LHS boys’ hockey 4-0-1 after Waseca 3-3 tie in OT
The Luverne Cardinals boys’ hockey team notched two wins and one tie over the past week.
Luverne gymnasts beat Blue Earth, Cowell takes all-around
The Luverne gymnastics team hosted Blue Earth Thursday, Dec. 5, beating the Buccaneers 132.375 to 125.850 in varsity team competition.
Luverne girls’ hockey goes 2-1 in conference matchups
The Cardinals girls’ hockey team collected two wins and one loss in three conference games this past week.
LHS boys’ basketball team splits games at home
The Luverne boys’ basketball team finished the past week 1-1 against two conference teams in their first two home games.
H-BC girls’ basketball team beats Edgerton, falls to Westbrook-Walnut Grove
The Patriots girls’ basketball team is 1-1 after their first two games of the 2024-25 season.
Cardinal girls fall in two conference games
The Luverne girls’ basketball team lost 65-42 to Pipestone Tuesday, Dec. 3, and fell 62-22 to Marshall Friday, Dec. 6.
Both conference games were played at home.
Sports
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorDecember 11, 2024The Luverne Cardinals boys’ hockey team notched two wins and one tie over the past week. The Cardinals beat Marshall 4-2 Tuesday, Dec. 3, and Redwood Valley 11-2 Thursday, Dec. 5, and they tied Waseca 3-3 after an eight-minute overtime period. Under new head coach Tony Sandbulte, Luverne pulled together a 4-0-1 record in their first five games. Luverne was scheduled to host conference rival…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorDecember 11, 2024The Luverne gymnastics team hosted Blue Earth Thursday, Dec. 5, beating the Buccaneers 132.375 to 125.850 in varsity team competition. “I thought the girls did an amazing job on Thursday,” head coach Phoebe Flom said. “The first meet is always tough and we never feel ready, but they did better than I could have expected.” This was the Cardinals’ first meet of the 2024-25 season with a roster…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorDecember 11, 2024The Cardinals girls’ hockey team collected two wins and one loss in three conference games this past week. Marshall beat Luverne 5-1 on the road Tuesday, Dec. 3, and Luverne defeated the Windom Eagles 5-1 Thursday, Dec. 5, in Windom. The Cardinals won over Waseca 5-2 at home Saturday, Dec. 7. Luverne is now 6-5 for the season with two games slated for next week. LHS was scheduled to host…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorDecember 11, 2024The Luverne boys’ basketball team finished the past week 1-1 against two conference teams in their first two home games. The Cardinals beat Pipestone 62-59 Tuesday, Dec. 3, and they lost 71-59 to Marshall Friday, Dec. 6. “The first game of a season can get a little sloppy,” head coach John Sichmeller said. But he said he was happy that Luverne had only eight turnovers in the game against…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorDecember 11, 2024The Patriots girls’ basketball team is 1-1 after their first two games of the 2024-25 season. The Lady Pates hosted Westbrook-Walnut Grove Tuesday, Dec. 3, falling 46-40 to the Chargers, and they traveled to Edgerton Friday, Dec. 6, and beat the Flying Dutchmen 61-41. The Patriots have a busy week coming up with four games lined up between Dec. 10 and Dec. 16. H-BC was scheduled to travel to…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorDecember 11, 2024The Luverne Cardinals went on the road over the past week for their first wrestling matches of the 2024-45 season. The girls’ team traveled to Hector Saturday, Dec. 7, for the Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Invite where LHS took ninth place out of 18 teams. The boys’ team participated in the Flandreau Booster Club Invitational Saturday, Dec. 7, placing eighth in a total of 13…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorDecember 11, 2024The Luverne girls’ basketball team lost 65-42 to Pipestone Tuesday, Dec. 3, and fell 62-22 to Marshall Friday, Dec. 6. Both conference games were played at home. “Against Pipestone we were outmatched physically and outworked on both ends of the court,” head coach TJ Newgard said. “As for Marshall, it’s probably a school we have no business playing in the first place.” Luverne has four games…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorDecember 04, 2024The Cardinals girls’ hockey team outscored Fairmont 7-0 at home Tuesday, Nov. 26, for a conference win. The victory puts Luverne at 4-4 as they take on three solid conference foes this coming week. Luverne was scheduled to travel to Marshall Tuesday, Dec. 3, and Windom Thursday, Dec. 5. The Cardinals will then host Waseca Saturday, Dec. 7, at noon at the Blue Mound Ice Arena. In conference…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorDecember 04, 2024The Luverne girls’ basketball team took to the court against the Edgerton Dutchmen Monday, Nov. 25, on the road and fell in a close 56-52 game. With senior Maria Rops still out with a knee injury and senior Kylie Vander Lugt on the bench, Luverne dressed several underclassmen for the game. From the opening tipoff the Cardinals and the Dutchmen traded baskets, keeping the game close. Edgerton…- By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorDecember 04, 2024The Luverne Cardinals boys’ hockey team blanked Fairmont 13-0 on the road Tuesday, Nov. 26, for their second win of the season. Luverne pelted the Fairmont Cardinals’ goalie with 55 shots on goal while holding them to only 13 shots on goal in the game. Junior LHS goalie Gavin Hoven collected the shutout for his second win of the season. In the first period Luverne pulled away with five goals…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorDecember 04, 2024In this column I would like to call out 11 local athletes who have excelled in their sport and gained recognition for their efforts. Nine students have done so through their athletic abilities, and two have not only participated in their sport but also excelled in their academics while at college. To start with I would like to congratulate University of Sioux Falls sophomore Camden Janiszeski…- By MN DNRDecember 04, 2024Rapidly falling air temperatures, dangerously cold water, and the likelihood of skim ice on some ponds across Minnesota means it’s imperative for parents and guardians to talk with their kids about the importance of safety. Whether through thin ice or into open water, falls into the water this time of year can turn tragic quickly, and an unexpected fall can incapacitate even the strongest…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorNovember 26, 2024The H-BC Patriots fell to Fertile Beltrami 20-8 in the Nine-Player State Championship game at US Bank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 23. “What a run it’s been for our guys, our school and our community,” head coach Rex Metzger said. “To be playing football at the end of November in the state championship game is pretty special.” H-BC finished the 2024 season 12-1, allowing only one team to reach…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorNovember 26, 2024The Luverne girls’ varsity hockey team beat New Ulm 3-1 Nov. 19 and fell 6-1 to Mound Westonka Nov. 23 at home this past week. The Cardinals are now 3-4 for the season and are scheduled to host Fairmont Tuesday, Nov. 26, and take on Marshall Tuesday, Dec. 3, for their first away game of the season. LHS will play Windom on the road Thursday, Dec. 5, and return home Saturday, Dec. 7, to take on…- By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorNovember 26, 2024The Luverne boys’ hockey team opened its 2024-25 season with a 5-2 win over the Minnesota River Bulldogs Saturday, Nov. 23, in Le Sueur. “It was fun to see the boys working together, and it was a nice team win to get the season rolling,” head coach Tony Sandbulte said. The Cardinals and the Bulldogs finished the first period in a 2-2 tie. “I thought we were a little sloppy in the first period…
- By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorNovember 26, 2024The Luverne girls’ basketball team fell to United South Central 59-51 on the road Saturday, Nov. 23. LHS trailed USC 35-19 in the first half and outscored the Rebels 32-24 in the second half to fall by eight points in the contest. From the field Luverne hit 17 of 45 two-point shots and sank five of 22 attempts beyond the three-point line. USC was 18 of 55 from the field and made three of 19…
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