Luverne hosted a Quadrangular Tuesday, Jan. 31, winning two matches and losing one.
The Cardinals beat Beresford, South Dakota, 45-30, and Garretson, South Dakota, 54-27. They lost to Elk Point, South Dakota, 41-28.
The Cardinals were scheduled to travel to Viborg, South Dakota, Tuesday, Feb. 7, and will host a Triangular Thursday, Feb. 9. They will then travel for another Triangular Friday, Feb. 10.
Luverne’s wrestling team is 7-11 for the season. The sectional team tournament is set for Thursday, Feb. 16, at a location yet to be determined.
Boys’ varsity Individual Sectional Tournament will be Saturday, Feb. 25, at Jackson County Central High School.
Girls’ varsity Individual Sectional Tournament will be Saturday, Feb. 11, at Hastings High School.
 
Luverne Quadrangular
Luverne hosted a Quadrangular in the Cardinal Classic Gym Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Teams participating were Beresford/Alcester-Hudson, Elk Point-Jefferson, and Garretson, all South Dakota schools.
Luverne wrestled three duals in the Quad. The Cardinals beat Beresford/Alcester-Hudson 45-30, lost to Elk Point-Jefferson 41-28, and won against Garretson 54-27.
“I think we had some of our best wrestling Tuesday night since the first of the year,” head coach Jordan Kopp said.
“Being in front of the home crowd with a great turnout really got the kids going.”
The Cardinals’ three dual matches are as follows:
 
LHS 45, Beresford 30
Luverne was able to beat Beresford, winning eight of the 14 matches. Five wins were by pins, two came from Beresford forfeits and one by decision.
Breakdown by weight-class is as follows:
 
106 – Owen Serck (B) over Brody Kopp (L) by 11-0 MD. Team: L0-B4
113 – Bernie Rock (L) over Dexter Miller (B) by fall. Team: L6-B4
120 – Matthew Gangestad (L) over Kanin Kientz (B) by fall. Team: L12-B4
126 – Leif Ingebretsen (L) over Tate Lyle (B) by fall. Team: L18-B4
132 – Josh Stroh (L) win by forfeit. Team: L24-B4
138 – Hayden Lounsberry (B) win by forfeit. Team: L24-B10
145 – Cameron McCrary (L) over Isaac Boden (B) by fall. Team: L30-B10
152 – Robert Watkins (B) win by forfeit. Team: L30-B16
160 – Peyton Friedrich (B) over DJ Rock (L) by 16-6 MD. Team: L30-B20
170 – Sam Rock (L) over Gaval Valder (B) by pin. Team: L36-B20
182 – Cash Bonnet (L) win by forfeit. Team: L42-B20
195 – Landon Schurch (B) over Jacob Madison (L) 8-0 MD. Team: L42-B24
220 – Aaron Larson (B) win by forfeit. Team: L42-B30
285 – Masyn Akkerman (L) over Alex Jensen (B) 5-4 dec. Team: L45-B30
 
Elk Point 41, LHS 28
The Cardinals had trouble matching up with Elk-Point-Jefferson, giving up three matches by forfeit.
Luverne was not able to make up enough points in the matches to dig out of an 18-point hole made by not having wrestlers at three weights in this dual.
Breakdown by weight-class is as follows:
 
106 – Brody Van Roekel (EPJ) over Brody Kopp (L) by 9-0 MD. Team: L0-EPJ4
113- Bernie Rock (L) over Owen Rigg (EPJ) 6-4 dec. Team: L3-EPJ4
120 – Luke Swatek (EPJ) over Matthew Gangestad (L) 40- dec. Team: L3-EPJ7
126 – Rayden Boyenga (L) over Trey WunderWeerdt (EPJ) by fall. Team: L9-EPJ7
132 Leif Ingebretsen (L) over Levi Hanson (EPJ) 13-0 MD. Team: L14-EPJ7
138 – Hayes Johnson (EPJ) over Hudson Hough (L) by fall. Team: L14-13
145 – Cameron McCrary (L) over Spencer Marx (EPJ) by fall. Team: L19-EPJ 13
152 – Lucas Hueser (EPJ) win by forfeit. Team: L19-EPJ19
160 – Ben Swatek (EPJ) over DJ Rock (L) 10-2 MD. Team: L19-EPJ 23
170 – Sam Rock (L) over Gavin Jacobs (EPJ) by fall. Team: L25-EPJ23
182 – Grayson Jacobs (EPJ) over Jacob Madison (L) by fall. Team: L25-EPJ29
195 – Noah McDermott (EPJ) win by forfeit. Team: L25-EPJ35
220 – Keaton Hinds (EPJ) win by forfeit. Team: L25 – EPJ41
285 – Masyn Akkerman (L) over Noah Thooft (EPJ) 11-9 TB-1. Team: L28-EPJ41
 
