St. Catherine Catholic Church
203 E. Brown St., Luverne
St. Catherine Ph. 283-8502; www.stscl.org
Monsignor Gerald Kosse, Pastor
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Mass. Public Mass will be celebrated at FULL capacity in the church. Masses: 9 a.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Friday at the nursing homes – check the bulletin. All Sunday masses will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pg/stccluverne/videos/. Visit www.stscl.org for more information.
 
Luverne Christian Reformed Church
605 N. Estey St., Luverne
Office Ph. 283-8482; Prayer Line Ph. 449-5982
www.luvernecrc.com — office@luvernecrc.com
Joe Steenholdt, Pastor
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship service. 6:30 p.m. Evening worship service. We are streaming Sunday services live on YouTube at 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Send him a friend request if you’re not connected. You may also visit our website for delayed broadcasts. Also our services are on local cable TV at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays. In all circumstances, may we joyfully declare: “Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 124:8.
 
First Baptist Church
103 N. Jackson St., P.O. Box 975, Luverne
Ph. 283-4091; email: fbcluv@iw.net — www.fbcluverne.org
Walt Moser, Pastor
Sundays: 10:30 a.m. In-person worship service. Service is also on Facebook Live at 10:30 a.m.
 
Grace Lutheran Church
500 N. Kniss Ave., Luverne
Ph. 507-283-4431; www.graceluverne.org — graceluverne@iw.net
Dave Christenson, Interim Pastor
Thursday, April 27: 8:30 a.m. Missions in Action. Saturday, April 29: 10 a.m. Bridal shower for Hawkinson/Oeltjenbruns. Sunday, April 30: 9 a.m. Worship Service. 10 a.m. Coffee/Sunday. Monday, May 1: 7 p.m. Grace Circle meeting. Tuesday, May 2: 9 a.m. Staff meeting. Wednesday, May 3: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. 6:30 p.m. Voices of Grace rehearsal. Online, TV and Radio Worship options are available. Online worship: Sundays 9 a.m. at www.graceluverne.org, click Worship tab; or Facebook page at Grace Lutheran ELCA, Luverne. TV: Vast Channel 3 Mondays at 4:30 p.m. and Fridays at 10 a.m. Radio: KQAD-AM Radio Sundays at 8:15 a.m.
 
Bethany Lutheran Church
720 N. Kniss Ave., Luverne
Ph. 507-283-4571 or 605-215-9834
Andrew Palmquist, Pastor
Sundays: 9 a.m. Sunday School and Bible class. 10:15 a.m. Worship service; worship online as well (at els.org). Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Zoom Bible study. See our Facebook page, Bethany Lutheran Church (Luverne) for other classes and events.
 
American Reformed Church
304 N. Fairview Dr., Luverne
Ph. 507-283-8600; email: office@arcluverne.org
Friday, April 28: 6:30 a.m. Community Men’s Bible Study. Sunday, April 30: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service. 10:50 a.m. Sunday School. Monday, May 1: 7 p.m. Leadership training. Tuesday, May 2: 12 p.m. Staff meeting. Wednesday, May 3: 6:30 p.m. Senior High youth groups. CommServices are also broadcast on Vast Channel 3 on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at 4 p.m. DVD’s available upon request. To stay up to date on announcements, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @arcluverne.
 
Rock River Community Church
1075 110th Ave., Luverne
Ph. 507-283-9070; email: info@rockrivercommunity.church
Bob Junak, Pastor
Come as you are—Sundays @ 10 a.m.: Main Service. Kids church age 3-6th grade—Nursery. Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m. Midweek Service—Kids age 3-6th grade.
 
United Methodist Church
109 N. Freeman Ave., Luverne
Ph. 283-4529
Saturday, April 29: 8 p.m. AA meeting. Sunday, April 30: 9:30 a.m. FUEL/Adult Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. Coffee. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. 4:30 p.m. Genesis/Revelation Bible Study. FUEL party at bowling alley. Monday, May 1: 6:30 p.m. Genesis to Revelation Bible Study. Tuesday, May 2: 1:30 p.m. God’s Circle. Wednesday, May 3: 6:15 p.m. FUEL and Confirmation. 8 p.m. AA meeting. Live streamed on Facebook and radio.
 
