Luverne Cardinals goalie junior Emma Saarloos gloves a shot from Fairmont in front of the net Tuesday, Nov. 26, at home. Saarloos stopped seven shots in the game for the win. LHS beat Fairmont 7-0 in the conference game.
Sports Luverne Sports 4 December 2024

LHS girls’ hockey beats Fairmont 7-0 in conference action

The 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.

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Cardinals sophomore Kloe Visker (No. 1) dribbles the ball up court as junior Ella Schmuck (No. 2) runs interference on an Edgerton player making her way toward Visker. Luverne ended up falling 56-52 in the game Monday, Nov. 25, on the road.
Sports Luverne Sports 4 December 2024

Cardinal girls basketball falls 56-52 in Edgerton

The 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.

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H-BC receiver senior James VandenBosch reaches across the end zone line for a touchdown after eluding two Falcon defenders on a 20-yard scamper to paydirt for the Patriots’ only touchdown in the game. The Patriots fell 20-8 to Fertile-Beltrami Saturday, Nov. 23, at US Bank Stadium in the State Championship game.
Sports Hills-Beaver Creek Sports 26 November 2024

H-BC Patriots football team falls to Fertile-Beltrami in State Championship game Nov. 23 at US Bank Stadium

The H-BC Patriots fell to Fertile Beltrami 20-8 in the Nine-Player State Championship game at US Bank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 23.

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LHS sophomore Macie Edstrom sends the puck to center ice against New Ulm with an Eagles player heading toward her Tuesday, Nov. 19, at home. Luverne won the game 3-1.
Sports Luverne Sports 26 November 2024

LHS girls’ varsity hockey team splits two games at home

The 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.

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H-BC senior Beau Bakken runs down Mountain Iron’s quarterback in the end zone for a safety on the third play of the MSHSL State Semifinal 9-Player game Thursday, Nov. 14, in the US Bank Stadium. The Patriots won the game 26-20 to move on to the state championship Saturday, Nov. 23, in Minneapolis.
Sports Rock County Sports Hills-Beaver Creek Sports 20 November 2024

Patriots are headed to State 9-Player Championship Nov. 23

The Hills-Bever Creek Patriots football team will travel to Minneapolis this weekend to compete in the Minnesota State High School League 9-Player State Championship game against the Fertile-Beltrami Falcons.

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LHS senior Payton Behr (No. 10) is followed by her sister, sophomore Tenlee Behr (No. 3), in a breakaway against the Delano-Rockford Tigers Friday, Nov. 15, in Luverne. The Cardinals fell 3-2 in overtime play after tying the game late in the third period.
Sports Luverne Sports 20 November 2024

LHS girls’ hockey team falls to three solid competitors, two games end in overtime losses

The Luverne girls’ varsity hockey team fell to three solid hockey clubs this past week on home ice.

On Tuesday, Nov. 12, LHS lost 4-1 to Albert Lea in regulation play.

