Greg Hoogeveen photo/0917LHSVB1 The Luverne Cardinals celebrate their third set win against Pipestone Tuesday, Sept. 10. Pipestone took the first two sets and the Cardinals rallied to capture the next three for the win.
Sports Luverne Sports 16 September 2026

Cardinals volleyball flies past Pipestone 3-2

Luverne went 1-1 on the court in volleyball action against two strong conference teams in the past week.

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Greg Hoogeveen photo/0917HBCFB1 Patriots senior Riggins Rheault, No. 5, follows blockers to the end zone against Renville County West Friday, Sept. 11, at home. H-BC won the shortened game 38-6.
Sports Hills-Beaver Creek Sports 16 September 2026

Patriots rumble past Renville 38-6

The Hills-Beaver Creek Patriots football team collected its second win of the season beating the Renville County West Jaguars 38-6 Friday, Sept. 11, at home.

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Greg Hoogeveen photo/0917LHSFB1 Cardinals junior Jaxon Pick, No. 11, looks for defenders after making a catch in the middle of the field. Pick took the ball to the house. Luverne beat Sibley East 55-6 at home.
Sports Luverne Sports 16 September 2026

LHS blasts past Sibley East 56-6

Luverne improved its season to 2-0 after beating Sibley East 56-6 at home Friday, Sept. 11.

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Greg Hoogeveen photo/0917A/EVB1 Adrian-Ellsworth junior Jordan Kruger, No. 6, extends to hit the ball over the net against Pipestone Sept. 14 on the road. The Dragons beat the Arrows in three sets.
Sports Adrian-Ellsworth 16 September 2026

Dragons break Arrows 3-0 on the road

The Adrian-Ellsworth volleyball team traveled to Pipestone Monday, Sept. 14, beating the Arrows 3-0 on their home court.

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Greg Hoogeveen photo/0917HBCVB1 Patriots senior Ava Steinhoff, No. 9, fights for a free ball over the net against Viborg-Hurley Sept. 10 at home. The Patriots beat the Cougars in three straight sets in their first home match.
Sports Hills-Beaver Creek Sports 16 September 2026

Lady Pates beat Viborg-Hurley 3-0

The Lady Pates beat Viborg-Hurley 3-0 at home Thursday, Sept. 10, in volleyball action.

H-BC won the first set 25-19, took the second set 25-20 and closed the match winning the third set 25-19.

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Sports Adrian-Ellsworth 16 September 2026

Adrian-Ellsworth football team falls to HLOF on the road

The Adrian-Ellsworth Dragons lost a close 19-8 contest on the road against the Heron Lake/Okabena-Fulda Coyotes Friday, Sept. 11.

“It was a physical game,” Adrian-Ellsworth head coach Randy Schettler said.