First Presbyterian Church
302 Central Lane, Luverne
Ph. 283-4787; email: fpcemilie@gmail.com
Wednesday, April 26: 5:30 p.m. Bell Choir. 6:15 p.m. Chancel Choir. Saturday, April 29: 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. All-Church Cleaning Day. Sunday, April 30: 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School. 10:15 a.m. In-person Worship Service (View on Facebook under First Presbyterian Church of Luverne, City of Luverne's LUV TV or on the local Luverne cable station at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and 10 a.m. on Thursdays), Youth Sunday School during worship. 11:15 a.m. Children’s choir rehearsal. Wednesday, May 3: 9:30 a.m. Ecumenical spring coffee. 5:30 p.m. Bell Choir. 7 p.m. Committee meetings.
 
St. John Lutheran Church
803 N. Cedar St., Luverne
Ph. 283-2316; email: stjohn@iw.net
www.stjohnlutheranluverne.org
Saturdays: 5:30 p.m. Worship Service. Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship Service. 10 a.m. Fellowship Time. 10:15 a.m. Sunday School. 10:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study. Wednesdays: 9 a.m. Bible Study. 6:30 p.m. Catechesis Class. 6:30 p.m. Kids for Christ. 7:30 p.m. Youth Group. Services will be available on the Vast Channel 3 Sunday and online at the city website, cityofluverne.org. Holy Communion is offered on 2nd and 4th weekends and Liturgical Feasts.
 
Living Rock Church
500 E. Main St., Luverne
Ph. 449-0057; www.livingrockswmn.org
Josh Hayden, Pastor
 
New Life Celebration Church
101 W. Maple, Luverne
Ph. (605) 368-1924; email: newlifecelebration@gmail.com
 
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
305 E. 2nd St., P.O. Box 36, Hardwick
Ph. (507) 669-2855; zionoffice@alliancecom.net
Jesse Baker, Pastor
Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship service. 10:15 a.m. Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. Bible study. Worship service on Luverne cable at 3:30 p.m. every Thursday and Friday.
 
Ben Clare United Methodist Church
26762 Ben Clare Ave., Valley Springs, S.D.
igtwlb@WOW.net
Bill Bates, Pastor
 
First Lutheran Church
300 Maple St., Valley Springs, S.D.
Ph. (605) 757-6662 – firstpalisade@alliancecom.net
Mark Eliason, Pastor
Sunday, April 30: 10:30 a.m. Worship at First Lutheran Church. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at First Lutheran. All are welcome. We Are ONLINE! Facebook: @FirstLutheranValley Springs; YouTube: FirstPalisadeLutheranParish.
 
Palisade Lutheran Church
211 121st St., Garretson, S.D.
Ph. (507) 597-6257 — palisadechurch@alliancecom.net
www.palisadelutheran.org
Sunday, April 30: 9 a.m. Worship Service at Palisade Lutheran Church. 10 a.m. Sunday School at Palisade Lutheran. We Are ONLINE! Facebook: @PalisadeLC; YouTube: FirstPalisadeLutheranParish.
 
First Presbyterian Church
201 S. 3rd St., P.O Box 73, Beaver Creek
Ph. 507-935-5025
email: lori.firstpres@gmail.com
Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service. Second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. Session meeting.
 
Magnolia United Methodist Church
501 E. Luverne St., Magnolia
Ph. 605-215-3429
email: magnoliamnumc@gmail.com
Nancy Manning, Pastor
Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship Service in-person with livestream available on the church’s Facebook site.
 
Steen Reformed Church
112 W. Church Ave., Steen
Ph. 855-2336
Jeremy Wiersema, Pastor
Sundays: 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Worship service in-person with livestream available on Facebook and YouTube. Radio worship on KQAD Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
 
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
112 N. Main St., Hills
Ph. 962-3270 / bethlehemofhills@gmail.com
Nita Parker, Pastor
Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship at Tuff Chapel. 9 a.m. Sunday school. 10 a.m. Worship Service. Worship will be streamed live to Facebook at Bethlehem of Hills. You can find more info on our website blchills.org.
 
Hills United Reformed Church
410 S. Central Ave., Hills
Office Ph. 962-3254
hillsurc@alliancecom.net
Praveen Muthasamy Pastor
Sundays, 9:30 a.m. Worship service. 5 p.m. Evening worship service.

As we begin this new Easter season, we hear of the disciples on the road to Emmaus, and how Jesus met them on the road and visited with them, and at the end of that scripture text we hear:
Jesus is revealed through the scriptures and in the breaking of bread. Luke 24:25
This is especially important to remember. Jesus will be revealed in God’s time and in God’s way, and to whom God chooses. God chooses us! We do not choose God, and yet we need to be open to listen, to open the door of our hearts to the love that God offers. What a blessing to be chosen!
This week’s lesson is about the disciples walking on the road away from Jerusalem, scared, bewildered, not understanding anything that had happened. They were going to get out of town. Jesus joined them on the road and explained all the scriptures to them. They invited Jesus to join them for supper. He accepted, and in the breaking of the bread, Jesus opened their minds showing them his love! We have so many questions to think of: When have you witnessed Jesus in your life? How did it feel and what did you do about it?
We are all on this earth to accomplish something. God gave us each something different to do, but all of us are tasked with sharing the love of God. The greatest commandment is:
"I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.” John 13:34
We are chosen to love one another. How do you share the love of God with others? When have you witnessed Jesus? – How do you feel God’s presence in your life? We have been chosen, so who are you choosing? Are you choosing to follow Jesus’ command and share his love with your family? Are you choosing to follow Jesus’ command and share God’s word with others?
Sharing who God is and how God has entered your life can be a very scary thing. When you go out to dinner with friends, do you ever bring up Jesus’ love to them? When you are at a basketball game do you ever invite your friends to church with you?
Yet whenever someone is in a health crisis, they are quick to ask others to pray for them! That is a beautiful way to share the love of Christ with others! Asking for prayer, asking for help from family and friends is really a wonderful way to start that conversation, and let us not make this the only time we talk about Jesus and all that Jesus has done for us!
Jesus is revealed through the scriptures and in the breaking of bread. Luke 24:25
Let us keep reading scripture and share those ideas and that knowledge with everyone we meet!

The Luverne High School trap shooting team posted scores for Week 4 of the season at the Rock County Sportsman’s Club.
Samuel Honerman put together two good rounds scoring a perfect 25 in the second, and finishing with a score of 49.
Tyson Cowell shot two rounds of 24 for a final score of 48.  
Alex Dewispelaere, Jaden Reisch and Piper Wynia all finished Week 4 scoring 45 points for Luverne.
 
Week 4 scoring          
                                        Round1   Round 2    Total
Landon Ahrendt                      19           21           40
Cash Bonnett                          19           21           40
Morgan Bonnett                      17           20           37
Tyson Cowell                          24           24           48
Alex Dewispelaere                   22          23           45
Fox Forrest                             13           12           25
Lucas Hansen                          15          17            32
Jacob Henning                         22         20           42
Samuel Honerman                   24          25           49
Gavin Hoven                            21          18           39
Andrew Kinsinger                    19          20           39
Jacob Madison                        18           18           36
Lucas Madison                        21           20           41
Austin Morseman                     0             0             0
Liam Murphy                           21           16          37
Makayla Oechsle                     17           10          27
Austin Ossefoort                     20           17          37
Holden Overgaard                   22           19           41
David Rathman                        22          18          40
Jaden Reisch                            22           23          45
JT Remme                                23           21          44
Rayann Remme                       16            15          31
Tucker Remme                        19           14           33
Sawyer Sasker                          11          16           27
Cameron Wieneke                     8            11          19
Grant Wieneke                         19           23          42
Piper Wynia                              24           21          45

The Luverne High School golf team played in two meets this past week. 
Both the boys’ and girls’ teams hosted Worthington Tuesday, April 18, when the Cardinal boys beat the Trojans 167-191 and the girls’ team lost 208-228 to the Trojans.
On Monday, April 24, both teams played in a Big South: West Division Event against multiple schools.
The boys’ team traveled to Pipestone, taking second place out of six teams, and the girls’ team traveled to Worthington, placing fourth out of four teams.
The girls’ golf team will travel to Fairmont Thursday, April 27, and Windom Monday, May 1.
The boys will host multiple teams Monday, May 1, at the Luverne County Club.
 
Luverne vs. Worthington
The Cardinals hosted Worthington Tuesday, April 18, when the boys beat the Trojans 167-191.
“I was happy with our scores considering the weather that we had,” head coach John Sichmeller said.
“Hartquist had a very good round for the conditions. Bork and Sudenga also had solid rounds for us.”  
 
Luverne boys’ scores
Henry Hartquist 38
Brady Bork 40
Owen Sudenga 41
Will Bergman 48
Levi Gonnerman 49
Tyler Arends 49
 
Worthington boys’ scores
Tyler Jaycox 43
Andrew Mulder 47
Spenser Braaksma 49
Spenser Nickel 52
Waylon Crooks 56
Wesley Widbom 63
 
The Luverne girls lost to Worthington 208-228.
“Lauren Hansen played pretty well for the conditions.  It’s never easy to pull off a great performance when you are battling the weather,” girls’ head coach Chris Nowatzki said.
  “We improved on our first meet, and hopefully they can keep it up as the season progresses.”
 