LHS 54, Garretson 27
LHS wrestlers took care of Garretson, winning nine matches, five by pins and four by forfeits.
Luverne gave up two matches by pins, two by forfeit and one by decision.
Breakdown by weight-class is as follows:
 
106 – Brody Kopp (L) over Maxx Dickey (G) by fall. Team: L6-G0
113 – Bernie Rock (L) win by forfeit. Team: L12-G0
120 – Matthew Gangestad (L) over Gavin Denherder (G) by fall. Team: L18-G0
126 – Leif Ingebretsen (L) win by forfeit. Team: L24-G0
132 – Hudson Hough (L) win by forfeit. Team: L30-G0
138 – Josh Stroh (L) over Preston Bohl (G) by fall. Team: L36-G0
145 – Hunter Abraham (G) over Cameron McCrary (L) by fall. Team: L36-G6
152 – Brock Bonte (G) win by forfeit. Team: L36-G12
160 – DJ Rock (L) over Cole Schleuter (G) by fall. Team: L42-G12
170 – Sam Rock (L) win by forfeit. Team: L48-G12
182 – Calab Westerbur (G) over Cash Bonnett (L) by fall. Team: L48-G18
195 – Jacob Madison (L) over Martin Welch (G) by fall. Team: L54-G18
220 – Drew Pederson (G) win by forfeit. Team: L54-G24
285 – Jadan Richter (G) over Masyn Akkerman (L) 1-0 dec. Team: L54-G27

The Luverne boys’ hockey team beat three opponents the past week, picking up two conference wins along the way.
The Cardinals defeated conference foes Redwood Valley 7-0 Jan. 31 and Marshall 4-2 Feb. 2. at home.
They also rolled past the MBA Storm 7-4 on the road Feb. 4.
Luverne is now 13-6-1 for the season.
The Cardinals were scheduled to host Fairmont Tuesday, Feb. 7, and Minnesota River Friday, Feb. 10.
They will take on Minnesota River again the next day Saturday, Feb. 11, on the road.
 
LHS 7, Redwood 0
The Luverne boys’ hockey team plucked a 7-0 win from the Redwood Valley Cardinals at home Tuesday, Jan.31.
There was not a single penalty made in the game by either team.
The Luverne Cardinals slung 64 shots on Redwood’s goalie, making seven.
Redwood winged 14 shots at junior Tyler Arends and one at reliever Xander Remme, but they blocked them all.
Senior Brock Behrend started Luverne’s scoring with a first period goal at 9:15 assisted by junior Owen Sudenga and sophomore Blaik Bork.
Sophomore Alexander Schlosser added another goal at 14:10 assisted by sophomore Marcus Vortherms.
The Cardinals were ahead 2-0 after the first period.
Senior Brady Bork started off the second period, scoring at 4:44 assisted by junior Patrick Kroski.
Behrend scored his second goal at 6:23 assisted by Blaik Bork and Sudenga.
Behrend then scored again, a hat trick, at 9:30 assisted by Sudenga and Blaik Bork.
Kroski finished the period with a goal at 11:49 with assists by junior Elliot Domagala and junior Henry Hartquist.
Luverne finished the first two periods 6-0 on Redwood.
There was only one score in the third period. Sophomore Layke Miller scored his first-ever varsity goal. He was assisted by Brady Bork.
 
