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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 ...

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 ...

SMSU’s Leah Jones named AVCA All-American honorable mention

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Southwest Minnesota State University outside hitter and Marshall native Leah Jones was named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association’s All-American team as an honorable mention on Wednesday. Jones was also named to the AVCA All-Central Region first-team and the ...

Marshall wrestling sweeps Redwood, Sibley East in triangular

REDWOOD FALLS — The Marshall wrestling team picked up a pair of wins at the Redwood Valley triangular on Thursday to keep its hot start to the season rolling. The Tigers defeated hosting Redwood Valley 53-15 and followed up with a 67-4 win over Sibley East. The Tigers picked up pin after ...

Tigers dominate glass in win over Trojans

Marshall 79, Worthington 46 WORTHINGTON — The Marshall boys basketball team controlled all aspects of the court to cruise to a 79-46 win over Worthington on the road Thursday night, powered by Oliver Voigt’s 21 points and the Tigers outrebounding the Trojans 31-10. Voigt’s 21 ...

Top-ranked Royals too much for Tigers

MARSHALL — A tightly contested first half wasn’t enough for the No. 3AAA Tigers to upset Class 4A’s top-ranked Hopkins on Thursday night. The Tigers led until the final seconds of the half, but the Royals tied the game up at the buzzer and started the second half hot to pull away and hand ...