Luverne girls’ scores
Lauren Hansen 49
Deziree Nath 56
Abigail Anderson 61
Perceyis Trierweiler 62
Kiesli Smith 63
Averill Sehr 69
 
Worthington girls’ scores
Madison Beckmann 50
Lily Mahlberg 50
Claire Mahlberg 54
Ellie Weg                54
Mia Nixon 54
Tarren Spartz 55
 
 
LHS at Big South: West Division Event
The Luverne boys’ golf team played in a Big South Division Event at the Pipestone golf course Monday, April 24, where they took second place out of six schools.
Marshall captured first place with a combined score of 154. Luverne was second with 154, Windom was third with 159, Pipestone was fourth with 173, Worthington was fifth with 174 and Redwood Valley placed sixth with 175.
“We played very well overall. It was back and forth with us and Marshall all round,” Sichmeller said.
“Their No. 1 player holed out from the bunker on the last hole for birdie that got them the win.”
The top four players’ scores from each team were used to calculate the team’s total score.
 
Luverne boys’ scores
Henry Hartquist   35
Owen Sudenga   38
Brady Bork   39
Tyler Arends. 42
Levi Gonnerman 44
Will Bergman 47
 
The Luverne girls played in a Big South Division Event April 24 in Worthington where they placed fourth out of four teams.
 “There is tremendous potential with this crew,” Nowatzki said.
“We have to clean up a few things and just try to avoid those big numbers.” 
Redwood Valley placed first with a score of 185, Worthington was second with 206, Marshall was third with 210 and Luverne was fourth with 230.
 
Luverne girls’ scores
Lauren Hansen 46
Deziree Nath 59
Perceyis Trierweiler 62
Kiesli Smith 63
Abigail Anderson 67
Mallory Von Tersch 69

The Luverne High School baseball team won two games this past week, bringing its season record to 2-2.
The Cardinals hosted Pipestone Tuesday, April 18, beating the Arrows 5-1, and traveled to Adrian Monday, April 24, eking out a 7-6 win over the Dragons.
 
LHS 5, Pipestone 1
Luverne posted its first win of the season against Pipestone 5-1 at Redbird Field Tuesday, April 18.
“Our starting pitching was very good (with) a great command of the strike zone, and our defense made the plays they needed to,” head coach Phil Piquette said.
“We were able to produce some runs at the plate but will need to be stronger situationally in the games ahead.”
Luverne’s scoring came off of nine hits and two walks in the game. 
The Cardinals left seven runners on base, posted one error and had four batters fall to strike-outs.
In the bottom of the first inning, sophomore Carter Sehr scored first for LHS from second base when junior Conner Connell hit a fly ball past the Arrows’ shortstop. 
In the second inning junior Elliot Domagala scored from third base on a hard single to right field from junior Patrick Kroski.
Kroski stole second base and advanced to third on an error by the Arrows’ shortstop.
Sehr drove Kroski in on a fly ball that dropped into center field.
In the third inning the Cardinals added one more run on a wild pitch that advanced junior Will Serie to second and scored Connell from third.
In the bottom of the fifth inning Domagala scored again from second base on a ground ball to left field from senior Zach DeBoer.
After the fifth inning Luverne had built a commanding 5-0 lead over the Arrows.
Pipestone was able to score once in the bottom of the seventh inning . With two outs and bases loaded, LHS walked in one run.
 
BOX Score
PSH 0  0  0  0  0 0 1 1
LHS 1 2 1 0 1 0 X 5
 
Batting
Luverne       AB R H RBI
Sehr               4   1   2   1
Stroh              2   0   0   0
Sneller            4   0   0   0
Connell          2   1   1   1
Serie              3   0   1   0
Domagala     3   2   3   0
DeBoer           3   0   1   1
Kroski            3   1   1   1
Buss               3   0   0   0
 
Left On Base: 7, 2B: Elliot Domagala, Carter Sehr 3B: Conner Connell SB: Elliot Domagala, Partick Kroski, Carter Sehr
 
Pitching
Luverne     IP  H R ER  SO
DeBoer         6   2   0   0   28
Domagala     1   1   6   1   1
Win: Domagala Pitches-Strikes: DeBoer 71-49, Domagala 18-4
 
LHS 7, AHS/EHS 6
The Luverne baseball team traveled to Adrian Monday, April 24, beating Adrian/Ellsworth 7-6.
Leading 6-3 in the fourth inning, Luverne looked to be in control of the game. 
The Cardinals added one more run in the fifth and ended the sixth inning with a 7-3 lead.
“Our pitchers did their job against Adrian,” Paquette said. 
“They all had good command of the strike zone and for the most part kept the Adrian hitters off balance.” 
Adrian mounted a comeback in the seventh inning, scoring three runs only to fall short losing 7-6 to the Cardinals.
Sophomore pitcher Carter Sehr was credited with the win closing out the game without any runs to cross the home plate.
Luverne tallied 12 hits in the game with Domagala posting two doubles along with Sneller and Stroh each getting one double in the game.
Scoring for Luverne in the game was Sehr with two runs, Serie with one, Connell with two, Sneller with one and Domagala with one run.
“Our overall play needs to be much better as we look ahead to four Big South Conference games this week,” Paquette said. 
 