LHS 4, Marshall 2
The Luverne boys’ hockey team caged the Marshall Tigers, beating them 4-2.
The Cardinals grabbed the conference win Thursday, Feb. 2, at home
“Marshall was a good team win for us. We battled in all three periods, capitalized on offensive opportunities and played better hockey in our defensive zone with solid goaltending all night,” Paquette said.
Brady Bork got Luverne started, scoring in the first period at 5:02 unassisted.
He then opened the second period scoring his second goal at 9:18 assisted by Langseth.
Marshall answered with a goal of their own at 14:48.
Elliot Domagala closed the second period scoring at 16:43 assisted by Kroski and Sudenga.
The Cardinals went up 3-1 after two periods.
In the third period Sudenga beat the Marshall goalie at 12:06. He was assisted by Vortherms and Blaik Bork.
Marshall snuck in their second goal at 14:07 in the third.
With the score 4-2 late in the third period, the Tigers pulled their goalie in hopes of netting a goal with a man advantage. 
The Cardinals were able to fend off the Tigers’ strategy, and LHS goalie Tyler Arends blocked any attempts Marshall made to score.
 
LHS 7, MBA 4
The Cardinal boys’ hockey team traveled to the  Benson Civic Center Saturday, Feb. 4, to take on Morris-Benson Area.
Luverne left with a commanding 7-4 win over the Storm.
Schlosser got the first score of the game at 14:49 in the first period. He was assisted by Brady Bork and Kroski.
MBA answered with a power play goal at 16:32, tying the game 1-1 after one period.
The second period saw Luverne pull away scoring four times with only one goal for the Storm.
Brady Bork beat the Storm’s goalie 45 seconds into the second period. He was assisted by Elliot Domagala and Langseth.
Behrend scored shortly after at 1:12 assisted by Miller and Sudenga.
Elliot Domagala netted Luverne’s third goal at 5:54 assisted by Brady Bork and Miller.
Sudenga finished the Cardinals’ second period, beating the Storm goalie at 6:56 assisted by Blaik Bork and Vortherms.
MBA once again finished the period with a Storm goal at 14:12.
Luverne now led 5-2 after two periods of hockey.
In the third period MBA scored twice, both on power plays, one at 4:25 and another at 6:14, to pull within one point of Luverne.
Not to be denied a win, LHS goalie Tyler Arends held his ice and denied MBA any more goals.
The Cardinals were able to add two more goals of their own to pad their lead.
Langseth scored at 8:42 assisted by Elliot Domagala and Kroski.
Then Kroski sealed the win with a power play goal at 15:55 assisted by Blaik Bork and Brady Bork.

The Hills-Beaver Creek boys’ basketball team won two games and lost one this past week.
H-BC hosted MCC, losing 78-38 Jan. 31. The Patriots came back and beat Edgerton 67-46 on Feb. 3 and Elkton, 63-55 on Feb. 6.
The Patriots are now 8-9 for the season and were scheduled to travel to Luverne Tuesday, Feb. 7, and HLOF on Thursday, Feb. 9. 
 
MCC 78, H-BC 38
The H-BC boys’ basketball team hosted Murray County Central Tuesday, Jan. 31.
“Murray County Central is a really good team on both ends of the floor. When you are struggling offensively, they are a tough team to match up with,” head coach Kale Wiertzema said. 
The Patriots struggled in the game with the Rebels’ height and speed, losing 78-38.
“Currently we are lacking confidence in every aspect on the offensive end of the floor,” Wiertzema said.
“Our defense continues to play well enough to win. Last night we gave up a few too many offensive rebounds which turned into second chance points.”
Senior Brock Harnack led the Patriots with 10 points and one rebound.
Senior Brayden Metzger added nine points and two rebounds.
Sophomore Cameron Allen posted seven points, two rebounds, two steals and an assist.
Freshman Jamin Metzger made four points, two rebounds and one assist.
Sophomore Beau Bakken and freshman Micah Bush both contributed three points.
Bakken also had five rebounds and two assists and Bush had two rebounds and three assists.
Senior Riley Tatge made one free throw, grabbed four rebounds and had one assist.
Freshmen EJ Wegener also made one free throw, had two rebounds and one assist in the game.
 
H-BC 67, Edgerton 46
The Patriot boys’ basketball team hosted Edgerton Friday, Feb. 3, beating them 67-46.
“We did a great job changing the pace of the game with our defense,” Wiertzema said.
“ Edgerton is dealing with some injuries; we did a nice job utilizing our depth to speed up the game on both ends of the floor.”
Jamin Metzger led the Patriots with 14 points, four rebounds and two assists.
Harnack added 12 points, three rebounds, two assists and one steal.
Bush posted 10 points, five rebounds and two steals.
Sophomores Sawyer Bosch and Cameron Allen each added eight points.
Bosch had two rebounds, three assists and one steal.
Allen added two rebounds, two assists and two steals.
Bakken grabbed nine rebounds in the win. He also made six points, three assists, one steal and one blocked shot.
Other Patriots that scored in the game were Tatge with four points, Brayden Metzger and EJ Wegener with two points each.
 “It was also nice to see some shots go in,” Wiertzema said. “It was the first time in a while our shooting percentage was above 40 percent.”
 
