Maddox Miller delivers a pitch to a Pipestone batter Monday, June 24, in Luverne as a baserunner tries to steal second. The runner was thrown out and Luverne won the game 11-5.
Sports Rock County Sports Luverne Sports 26 June 2024

Luverne Junior Legion baseball beats Pipestone 11-5 at home

The Luverne Junior Legion baseball team beat Pipestone 11-5 at home Monday, June 24.

Because of flooding at Redbird Field, the game was played at the Luverne High School south baseball field.

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LHS students stream a girls basketball game as part of their sports and entertainment class.
Sports Rock County Sports Luverne Sports 26 June 2024

Christensen Broadcasting to start streaming LHS varsity sports this fall

Luverne Public Schools signed a three-year sports streaming contract Thursday, June 20.

The contract begins September 1.

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Hills Public Works supervisor Dustin Verhey (left) moves the acrylic coating onto the new pickleball courts in Jacobson Park in Hills. Assisting Verhey is Brayden Metzger.
Sports Rock County Sports Hills-Beaver Creek Sports 26 June 2024

Hills, Beaver Creek, Hardwick add public pickleball courts

Four additional pickleball courts were added to the area recently with two new courts constructed in Hills, one painted on the basketball court at the elementary school in Beaver Creek and an additional court painted

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Braydon Ripka dives back into first base safely as Pipestone tries to pick him off at first. Luverne blanked Pipestone 12-0 at home Sunday, June 16.
Sports Rock County Sports Luverne Sports 19 June 2024

Redbirds win three games, improve to 9-1

The Luverne Redbirds beat Worthington 8-1 on the road Wednesday, June 12, got by Windom 4-1 on the road Friday, June 14, and blanked Pipestone 12-0 at home on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16, to improve their season rec

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Brian Weber (back, left) and Barry Shelton (back, right) from the Luverne Baseball Association, stand with several team players presenting a banner from the Twins Fields for Kids Grant Program Tuesday, June 11, at Joe Roberts Field.
Sports Rock County Sports Hills-Beaver Creek Sports Luverne Sports 19 June 2024

Joe Roberts Field gets boost from Twins Fields for Kids Grant Program

The Luverne Baseball Association had a short presentation Tuesday, June 11, for improvements made to the Joe Roberts Field this past spring.

