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H-BC School Board meets April 24

Hills-Beaver Creek Dist. 671Minutes4-24-06The Hills-Beaver Creek School Board met for its semimonthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the library in Hills.Board members present were Leuthold, DeBoer, Harnack, Boeve, Esselink, Fransman. Baker was absent. Superintendent Deragisch and Principal Holthaus were also in attendance. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Esselink. Visitors to the meeting were recognized by the chairman. Visitors were Lexi Moore of The Crescent and representatives of the Hills Community Club regarding the Hills Friendship Days volunteer schedule and schedule of events for June 9, 10, 11. Motion by Fransman, second by Leuthold, and carried to approve the agenda with the addition of item 6.4 Computer Purchases. Patriot Pride: oSuccessful blood drive at Hills with comments from their staff about how mature our students were during the blood drive. oProm went well and students were good. The students were to be commended for such a good job.oAfter-prom activities were enjoyed by students with thanks to the great job done by the junior class parents.Elementary report was given by Mr. Holthaus.High School report was presented by Superintendent Deragisch. The minutes of the last meeting were approved as sent out. Motion by Boeve, second by Harnack, and carried to approve a five year contract with SW/WC for the Trillion Network. Motion by Leuthold, second by Boeve, and carried to approve with regrets the resignation of bus aide Gertrude Hup and bus driver Dick Hup. The board thanks them for their dedicated service to the district.Motion by DeBoer, second by Fransman, and carried to approve with regrets the resignation of Josh Hogberg at the end of the 2005-06 school year. The board thanks him for his service to the district.Motion by Leuthold, second by Boeve, and carried to approve the purchase of 90 new computers at $799.00 per computer.Legislative update was given by Gary Esselink and Mr. Deragisch.First reading for policy #611 – Home schooling and policy #612.1 – Development of Parental Involvement Policies for Title I Programs. An update was given on the health insurance plan. Dates to Remember: May 8 School Board meeting 7:30 p.m. May 22 School Board meeting 7:30 p.m. May 26 Graduation 7:00 p.m.Agenda items for next meeting: Second reading of policies #611 and #612.1Meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.Lloyd DeBoer, Clerk(5-18)

At home in Hills

May is such a busy month in the lives of families, especially those that have kids in the local school systems and community education programs.I don’t have kids in those areas, but my job at the paper keeps me involved in many of those activities. My May calendar is full, with events during the days, the evenings and often in my dreams as well.I have had to choose, based on space available in the paper, which events I would cover, which would get photos and stories and which might only be mentioned in the community calendar.I would imagine that families go through a similar process. If they watch the high school concert, do they skip the elementary – or do they have to do both? If they attend graduation, must they also be at baccalaureate?During the School Board meeting last week it was mentioned that the H-BC Awards Banquet attendance has fallen drastically over time, to the point that few of the award recipients even show up.This kind of broke my heart. I know that schedules are tight, but this banquet is a celebration of the hard work and dedication that the students, both in athletics and academics, have put in over the past year. We are very lucky to live in a community where the student body is excited to participate – we as a community should be even more excited to celebrate their accomplishments.Not just when they are winning and losing the games or performing, but always.During the award banquet athletic letter winners are named, teams are recognized, academic achievements and scholarships are awarded.In life, the process is always more fun than the reward – but it is the reward that we strive for, thus making the process necessary.It is not fair to think the students would show up excited for this event if the parents and community members aren’t excited. Teenagers learn from example. If mom and dad don’t think this evening is important enough to put on the calendar, chances are the kids don’t think so either. This, in my opinion, is a mini-tragedy at the end of a successful school year.This evening should be the inspiration for younger students. Those not getting an award should still be there, so that they can set goals for next year. If done correctly and with honor, the evening should encourage the entire student body to strive to achieve greater things in the years to come.I can remember my first awards banquet at Madison High School. I was a freshman getting a track letterman’s award. It was a three-hour event with dinner and LOTS of awards. I watched my teammates and upperclassmen get scholarships, plaques and honors I didn’t even know existed. That night I went home with a goal – next year I wanted to be a three sport letter winner.As I watched the winners get their plaques for excelling in three sports, I saw the pride on the faces of everyone in the building. The community, the parents, the coaches, the administration were all proud of these students for their commitment to athletics at our school.The athletes had worked hard to perform well in three sports and more than likely had spent more hours in the gym and on the field than they had at home. They deserved to be honored.Next Wednesday when I show up at the gym to take photos of the brightest and strongest Patriots, I hope to see every chair full. I want to hear the cheers these students deserve. Story ideas or comments can be emailed to Lexi Moore at lexim@star-herald.com or called in at 962-3561.

