With snow on the ground, the Fergus Falls Nordic ski teams are ready to get on the course and compete against skiers in Section 8 and the Central Lakes Conference.

With several returners for 2021, the Fergus Falls gymnastics team hopes to have a strong showing in Section 8A and the Central Lakes Conference.

While 2020 was not the best year for most, the Fergus Falls boys’ hockey team saw potential as they went 11-14-1 in the 2019-20 season. With their top three scorers returning for 2021, the Otters look to make some noise in both the Central Lakes Conference and Section 6A.

The Fergus Falls girls’ basketball team competed in one of the most memorable games of 2020 as they took on the Pelican Rapids Vikings in the Section 8AA championship game. The Otters did not come out on top in that game and finished the season with a 25-5 record and the Central Lakes Confer…

In 2020, sports took a backseat to many over the events happening in news across the world. But while the focus may have been drawn to other places, we take a look back at what happened in the area’s local sports scene in 2020. The selections of each subject is based on the amount of views t…

The Fergus Falls boys’ swimming and diving team has been waiting to get back in the pool since it finished sixth last season in Section 5A with a 3-7 record. This year, the Otters will look to improve in 2021 and be competitive throughout the season.

With his heart racing, pumping “about 1,000 beats per minute,” Dylan Obowa lined up across 10 obstacles that stood between him and perfection. Those same 10 obstacles stood in front of him 11 times before this and 11 times before he sent them flying all around. As he began his walk, he stare…

Last season, the Fergus Falls boys’ basketball team posted a 25-4 record and were a game away from a Class AA state playoff berth. Then the pandemic struck, shutting down athletics for the remainder of the season. With last season in the rearview mirror and the focus on the 2020-21 season, t…

The Fergus Falls girls’ hockey team hoped to make back-to-back state tournament appearances in the 2019-20 season, but the Otters would fall to section runner-up River Lakes in the semifinals. Going into the 2020-21 season, the Otters hope that a renewed spark to claim the Section 6A title w…

Ellie Andersen is a senior hockey player for the Fergus Falls girls’ hockey team. With winter sports on pause, the Daily Journal asked Anderson a few questions before the season begins.

The Fergus Falls volleyball team closed out its 2020 season at home as it welcomed in the Rocori Spartans. After a four-set match the night before, the Otters ran out of gas as the Spartans swept the match 25-18, 25-23, 25-15.

The Fergus Falls volleyball team had a strong start, but the visiting Alexandria Cardinals rebounded to take the next three sets 11-25, 25-16, 25-15, 25-10 Thursday.

The Fergus Falls football team used a big third quarter to sprint past the Park Rapids Area Panthers 35-0 Friday.

The Fergus Falls football team recognized its seniors Friday as the Otters hosted the Pequot Lakes Patriots.The Patriots’ Bode Magnuson would lead the visitor to a 18-7 victory over the Otters.

After cancellations by two separate teams, the Fergus Falls and Detroit Lakes volleyball teams decided to faceoff Thursday at Kennedy Secondary School Gold Gym.  The Lakers would come out victories 26-24, 21-25-21, 22-25, 25-17, 15-10.

The Fergus Falls volleyball team was back on their home court Saturday as they welcome in Sauk Rapids-Rice for a dual contest. The momentum shifted back and forth in the match but it would be the visiting Storm that claimed a four-set victory 25-17, 17-25, 25-23, 25-16.

BEMIDJI — The Fergus Falls girls’ cross country team closed out its season at the Section 8AA meet Friday finishing in 11th place.

THIEF RIVER FALLS — In a low scoring affair, the visiting Fergus Falls football team outgained the Thief River Falls Prowlers but did not outscore their hosts as the Otters fell 7-6 Thursday.

ALEXANDRIA — The Fergus Falls girls’ tennis team concluded its season Thursday in the Section 8AA consolation championship against Rocori. In a nailbiter, the Rocori Spartans edged the Otters 4-3.

The Fergus Falls girls’ tennis team rebounded from an earlier Section 8AA playoff loss Tuesday as the Otters defeated the visiting Detroit Lakes Lakers in the consolation bracket of the tournament 6-1.

It wasn’t pretty, but it was high school football as the Fergus Falls Otters held on to a 14-12 victory over the East Grand Forks Green Wave Friday.

The Fergus Falls girls’ swimming and diving team closed out its dual season Thursday as they traveled to take on Sauk Rapids-Rice. The Storm proved to be a difficult foe for the Otters as the host picked up a 109-77 victory.

The Fergus Falls cross country teams hosted their second meet of the season as they welcomed in Brainerd and Sauk Rapids-Rice Thursday. Both the girls’ and boys’ teams would finish second.

After a longer wait than most football teams enjoy, the Fergus Falls Otters will finally hit the field for the first time in 2020 Friday at 6 p.m. against the East Grand Forks Green Wave. The Otters are ready to hit the field and improve on last season’s winning percentage that saw the team …

The M State men’s golf team closed out their fall regular season Sunday as the Spartans defeated Valley City State in a dual at Detroit Country Club.

As the season nears a close and teams ramp up for postseason play, the Fergus Falls girls’ swimming and diving team are making a splash in competition.

In a Thursday showdown in the pool, the hosting Fergus Falls girls’ swimming and diving team had many impressive performances, but it would be the visiting Alexandria Cardinals that left the pool with a 114-70 victory.

The Fergus Falls cross country teams welcomed in Alexandria and Moorhead for the John Hermes Invite Thursday at Pebble Lake Golf Course.

The Fergus Falls girls’ soccer team saw the visiting Moorhead Spuds score early and often as the hosting Otters fell 8-1 Monday.

The Fergus Falls girls’ swimming and diving team rebounded from a loss earlier this week to pick up a 105-79 home victory over the Bemidji Lumberjacks Thursday.

SARTELL — The Fergus Falls cross country teams traveled to Sartell to compete in the Run4Rustie Invite Thursday. Both Otters teams would finish in third place behind hosting Sartell-St.Stephen and Moorhead.