H-BC 63, Elkton 55
The Hills-Beaver Creek boys’ basketball team traveled to Elkton Monday, Feb. 6, beating the Elks 63-55.
“We got off to a really slow start both halves and had to battle to close the gap to end the first and third quarters,” Wiertzema said. 
Elkton-Lake Benton started the game shooting really well from the outside, having four threes in the first quarter.
 “After settling into both halves our defense had another outstanding night,” said Wiertzema. 
Tatge led the Patriots with 15 points, five rebounds and one blocked shot.
Harnack posted 13 points, one rebound, one steal and one blocked shot.
Bush netted 11 points, had three rebounds, two assists and one steal.
Bosch added 10 points, one rebound, two assists and one steal. 
Bakken contributed eight points, six rebounds and one assist.
Other Patriots that scored were Brayden Metzger with three, Jamin Metzger with two and Allen with one free throw.

The Luverne boys’ basketball team had a full week with four games, winning two and losing two.
LHS lost to Martin County West 61-56 Jan. 31 and Fairmont 59-55 Feb. 2, both on the road. The Cardinals won against St. James 88-77 Feb. 3 and Edgerton 78-60 Feb. 6, both at home.
The Cardinals are now 9-9 for the season.
Luverne was scheduled to play H-BC at home Tuesday, Feb. 7, travel to Windom Friday, Feb. 10, and host Adrian Monday, Feb. 13.
 
MCW 61, LHS 56
The LHS boys’ basketball team lost by five, 61-56, in an overtime battle on the road against Martin County West Tuesday, Jan. 31.
“We started the game in a hole, struggling to score in the first half, but we were able to figure out the Mavericks’ zone and played a good second half,” said head coach John Sichmeller.
The Cardinals fell behind Martin County 20-12 at the half.
“We took the lead and had chances to put them away, but they made some big shots to send it to overtime,” Sichmeller said.
In the second half Luverne was able to outscore the Mavericks 39-31 to tie the game at 51 in regulation.
In overtime Luverne scored only five points to Martin County’s 10.
“We had a few too many turnovers and missed opportunities in overtime that hopefully we can learn from as we move forward,” Sichmeller said.
DeBeer led Luverne with a big double-double, scoring 23 points and muscling 11 rebounds. He also had three assists.
Sehr made five 3-pointers  and seven baskets in the paint for 19 points. He also had two rebounds and two assists.
Gannon Ahrendt and Woodley added five points each. Ahrendt grabbed three rebounds, had four assists, three steals and three blocked shots. 
Woodley had eight rebounds, one assist and one steal.
Landon Ahrendt contributed four points, one rebound and one assist.
Feit helped the Cardinals with two rebounds, one assist and one steal.
Sneller came off the bench to add one assist.
 
Fairmont 59, LHS 55
Luverne fell to the Fairmont Cardinals 59-55 on the road Feb. 2.
“Their size was really difficult for us to handle,” Sichmeller said.
The LHS Cardinals played a tight first half but finished three points behind Fairmont 30-27 at the half.
 “We got behind by ten points in the second half but we made a really nice run to get back in the game,” Sichmeller said.
“We had a couple good looks at the end to tie the game but were unable to score and we were forced to foul them.”
Fairmont shot 50 percent at the line in the game; Luverne made 25 percent.
“We were only two for eight on free throws and you are not going to win a lot of close games when you don't make your free throws,” Sichmeller said.
Gannon Ahrendt played a solid game with 19 points, snatching eight rebounds with two steals and two blocked shots.
DeBeer added 13 points and four rebounds including three assists.
Sehr made 10 points inside and one 3-pointer along with two rebounds, five assists and one steal.
Feit sank two 3-pointers and made another two points inside. He also had two rebounds, one assist and one steal.
Woodley added four points, four rebounds, three assists and one blocked shot.
 