Louis Sargent

A memorial service for Louis Sargent will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 19, at United Methodist Church in Luverne. The Rev. Bart Fletcher will officiate. Louis Sargent, 72, Luverne, died Dec. 21, 2005, at Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Peeking in the past

10 years ago (1996)"Parents of this year’s fifth-grade students met with school officials to discuss the possibility of sending next year’s sixth-grade class over to the Hills facility where they would be involved in more of a middle school type of setting."25 years ago (1981)"Erma Schubbe has been named the Hills-Beaver Creek Teacher of the Year for 1981. The honor may be this year, but teaching has been her life for over 20 years.Erma’s teaching career started right after graduation from Mankato State College, when she put in four years of teaching at Mapleton, then moving on for another two years at Austin before starting what was to become a 20-year position at Hills-Beaver Creek."50 years ago (1956)"At the annual election of officers for School District 79, Albert Nuffer was returned to his post with 38 votes in his favor, with Dick Hengeveld getting one write-in vote and there were two blank ballots. Alvin Finke received all 41 of the votes cast at the election. Both men were elected for three-year terms."75 years ago (1931)"Last Saturday evening the Senior class of Hills high school was entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D.M. Fleming. The evening was spent in playing games, after which lunch was served."100 years ago (1906)"We are authorized by the ‘married men’ of the town to issue a challenge to the unhitched boys of this berg to play a matched game of baseball in Mayor Severson’s pasture lot any fine afternoon or evening agreed upon for the village championship. Three umpires preferred to avoid any unpleasant chewing match. Questionable decisions to be decided by majority vote."

Hills local news

Kathryn and Wendell Erickson traveled with a tour group to seven countries in Europe on April 13 through April 27. Hosts of the group were Harold and Joyce Van Wettering. Harold is formerly from Steen. Also on the tour were Ray Vanderwolde, who is the industrial arts teacher at H-BC, and his sister Edna, who is also formerly from Steen.Countries traveled in included Austria, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, Belgium and Holland. The guide, Inge, grew up in Austria during World War II and escaped to Canada after the war. She is now married to an Iowa farmer. Some of the highlights of the trip included a Mozart concert in Vienna, the beautiful Alps, a World War II concentration camp, a tour of a 2,000-year-old salt mine, a visit with a farm family in Austria, the abandoned collective farms in the Czech Republic, and the canals and beautiful tulip fields of Holland.They enjoyed their trip but are happy to be home.Saturday Jim and Marj Roning attended a graduation reception at Lennox, S.D., for her great-niece, Donelle Boe. Joel, Lisa and Lydia Boehlke and Tanya and Zach Johnson also were in attendance. On Mother’s Day they visited at the Johnson home in Jasper and observed Lydia’s seventh birthday a week early. Lena Marbus returned from The Dalles, Ore., recently where she visited her granddaughter, Pam Jensen. Orval and Bonnie Sundem joined other family members Sunday evening to take Bonnie’s mother, Esther Berkhof, out for evening dinner in Sioux Falls for Mother’s Day. Chuck and Rheta DeBoer celebrated Mother’s Day Thursday evening with dinner at the home of Jeremy and Rachel Van Beek in Doon, Iowa. Also present were Seth, Susan, David, Grace and Maggie Hofman of Melvin, Iowa.Jim and Marj Roning attended funeral services April 29 for her cousin, Laurence Wek, at Grace Lutheran Church in Menno, S.D.Celebrating Mother’s Day in the home of Dean and Peggy Goettsch were her mother, Helen Schoen, Albert Lea, Rudy Phillips, Hartland, and Tony and Annette Goettsch, Sioux Falls. Harriet Skattum celebrated Mother’s Day in the home of Gretchen Franklin in Sioux Falls. Fran Sandager returned home Sunday night from Oklahoma City, Okla., where she attended the Iowa Mock Trial Team in competition with 42 other schools. Her grandson, Philip Sandager, a senior at West Des Moines, Iowa, has been participating in Mock Trial for the past six years and his team won. Congratulations to Phillip and his teammates. Last Thursday Ray and Lois Nelson went to the Elmen Center at Augustana College in Sioux Falls where the Augustana Band and the Augustana Alumni Band were giving concerts. Lois plays in the Augustana Alumni Band. Yesterday, Wednesday, was Syttende Mai Day for the Norwegians. May 17th is the day they celebrate their Independence Day. Probably some of you took part in their parades.Saturday night at the Palace Theatre in Luverne the Sioux Valley Luverne Medical Center staged a program of music, which was a gala for the Children’s Medical Network. Performers played instruments, sang, recited and danced for the event. Emcees were Dr. Joseph Crabtree and Shawn Cable, weatherman from KELO. Ray and Lois Nelson attended.

