Due to weather, area sporting events are being postponed Thursday.
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.
Zach Stich
Editor
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.
Zach Stich
Editor
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…
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
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…
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
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.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
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.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
With the football season coming to an abrupt end, the coaches and activities directors for schools in the Midwest District Red Division met virtually to vote on awards Wednesday.
With the football season coming to an abrupt end, the coaches and activities directors for schools in the Midwest District Red Division met virtually to vote on awards Wednesday.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
COLD SPRING — The Fergus Falls volleyball team returned to the court after a two-week break to take on the Rocori Spartans Wednesday. The Otters showed a bit of rust and had several different players in spots as the hosting Spartans won a three-set match 25-14, 25-15, 25-8
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
It was announced Sunday that the Fergus Falls Otters football game against East Grand Forks has been canceled after Fergus Falls was notified of a positive COVID case on the team.
Zach Stich
Editor
PERHAM — The hosting Perham football team found the end zone four times in the first half as the Yellowjackets stung the Fergus Falls Otters 34-8 Wednesday.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
The Fergus Falls football team used a big third quarter to sprint past the Park Rapids Area Panthers 35-0 Friday.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
WILLMAR — The Fergus Falls volleyball team traveled to take on Central Lakes Conference foe Willmar Monday. The hosting Cardinals would prove to be a tough opponent as they swept the Otters 25-15, 25-12, 25-17.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
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.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
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.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
ST. CLOUD — After picking up wins in the first two sets, the Fergus Falls volleyball team looked as if they would coast to victory Tuesday. The hosting St. Cloud Apollo Eagles had different plans in mind as they battled back to force a fifth set. But it would be the visiting Otters that left…
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
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.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
DETROIT LAKES — The Fergus Falls girls’ swimming and diving team closed out its season at the Section 8A with several team members recording scores in the Otters fourth-place team finish.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
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.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
DETROIT LAKES — Battling recent snow and wind, the Fergus Falls football team took on their rival Detroit Lakes Lakers Friday. Despite recording three interceptions, the Otters could not stop the Lakers offense as the home team left the field with a 24-0 victory.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
The Fergus Falls cross country teams held their end of the year awards banquet Tuesday.
Fergus Falls girls’ cross country runner Emily Nuss received Central Lakes All-Conference honors for the 2020 season.
BEMIDJI — The Fergus Falls girls’ cross country team closed out its season at the Section 8AA meet Friday finishing in 11th place.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
BEMIDJI — The Fergus Falls boys’ cross country team closed out its season at Greenwood Golf Course Thursday as the Otters competed in the Section 8AA championship.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
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.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
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.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
The Fergus Falls girls’ soccer team had its season cut short Tuesday as the hosting Detroit Lakes Lakers topped the Otters 2-1 in the Section 8A playoffs.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
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.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
ST. CLOUD — The Fergus Falls Otters celebrated its first win of the season as they defeated the St. Cloud Tech Tigers in three sets (25-15, 25-7, 25-12) Monday.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
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.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
BRAINERD — The Fergus Falls volleyball team was happy to be back on the court Thursday as they traveled to take on the Brainerd Warriors. The Warriors were not gracious hosts as they handed the visiting Otters a three-set loss (25-17, 25-18, 25-20).
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
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.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
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.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
WILLMAR — The Fergus Falls girls’ soccer team closed out its regular season on the road Thursday as it took on the Willmar Cardinals. The host used two second-half goals to send the Otters home with a 3-1 loss.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
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 …
MOORHEAD — The Fergus Falls girls’ tennis team traveled to Moorhead for Section 8AA postseason play Tuesday against the hosting Spuds. In their third consecutive match, Moorhead would escape with another 4-3 victory, sending the Otters into the consolation bracket.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
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.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
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.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
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.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
The Fergus Falls cross country teams welcomed in Alexandria and Moorhead for the John Hermes Invite Thursday at Pebble Lake Golf Course.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
MOORHEAD — In the second of two tennis matchups, the Moorhead Spuds would claim another 4-3 victory over the Fergus Falls girls’ tennis team Thursday.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
ALEXANDRIA — The Fergus Falls girls’ soccer team closed out its regular season Thursday as the Otters traveled to take on the Alexandria Cardinals. The host would find an offensive surge in the second half as the Cardinals defeated the Otters 3-1.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
MOORHEAD — The Fergus Falls girls’ swimming and diving team swam hard and fast Tuesday, but the hosting Moorhead Spuds got out a solid lead and held on for a 96-82 victory.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
The Fergus Falls girls’ tennis team recognized its seniors in Tuesday’s matchup against the Moorhead Spuds. With some hard-fought matches, the visiting Spuds snuck away with a 4-3 victory over the Otters.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
MOORHEAD — The Fergus Falls boys’ soccer team could not hold off the hosting Moorhead Spuds as the Otters fell 5-0 Monday.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
The Fergus Falls girls’ soccer team saw the visiting Moorhead Spuds score early and often as the hosting Otters fell 8-1 Monday.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
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.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
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.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
A second-half surge allowed the hosting Bemidji Lumberjacks to pick up a 3-1 victory over the Fergus Falls girls’ soccer team Thursday.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
BEMIDJI — The Fergus Falls girls’ tennis team took on a strong Bemidji Lumberjacks team Thursday as the Otters’ host picked up a 5-2 victory.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
The Fergus Falls girls’ tennis team welcomed in the Willmar Cardinals for a dual Tuesday at Broadway Park. It was an absolute nailbiter, coming down to a decisive third set in the final match on court as the visiting Cardinals edged the Otters 4-3.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
WILLMAR — The Fergus Falls boys’ soccer team held strong in the first half, but the hosting Willmar Cardinals would breakthrough in the second half with six goals to pick up a 7-0 victory Tuesday.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
WILLMAR — The visiting Fergus Falls girls’ swimming and diving team ran into a difficult Central Lakes Conference foe in the Willmar Cardinals Tuesday as its host claimed a 109-76.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
WILLMAR — The Fergus Falls cross country teams travel to Willmar for a Central Lakes Conference meet Tuesday. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams would finish second in their respective races.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer