Nutcrackers beat Belugas 9-8 in 2nd Annual Nutcracker Fest game
The Luverne Redbirds captured two home wins in the past week, beating the Brandon Belugas 9-8 in an exhibition game July 17 and taking down the Jackson Bull 3-2 July 19.
Luverne Junior Legion Red Baseball team keeps hopes alive in sub-state baseball tournament
The Luverne Junior Legion Red team went 1-1 in the Junior Legion Sub-State Tournament in the past week to stay alive in elimination bracket play.
Luverne Senior Legion slides into Southwest Sub-State Tournament
The Luverne Senior Legion Baseball team went 2-1 at home in warm and humid conditions over the past week.
Luverne beat Dell Rapids 9-4 July 7 in the final regular season game.
Luverne Junior Legion Red moves on to sub-state action, White ends season abruptly
The Luverne Junior Legion Red and White teams went 1-3 this past week at home.
Luverne White fell twice to finish their post season push.
Nutcracker Half Marathon draws runners to local trails
Nearly 50 runners participated in the 2026 Nutcracker Half Marathon Saturday, July 11, in the Luverne City Park.
Redbirds beat A’s 4-1 on the road
The Luverne Redbirds pulled off an extra inning win over Pipestone Wednesday, July 8, on the road.
Sports
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorSeptember 24, 2025The Hills-Beaver Creek Patriots football team outscored Westbrook-Walnut Grove 62-8 Friday, Sept. 19, at home in their homecoming game. “It was good to be back home and get a win on homecoming,” H-BC head coach Rex Metzger said. “We had a great crowd and I thought our guys played well in all three phases.” The Patriots scored four times through the air, four more on the ground, and once on a…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorSeptember 24, 2025The Luverne Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) hosted their third of six flag football sessions in Luverne Saturday, Sept. 20. Ryan Johnson, along with several volunteers, coaches, and parents, host 45 teams and over 470 athletes each week for flag football games and to share the message of Christ. Johnson said, “The games expose the kids, grades 1-6, to flag football and the message of…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorSeptember 24, 2025The Luverne volleyball team split two matches this past week The Cardinals beat St. James 3-2 on the road Tuesday, Sept. 16, and they fell 3-1 to Worthington at home Thursday, Sept. 18. Luverne is now 7-9 for the season. The Cardinals were scheduled to host Jackson County Central Tuesday, Sept. 23. They’ll face Edgerton Public Monday, Sept. 29, and Blue Earth Tuesday, Sept. 30, at home before…- By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorSeptember 24, 2025The Luverne cross country team went on the road for two meets this past week. LHS participated in the Jackson County Central Tri for Health Thursday, Sept. 18, and headed to the Roy Griak Invitational at the University of Minnesota Les Bolstad Golf Course Saturday, Sept. 20. “We had a great week on two tough courses. The kids competed hard and are continuing to work to improve each time out,”…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorSeptember 24, 2025The Patriots volleyball team dropped two matches to very solid squads this past week. H-BC fell 3-0 to Murray Country Central at home Tuesday, Sept. 16, and lost 3-0 to Russell-Tyler-Ruthton on the road Thursday, Sept. 18. The Patriots are now 5-6 for the season. H-BC was scheduled to host Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda Tuesday, Sept. 23. They will play their next two games on the road, taking on…- By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorSeptember 24, 2025The Luverne girls’ tennis team traveled to Blue Earth Monday, Sept. 22, falling 7-0 to the Buccaneers. The Cardinals put up a fight in the singles matches keeping the games relatively close. In the No. 1 singles match, senior Addyson Mann fell 6-2, 6-1 against her Buccaneer opponent. Senior Hannah Kempema lost 6-0, 6-2 in the No. 2 singles match. Junior Sophia Remme relinquished her No. 3…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorSeptember 17, 2025The Cardinals rolled over Windom 49-14 on the road Friday, Sept. 12, to capture their third win of the season. Luverne started the game kicking off to Windom, and the Eagles marched down the field to score the first points of the game. Unfazed, Luverne put together two scoring drives