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  • Top Sports Events of the Year
    Top Sports Events of the Year
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    December 31, 2024
    Looking back at 2024 and all the sporting events the Star-Herald featured, the accomplishments of many teams and individuals at both Luverne and Hills-Beaver Creek high schools are worth recognizing. Here are the Star-Herald’s Top 5 sporting events of 2024, as well as several personal recognitions in LHS and H-BC activities.   No. 1 – H-BC Patriots Football Team The Patriots finished their…
  • The Luverne girls’ hockey team took third place in the Super Rink Winter Classic (gold division) Dec. 26-28 in Blaine. In the photo, Luverne poses after beating Mounds View 3-2 in their final game Dec. 28. Pictured are (front, from left) Brynlee Lass, Kassidy Saarloos, Ella Apel, Payton Behr, Tenley, Behr, Emma Saarloos, (middle) Rylee Kurtz, Trinley Vanderburg, Ellie Van Batavia, Paula Martinez, (back) Hannah Woodley, Marlee Nelson, Macie Edstrom, Tenlee Pick, Izzy Steensma, Mallorie Edstrom, Zariah Holmgr
    Cardinal girls’ hockey team takes third place at Super Rink Winter Classic
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    December 31, 2024
    Over the holiday break, the Luverne girls’ hockey team traveled to Blaine for the Super Rink Winter Classic in the gold division. The Classic featured eight varsity teams competing over a three-day event. Luverne, along with Pine City Area, Mounds View, Minnesota River, North Shore, Mankato East, Moose Lake, and Northern Tier, each played three opponents between Dec. 26 and Dec. 28. LHS was…
  • LHS sophomore CeCe Rock finishes second in the 155-pound weight class at the Rebel Holiday Classic in Champlin Dec. 27.
    Lady Cardinals wrestle at Rebel Holiday Classic Tourney
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    December 31, 2024
    Three Luverne female wrestlers represented the Cardinals at the Rebel Holiday Classic Tournament in Champlin Friday, Dec. 27. The tournament included 257 female wrestlers from 40 teams participating in 13 varsity and junior varsity divisions. “The girls wrestled well against some really good competition,” said head coach Jake Haugen. LHS Sophomore CeCe Rock finished in second place, falling in…
  • LHS boys’ hockey team faces off against two Top 5-ranked teams at Granite City Showcase
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    December 31, 2024
    Over the holiday break the Luverne boys’ hockey team traveled to St. Cloud for the 39th annual Granite City Showcase, which featured eight varsity teams in the three-day event. Luverne, Monticello, Bemidji, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton, Mankato East, Sauk Rapids-Rice, St. Cloud Crush and St. Cloud Cathedral each played three opponents between Dec. 26 and Dec. 28. LHS was one of three Class 1A Top 25…
  • LHS eight-grader Ty Kopp brings his opponent to the mat during the Top the Tree Tournament in Luverne Saturday, Dec. 21. The LHS wrestling team went 4-1 in the tournament.
    LHS wrestlers host Top the Tree Invite and the first annual Girls’ Invite
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    December 24, 2024
    The Luverne Cardinals wrestling team hosted the first annual Luverne Girls’ Invite Friday, Dec. 20, and the Top the Tree Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 21. The girls’ invite was an individual tournament with 57 girls wrestling from nine high school teams. On Saturday, Dec. 21, Luverne hosted the Top the Tree Tournament with six total teams participating in five dual matches. During the holiday…
  • Cardinal seventh-grader Marrs Thone strikes a pose during her beam routine in Luverne Friday, Dec. 20. Luverne beat New Ulm 133.950 – 129.200 in the meet.
    Gymnasts win two conference meets
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    December 24, 2024
    The Luverne Cardinals gymnastics team won two home conference meets beating Pipestone 132-127.3 Tuesday, Dec. 17, and topping New Ulm 133.950-129.200 Friday, Dec. 20. LHS is now 3-1 in dual meets against conference foes. After the holiday break, Luverne will go on the road for their next two meets. On Saturday, Jan. 4, the Cardinals are scheduled to take on Marshall, and on Thursday, Jan. 9,…
  • LHS senior Sage Viessman, No. 16, shovels the puck past Windom’s goalie for his first goal of the year Tuesday, Dec. 17, in Luverne. The Cardinals beat the Eagles 12-1 in the game.
    Boys’ hockey grabs two wins
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    December 24, 2024
    The Luverne boys’ hockey team grabbed two more victories to improve their season record to 7-0-1. LHS beat Windom 12-1 at home Tuesday, Dec. 17, and slipped past Dodge County 4-3 on the road Saturday, Dec. 20. Over the holiday break, the Cardinals will take part in the Granite City Showcase at the Municipal Athletic Complex in St. Cloud Dec. 26-28. On Thursday, Dec. 26, Luverne is scheduled to…
  • LHS senior Payton Behr tries to get a handle on the puck in front of Windom’s goalie Tuesday, Dec. 17, at home. Luverne beat Windom 6-1 in the game.
    Girls’ hockey team beats Windom and Willmar
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    December 24, 2024
