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

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 ...

Neubeck’s grand slam puts A’s past Buttermakers

MARSHALL — With the game on the line, Connor Neubeck came up big in the clutch for the Marshall A’s in their non-league game against the Hadley Buttermakers on Wednesday night. The A’s trailed by a pair of runs heading into the bottom of the eighth, but Neubeck hit the go-ahead grand slam ...

Marshall VFW comes up short to Jackson

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

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, ...

Sneller named Independent Softball Coach of the Year

GRANITE FALLS — A season that saw early adversity and required a quick turnaround became one of the most memorable and successful seasons in program history. The Yellow Medicine East softball team took accountability early on and bought into playing for each other, which led the Sting to a ...

Baartman repeats as Independent Softball Player of the Year

RUTHTON — Continuing to be one of the most dominant hitters in all of Class A with the Russell-Tyler-Ruthton softball team, while still elevating her defensive game, Laken Baartman again led the area by a sizable margin at the plate. As such, Baartman has been selected as the Independent’s ...