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Pressure makes diamonds in Tiger trenches

MARSHALL — Over the last four years, JR Vierstraete has been one of the most dominant defensive ends in Minnesota prep football. As a four-year starter for Marshall High School, Vierstraete was a three-time Skyway Copper District Defensive Lineman of the Year and set the Minnesota record for ...

MCC’s Freeman named Independent Football Coach of the Year

SLAYTON — The Murray County Central 2025 football season was nothing short of memorable, exceeding expectations and reaching new heights. The Rebels became section champions to qualify for the state tournament for the fourth time ever, and reached the state semifinals for the second time in ...

RTR board votes against Brown’s renewal as volleyball HC

TYLER —The Russell-Tyler-Ruthton school board voted not to approve Daynica Brown’s return as the RTR head volleyball coach at its monthly board meeting on Wednesday. The 5-2 vote to let Brown go came despite superintendent David Marlette and activities director Darren Baartman both ...

Marshall volleyball alumni take pride in Tigers’ ever-growing legacy

MARSHALL — The Marshall volleyball program has embedded and sustained a winning culture that continues to be proven true since prep volleyball in the state of Minnesota got its start over five decades ago. Just a month removed from bringing home the program’s 10th state championship, former ...

Get to Know: Taleigha Bigler

Taleigha Bigler Senior, Marshall Taleigha Bigler is a senior guard for the Marshall girls basketball team. Her play has been highlighted by her well-rounded game, averaging 16.7 points, 3.9 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 2.9 steals last year to rank second in all categories. Bigler helped the ...

Get to Know: Brynn Kockelman

Brynn Kockelman Senior, Canby Brynn Kockelman is a senior starting guard for the Canby girls basketball team, and a starting setter for the volleyball team. She has played on the varsity level for both sports her entire high school career, and most recently helped lead the volleyball team to ...