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  • H-BC Patriots
    H-BC takes down Lanesboro 22-14
    By Greg Hoogeveen
    September 13, 2023
    H-BC got its second win of the season Friday, Sept. 8, beating Lanesboro 22-14 on the road. In the first quarter, H-BC started the scoring on a 3-yard keeper by sophomore quarterback Jamin Metzger for a touchdown. On the two-point conversion, sophomore Micah Bush caught a 3-yard pass from Metzger for an 8-0 lead. In the second quarter, junior Beau Bakken ran for a touchdown from 3 yards out.…
  • LHS Cardinals
    Cardinal football team loses 49-7 to Jordan
    By Greg Hoogeveen
    September 13, 2023
    The Luverne football team traveled to Jordan losing 49-7 to the Hubmen Friday, Sept. 9. “Jordan is a very good team that moved down from 4A to 3A this year,” head coach Todd Oye said. “With that being said, we need to play well against the big schools in our class to be competitive, and we did not do that.” Jordan scored two passing touchdowns in the first quarter to put the score at 14-0. In…
  • Scott Rall
    Public land acquisition, Part 2: working through appraisal process
    By Scot Rall, Outdoor Columnist
    September 13, 2023
    Last week I started a multi-part column on what it takes to create a new public land. A quick review of last week. We start only with a willing seller who has reached out to a resource agency or a non-profit like Pheasants Forever and indicate they would like to sell their property for a conservation purpose. The parcel is initially reviewed, and if it fits a specific conservation mission, it is…
  • Pheasant numbers jump up in southwestern Minnesota
    By Minnesota DNR
    September 13, 2023
    Southwest region pheasant numbers saw significant, triple-digit increases in the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ annual roadside pheasant survey. “Pheasant hunters certainly have reason to cheer in the southwest region this year and we also saw increases in the west central portions of the state,” said Tim Lyons, Minnesota DNR upland game research scientist. “Other regions saw…
  • Scott Rall
    What is the process of land acquisition for habitat? Part 1
    By Scott Rall, outdoors columnist
    September 06, 2023
    I was asked a while back about what goes into the decisions made when land is purchased for habitat restoration. This is a topic many folks are curious about so I thought I would explain in a multi-week column just what happens when new public lands are added in your county. When you see a new Wildlife Management Area pop up in your area, it’s hard to believe that many of them have been in the…
  • Senior Sam Rock
    LHS football team wins home opener vs. Trojans
    By Greg Hoogeveen
    September 06, 2023
    The Luverne football team faced off against Worthington Thursday, Aug. 31, at home. The Cardinals beat the Trojans 25-20, holding off a second half surge by Worthington. In the first quarter, senior Elliot Domagala turned a 15-yard run into Luverne’s first six points. Senior Patrick Kroski missed the extra point field goal to keep the lead to six. In the second quarter, junior Marcos Diaz…
  • Sophomore quarterback Jamin Metzger
    H-BC Patriots beat Coyotes 51-6
    By Greg Hoogeveen
    September 06, 2023
    The Patriots hosted Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda Thursday, Aug. 31, in nine-man football competition. The Patriots beat the Coyotes 51-6 in the opening season game. The Patriots did not waste any time scoring, taking their first drive into the end zone with a nine-yard pass from sophomore Jamin Metzger to junior Jackson Gacke. Meztger converted on a two-point rush, giving the Patriots an 8-0 lead…
  • LHS cross country
    Luverne cross country teams crown two new champions
    By Greg Hoogeveen
    September 06, 2023
    The Luverne cross country team participated in the Metcalf Invitational at Mountain Lake Golf Course Friday, Sept. 1. Luverne was one of 15 teams at the event. In the varsity and junior varsity events, the Cardinals had 11 runners place in the Top 15. Junior Owen Janiszeski and senior Jenna DeBates each placed first as individual champions in the 5,000 meter. “I thought we did a nice job of…
  • Declan Beers reacts to the fustration of the Redbirds not being able to produce at the plate against Bluffton in Dassel Sept. 2. Luverne ended its season 26-2.
    Redbirds end season, falling to Bluffton 1-0 at the state tourney
    By Greg Hoogeveen
    September 06, 2023
    The Luverne Redbirds lost to the Bluffton Braves 1-0 Saturday, Sept. 2, in Dassel, ending an extended playoff season that boasted a 26-2 record. The Braves were able to score one run in the first inning, and that is where the score stood for the entire game. Late in the seventh inning the Cardinals looked as if they might tie the game up. Nick Smith got walked with two outs. Smith then…
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    H-BC volleyball team comes from behind to beat Viborg 3-2
    By Greg Hoogeveen
    September 06, 2023
    The Hills-Beaver Creek volleyball team went on the road to take on Viborg, South Dakota, Tuesday, Aug. 29. The Patriots gave up the first two games 25-21 and 26-24 to the Cougars. “At first we definitely had some first game jitters and made quite a few unforced errors in the first two games,” head coach Meghan Zylstra said. In Game 3, the H-BC athletes collected themselves and won the game 30-…
  • Senior Kira John jumps to spike the ball past two West Lyon blockers Thursday, Aug. 31, at the Luverne Triangular. Luverne beat West Lyon 25-22 and 26-24 and defeated Murray County Central 25-21 and 25-21 in an earlier match.
    LHS volleyball team wins two games but falls to Eagles
    By Greg Hoogeveen
    September 06, 2023
    The Cardinals volleyball team is 3-1 for the season after a series of games over the past week. Luverne lost to Southwest Christian 3-0 Tuesday, Aug. 29, on the road. The Cardinals beat Murray County Central and West Lyon 2-0 in both games Thursday, Aug. 31, at a Luverne Triangular. Luverne was scheduled to take on Marshall on the road Tuesday, Sept. 5, and will travel to Westbrook Walnut…
  • Senior Rayann Remme returns a serve in her match against Fairmont Tuesday, Aug. 29, in Luverne.
    Cardinal tennis team loses 4-3 to Fairmont in home meet
    By Greg Hoogeveen
    September 06, 2023
    The Luverne girls’ tennis team lost a close meet to Fairmont at home, 4-3, on Tuesday, Aug. 29. The Cardinals lost all four singles matches and won their three doubles matches against Fairmont. In singles play, Luverne’s No. 1 match, senior Sarah Stegenga lost two sets 6-1, 6-1 to Hope Klanderud. LHS senior Morgan Hadler gave up two sets to Abigail Peyman 6-0, 6-0 in the No. 2 match. In No. 3…
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    Weekly local race results
    By Greg Hoogeveen
    September 06, 2023
    Following are racing results for local drivers competing in Luverne, Rock Rapids, Hartford, Slayton, Worthington and Brandon for the week of Aug. 29 – Sept. 4.   Murray County Speedway Slayton, MN Last race of the season, Hub City Rumble, is scheduled for Sept. 30.   I-90 Speedway Sept. 2 - Hartford, SD Blake Schneekloth, #10 from Brandon DNF the A Feature Hobby Stock race. He placed…
  • Rock County Star Herald Photo
    Redbirds Beat Plato 4-3, Advance To Sweet 16
    By Greg Hoogeveen
    August 31, 2023
    (above) Ben Serie celebrates winning the game against Plato 4-3, in the bottom of the ninth inning Aug. 26 in Delano. Serie beat the throw to home plate after teammate Derek Lundgren hit a line drive toward third base for the walk-off win.   The Luverne Redbirds are headed to the Sweet 16 of the 2023 Class C Baseball State Tournament. The Redbirds knocked off the Plato Blue Jays in a walk-off 4…
  • Rock County Star Herald Photo
    LHS Tennis Team Wins Three Matches
    By Greg Hoogeveen
    August 31, 2023
    (above) Senior Sarah Stegenga vollies against her River Valley Coop opponent Monday, Aug. 28, at the Luverne tennis courts. The Luverne girls’ tennis team beat Lac Qui Parle 5-2 and Montevideo 5-2 on the road Aug. 24, won the Worthington Tournament Aug. 26, and fell to River Valley Coop 4-3 at home Aug. 28. The Luverne tennis team is scheduled to host Fairmont Tuesday, Aug. 29 and travel to Blue…
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    H-BC Volleyball Team Opens 2023 Season At Adrian Tournament
    By Greg Hoogeveen
    August 31, 2023
    (above) Patriots’ sophomore Abbie Harris (from left), senior Silvia Fick, freshman Brynn Bakken and senior Grace Anderson celebrate their comeback against Central Minnesota Christian Aug. 26.   The Hills-Beaver Creek volleyball team traveled to Adrian for a quad tournament Saturday, Aug. 26. The Patriots played without two of their main players, senior Lanae Elbers and sophomore Claire Knobloch…
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