Luverne softball routs Edgerton/SWC 16-6 in five innings
The Luverne High School softball team beat Edgerton-Southwest Christian 16-6 in five innings at home Monday, April 15.
Cardinals and Patriots track and field teams heat up in cool temps April 9 in Luverne
By Greg Hoogeveen
LHC and H-BC track and field teams competed in Luverne Tuesday, April 9.
Weather conditions were cool and breezy with temps in the mid-60s.
Cards baseball team plays tough in four losses over past week
The Luverne baseball team dropped four games this past week, falling 9-5 to Marshall on April 9, losing to Windom 7-4 on April 12, and bowing to Esko 4-2 on April 13, and 11-6 to Pipestone Monday, April 15.
LHS and H-BC announce all-conference basketball team selections
The Big South Conference and the Red Rock Conference released their 2023-24 All-Conference basketball team selections.
Cardinal grads Smedsrud and Sengvongxay excel to professional level hockey in their careers
With the announcement of Jaxon Nelson, a native of Magnolia and LHS hockey standout, signing a one-year entry-level hockey contract with the NHL Boston Bruins, Luverne has two more hockey players from the 2014 state h
Jaxon Nelson signs NHL contract with Boston Bruins
Magnolia native and Luverne Cardinal hockey alumnus Jaxon Nelson has signed a professional hockey contract in the NHL with the Boston Bruins.
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By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJanuary 03, 2024The H-BC boys’ basketball team traveled to Southwest Minnesota State University Saturday, Dec. 30, to play Minneota in the Holiday Classic. The Patriots beat the Vikings 71-65 in the game. “In the first half we got off to a slow start,” head coach Chad Rauk said. “We had quite a few turnovers and gave up too many second chance points.” With the win, H-BC shut down Minneota’s eight-game win…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJanuary 03, 2024The Luverne boys’ hockey team played in the Rochester Kiwanis Hockey Festival Dec. 27-29 at the Graham Arena Complex in Rochester. Luverne played in the Varsity Blue division with five other teams that included Albert Lea, Austin, LaCrescent, Rochester and Windom. The Cardinals beat Rochester 6-2 Wednesday, Dec. 27, took down Albert Lea 8-3 Thursday, Dec. 28, and walked over Austin 12-1 Friday…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorJanuary 03, 2024The Luverne girls’ hockey team traveled to Blaine Dec. 26-28 to play in the Herb Brooks Holiday Classic at the National Sports Center Super Rink over the holiday break. The Cardinals participated in the Girls Varsity Gold bracket along with Duluth Marshall, Duluth Northern Stars, Hudson, Mankato East, Mounds View/Irondale, River Lakes and Wayzata. The Cardinals took third place in the…
By Scott Rall, Outdoors columnistJanuary 03, 2024By the time you read this, the 22-23 pheasant hunting season will have come to a close. My dad always used to tell me that if you want to see how fast time flies, take out a 90-day note at the bank. I will add to that with how time flies; just see how fast a 10-week pheasant season vanishes. I had a very good season, with more birds harvested this year over last. Like every year, the later into…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorDecember 27, 2023The 2023 sports season saw eight teams make state appearances from both Luverne and Hills-Beaver Creek communities. The Cardinals and Patriots also had several individual athletes participate in state events which included gymnastics, wrestling, track and field, cross-country and golf. Here is a breakdown of the teams and individuals that made state appearances this past year. LHS Girls’…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorDecember 27, 2023As we usher out another year, we look ahead to a new year of possibilities and experiences. Looking back, I reflect on the sports I have covered, the people I have met, the places I have been able to go, and things I was able to do in my job as the sports editor: •all the miles I’ve driven for LHS and H-BC events, Redbird baseball playoffs, and state competitions in St. Paul. •the thousands of…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorDecember 27, 2023The Luverne boys’ hockey team extended their win streak to eight games after beating Worthington 18-2 Thursday, Dec. 21, and holding off Dodge County 4-3 Friday, Dec. 