A day in the life of Steen

The top story this week was Mother’s Day. Steen was a buzz all weekend long with strange cars coming in and out of town visiting relatives and mothers. Many Steen residents entertained guests on Sunday for dinner or left town to visit their mothers.Mildred Keunen and Jo and Joyce Aykens traveled to Orange City on Sunday afternoon for lunch with Paul and Carole Aykens, Vince and Laurie and little McKenzie Kurtz and Susan and Jaden Veldkamp. They not only celebrated Mother’s Day but they celebrated Paul’s birthday with chocolate cake and ice cream. They all had a great time.Joan Hoogeveen had dinner guests on Sunday. Daughter Janice and husband Jerry Peters of Chandler and Rick and Audrey De Boer and daughter Dana from Tea, S.D., were all honored guests as they celebrated Mother’s Day.Across the street Henrietta Huenink had several guests over as well for Mother’s Day. Alvin and Donna Bodewitz of Sioux Falls had supper with mom on Saturday evening. On Sunday Norma and Wayne Van Whye of Lester Iowa, Pete and Judy Boeve of Sioux Falls, John and Glenda Madsen of Fairmont, Kenny and Glenda Bodewitz of Valley Springs and Jo Nuffer of Hills all attended a late afternoon lunch with Henrietta and had a great time together.Mark and Lisa Paulsen and sons, Bryce and Bryant of Marshal, and Glen and Marla Paulsen and children Grant and Megan of Sioux Falls joined Melvin and JoAnn Paulsen at the Royal Fork in Sioux Falls on Saturday for an early Mother’s Day dinner.On Mother’s Day Melvin and Jo Ann had dinner with Melvin’s mother, Laura Paulsen, at the Tuff Home. In the afternoon they attended the Singing Boys Choir at the First Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. Jacob Bos, son of Ron and Noreen Bos, sings in that choir.Roger Bosch of Belleview, Neb., came up earlier in the week to celebrate Mother’s Day with his parents, Bill and Bertha Bosch. They had lunch together on Thursday and had a wonderful time.To kick off the Mother’s Day festivities, the Steen Reformed Girls League hosted its mother-daughter banquet. More than 160 women were in attendance. They had a wonderful meal and great entertainment, all provided by the Girls League. Dolly Van Der Weed and Denise Dudley are this year’s sponsors of the Girls League, and they did an exceptional job planning this event.On Thursday morning Mildred Keunen invited Brian Dengler over for a light brunch, which was wonderful, and they had a great time reminiscing.In Hospital News:Anna Mea Berghorst was released from the hospital late last week after undergoing surgery once again to fix her pacemaker. She is glad to be home and is doing much better.Don Schouwenburg underwent gallbladder surgery on Sunday morning. He will be there for a few more days.Dorothy Van Der Weerd underwent knee replacement surgery last Wednesday afternoon and is home and doing pretty well. In Community News:A new Summer REC program will begin in Steen starting on Wednesday, June 7, at 7 p.m. at the ball diamond. Grades 1 and up are encouraged to come on out and enjoy some fun and games. We will meet every Wednesday night during the summer. In the case of rain, we will meet at the church. If you wish to donate any sporting equipment or funding to this new program, please contact Brian Dengler at 855-2336 ext. 12.This Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. both Hills-Beaver Creek and Luverne Community schools will hold their baccalaureate services. All are encouraged to attend.In Church News:This Sunday the Steen Reformed Church will be honoring their seniors in their morning service. Also on Friday and Saturday Steen Reformed seniors will be going on a Senior Get-Away to the Twin Cities where they will relax and enjoy a weekend of fun and laughter.In closing this week, I am reminded of how many blessings God has poured into my life. So many of life’s little blessings each day go unnoticed and slip away, while we continue to grumble and fuss, ignoring the God who gave them to us. How much happier our lives would be, if instead of complaining, we would stop to see the numerous blessings He gives us each day, which lighten our burdens and brighten our way! Have a great week and a great day.If you have anything that you would like to have placed in the Steen News, contact Brian Dengler @ 855-2232 or by e-mail @ knowgrowshow@hotmail.com.