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  • Freshman Carter Johnson shot a perfect 25 in Week 4 of the fall trap season.
    Week 4 fall trap scores posted
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    October 23, 2024
    By Greg Hoogeveen In Week 4 of the LHS trap team season, seven shooters finished with scores in the 40s and eight  members scored in the 30s. Piper Wynia was the high score shooter, hitting 48 targets out of 50 possible. There was also one non-league participant, Carter Johnson, who shot a perfect 25 this week.   Week 4 Scores Athlete                               1   2   F Landon Ahrendt…
  • H-BC senior running back Beau Bakken stiff-arms a Mountain Lake defender to gain valuable yards against the Wolverines Friday, Oct. 11, at home. The Patriots won the contest 20-8 and remain undefeated for the season.
    Patriots beat Mountain Lake 20-8, improve to 7-0
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    October 16, 2024
    The H-BC Patriots football team snatched a 20-8 victory over conference rivals, the Mountain Lake Area Wolverines, Friday, Oct. 11, at home. “Mountain Lake is a physical football team with a lot of good athletes, and it was a great football game Friday night,” head coach Rex Metzger said. H-BC received the opening kick, and on the fifth play from scrimmage, they coughed up the ball to Mountain…
  • LHS senior Layne Sasker, No. 63, tackles a Jackson running back after he loses the ball during a play. Senior Ryker Johnson, No. 56, tries to push his way to the ball as it comes out Thursday, Oct. 10, in Luverne. LHS fell 38-0 in the contest.
    Cardinals fall 38-0 to Jackson in first loss of season
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    October 16, 2024
    The Cardinals were handed their first loss of the season Thursday, Oct. 10, by a tough Jackson County Central team. Both teams were 6-0 coming into the Big South Conference matchup in Luverne. The Huskies’ size and speed were definite factors in a Huskies 38-0 win over the Cardinals, the Huskies’ smallest margin of victory so far this season. “Jackson has an excellent team and is expected to…
  • Senior Augusta Papik, left, and Caitlin Kindt give the thumbs up after winning their first doubles match at the individual section play Thursday, Oct. 10, in Sioux Falls.
    LHS girls’ tennis competes in individual 3A sections
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    October 16, 2024
    The Luverne Cardinals girls’ tennis team sent six girls to the Section 3A Individual Championship at the Huether Family Match Point complex in Sioux Falls Thursday, Oct. 10. Each team was allowed two singles and two doubles to participate in the tournament. LHS seniors Addyson Mann and Emma Nath played in the singles competition. In the doubles bracket, seniors Augusta Papik and Caitlin Kindt…
  • The Luverne girls’ varsity cross country team takes off in their 5,000-meter race at the Adrian Country Club Tuesday, Oct. 8. LHS runners pictured are, left to right, eighth-grader Summer Mollberg, sophomore Khloe Visker and junior Ella Schmuck.
    Luverne cross country runs strong at Adrian Invite
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    October 16, 2024
    The Luverne cross country team participated in the Adrian/Ellsworth Dragons Invitational Tuesday, Oct. 8, at the Adrian Country Club. The Cardinals posted one team champion, one runner-up team champion and eight individuals in the Top 10 finishers. “The kids competed hard,” said head coach Pete Janiszeski. “We go a little spread out as a team, so we’ll want to tighten up the spread heading…
  • Sophomores Olivia Deelstra, No. 3, and Ava Steinhoff, No. 9, extend to block an Edgerton spiker above the net. H-BC fell 3-2 to the Flying Dutchmen Friday at home.
    Lady Pates fall in three tough volleyball competitions
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    October 16, 2024
    The Lady Pates volleyball team fell to three tough competitors on the court this week. Southwest Minnesota Christian beat the Patriots 3-0 Tuesday, Oct. 8, on the road. Edgerton Public won a close 3-2 match in Hills Friday, Oct. 11, and H-BC hosted Westbrook Walnut Grove Monday, Oct. 14, falling 3-0. The Patriots will finish their regular season playing on the road. H-BC was scheduled to…
  • Piper Wynia shot a perfect 25 in her first round of shooting in Week 3 competition.
    Week 3 fall trap scores posted
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    October 16, 2024
    In Week 3 of the LHS trap team competition, Landyn Ahrendt led the boys with a final score of 45 targets hit, and Piper Wynia led the girls with a 48. Wynia also shot a perfect 25 targets in her first round of shooting. There are two weeks left of the fall shooting season.   Athlete                             1   2   F Landon Ahrendt               24 21 45 Jesse Aning                    …
  • Luverne volleyball team falls to Redwood and Adrian/Ellsworth
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    October 16, 2024
    The Luverne volleyball team dropped two games to solid rivals this past week. Redwood Valley beat Luverne 3-0 on the road Tuesday, Oct. 8, and Adrian/Ellsworth won 3-1 in Luverne Friday, Oct. 11. “I feel we are playing the kind of volleyball that we should be playing right now going into playoffs,” head coach Sarah DeBeer said. “Even though Luverne may not have the wins,” DeBeer said, “we know…