BOX Score
LHS 0  1  4  1  1  0 0 7
AHS 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 6
 
Batting
Luverne      AB R H RBI
Sehr               3   2   1   0
Stroh              4   0   2   0
Serie               3   1   1   1
Ahrendt          1   0   0   0
Connell           2   2   1   0
Sneller            4   1   2   2
Domagala       4   1   3   2
DeBoer           2   0   0   0
Miller              2   0   1   0
Kroski             4   0   1   0
Buss                3   0   0   0
2B: Elliot Domagala 2, Sneller, Stroh TB: Elliot Domagala 5, Riley Sneller 3, Jacob Stroh 3, Conner Connell 1, Patrick Kroski 1, Carter Sehr 1, Will Serie 1, Layke Miller 1 SB: Carter Sehr 2, Conner Connell 1
 
Pitching
Luverne   IP  H R  ER  SO
Kroski        3    2   1   1   4
Buss           2    2   2   2   4
Ahrendt    1.2   5   3   3   3
Sehr           .1   0   0   0   1
Win: Sehr Pitches-Strikes: Kroski 47-32, Buss 49-29, Ahrendt 33-21, Sehr 10-6
 
The Cardinals were scheduled to travel to Jackson County Central Tuesday, April 25, and they’ll host Windom Thursday, April 27. LHS will travel to St. James Friday, April 28, and host Worthington Monday, May 1.

The Hill-Beaver Creek High School trap shooting team opened its season shooting at the Garretson Sportsmen’s Club this past week.
Luke Fuerstenberg led the Patriots trap team, shooting 24 targets in both rounds for a score of 48 out of a possible 50.
Jack Moser shot a 23 in Round 1 and 24 in Round 2 for a total score of 47.
Other team members shooting in the 40s were Brekken Boen with a 41, Gunner Bork 43, Alex Harris 41, Lukas Hubbard 40, Clayton Kellenberger 40, Hunter Leenderts 43, Maddox Metzger 44, Gracyn Wegener 42 and Michael Ykema 40.
 
Week 1 scoring
                                Round1   Round 2    Total
Cameron Allen               23            22           45
Garrett Blank                 16             18           34
Brekken Boen                 19            22           41
Seyler Boen                     6              4            10
Gunner Bork                   21            22           43
Olivia Bork                     18            14            32
Sawyer Bosch                 21            18            39
Camdyn Broesder           19            14           33
Karis Dwire                     2              4              6
Luke Fuerstenberg         24            24            48
Alexis Gardner Swenson 12            13            25
Cooper Gehrke               15            20            35
Alex Harris                     21            20            41
Brooklynne Hubbard       10             9            19
Lukas Hubbard               20            20            40
Keaton Huisman             11            14            25
Clayton Kellenberger       21           19            40
Jayden Kueter                  16           20            36
Blake Leenderts               19           15            34
Hunter Leenderts             22           21            43
Karson Metzger               15           17            32
Maddox Metzger             20           24            44
Cody Moser                     17           14            31
Jack Moser                       23           24           47
Max Sammons                 10            4             14
John Tiesler                     10           13            23
Gracyn Wegener              20           22             42
Cash Wilsey                     18           18            36
Michael Ykema               18            22            40
 
The Hills-Beaver Creek trap shooting team posted their second week of results.
Sawyer Bosch turned in two strong rounds in week two. Bosch shot a perfect 25 in round one and a 24 in the second round for a total of 49 out of 50.
Nine other H-BC shooters were able to post in the 40’s in the second week. They are Cameron Allen 41, Boen Brekken 42, Gunner Bork 42, Luke Fuerstenberg 47, Alex Harris 43, Lukas Hubbard 40, Blake Leenderts 41, Maddox Metzger 46 and Jack Moser 41.
 