22, both at home. Over the winter break, the Cardinals will travel to Rochester for three games in the Kiwanis Hockey Festival. Luverne will take on Rochester Lourdes Wednesday, Dec. 27, play Albert Lea Thursday, Dec. 28, and…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorDecember 27, 2023The H-BC girls’ basketball team traveled to Luverne Tuesday, Dec. 19, beating the Cardinals 57-51 and hosted Westbrook-Walnut Grove Thursday, Dec. 21, falling 57-42. The Patriots will host St. Mary Friday, Dec. 29, and Southwest Minnesota Christian Thursday, Jan. 4. The Luverne Cardinals are scheduled to host Windom Tuesday, Jan. 2, and travel to Marshall Friday, Jan. 5. H-BC 57, LHS 51…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorDecember 27, 2023The Luverne girls’ hockey team hosted Worthington Thursday, Dec. 21, beating the Trojans 10-0. Scoring first for Luverne was sophomore Hannah Woodley assisted by eighth-grader Trinley Vanderburg and sophomore Paula Martinez. Sophomore Ella Apel scored the second goal assisted by freshman Macie Edstrom and freshman Tenley Behr. Eighth-grader Ella Van Batavia scored Luverne’s third and fourth…
By Scott Rall, Outdoors columnistDecember 27, 2023So, when does an afternoon pheasant hunt turn into a nature walk? Every hunt is a nature walk, but normally at least a few of those nature walks will result in a pheasant or two in the game vest. Late season is far harder than hunting the young and dumb ones that had never been busted by a dog. There is a certain challenge in hunting last season roosters and it is a challenge I enjoy, but this…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorDecember 27, 2023The Luverne Cardinals wrestling team traveled to Lamberton for the Red Rock Central Quad on Tuesday, Dec. 19. “Tuesday was a tough day. The team was hurting by the loss of Josh,” head coach Jordan Kopp said. “They pulled together and wanted to go wrestle and be together. It was an emotional night,” Kopp said. “They went out and wrestled as well as they could.” Teams at the quad were the host…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorDecember 27, 2023The Hills-Beaver Creek boys’ basketball team traveled to Edgerton Tuesday, Dec. 19, defeating the Flying Dutchmen 67-48. With the win, the Patriots are now 5-1 for the season going into the winter break. H-BC is scheduled to travel to Southwest Minnesota State University Saturday, Dec. 30, to play Minneota. The H-BC Patriots shot 52 percent inside the paint and made six of 14 3-point shots…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorDecember 20, 2023The Luverne High School wrestling team hosted its second annual Top the Tree Holiday Duals Saturday, Dec. 16. Luverne participated in the round-robin tournament along with the Chester Area Flyers, Ortonville Trojans, Quad County Cobras, Springfield Tigers and Viborg-Hurley Cougars. The Cardinals wrestled their way to five team dual wins at the tournament. Luverne beat Ortonville 60-15 in the…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorDecember 20, 2023The Luverne boys’ basketball team finished the week with one win and one loss, beating Jackson County Central 68-47 on the road Dec. 12 and falling to Redwood Valley 92-69 at home Dec. 15. Luverne’s next game will be Tuesday, Jan. 2, at home against Windom, followed by a game with Marshall on the road Friday, Jan. 5. LHS 68, Jackson County Central 47 The Luverne boys’ basketball team…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorDecember 20, 2023The Luverne boys’ hockey team is now 6-0 for the season after beating Windom 9-4 on Dec. 12 and Rochester 9-0 on Dec. 16, both on home ice. The Cardinals will face Worthington Thursday, Dec. 21, and Dodge City Friday, Dec. 22, both at the Blue Mound Ice Arena. LHS 9, Windom 4 The Luverne boys’ hockey team picked up its fifth straight win Tuesday, Dec. 12, against Windom, beating the Eagles…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorDecember 20, 2023The Luverne girls’ basketball team lost two home games this past week. The Cardinals fell 71-61 to Jackson County Central Dec. 12 and 59-25 to Redwood Valley Dec. 15. Luverne is scheduled to host H-BC Tuesday, Dec. 19 and Windom on Tuesday, Jan. 2. JCC 71, LHS 61 The Luverne girls’ basketball team hosted Jackson County Central Tuesday, Dec. 12, in the Classic Gym. The Cardinals fell to…
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