LHS 88, St. James 77
The Cardinals prevailed over St. James, 88-77, at home Friday, Feb. 3.
“Tonight was really the first time all season that Carter and Gannon both shot well, and when they are shooting like that, we are tough to beat,” Sichmeller said.
“I don’t think our defense was as strong tonight as it has been, but thankfully our offense was able to keep us in control all game.”
Both Luverne and St. James played a physical game. Neither team gave an inch on both sides of the court.
Gannon Ahrendt had a great night, sinking 35 points, grabbing nine rebounds, posting five assists, four steals and one blocked shot.
Ahrendt was seven for 10 on 3-pointers and dunked the ball five times.
Sehr was also hot in the game, making six of nine 3-pointers in his 25 points.
He also had three rebounds, five assists and one steal.
DeBeer muscled his way inside, making 22 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. 
He was also on point making eight of 11 at the free throw line.
Landon Ahrendt came off the bench to sink four points, and Sneller added two points, one rebound and two assists.
Cowell did not score but played a big role with two rebounds, four assists and one steal.
Feit contributed two rebounds and two assists in the Cardinals’ win.
Woodley did not show much in stats, but he handled St. James’ big man, No. 43, with class.
 
LHS 78, Edgerton 60
The Luverne boys’ basketball team defeated Edgerton at home, winning 78-60 Monday, Feb. 6.
“We didn’t play our best game, but we had a nice run in the middle of the second half to put them away,” Sichmeller said. 
DeBeer led Luverne with 22 points, seven rebounds, one assist and two steals.
Gannon Ahrendt posted 19 points, four rebounds, three assists, four steals and three blocked shots.
Sehr added 12 points, one rebound, one assist, one steal and a blocked shot.
Cowell netted seven points, two rebounds and one steal.
Four other Cardinals added two points each. They are Sneller, Feit, Landon Ahrendt and Woodley.

The H-BC girls’ basketball team lost two hard-fought games last week.
H-BC fell to No. 6-ranked Dell Rapids, South Dakota, on the road, 69-46, Tuesday, Jan. 31, and gave up a physical win to Edgerton Southwest Christian 87-67 at home Feb. 6.
The Patriots are now 8-13 for the season and will face their next opponent, Huron Lake-Okabena-Fulda, on the road Friday, Feb. 10.
 
Dell Rapids 69, H-BC 46
The Patriot girls lost to the Dell Rapids St. Mary’s Cardinals 69-46 on the road Tuesday, Jan. 31.
“Dell Rapids was the end of a four-game stretch over five days,” said head coach Dylan Gehrke.
“They’re definitely some of the best shooters that we have faced this year,” said Gehrke. “They ended up making 13 3-point shots on the night.”
The Patriots were able to outrebound Dell Rapids 32 to 25 and sank 10 of 17 free throws for 59 percent.
But it wasn’t enough to overtake the Cardinals’ scoring ability.
“This is one scrappy squad,” Gehrke said. “Not much for size, but they make up for that with their quickness, speed, and intensity on defense. Offensively, they all can light it up from about anywhere.”
The Patriots made nine 3-pointers and were only down 41-27 at half. 
Eighth-grader Olivia Deelstra scored a double-double, making 11 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. She also has three assists and one steal. 
Junior Lanae Elbers posted 11 points, three rebounds, three assists and one blocked shot.
Junior Layla Deelstra added eight points, one rebound, one assist and five steals to help the Patriots.
Other scorers for H-BC were junior Larissa Steinhoff with six points, freshman Abbie Harris with five, sophomore Emma Deelstra with three, and sophomore Bailey Spykerboer with two points.
“It will be nice to have a few days of practice before SWC comes to town on Monday for a big Red Rock Conference battle,” Gehrke said.
 
