Luverne track and field teams host Cardinal Relays April 8
Eight teams participated in the Cardinal Relays Tuesday, April 8, in Luverne.
Both LHS and H-BC had strong performances at the meet in cool, windy conditions.
Cardinals softball team goes 3-2
The Luverne High School softball team captured three wins with two losses this past week to start the season 3-2
Luverne baseball team wins two games and falls twice in early season competition
The Luverne baseball team went 2-2 this past week.
LHS beat Blue Earth 15-5 and 20-2 at home Friday, April 11, but fell 4-3 to Esko Saturday, April 12, and lost 14-3 to Fairmont Monday, April 14.
Luverne baseball team opens season with two wins
The Luverne baseball team opened their 2025 season beating Pipestone 9-1 and Worthington 12-2 Thursday, April 3, at the Sanford Sports Complex in Sioux Falls.
Bakken, Bosch selected for all-conference
Two H-BC seniors, Beau Bakken and Sawyer Bosch, received Red Rock Conference all-conference honorable mention recognition.
Cardinals show success at SDSU Invite
The Luverne High School track and field team traveled to Brookings, South Dakota, for the SDSU Ruth Marske Invite Saturday, March 29.
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By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorApril 16, 2025Eight teams participated in the Cardinal Relays Tuesday, April 8, in Luverne. Both LHS and H-BC had strong performances at the meet in cool, windy conditions. Redwood Valley placed first in the boys’ varsity team competition with a team score of 159. Hills-Beaver Creek took second with a 144, Luverne was third with 119, Windom Area was fourth with 90, Southwest Minnesota Christian/Edgerton…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorApril 16, 2025The Luverne High School softball team captured three wins with two losses this past week to start the season 3-2 LHS fell 6-0 to St. James in the first game of a doubleheader Thursday, April 8, at home and beat the Saints 11-1 in the second game. On Thursday, April 10, LHS hosted Windom in a doubleheader, beating the Eagles 8-6 in the first game and 8-6 in the second game. The Cardinals…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorApril 16, 2025The Luverne boys’ tennis team lost two matches this past week. The Cardinals fell 6-1 to Worthington Tuesday, April 8, at home and 9-0 to Vermillion on the road Thursday, April 10. “Tuesday’s match against Worthington went very well,” head coach Nathan Rud said. “Thursday we ran into the proverbial buzz saw against Vermillion.” One highpoint in the Cardinals’ performance was senior Kaleb…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorApril 16, 2025The Luverne baseball team went 2-2 this past week. LHS beat Blue Earth 15-5 and 20-2 at home Friday, April 11, but fell 4-3 to Esko Saturday, April 12, and lost 14-3 to Fairmont Monday, April 14. Luverne was scheduled to face Jackson County Central on the road Tuesday, April 15.The Cardinals travel to Windom Tuesday, April 22, and take on Fairmont in Fairmont Friday, April 25. Luverne 15,…- By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorApril 16, 2025The Patriots track and field team participated in the Pipestone Invitational Friday, April 11, at Paulsen Field. Both the H-BC boys’ and girls’ teams finished in first place in the eight team competition. The H-BC boys’ team captured first place with a team score of 170. Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda was second with a 110.5, Tracy-Milroy-Balaton was third with 102.5, Southwest Minnesota Christian/…
- By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorApril 16, 2025Both the Luverne and Hills-Beaver Creek boys’ golf teams traveled to Worthington to participate in the Trojan Invite Friday, April 11. LHS and H-BC were two of 13 total teams at the meet. In team competition, Lac qui Parle Valley took top honors with a low team score of 335. Lakeview was second with a 339, Luverne third with a 347, Windom Area fourth with a 370, Worthington was fifth with 370…
- By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorApril 16, 2025The Luverne boys’ and girls’ golf teams hosted Worthington Tuesday, April 8, at the Luverne Country Club. The Luverne boys’ golf team also traveled to Adrian Thursday, April 10, beating the Dragons in 9-hole play at the Adrian Country Club. LHS and H-BC were scheduled to tee off against each other at Meadow Acres Golf Course in Larchwood, home course for the Patriots, Tuesday, April 15.…
- By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorApril 16, 2025The Luverne High School track and field teams competed well on local tracks over the past week. The Cardinals girls’ and boys’ teams both finished in first place at the Garretson Jesse James Track Meet Saturday, April 12. At the Marshall meet Monday, the Luverne girls’ team took first place, and the boys finished in fourth. Luverne will travel to Worthington Thursday, April 24, and to…
- By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorApril 16, 2025The H-BC boys’ and girls’ golf teams traveled to Mountain Lake Golf Club Thursday, April 10, to take on Mountain Lake and Red Rock Central in 9-hole action. The Patriot boys’ team finished in second place with a team score of 211. Mountain Lake took first place with a team score of 188. H-BC beat Red Rock Central who finished with a team score of 217. The Patriot girls’ team, which consists…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorApril 09, 2025The Luverne baseball team opened their 2025 season beating Pipestone 9-1 and Worthington 12-2 Thursday, April 3, at the Sanford Sports Complex in Sioux Falls. Conditions were cool and overcast with teams playing on all turf fields. The Cardinals played the Arrows at 4 p.m. and took on Worthington at 7 p.m. LHS is scheduled to host their next three opponents at Redbird Field. They will play…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorApril 09, 2025Two H-BC seniors, Beau Bakken and Sawyer Bosch, received Red Rock Conference all-conference honorable mention recognition. Both Patriots were a big part of the season for H-BC and their section basketball run.- By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorApril 09, 2025The Patriots golf team traveled to take on Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda Friday, April 4, for their first match of the season. The H-BC boys’ team fell 176-193 to the Coyotes in 9-hole play. “I was proud of how the guys competed for it being our first meet of the year,” head coach Dylan Gehrke said. Senior Cameron Allen medaled for H-BC, finishing in second place overall with a 42. Sophomore…
- By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorApril 09, 2025The Luverne boys’ tennis team traveled Saturday, April 5, for a doubleheader against Yellow Medicine and Montevideo. The Cardinals fell 7-0 in both meets, due in part to Luverne’s limited varsity experience this season. “We did have to forfeit two matches against Yellow Medicine and Montevideo, but the five individuals that we had on our roster played well,” head coach Nathan Rud said. Luverne…
- By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorApril 09, 2025The Luverne girls’ golf team traveled to Worthington Friday, April 4, for an 18-hole invitational of seven teams. Teams invited were Murray County Central, Fairmont, Lakeview, Jackson County Central, Lac qui Parle Valley, Luverne, and the host team Worthington. Because of inclement weather several golfers were unable to finish play, and team scores were not counted. Luverne freshman Ingrid…
April 09, 2025University of Minnesota Morris alumnus and Arizona Cardinals General Manager Monti Ossenfort will serve as the commencement speaker for the University of Minnesota Morris on May 10. Ossenfort was named the Cardinals’ GM in 2023, arriving with 21 years of experience in the NFL. That includes three seasons in Tennessee and 15 years with the New England Patriots. Originally from Luverne,…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorApril 02, 2025The Luverne High School track and field team traveled to Brookings, South Dakota, for the SDSU Ruth Marske Invite Saturday, March 29. The indoor meet hosted 26 high school teams from Minnesota, South Dakota and Iowa. Luverne had 10 top-10 finishes between the track and field events. Senior Eli Woodley topped the boys’ shot put event with a toss of 50-7.27. Senior Augusta Papik placed third in…
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