Coach of the Year after he led Marshall volleyball to a historic 10th state title and the basketball team to a third-place state finish through the 2025-26 ...

The final deadline

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Moving to a new area you have never visited prior, and where you have no connections, is always intimidating. But, I’m a firm believer of trusting the process. As I will be departing from The Marshall Independent after two years, my last day being Wednesday, I’ve been reflecting on my ...

Fleck, Schnaible to join Marshall Baseball Hall of Fame

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MARSHALL, Minn. – The Marshall Baseball Association (MBA) is proud to announce the two newest inductees into the Marshall Baseball Hall of Fame as longtime Marshall youth baseball coaches and supporters, Steve Fleck and Blaine Schnaible, will be honored prior to the Marshall A’s game versus ...

Graven’s go-ahead triple leads JL Black past Springfield

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MARSHALL — Following five scoreless innings, Bennett Graven connected for a three-run RBI triple to help lead the Marshall Junior Legion 17U baseball team to a 5-1 win over Springfield Thursday night. Carson Mensink also pitched an efficient complete game to highlight the victory. A ...

Marshall VFW comes up short to Jackson

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JACKSON — The Marshall VFW Orange 15U baseball team came up just short despite a late fight for a 3-2 loss against Jackson Thursday night on the road. Jackson had a 3-1 edge heading into the final frame after scoring twice in the third and once more in the sixth. Marshall did what it ...

Hammrich named to Central Region All-Defensive team

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GREENSBORO, N.C. – Southwest Minnesota State University outfielder Henry Hammrich was named to the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Central Region All-Defensive team, the ABCA announced on Thursday. The teams are voted on by members of the American Baseball Coaches Association, ...