of their own in the first quarter to take a 15-7 lead. Senior Jaydon Johnson scored the first touchdown for LHS…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorSeptember 17, 2025The Hills-Beaver Creek Patriots football team captured their third win of the season, beating Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda 50-15 on the road Friday, Sept. 12. “I thought we put together a big first half,” H-BC head coach Rex Metzger said. “We were able to put a few drives together and had some explosive plays as well.” In the first half, the Patriots scored on five passing plays and two rushing…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorSeptember 17, 2025The Luverne girls’ tennis team fell 7-0 to a solid and experienced St. James team at home Thursday, Sept. 11. The Saints came into the match with a 16-0 record, and Luverne had a record of 6-4 before the loss to St. James. The Luverne freshman team of Gracyn Woodley and Lilly Lanoue played two close sets against their St. James opponents in the No. 3 doubles match but fell in two sets 6-2, 6-3…- By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorSeptember 17, 2025The Luverne cross country team traveled to Rochester to participate in the Mayo Invitational on Thursday, Sept. 11. Luverne and 24 other schools took part in the large and competitive meet in which LHS was among the smallest schools running in the event. “Part of the reason we go to that meet is because there’s a larger number of competitors in each race. We get to see different teams and we…
- By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorSeptember 17, 2025The Luverne volleyball team lost four matches and won one this past week on the road. LHS fell to Redwood Valley Tuesday, Sept. 9, losing three games to one. On Saturday, Sept. 13, Luverne lost three matches and won one at the Jackson Invitational. LHS fell to Adrian/Ellsworth, Triton and New Ulm and beat Red Rock Central Saturday. The Cardinals, now 6-8 for the season, were scheduled to take…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorSeptember 17, 2025The Patriots volleyball team posted a 1-1 record this past week, falling 3-1 to Red Rock Central Tuesday, Sept. 9, on the road and beating Edgerton Public 3-2 Thursday, Sept. 11, at home. H-BC is now 5-4 for the season. The Patriots were scheduled to host Murray County Central Tuesday, Sept. 16, and they’ll travel to Russell-Tyler-Ruthton Thursday, Sept. 18. Red Rock Central 3, Hills-Beaver…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorSeptember 10, 2025The Luverne girls’ tennis team played four matches in five days, finishing 1-3 for the week. The Cardinals fell 7-0 to Fairmont on the road Tuesday, Sept. 2, and they beat Pipestone 4-3 at home Thursday, Sept. 4, to reclaim the Battle Racket. On Saturday, Sept. 6, the Cardinals played a doubleheader against Benson Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg (KMS) falling 4-3, and they lost 6-1 to Morris Area/…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorSeptember 10, 2025The Hills-Beaver Creek Patriots tamed the Renville County West Jaguars on the road Saturday, Sept. 6, winning the game 55-14. “I was pleased with the way we came out in the first quarter against Renville,” H-BC head coach Rex Metzger said. “We made some big plays to open up the game offensively, and we had created a big turnover on the Jaguars’ first offensive possession.” The Patriots took…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorSeptember 10, 2025The Luverne volleyball team fell twice and took West Lyon in five games to finish the week 2-1. LHS hosted Pipestone Tuesday, Sept. 2, losing the match 3-1 at home. Windom won a 3-0 match against Luverne Thursday, Sept. 4, in the Cardinals’ gym. Luverne beat West Lyon 3-2, winning in a fifth game 16-14 Monday, Sept. 8, at home. The Cardinals were scheduled to play Redwood Valley Tuesday, Sept…
By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editorSeptember 10, 2025The Hills-Beaver Creek volleyball team finished a busy week of play with a record of 2-3. The Patriots beat Viborg-Hurley 3-1 on the road Tuesday, Sept. 2, and lost 3-2 to Canton at home Thursday, Sept. 4. At the George-Little Rock tournament Monday Sept. 8, H-BC fell 2-0 to George-Little Rock, beat River Valley 2-0, and fell 2-1 to Sibley Ocheyedan. The Patriots were scheduled to play at Red…
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