 
Week 2 scoring
                               Round1    Round 2    Total
Cameron Allen               20            21            41
Garrett Blank                  19           17            36
Brekken Boen                 18            24            42
Seyler Boen                      9              7            16
Gunner Bork                   21            21            42
Olivia Bork                      16           12            28
Sawyer Bosch                  25            24           49
Camdyn Broesder           17            15            32
Karis Dwire                     12             4             16
Luke Fuerstenberg          23            24           47
Alexis Gardner Swenson 12            17            29
Cooper Gehrke               18            20            38
Alex Harris                     21            22            43
Brooklynne Hubbard         9             4             13
Lukas Hubbard               19            21            40
Keaton Huisman             15            19            34
Clayton Kellenberger       19           20            39
Jayden Kueter                  16           20            36
Blake Leenderts              20            21            41
Hunter Leenderts            21            18           39
Karson Metzger               17           17            34
Maddox Metzger             22            24           46
Cody Moser                     16           17           33
Jack Moser                       21           20            41
Max Sammons                   5             6            11
John Tiesler                     18            13           31
Gracyn Wegener              15            16            31
Cash Wilsey                     13            18            31
Michael Ykema                18            18            36

\The Hills-Beaver Creek High School track and field team traveled to Tracy to participate in an 11-team meet Tuesday, April 18.
The Patriot girls’ team placed fifth with 72 points. The boys’ team placed seventh with 51 points.
“I thought our kids did well. We had a bunch of personal records in both track and field events,” head coach Rex Metzger said.
“In an 11-team field our sprint relays did great, and we had a lot of Top 3 finishes in other events.”
The Patriots did not compete in 12 events at the meet. Those events were girls’ and boys’ 4-by-800 meter relay, girls’ 100-meter dash, girls’ and boys’ 1600-meter run, girls’ 300-meter hurdles, boys’ 800-meter run, girls’ and boys’ 3,200-meter run, girls’ and boys’ 4-by-400 meter run and girls’ and boys’ pole vault.
Brynn Bakken had a great day for the Lady Pates. Bakken participated in four events placing first in each.
Bakken placed first in the girls’ 100-meter dash, anchored the girls’ 4-by-200 and 4-by-100-meter relays, and took first place in the girls’ long jump.
For the Patriot boys, Beau Bakken placed in four events. Bakken was part of the boys’ second-place finish in the 4-by-200-meter relay, part of the third-place finish in the 4-by-100-meter relay, and placed fifth in the shot put and tenth in the long jump. H-BC was scheduled to travel to Pipestone Saturday, April 22, and Worthington Thursday, April 27.
 
Individual event results are as follows:
 
Girls’ 100 Meter Hurdles
Larissa Steinhoff, 19.95 [SR], sixth.
Ava Steinhoff, 21.81, 12th.
 
Boys’ 110 Meter Hurdles
James Vanden Bosch, 19.89 [PR], sixth.
 
Girls’ 100 Meter Dash
Brynn Bakken, 13.15, first
Brynn Rauk, 14.30, seventh
Hailey Moser, 15.02, 14th.
 
Boys’ 100 Meter Dash
Cooper Gehrke, 12.36 [SR], seventh.
Mason Shaffner, 12.69, ninth.
Bode Kruger, 12.96 [SR], 13th.
 
Girls’ 4x200 Meter Relay
Abigail Harris, Brynn Rauk, Layla Deelstra, Brynn Bakken, 1:56.42, first.
 
Boys’ 4x200 Meter Relay
Micah Bush, Blake Leenderts, Beau Bakken, Elisha Taubert, 1:41.44, second.
 
Girls’ 4x100 Meter Relay
Abigail Harris, Brynn Rauk, Layla Deelstra, Brynn Bakken, 54.11, first.
 
Boys’ 4x100 Meter Relay
Mason Shaffner, Beau Bakken, Elisha Taubert, Cooper Gehrke, 48.92, third.
 
Girls’ 400 Meter Dash
Abigail Harris, 1:07.46 [SR], fourth.
Hailey Moser, 1:13.75, 12th.
 
Boys’ 400 Meter Dash
Elisha Taubert, 57.62 [SR], sixth.
Micah Bush, 57.71 [PR], seventh.
Blake Leenderts, 58.23 [PR], ninth.
 
Boys’ 300 Meter Hurdles
James Vanden Bosch [PR], 47.14, fourth.
Jackson Gacke, 53.54, ninth.
 
Girls’ 800 Meter Run
Bailey Spykerboer, 2:59.24 [SR], 12th.
Emma Deelstra, 3:04.55 [SR], 15th.
Ella Sammons, 3:10.52, 19th.
 
Girls’ 200 Meter Dash
Bailey Spykerboer, 30.38 [PR], eighth.
Emma Deelstra, 32.86 [SR], 18th.
 