SWC 87, H-BC 67
The Patriot girls lost a fast and physical game to Southwest Christian 87-67 at home Monday, Feb. 6.
“Monday night was definitely a physical battle. Both teams left it all out there,” Gehrke said. 
“We had girls playing a lot of minutes last night and I couldn't be prouder of them. I love the passion and fight that our girls play with.”
H-BC played controlled ball in the first half and most of the second. SWC wore the Patriots down, causing missed passes and turnovers toward the end of the game.
“If we can continue to cut down on our turnovers and fix a few things on defense, we will maybe come out on top in some of these games,” Gehrke said. 
“Props to the SWC girls. Veldkamp was relentless attacking the basket and boards, and Fey did a good job of posting up and finishing around the rim,” Gehrke said.
Olivia Deelstra made 26 points, seven rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocked shots.
Elbers posted a big double-double in the game. She scored 16 points and had 10 rebounds with two steals and one blocked shot.
Layla Deelstra added 11 points, three rebounds, five assists and one steal.
Rauk netted 2 3-pointers and one basket under the net for eight points. She also posted four rebounds and one assist.
Steinhoff made six points, had four rebounds and two assists.
Harris did not score but helped the team with four rebounds, three assists and two steals.

The Luverne girls’ basketball team picked up two big conference wins at home this past week.
The Cardinals beat Fairmont 70-45 Feb. 2 and St. James 55-40 the next night, Feb. 3
Luverne is now 16-2 for the season with a conference record of 12-0.
LHS was scheduled to go on the road to take on Martin County West Tuesday, Feb. 7, then host Adrian Thursday, Feb. 9, and travel to Canby Friday, Feb. 10.
 
LHS 70, Fairmont 45
The LHS girls’ basketball team hosted conference opponent Fairmont, beating them 70-45 Thursday, Feb. 2.
“I thought the first half was the best half of basketball we have played all year,” head coach TJ Newgard said.
“We really overwhelmed them with our pressure. We did not allow them to get comfortable and really dictated the pace of the game.”
Luverne shot 64 percent inside, sinking 19 of 30 attempts and 63 percent on 3-point shots.
“Averill was lights out going 6-6 from three. When she is looking for her shot and being aggressive, we are at our best,” Newgard said. 
If senior Elizabeth Wagner wasn’t on the floor scrambling for the ball, she was scoring 29 points.
Wagner grabbed eight rebounds, had two assists, one steal and blocked three shots.
Senior Averill Sehr was on fire, sinking six 3-pointers for 18 points. 
Sehr also had two rebounds, two assists and three steals.
Junior Kiesli Smith added seven points and one rebound.
Senior Emma Beyer scored five points, nabbed three rebounds, had three assists and three steals.
Senior Christina Wagner made four points, grabbed three rebounds, posted one assist, two steals and two blocked shots.
Other Luverne players scoring in the game were senior Jocelyn Hart with three points and juniors Sarah Stegenga and Dennie Sandbulte each with two points.
Defensively junior Kira John had two rebounds and two blocked shots while classmate Tori Serie added one rebound and one blocked shot.
 
LHS 55, St. James 40
The LHS girls’ basketball team took on conference opponent St. James Friday, Feb. 3, in Luverne.
The Cardinals beat the Saints in a low-scoring game 55-40.
“St James came into the game on a five-game winning streak, and we knew they would be dangerous,” Newgard said. 
“They average 67 points per game, so holding them to 40 is really good.”
Newgard added, “I love how this team can win games scoring in the 70s or 80s but can also grind out games in the 40s and 50s.”
Elizabeth Wagner had a great night. She made 21 points, grabbed nine rebounds, had one assist and five steals.
In the game, Wagner passed Brooklynn VerSteeg (2022 grad) for the all-time scoring record. 
VerSteeg held the record with 1263 career points. Wagner posted 1277 at the end of the game.
Senior Emma Beyer made two of five 3-pointers in her eight-point game.
Beyer also had three rebounds, one assist and one steal.
John was busy under the net grabbing 13 rebounds for LHS.
She also added seven points, five assists, four steals and two blocked shots.
Christina Wagner had seven big steals in the game against the Saints.
She also posted seven points, three rebounds and one assist.
Sehr netted seven points, had one rebound, three assists and two steals.
Jocelyn Hart came off the bench making five points, two rebounds, two assists and one steal.

The Luverne girls’ hockey team captured its first Big South Conference Championship last week.
Luverne beat conference opponent Windom on the road 4-2 Thursday, Feb. 2, and beat the Bluejays in Waseca 6-1 Feb. 4.
The Cardinals are now 13-0 in the conference and 18-6 for the season.
The Cardinals were scheduled to take on Fairmont at home Monday, Feb. 7, rescheduled from Jan. 3.
Section 3A girls’ hockey tournaments will start with Luverne receiving a bye in the quarterfinal round.
Luverne’s semifinal game will be against the winner of the Fairmont/Windom matchup on home ice Saturday. Feb. 11.
 
