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Marshall VFW cruises past Brookings in doubleheader sweep

BROOKINGS, S.D. — The Marshall VFW Orange 15U team was firing on all cylinders in its doubleheader against the 16U Brookings Bullets on Monday. Marshall shutout Brookings 19-0 in the first game behind a one-hitter performance from Max Weedman, and did the same for a 9-1 win in the second game ...

Schmitt, Deutz lead Yankees in shutout over Jaxx

MILROY — Isaac Schmitt and Nathan Deutz partnered on the mound to help lead the Milroy Yankees to a 4-0 win against the Wabasso Jaxx on Sunday in a Corn Belt League matchup. The two combined for eight strikeouts, allowing just four hits on the night. After scoring its first run in the ...

Mudcats split annual Wood Bat tournament

MARSHALL — The Marshall Mudcats split its annual Wood Bat Tournament over the weekend, picking up a pair of wins while dropping two in the eight-team event. Marshall opened up the tournament with a 10-0 mercy-rule win over Kasson-Mantorville and then took down Jamestown 5-3, before coming up ...

A’s start off hot in win over Volga

MARSHALL — A fast start with three runs in the opening inning and efficient defense with a trio of double plays helped the Marshall A’s even up its record with a 7-3 defeat over Volga, South Dakota, Sunday evening in a non-league matchup. “Honestly, just getting the young guys in ...

Westby named All-Minnesota Girls Coach of the Year

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

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 ...