Boys’ 200 Meter Dash
Bode Kruger, 26.14 [PR], 11th.
Riley Tatge, 26.16 [PR], 12th.
Sawyer Bosch, 26.59 [PR], 14th.
 
Girls’ Discus Throw
Isabel Wysong, 75-04 [SR], 11th.
Larisa Steinhoff, 67-06 [SR], 17th.
 
Boys’ Discus Throw
Riley Tatge, 107-04 [PR], fifth.
Brayden Metzger, 95-07 [SR], eighth.
Blake Leenderts, 91-00 [PR], 12th.
Jackson Gacke, 74-07, 25th.
 
Girls’ Shot Put
Isabel Wysong, 31-04.5 [PR], first.
Larisa Steinhoff, 26-04, 10th.
 
Boys’ Shot Put
Beau Bakken 37-09.5, fifth.
Brayden Metzger, 36-11 [SR], sixth.
Jamin Metzger, 34-02.5, eighth.
Riley Tatge, 33-03 [PR], 12th.
 
Girls’ Long Jump
Brynn Bakken, 15-05.5 [SR], first.
Brynn Rauk, 14-10.5 [SR], second.
Hailey Moser, 11-09, 21st.
 
Boys’ Long Jump
Sawyer Bosch, 16-09, eighth.
Micah Bush, 16-07 [PR], ninth.
Beau Bakken, 16-03, tenth.
Mason Shaffner, 16.00.5, 12th.
 
Girls’ Triple Jump
Bailey Spykerboer, 28-10, third.
Emma Deelstra, 26-07, eighth.
 
Boys’ Triple Jump
Sawyer Bosch, 34-01, ninth.
Mason Shaffner, 33-00 [PR], 11th.
Micah Bush, 31-06, 13th.
 
Girls’ High Jump
Larissa Steinhoff, 4-06, tenth.
Ava Steinhoff, 4-04, 11th.
 
Boys’ High Jump
James Vanden Bosch, 5-06 [PR], fifth.
Elisha Taubert, 5-06 [SR], sixth.
Jamin Metzger, 5-04 [PR], eighth.
Jackson Gacke, 5-04 [SR], ninth.
 

Boys’ Shot Put
Beau Bakken 37-09.5, fifth.
Brayden Metzger, 36-11 [SR], sixth.
Jamin Metzger, 34-02.5, eighth.
Riley Tatge, 33-03 [PR], 12th.
 
Girls’ Long Jump
Brynn Bakken, 15-05.5 [SR], first.
Brynn Rauk, 14-10.5 [SR], second.
Hailey Moser, 11-09, 21st.
 
Boys’ Long Jump
Sawyer Bosch, 16-09, eighth.
Micah Bush, 16-07 [PR], ninth.
Beau Bakken, 16-03, tenth.
Mason Shaffner, 16.00.5, 12th.
 
Girls’ Triple Jump
Bailey Spykerboer, 28-10, third.
Emma Deelstra, 26-07, eighth.
 
Boys’ Triple Jump
Sawyer Bosch, 34-01, ninth.
Mason Shaffner, 33-00 [PR], 11th.
Micah Bush, 31-06, 13th.
 
Girls’ High Jump
Larissa Steinhoff, 4-06, tenth.
Ava Steinhoff, 4-04, 11th.
 
Boys’ High Jump
James Vanden Bosch, 5-06 [PR], fifth.
Elisha Taubert, 5-06 [SR], sixth.
Jamin Metzger, 5-04 [PR], eighth.
Jackson Gacke, 5-04 [SR], ninth.

The Hills-Beaver Creek High School boys’ golf team hosted Adrian Tuesday, April 18, at Meadow Acres in Larchwood, Iowa.
The Patriot boys’ team lost 183-224 to the Dragons and the girls’ team score was incomplete, due to not enough golfers on either team.
“The boys improved their team score by 18 strokes,” head coach Dan Ellingson said. 
“We are getting closer to our team goal score of 200 before our conference season starts and are looking to improve every meet as we gain experience.”
 
H-BC boy’s scores
Cameron Allen 52
Brock Harnack 53
Callum Bartels 54
Camdyn Broesder 65
Josh Ternus 65
 
H-BC girl’s scores
Abby Olson 58
Taylor Spykerboer 70
 
The Patriot golf team is scheduled to participate in the Red Rock Conference Invitational Thursday, April 27. 
The H-BC girls’ team will play in Slayton and the boys’ team will travel to Sanborn for the Invitational.