Close the gate

For Brian As You Graduate Our son, Brian, graduated last week from Southeast Tech as an automotive technician. We are so proud of him and his accomplishments that Doug and I haven’t a button left on any of our shirts for the popping thereof.Brian and his twin brother, Blake, attended Hills-Beaver Creek High for their last two years of high school and graduated in 2004. Blake will be a junior at USD this fall.The high school years are very important in ateen’s life. It was the boys’ choice to transfer from Sioux Falls when we bought the farm. They went from being numbers in a city to faces with names in a town. We are extremely pleased at how the boys were received at HBC and how they grew in their years there.I could go on for pages about our children but this column is for Brian and for every other person taking a step to another level of life.Today, Brian and others, I would like to share with you some things that I know now but wish I had known sooner. Maybe somebody told me all this and I just did not pay attention at the time, but there is a chance that I might have. So I take this opportunity to pass along the chance in seven mini-sermons.1. Responsibility and authority are not the same things. Authority usually refers to your power over people. Those who crave authority usually lose it and it is ugly. Responsibility refers to your pledge to people.Most people hunger after authority and avoid responsibility. I have learned first hand that you can lose total respect for a person who does not take his responsibilities seriously. You have a great sense of accountability and I applaud it. I admire it in you. Don’t ever lose it.2. There are only two things in life that are free. When you place money into a savings account, you earn interest. Then that interest earns interest, or "compounds", which makes your money grow just that much faster. Compounding interest is something for nothing. The populace that are in search of the proverbial ‘free lunch’ should save the price of a large fry every week, put it in an interest bearing account, let it compound and then they could have their something for nothing. Save early and save often. Putting away for the future is not that hard if you make it a priority and a habit. It’s a no-brainer.There is nothing else on this earth that is free except your mother’s love.3. Don’t smoke. I could have paid for your entire education with what I spent on cigarettes. The dangers of second-hand smoke were not talked about in the mid 80’s. I live with that guilt every day that I may have stupidly planted the tiniest of cancer seed somewhere. You know, I cannot recall if anyone ever told me not to start or to quit smoking. So I’m telling you. 4. Integrity always matters. It matters to God and it should matter to you. Do what you promise you will do. It is as simple as that. It is telling the truth and doing the truth. It is doing something right even if no one would know if you did it wrong. It is accepting the blame if you make a mistake. It is making amends.5. Until you know how to handle a small amount of cash well, lots of money will only create bigger problems. More money will not fix everything. Remember to never keep it all (give some away) and never spend it all (save some for the future). Then you will never be broke.6. A sense of humor is a valuable asset. You can’t list it on a job application or use it as collateral on a loan but it will take you farther than you can ever imagine. Laugh at yourself like I do and you will never run out of material.Some people have trouble seeing the humor in their life situations. Never laugh at someone else’s mistakes unless they are laughing first. Humor sensitivity is an art. 7. Hand out lots of "atta boys." You would be surprised at how a small effort can really hearten another person. It shows that you have care and concern for them. A little encouragement goes a long way. It can be something that is hard to give away but it will always come back to bless you. Remember that false praise is just that: false. See number 4. Iris Murdoch, prolific British novelist, quips, "We live in a fantasy world, a world of illusion. The great task in life is to find reality." You are smart and good, I’m so proud to say. Laugh out loud along your chosen way. Target purpose, set a goal and don’t tempt fate. I will always be here to help you close the gate.Love, MomStory ideas or comments can be e-mailed to Nancy at Nancy861@msn.com or

