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Soccer roundup: Willmar Cardinals get a late goal to beat Marshall
5+ hour, 29+ min ago (384+ words) WILLMAR — The Willmar boys soccer team got a late goal to beat the Marshall Tigers 1-0 on Saturday. Senior striker Hector Luna intercepted a Marshall pass at midfield and took it home for the game’s lone goal in the 74th minute. “He…...
Photos: NLS Wildcats secure win over Litchfield Dragons
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (146+ words) NEW LONDON — It went down to the wire between the New London-Spicer and Litchfield football teams. In the end, the host Wildcats prevailed with a 12-9 victory on Friday night at Pederson Field. Along with the action on the gridiron, the…...
Football: Willmar Cardinals senior handles the QB pressure - West Central Tribune | News, weather, sports from Willmar Minnesota
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (893+ words) WILLMAR — There was a lot going through Alex Hoppe’s mind before he stepped onto Hodapp field last Friday. The Willmar senior was getting his first start at quarterback for the Cardinals. It was a spot where the Cardinals had a…...
Clemens' go-ahead home run powers Twins past Tigers
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (386+ words) Kody Clemens blasted a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning and the visiting Minnesota Twins held on for a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night. Clemens' 25th homer of the season made a winner of Minnesota starter Dean…...
Soccer roundup: Willmar Cardinals break through
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (512+ words) WILLMAR — The Willmar boys soccer team got its long awaited debut in the win column on Tuesday night. After a scoreless first half against Brainerd at the Willmar Civic Center turf fields, the Cardinals were able to strike in the…...
Amateur baseball: Fairmont Martins edge Elrosa Saints for state title
1+ week, 5+ min ago (611+ words) NEW PRAGUE — After the dog pile near the mound, Spencer Chirdic was mobbed by his nieces. This was a special moment for the Fairmont Martins pitcher. First and foremost, Fairmont won the Class C title by beating the Elrosa Saints…...
Amateur baseball: Elrosa Saints play for the state title
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (648+ words) NEW PRAGUE — With Ashton Dingmann struggling, it was time for A.J. Hadley to go to Plan B. That meant it was time to go to the draft picks, one of amateur baseball’s most unique rules. Teams get to pick up…...
Amateur baseball: Bad inning dooms Raymond Rockets' state run
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (487+ words) JORDAN — It was the last loss of a very successful season, which is always hard. But this one hurt a bit more for the Raymond Rockets. “We didn’t play well,” Raymond manager Butch Steen said. “That’s the main thing.” The…...
Amateur baseball: Starbuck Stars' state hopes fade against Fairmont Martins
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (467+ words) NEW PRAGUE — A second straight comeback win wasn’t in the stars for Starbuck. The Fairmont Martins made sure of that awfully early. Fairmont’s first eight batters reached base as part of a five-run bottom of the first inning on Saturday’s…...
Photos: Willmar football wins opener over Fergus Falls
1+ week, 1+ day ago (157+ words) The Willmar football team was dominant in its 2026 opener. The Cardinals’ defense forced four turnovers while the offense put up 454 yards in a 41-3 victory over Fergus Falls on Friday night at Hodapp Field. Senior Alex Hoppe made his first start…...