Greg Hoogeveen photo/1008LHSFB1 Cardinals senior Matthew Gangestad leaps into the end zone after breaking through three Pipestone players at the 3-yard line for a LHS touchdown. Luverne beat Pipestone 42-0 Friday, Oct. 2, at home in the annual Battle Axe contest.
Greg Hoogeveen photo/1008LHSFB1 Cardinals senior Matthew Gangestad leaps into the end zone after breaking through three Pipestone players at the 3-yard line for a LHS touchdown. Luverne beat Pipestone 42-0 Friday, Oct. 2, at home in the annual Battle Axe contest.
Sports Luverne Sports 7 October 2026

Cardinals roll over Arrows 42-0 in Battle Axe contest

The Battle Axe trophy is back in Luverne after the Cardinals football team beat the Pipestone Arrows 42-0 in Luverne Friday, Oct. 2.

The Battle Axe football series between the Luverne Cardinals and Pipestone Arrows is a rivalry that officially began in 1957.

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