Cards split set with JCC Huskies

By John RittenhouseThe Luverne baseball team snapped a six-game losing streak during a Southwest Conference double-header in Jackson Thursday.After dropping a one-run decision in the opener, Luverne edged Jackson County Central by one run in Game 2.The split left LHS with a 2-5 conference record.JCC 3, Luverne 2The Cardinals put up a good fight before falling by one run during the first game of Thursday’s road set.Luverne led 1-0 when Micah Boomgaarden reached base after being hit by a pitch before scoring on an error by JCC’s shortstop in the top of the first.JCC, however, scored three runs in the second and third innings to move in front 3-1 before the Cards capped the scoring in the top of the fourth.Craig Oeding singled and scored Luverne’s final run when Tyler Reisch was hit by a pitch with the bases full.Marc Boelman pitched the first four and two-thirds innings and took the loss for LHS. He fanned eight batters and allowed seven hits and three runs. Nate Boler recorded the final out of the fifth inning, and Caleb Bruynes struck out three batters when he hurled a scoreless sixth frame.Box score AB R H BIClark 4 0 0 0Boomgaarden 0 1 0 0Boelman 3 0 0 0Petersen 2 0 0 0Johnson 0 0 0 0Reisch 3 0 2 1Fitzer 2 0 0 0Nath 3 0 1 0Lundgren 2 0 0 0Elbers 2 0 0 0Oeding 4 0 2 0Luverne 6, JCC 5The Cards earned their first win since April 11 when they nipped JCC by one run in Game 2.Reisch drove in three runs at the plate and Andrew DeBoer and Jake Clark combined efforts on the mound to beat the Huskies.After JCC plated one run in the top of the first, LHS countered to tie the game when Boomgaarden and Boelman slapped singles to ignite a rally in the bottom of the first. When the Cards tried a double-steal, a wild throw to third base allowed Boomgaarden to score.JCC regained the lead at 2-1 before Luverne moved in front to stay with a three-run third inning.Boelman singled home one run and Reisch picked up two RBIs with a single that gave LHS a 4-2 lead.A sacrifice fly by Reisch increased Luverne’s lead to three runs (5-2) in the bottom of the fifth, but JCC drew within one run (5-4) by scoring twice in the top of the sixth.Ben Nath was hit by a pitch and scored on an error in the bottom of the sixth to give the Cards a 6-4 advantage. JCC scored once in the top of the seventh before the final out of the game was registered.DeBoer tossed five innings of four-run (three were earned) ball to notch the win. He recorded six strikeouts. Clark pitched two innings of one-run relief to garnish a save.Box score AB R H BIClark 4 1 1 0Boomgaarden 3 3 3 0Boelman 4 1 3 1Petersen 1 0 0 0Goembel 1 0 0 0Reisch 2 0 1 3Fitzer 3 0 1 0Nath 1 1 0 0Johnson 2 0 0 0Oeding 3 0 0 0