LHS 4, Windom 2
The Luverne girls’ hockey team clipped the Eagles 4-2 Thursday, Feb 2, in Windom.
“We had a slow start and we didn’t play to our best,” head coach Tony Sandbulte said.
“However, it was nice to get a win on an off night and capture our first Big South Conference Championship.”
The Cardinals put together a great season with a conference record of 13-0.
Luverne beat their last conference opponents, Windom, by placing 58 shots on goal, with four getting past the Eagles’ goalie.
Windom placed 21 shots on senior Mallory Von Tersch,  sneaking only two inside the net.
Scoring for Luverne started at 10:34 in the first period with eighth-grader Izzy Steensma scoring a short-handed goal unassisted.
Windom netted one of their own at 14:22.
Senior Kamryn Van Batavia closed the first period with a score at 14:57 assisted by sophomore Payton Behr and seventh-grader Ellie Van Batavia.
The only goal scored in period two was made by Cardinal Kamryn Van Batavia at 3:51 unassisted.
In the third period Windom and Luverne traded goals. Windom scored at 9:26 and Luverne at 14:36.
Ellie Van Batavia solidified Luverne’s win when she beat Windom’s goalie with an assist by her sister Kamryn.
 
LHS 6, Waseca 1
Luverne girls’ hockey traveled to take on the Waseca Bluejays Saturday, Feb. 4.
The Redbirds beat the Bluebirds 6-1 and took home the win.
Luverne roasted the Waseca goalie with 58 shots on goal and made six to the back of the net.
The Bluejays winged 10 shots on goal at Von Tersch, making one.
In period one freshman Greta McClure scored first at 1:40 unassisted.
Ellie Van Batavia followed less than a minute later, scoring at 2:30 assisted by senior Mallory Nelson.
Freshman Ella Apel finished the first period with a goal at 7:26 assisted by junior Anika Boll.
The first period tally was Luverne 3, Waseca 0.
The second period started with a goal 58 seconds in from Kamryn Van Batavia assisted by eighth-grader Macie Edstrom and Payton Behr.
Waseca scored their second and last goal of the game at 13:45.
At 13:52 Kamryn Van Batavia scored her second goal unassisted, and the second period ended with a Luverne 5-1 lead.
Eighth-grader Tenley Behr added one more goal for Luverne in the third period at 8:29 assisted by Steensma to finish off the victory 6-1.