    The Luverne girls’ hockey team won two more games over the past week, bringing the season record to 10-5. The Cardinals beat Windom 6-1 Tuesday, Dec. 17, at home and topped Willmar 4-2 on the road Friday, Dec. 20. Over the holiday break Luverne will participate in the National Sports Center Super Rink Winter Classic (Gold Division) in Blaine. The Cardinals will take on Mankato East Thursday,…
  • Cardinal girls’ basketball falls 77-40 to St. James
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    December 24, 2024
    The Luverne girls’ basketball team fell 77-40 to the St. James Saints on the road Friday, Dec. 20. Halfway through the first half, LHS found themselves down 24-7 in the game. St. James tacked on another 20 points and closed the first half ahead 44-11. In the second half, the Saints went on a seven-point run to extend the lead to 51-11. Luverne found their groove, scoring 19 points to make it…
  • H-BC girls’ basketball record two wins, one loss
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    December 24, 2024
    The Patriot girls’ basketball team recorded two wins and one loss before the holiday break. H-BC beat Adrian 51-49 at home Tuesday, Dec. 17, topped Mountain Lake Area-Comfrey 68-37 Friday, Dec. 20, at home, and fell 71-35 to the Central Lyon Lyons Saturday, Dec. 21, on the road. “This (Central Lyon game) was the Patriots’ sixth game in eight days including a few tough road conference games. For…
  • Luverne and Hills-Beaver Creek boys’ basketball teams play head-to-head
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    December 24, 2024
    The H-BC boys’ basketball team finished the past week with a 2-1 record, and the Luverne Cardinals played to a 1-1 split. H-BC and LHS played head-to-head Tuesday, Dec. 17, with the Patriots walking away with a 64-56 win. The Patriots traveled to Rock Rapids, Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 21, beating the Central Lyon Lyons 70-56 to bring their season record to 3-0. H-BC is scheduled to travel to…
  • Senior Marcus Vortherms fights a Worthington player for the puck along the boards in Luverne Dec. 10. The LHS boys’ hockey team defeated Worthington 13-1 in the game.
    LHS boys’ hockey rolls past Worthington 13-1
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    December 18, 2024
    The Luverne boys’ hockey team rolled past Worthington 13-1 at home Tuesday, Dec. 10. In a game that saw the Cardinals put 41 shots on the Trojans’ net, Luverne controlled the puck on both ends of the ice. Worthington did not help their efforts, being called for six penalties in the game. Luverne capitalized on one of six power plays in the second period when junior forward Blake Sauer sank the…
  • H-BC senior Emma Deelstra, No. 23, chases after a loose ball against Heron Lake Dec. 12 in Hills. The Patriots beat HLOF 64-37 in the game.
    Lady Pates go 3-1 on the road
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    December 18, 2024
    The Patriots girls’ basketball team won three games and lost one this past week, improving to 4-2 for the season. The Patriots’ only loss was to Dell Rapids 71-39 Tuesday, Dec. 10, on the road. The Patriots beat Heron Lake 64-37 at home Thursday, Dec. 12, won 61-54 against Southwest Minnesota Christian, and beat Luverne 55-51 at home Monday, Dec. 16. The Lady Pates were scheduled to play…
  • Senior Eli Woodley looks to pass the ball under the hoop against Edgerton. The Cardinals beat the Flying Dutchmen 88-78 Dec.16 at home.
    Cardinal boys’ basketball team splits games 2-2
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    December 18, 2024
    The Luverne boys’ basketball team played four games this past week, taking two games and falling in two. LHS beat Blue Earth 72-62 on the road Tuesday, Dec. 10, lost 84-77 to Redwood Valley on the road  Friday, Dec. 13, fell 75-60 to Montevideo on the road Saturday, Dec. 14, and beat Edgerton 87-77 at home Monday, Dec. 16. Luverne was scheduled to play the Patriots in Hills Tuesday, Dec. 17,…
  • Patriot junior EJ Wegener launches a three-point shot against Red Rock Central Friday, Dec. 13. H-BC won the game 70-38 on the road.
    H-BC boys’ basketball starts season with win
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    December 18, 2024
    The Patriots boys’ basketball team beat the Red Rock Central Falcons 70-38 Friday, Dec. 13, on the road. This was the first game of the year for the H-BC boys. “I thought for our first game we came out and played hard,” head coach Chad Rauk said.  “We set the tone with our defense and were able to get out in transition and get some easy baskets.” The Patriots shot 53 percent under the hoop…
  • LHS eighth-grader Tenlee Pick gets caught in a pile of Worthington players in front of their goalie. Pick got one assist in the 11-0 win Dec. 10 at home.
    Girls’ hockey wins twice, improves to 8-5
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    December 18, 2024
    The Luverne girls’ hockey team won two games this past week to bring their season record to 8-5. The Cardinals beat Worthington 11-0 at home Tuesday, Dec. 10, and defeated Mankato East 5-2 on the road Saturday, Dec. 14. Luverne was scheduled to host Windom Tuesday, Dec. 17, and travel to Willmar Friday, Dec. 20, before the holiday break. On Dec. 26-28 the girls’ hockey team will participate in…
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