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DB track team fields blend of state experience, youth

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DAWSON — The Lac qui Parle Valley/Dawson-Boyd track and field team is entering the 2026 spring outdoor season looking to make strides forward powered with a large young core. The Blackjacks graduated a strong group of seniors last year, and will aim to fill the gaps with the leadership they left behind. LQPV/Dawson-Boyd will be led by a talented group of underclassmen, holding just seven combined seniors this season between both the boys and girls teams. “If you look at the girl's side … Our distance [running] is pretty sound, because we've got a few of them that went to state ...

Blackjacks' big returners aim for another deep playoff run

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DAWSON — The Dawson-Boyd baseball team has been a dominant force in Section 3A over recent years, earning back-to-back top seeds in the section tournament the past two seasons, and are looking to do the same again for the 2026 season behind a strong group of returners. The Blackjacks have ...

DB girls poised for state three-peat, boys return core

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DAWSON — Looking to continue its reputation as one of the section’s most powerful teams loaded with talented individuals, and represent at the state tournament once again, the Dawson-Boyd golf teams are both returning a majority of their groups in the 2026 season. “[I’m looking ...

Tigers win in extras, extend undefeated start to 7 games

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MARSHALL — After allowing a pair of late tying runs, the Marshall baseball team gutted out an extra-innings win over Hutchinson to remain undefeated on Monday night in non-conference play. Marshall overcame a late Hutchinson rally by shutting the visitors down in the eighth and ninth innings ...

Wayne’s bats too much for SMSU softball to handle

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MARSHALL — The Southwest Minnesota State softball team’s bats couldn’t keep pace with Wayne State in Sunday’s Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference doubleheader. The Mustangs fell behind early in both games and never recovered, falling 12-6 in the first and 10-3 in the second. Paris ...

Alcorn's scoreless start pushes Tigers past Andover

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Marshall 6, Andover 1 ANDOVER — Eli Alcorn’s strong start on the mound helped the Marshall baseball team remain undefeated in its Friday non-conference matchup against Andover. Alcorn threw 4 1/3 no-hit innings for the Tigers, and the Marshall bats backed him up for a 6-1 win. Alcorn struck out six batters over the course of his scoreless start, limiting Andover to just five walks and no hits before he was relieved by Noah Pieper. In relief, Pieper struck out nine batters while giving up a run on three hits and a pair of walks over 2 2/3 frames. Andrew Stelter scored the ...