ISD #2184 School Board
meets Dec. 22 
MINUTES OF REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF 
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2184, 
ROCK COUNTY, LUVERNE, MINNESOTA  
A regular meeting of the Board of Education, ISD #2184, was held in
the District Office on December 22, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
The following members were present: Katie Baustian, Jodi Bosch, Ryan DeBates, Tim Jarchow, Reva Sehr, and David Wrigg. Absent: Eric Hartman. Also present:  Craig Oftedahl, Tyler Reisch, Jason Phelps, Michael DeBates and Averill Sehr.  
Vice-Chairperson Tim Jarchow opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Ryan DeBates completed his Oath of Office. Motion made by Baustian, second by Sehr, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Business Manager Tyler Reisch conducted the Truth-in-Taxation Hearing.  
Administrative reports were given. 
Motion made by Sehr, second by Bosch, to approve the November 22, 2022,
School Board minutes as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Baustian, to receive the following donations:
Daktronics - $100 for Robotics Program
Donors Choose - Engaging Science and Math supplies for
Molly Carbonneau’s classroom
Donors Choose - Attention Please supplies for Molly Carbonneau’s classroom
Titan Machinery - Standard and Metric Tool Kit valued at $330 for Robotics Program
Vince and Peggy Gacke - $1,000 for the Angel Fund for School Meals
Luverne Area Community Foundation - a grant for $2,000 athletic field paint sprayer
Thirteenth District Bar Association - $150 sponsorship for the Mock Trial Program
Steen Reformed Church Sunday School - $350 for the Angel Fund for School Meals
Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Sehr, to table the Fiscal Year
2021-2022 Audit Report. Motion unanimously carried.
Business Manager Tyler Reisch reviewed the District and Student Activity
bills with the School Board.  
Motion made by Bosch, second by DeBates, to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $156,503.51 with payroll in the amount of $1,113,983.59 for a grand total of $1,619,798.76. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Bosch, second by Baustian, to receive the Student Activity Report showing the balances as of November 30, 2022. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by DeBates, second by Bosch, to approve the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COMBINED POLLING PLACES FOR MULTIPLE PRECINCTS AND DESIGNATING HOURS DURING WHICH THE POLLING PLACES WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR VOTING FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTIONS NOT HELD  ON THE DAY OF A STATEWIDE ELECTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School
District No. 2184, State of Minnesota, as follows:
1. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 205A.11, the precincts and polling places for school district elections are those precincts or parts of precincts located within the boundaries of the school district which have been established by the cities or towns located in whole or in part within the school district. The board hereby confirms those precincts and polling places so established by those municipalities.
2. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 205A.11, the board may establish a combined polling place for several precincts for school district elections not held on the day of a statewide election. The following combined polling places are established to serve the precincts specified for all school district special and general elections not held on the same day as a statewide election:
Combined Polling Place: Luverne MS/HS Gymnasium –
709 North Kniss Avenue, Luverne
 Name and address of combined polling place
"This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 2184 located in Battle Plain Township; Beaver Creek Township; Clinton Township; Denver Township; Kanaranzi Township; Luverne Township; Magnolia Township; Mound Township; Rose Dell Township; Springwater Township; Vienna Township; the City of Hardwick; the City of Kenneth, City of Luverne; and the City of Magnolia; in Rock County, Minnesota; and Leota Township, Lismore Township; and Westside Township in Nobles County, Minnesota."
3. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 205A.09, the polling places will remain open for voting for school district elections not held on the same day as a statewide election between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 8:00 o'clock p.m.
4. The clerk is directed to file a certified copy of this resolution with the county
auditors of each of the counties in which the school district is located, in
whole or in part, within thirty (30) days after its adoption.
5. As required by Minnesota Statutes, Section 204B.16, Subdivision 1a, the clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give written notice of new polling place locations to each affected household with at least one registered voter in the school district whose school district polling place location has been changed. The notice must be a nonforwardable notice mailed at least twenty-five (25) days before the date of the first election to which it will apply. A notice that is returned as undeliverable must be forwarded immediately to the appropriate county auditor, who shall change the registrant’s status to “challenged” in the statewide registration system.
Motion unanimously carried.
Business Manager Tyler Reisch presented information regarding the 2022 Payable 2023 Levy Limitation and Certification Report. It was noted that the School District has little say in the Levy as much of it is set by the State of Minnesota. 
Motion made by Wrigg, second by Baustian, to set the Levy at $4,398,236.57. 
This reflects an approximate 17% increase. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion by Bosch, second by Sehr, to set the Driver’s Education fee at $365 per
student which reflects a $10 increase. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by DeBates, to approve revised Policy 534 - School Meals Policy. These revisions were required due to a recent Minnesota Attorney General ruling. Motion unanimously carried. 
Motion made by Bosch, second by Sehr, to approve revised Policy 515 - Protection and Privacy of Student Records. These revisions were recommended by School District Attorney Stephen Knutson. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Bosch, second by Sehr, to table Capital Outlay Projects - 
Parking Lots. The engineer is working on final drawings for this project.
Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Bosch, to approve the hiring of Melissa
Held as Elementary Paraprofessional beginning December 12, 2022. 
Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Sehr, to approve the hiring of Ardell Van Wettering as custodian beginning January 9, 2023. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Bosch, second by Wrigg, to approve the hiring of Lisa Hamann as Food Service Worker beginning January 3, 2023. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Baustian, second by Bosch, to accept the resignation of
Madeline Jenkins, Elementary Speech/Language Pathologist, effective
May 26, 2023. Motion unanimously carried.
Committee reports were given. Member Baustian reported she and Superintendent Oftedahl attended the LCEDC committee meeting where the topic was daycare. Superintendent Oftedahl reported the Policy Committee met to review the two revised policies that were on the agenda tonight. Member Jarchow reported he attended the monthly Staff Development Committee meeting.  
The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed. Motion made by DeBates, second by
Baustian, to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried.
Dated: December 22, 2022 Reva Sehr, Clerk
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