DAWSON — After leading the Dawson-Boyd boys basketball program to its first-ever Class A state championship in its first tournament appearance in over three decades, all while claiming a 30-3 record, head coach Cory Larson has been named the Independent’s Boys Basketball Coach of the Year ...
Marshall Mudcats 8, Mankato National 4 MANKATO — A leadoff homer from Andrew Stelter set the tone for the Marshall Mudcats in their game against Mankato National Legion on Tuesday. The hits kept coming from there, and Marshall shut out Mankato for the final five innings of the 8-4 Mudcat ...
STARK — Quintyn Vold struck out 14 batters over seven innings on the hill for the Lamberton Long Sox on Tuesday night in a 9-1 Tomahawk East League win over Stark. During his time on the mound, Vold limited Stark to three hits and no walks. He gave up just one earned run on the ...
LEAVENWORTH — Marshall VFW and Sleepy Eye VFW both saw strong defensive performances in a VFW baseball game Monday at Leavenworth Ballpark, but in the end it was Marshall that came away with the 3-2 victory. Carson Mensink earned the win for Marshall in relief, shaking off an early line ...
HADLEY — Austin Irlbeck brought the fireworks at the plate for Hadley’s Sunday matchup against Heron Lake. Irlbeck hit a grand slam, two doubles and a single for six RBIs in the game as Hadley claimed an 18-0 win in seven innings. The Buttermakers jumped out to an early 5-0 lead in the ...
MARSHALL — The Marshall Tigers led the 2025 Independent All-Area baseball team, announced on Saturday, with five selections, while Murray County Central and Minneota each earned another four. Marshall and MCC were the only teams with multiple first-team honorees. For Marshall, Liam Kruse ...