  • Cardinal Jaydon Johnson, No. 3, breaks into the end zone for an overtime 6-0 win against Pipestone Friday, Oct. 4, in the Battle Axe game. With the win, LHS is now 6-0 for the season.
    Luverne beats Pipestone 6-0 in OT for Battle Axe, improves to 6-0 on the season
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    October 09, 2024
    The Luverne Cardinals stay undefeated, winning the Battle Axe game 6-0 in overtime against Pipestone Friday, Oct. 4, on the road. LHS improves to 6-0 and knocks Pipestone down to 5-1 for the season with the win. After a 0-0 tie in regulation play, Luverne and Pipestone were forced to continue battling it out in overtime. Overtime rules dictated a new coin toss, which Pipestone won, and the…
  • Seniors Sawyer Bosch, No. 2, and Jack Moser, No. 71, take down a Charger running back in front of a host of other Patriot players at home Friday, Oct. 4. The Patriots defeated Westbrook-Walnut Grove 54-8 and improved to 6-0 for the season.
    Patriots beat Westbrook 54-8, post 6-0 record for the season
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    October 09, 2024
    The Hills-Beaver Creek Patriots improved to 6-0 after beating Westbrook-Walnut Grove 54-8 at home Friday, Oct. 4. “We came out and put some points on the board early and were able to get our younger guys on the field,” head coach Rex Metzger said. “It’s always fun to see our younger guys fly around and make plays in a varsity game.” H-BC took an early 27-0 lead in the first quarter on a 19-…
  • Senior Kylie VanderLugt goes to the floor to dig a ball against Pipestone Thursday, Oct. 4, on the road. LHS fell 3-0 to the Arrows.
    LHS falters on the court
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    October 09, 2024
    The Luverne volleyball team had a rough week on the road, falling 3-0 to Pipestone Thursday, Oct. 3, and losing in five games at the Jimmy John’s Tournament in Marshall Friday and Saturday, Oct. 4-5. LHS was scheduled to travel to Redwood Tuesday, Oct. 8, and is scheduled to host Adrian/Ellsworth Friday, Oct. 11.   Pipestone 3, LHS 0 The Cardinals volleyball team traveled to Pipestone…
  • Senior Owen Janiszeski, right, leads the boys’ varsity 5,000-meter race as they start their event in Luverne Thursday, Oct. 3. Senior Dylan Ommen, sophomore Marcus Papik, senior Kaleb Hemme and senior Sage Viessman follow close behind.
    Cardinal cross country team runs strong at home multi-team meet Oct. 3
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    October 09, 2024
    The Luverne cross country team hosted nine teams in the Luverne meet Thursday, Oct. 3. Participating in the meet were Adrian/Ellsworth, Canby/Minneota, Lac qui Parle Valley/Dawson-Boyd, Montevideo, Pipestone Area, Russell-Tyler-Ruthton, Sioux Falls Roosevelt and Tracy-Milroy-Balaton/Westbrook Walnut Grove. Eighth-grader Summer Mollberg took third place in the girls’ varsity 5,000-meter event.…
  • Week 2 fall trap scores
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    October 09, 2024
    Four members of the LHS trap team shot in the 40s in the second week of the fall season. Piper Wynia led the Cardinal shooters with 43 targets hit. Andrew Kinsinger finished with a 42, Lucas Madison shot a 41, and Logan Wrigg and Liam Murphy hit 40 targets. Six shooters scored in the 30s. Landon Ahrendt hit 39, Kale Ver Steeg scored 38, Jaden Reisch and Makayla Oechsle each hit 36 targets, Alex…
  • The Cardinals participated in the 2024 MSHSL Section 3A Team Tournament Monday, Oct. 7, at the Huether Family Match Point complex in Sioux Falls.
    Tennis team ends season as Section 3A runner-up
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    October 09, 2024
    The Luverne girls’ tennis team fell to Montevideo 7-0 in the Minnesota State High School League Section 3A Team Championship in Sioux Falls Monday, Oct. 7. LHS beat Morris 4-2 in section semifinal action earlier in the day Oct. 7 to win the right to play Montevideo. The Cardinals beat Yellow Medicine East 5-2 in the section quarterfinal Thursday, Oct. 3, at home. The Cardinals finish their…
  • LHS
    Four coaches, 50 years of girls’ tennis history
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    October 09, 2024
    At the Luverne girls’ tennis meet on Thursday, Oct. 3, in Luverne, the team was cheered on by the past four LHS tennis coaches. The four coaches cover a 50-year span in girls’ tennis history. Pictured are Nathan Rud, left, head coach from 2022 to the present, Jon Beers, head coach from 2018-2021, Greg Antoine, head coach from 2002-2018, and Dave Svingen, head coach from 1975-2001.
  • Senior Bailey Spykerboer sets the ball for the Patriots against Adrian/Ellsworth Tuesday, Oct. 1, at home. H-BC lost to the Dragons 3-1 in the game.
    Lady Pates finish busy week with three wins, three losses
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    October 09, 2024
    The Hills-Beaver Creek volleyball team had a busy week, facing six teams and going 3-3 in the games. The Patriots hosted Adrian/Ellsworth Tuesday, Oct. 1, falling 3-1 in the match. On Friday, Oct. 4, and Saturday, Oct. 5, H-BC traveled to the Jimmy John’s Tournament in Marshall and came home with three wins and two losses. The Patriots were scheduled to play at Southwest Minnesota Christian…
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