The Luverne High school softball team posted two wins in a doubleheader with Jackson County Central April 18 and suffered a 10-0 loss in Fairmont April 24.
The Cardinals, now 3-1, will host a doubleheader with St. James Thursday, April 27. They’ll play Edgerton Friday, April 28, and Pipestone Monday, May 1.
 
LHS-JCC doubleheader
The Cardinals beat the Huskies 11-3 and 13-1 in a doubleheader with Jackson Tuesday, April 18.
“I thought both games were good team wins,” head coach Brooks Maurer said.
“Our hitting was outstanding.”
Luverne posted four doubles, a home run and eight stolen bases in the two games.
“It’s always good to get two wins over conference section teams,” Maurer said.
In Game 1, Luverne topped Jackson County Central 11- 3
Junior Gracie Nath got the start for Luverne, surrendering three runs on four hits over seven innings, striking out five batters.
Luverne racked up 10 total hits in the game. 
Sophomore Payton Behr drove in two runs on three hits in four at bats.
Sophomore Ella Reisdorfer and junior Tori Serie both had two hits and one RBI each in the game.
 
BOX Score
LHS 1 1 4 1 2 2  x  11
JCC 0 0 1 0 0 2 0  3
 
BATTING
Luverne    AB R H RBI
Behr            4   1  3   2
Smidt          3   1  1   0
Olson          4   0  0   1
Reisdorfer   3   2  2   1
Boll             4   1  1   0
Cowell         2   3  1   0
Serie            4   3 2  1
Franken       1   0  0   1
Mehlhaff      1   0  0   0
Lenz            3   0  0   1
Double: Serie 1 Total Bases: Serie 3, Behr 3, Reisdorfer 2, Boll 1, Smidt 1, Cowell 1 Stolen Bases: Reisdorfer 2, Smidt 1, Behr 1
 
PITCHING
Luverne IP H R   ER   SO
Nath         7   4  3    1    5
Pitches-Strikes: Nath 112-63
Batters Faced: Nath 31
 
In Game 2 the Luverne Cardinals overwhelmed Jackson 13-1.
Sophomore Amira Cowell earned the win for Luverne facing 25 batters in six innings. Cowell surrendered one run on four hits and struck out four batters.
The Cardinals had 13 total hits in the game
Serie doubled twice with one RBI and senior Carly Olson doubled once with two RBIs in the game. 
Reisdorfer connected on an inside-the-park home run, driving a fly ball to right field in the sixth inning and scoring one runner.
 
BOX Score
LHS 3 2  1  0  1 6 13
JCC 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
 
BATTING
Luverne     AB R H RBI
Behr              5   0  2   0
Smidt            2   2  1   0
Wynia            1   0  0   0
Olson            3   1  2   2
Reisdorfer     3   2  2   2
Boll               3   1  2   2
Cowell           2   0  0   0
Serie             4   2  2   1
Franken         1   1  1   1
Mehlhaff        2   2  1   2
Lenz              4   0  0   1
Double: Serie 2, Olson 1 Home Run: Reisdorfer Total Bases: Reisdorfer 5, Serie 4, Olson 3, Behr 2, Boll 2, Smidt 1, Franken 1, Mehlhaff 1 Stolen Bases: Behr 2, Stegenga 1, Smidt 1
 
PITCHING
Luverne IP H R   ER  SO
Cowell     6   4   1   1    4
Pitches-Strikes: Cowell 91-42
Batters Faced: Cowell 25
 
Fairmont 10, LHS 0
The Luverne softball team traveled to Fairmont Monday, April 24, giving up  a 10-0 loss in six innings.
“Their pitcher is very good,” Maurer said.
LHS pitcher Nath took the loss for Luverne, giving up three runs on seven hits over four innings.
The Cardinals were unable to get a single hit and committed three team errors in the game.
“They really hit the ball well also, but we had a few errors we shouldn’t have had to give them extra at bats,” Maurer said.
 
BOX Score
LHS 0 0  0  0  0 0  0
FHS 1 0 2 0 3 4 10
 
BATTING
Luverne      AB R H RBI
Behr               0   0  0   0
Smidt             2   0  0   0
Olson             2   0  0   0
Reisdorfer      2   0  0   0
Boll                2   0  0   0
Cowell           2   0  0   0
Serie              2   0  0   0
Franken         1   0   0  0
Mehlhaff        1   0  0   0
Lenz              2   0  0   0
 
PITCHING
Luverne IP H R  ER  SO
Nath         4   7   3   3   3
Cowell    1.1  5   7   4   0
Pitches-Strikes: Nath 63-41, Cowell 61-34
Batters Faced: Nath 19, Cowell 15