Netters pick up victories

By John RittenhouseThe Luverne tennis team reeled off four straight victories to up its season record to 8-5.The Cardinals secured a three-point win in Brandon, S.D., Wednesday, May 3.Luverne nipped Pipestone by one point in Pipestone Thursday, then the Cards defeated the Arrows and Yellow Medicine East to win the YME Tournament in Granite Falls Saturday.The Cardinals play in Fairmont today before traveling to Sherburn to challenge Martin County West Monday.YME tourneyThe Cardinals pulled out a tight match and turned in one dominating performance to win the team title of the YME Tournament in Granite Falls Saturday.Luverne edged Pipestone 4-3 in the opener before coasting to a 7-0 victory over YME in the finale.Two singles players and two doubles teams went undefeated during the tournament for LHS.David Nelson notched 6-3 and 6-1 wins over Pipestone’s Jamie Gustafson before saddling YME’s Eric Dubbelde with a pair of 6-0 setbacks at No. 1 singles.Derek Boeve secured 6-3 and 7-5 wins over Pipestone’s David Janssen before handing YME’s James Kostenson a pair of 6-0 losses at second singles.Nick Heronimus and Weston Sawtelle went 2-0 at No. 1 doubles, and Jamie Vickery and Austin Lee prevailed twice at No. 3.Heronimus and Sawtelle downed Pipestone’s Mike Steffon and Greg Mitchell (6-2, 6-0) and YME’s Justin Thomas and Clarke Christian (7-5, 6-4). Vickery and Lee topped Pipestone’s Dave Delaney and Chad Vander Poel (6-4, 1-6, 6-3) and YME’s Aaron Lynner and Barry Jacobson (3-6, 6-1, 6-4).Zach Sanderson and Matt Kreuch went 1-1 at No. 3 and No. 4 singles respectively. Erik Stegemann and Jeremy Hoff went 1-1 at No. 2 doubles.Luverne 4, Pipestone 3The Cardinals pulled out a one-point win during a non-conference match played in Pipestone Thursday.The teams split four singles matches, but LHS went 2-1 in doubles to win the overall battle.Heronimus and Sawtelle saddled Mike Steffen and Greg Mitchell with a pair of 6-2 setbacks at first doubles. Stegemann and Hoff won 6-2 and 6-4 against Bryce DeWilde and Matt Kondrot at No. 2 doubles.Pipestone’s Dave Delaney and Chad Vanderpoel edged Grant Oldre and Vickery by 6-4 and 7-5 tallies at third doubles.Luverne’s singles wins came from Nelson and Boeve at No. 1 and No. 2. Nelson handed Jamie Gustafson a pair of 6-2 losses. Boeve bested David Janssen 7-6 (8-6 in the tie-breaker), 3-6, 6-3.Pipestone’s Erik Henriksen edged Sanderson 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 at third singles. Arrow Paul Prunty defeated Kreuch 6-2, 7-6 (7-2 in the tie-breaker) in the fourth slot.Luverne 6, BV 3Solid play in singles carried the Cards to a three-point win over the Lynx Wednesday, May 3, in Brandon.Luverne won five of six singles matches to secure a win in a match that was rained out April 24.Boeve (10-7 over Matt Hubbell at No. 2), Heronimus (10-4 over Ina Blue at No. 3), Sanderson (10-7 over Logan Soper at No. 4), Sawtelle (10-3 over Andrew Peschang at No. 5) and Kreuch (10-8 over Dan Bohle at No. 6) posted singles wins for LHS.BV’s Bryan Wehrkamp bested Nelson 10-6 at first singles.Heronimus and Sawtelle topped Blue and Justin Vermeer 10-3 at second doubles.BV’s Wehrkamp and Hubbell handed Nelson and Boeve a 10-6 setback at first doubles. Bohle and Soper edged Stegemann and Hoff 10-8 in the third slot.

Boys bounce back from setback to down Windom

By John RittenhouseThe Luverne baseball team split two games early this week.After falling by one run in Fairmont Monday, the Cardinals defeated Windom by four runs in Luverne Tuesday.The 3-8 Cards play in Pipestone today and compete at the Lac qui Parle Valley Tournament in Madison Saturday before hosting Murray County Central Monday.Luverne 6, Windom 2The Cardinals notched their third Southwest Conference win of the season when they clipped the Eagles by four runs Tuesday in Luverne.Andrew DeBoer tossed a complete game to pick up the win. DeBoer fanned nine batters and surrendered five hits, two walks and two runs (one was earned) during his seven-inning stint on the mound.DeBoer blanked Windom through the first five innings, allowing his teammates to build a 5-0 lead.Marc Boelman singled home runs in the first and third innings, and Chris Fitzer added a two-run double in the third to make it a 4-0 game.Boelman reached base on a fielder’s choice and scored when Ben Nath singled in the fifth to give the hosts a five-run lead.Windom plated single runs in the sixth and seventh innings.Luverne’s final run came in the bottom of the sixth, when Micah Boomgaarden came through with a sacrifice fly.Box score AB R H BIClark 3 1 1 0Boomgaarden 1 1 0 1Fitzer 4 1 2 2Boelman 3 1 2 2Reisch 3 0 0 0Nath 3 0 2 1DeBoer 3 0 0 0Lundgren 2 0 1 0Elbers 2 2 1 0Fairmont 2, Luverne 1The Cardinals came up on the short end of a one-run decision when they traveled to Fairmont for a non-conference tilt Monday.The teams battled to a scoreless draw through five innings before LHS broke through in the top of the sixth. Jake Clark singled and scored on a fielder’s choice to give LHS a lead.Fairmont countered with a two-run rally in the bottom of the sixth before blanking LHS in the seventh to win by one.Ben Nath tossed three and two-thirds innings of shutout ball before giving way to Chris Fitzer, who was charged with the loss after yielding two runs in two innings. Nathan Boler recorded the final out of the sixth inning for LHS.Box score AB R H BIClark 3 1 1 0Boomgaarden 2 0 0 0Boelman 3 0 0 0Reisch 3 0 1 1Fitzer 1 0 0 0Nath 3 0 0 0DeBoer 3 0 0 0Lundgren 3 0 0 0Oeding 0 0 0 0

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