Cardinals Landyn Lais, No. 8, and Jaxon Lais slap hands after Jaxon slid into home against Pipestone Tuesday, April 29, on the road. Luverne beat the Arrows 12-7.
Sports Luverne Sports 7 May 2025

Cardinals win five straight baseball games

The Cardinals baseball team finished a perfect week with five wins and no losses against four teams to bring their season record to 11-3.

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The H-BC girls’ 4x100-meter relay team placed second at the Howard Wood Relays Friday, May 2, and set a new school record in a time of 50.54. Members of the team are (Left, to right) freshman Trinity Olson, sophomore Ava Steinhoff, junior Abigail Harris and sophomore Brynn Bakken.
Sports Hills-Beaver Creek Sports Luverne Sports 7 May 2025

Luverne and Hills-Beaver Creek participate in 100th annual Howard Wood Relays May 2-3

Several Luverne and Hills-Beaver Creek athletes were invited to compete at the 100th Annual Howard Wood Dakota Relays May 2-3 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

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LHS junior pole vaulter Trayton Sayavong approaches the pit for a vault attempt at the Bob Nangle Relay in Pipestone April 29. Sayavong finished in fifth place at a height of 9’ 6”.
Sports Hills-Beaver Creek Sports Luverne Sports 7 May 2025

Cardinals and Patriots flourish at Bob Nangle meet

LHS and H-BC track and field teams posted Top 3 finishes at the Bob Nangle Relays in Pipestone Tuesday, April 29.

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LHS sophomore Rylee Kurtz lays down a tag at second base against Redwood Valley Tuesday, April 22, in Luverne. LHS beat Redwood 20-10 and 13-3 in the doubleheader.
Sports Luverne Sports 30 April 2025

LHS softball beats Redwood, loses to Jackson in doubleheader action

The Luverne Cardinals softball team took two games from Redwood Valley and fell twice to Jackson in doubleheader play.

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Top: Patriots senior James Vanden Bosch charges for the finish line in the boys’ 300-meter hurdles at Luverne Monday, April 21. Vanden Bosch finished in first place with a time of 44.94.
Sports Hills-Beaver Creek Sports Luverne Sports 23 April 2025

LHS and H-BC dominate track and field events in Luverne

Luverne hosted a five-team track and field meet Monday, April 21.

The Cardinals boys’ and girls’ teams finished in first place with the Patriots boys’ and girls’ team taking second place at the meet.

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LHS junior Caleb Kracht serves to his Redwood Valley opponent in Luverne Tuesday, April 15. Kracht fell 6-0,6-0 in the match.
Sports Luverne Sports 23 April 2025

LHS tennis team falls 7-0 in two meets

The Luverne boys’ tennis team fell 7-0 to Redwood Valley Tuesday, April 15, and fell 7-0 to St. James Monday, April 21.

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  • LHS senior Maria Rops chases down a rebound under the Luverne hoop against Pipestone Friday, Jan. 17. Luverne fell to the Arrows 67-37.
    LHS girls power through two losses
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    January 22, 2025
    The Luverne girls’ basketball team fell to Pipestone 67-37 at Pipestone Friday, Jan. 17, and lost 63-37 to Colman-Egan on the road Saturday, Jan. 18. The Cardinals were scheduled to host Redwood Valley Tuesday, Jan. 21. LHS hosts St. James Friday, Jan. 24, and Fairmont Monday, Jan. 27.   Pipestone 67, LHS 37 Luverne had a hard time handling Pipestone on the road Friday, Jan. 17. The Arrows…
  • Girls’ hockey finishes 2-1 against strong foes
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    January 22, 2025
    The Luverne girls’ hockey team went 2-1 on the road this past week. The Cardinals fell 1-0 to Albert Lea Tuesday, Jan. 14, and beat Waseca 5-1 Saturday, Jan. 18, and Minnesota River 5-2 Monday, Jan. 20. LHS improved their season record to 13-6-2. They still trail Minnesota River and Marshall in the Big South Conference. Luverne is down to their last three games of the regular season. The…
  • LHS senior Kendra Thorson dismounts from the beam with a back flip to the side of the apparatus Tuesday, Jan. 14. Thorson took third on the beam with a score of 7.500.
    Luverne gymnasts dominate Windom at home
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    January 22, 2025
    The Luverne gymnasts hosted Windom Tuesday, Jan. 14, beating the Eagles 130.600 to 113.850 in the Classic Gym. As a team, Luverne took top honors in all four events. LHS topped Windom 35.150 to 32.950 on the vault, 29.925 to 25.400 on the bars, 30.600 to 26.825 on the beam, and 34.925 to 28.675 on the floor routine. “We had a mix of good and bad things on Tuesday with Windom,” head coach…
  • Patriot senior Emma Deelstra, No. 23., closely defends the basket against an Edgerton player Saturday, Jan. 18, at home.
    Lady Pates take two big conference wins
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    January 22, 2025
    The Patriot girls’ basketball team won two big conference games last week, defeating Westbrook Walnut Grove 59-44 on the road Thursday, Jan. 16, and Edgerton 69-45 Saturday, Jan. 18, at home. The Lady Pates, now 11-5 for the season, were scheduled to host the Edgerton Southwest Minnesota Christian Eagles Tuesday, Jan. 21, and will play at Mountain Lake Area-Comfrey Friday, Jan. 24.   H-BC 59,…
  • Patriot boys’ basketball team extends win streak
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    January 22, 2025
    The Patriot boys’ basketball team won two conference and one non-conference match-ups this week, extending their season record to 11-1. H-BC beat Edgerton Public 62-44 on the road Tuesday, Jan. 14, and won 76-48 against Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda at home Friday, Jan. 17. The Patriots took on Colman-Egan at the Dakota Valley Conference Classic tournament Saturday, Jan. 18, winning the game 48-46…
  • Cardinal senior Carter Sehr launches a three-point shot against Pipestone Friday, Jan. 17, in Pipestone. Luverne beat the Arrows 73-54 in the game.
    LHS boys beat Pipestone and DeSmet
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    January 22, 2025
    The Luverne boys’ basketball team collected two wins, beating Pipestone 73-54 on the road Friday, Jan. 17, and topping DeSmet 67-50 in Colman, South Dakota, Saturday, Jan. 18. “We had a really good weekend,” head coach John Sichmeller said. “The kids came out and executed the game plans both days.” The Cardinals are now 9-5 for the season and were scheduled to host Redwood Valley Tuesday, Jan…
  • LHS junior Blake Sauer tries to play the puck in front of the net as it passes Redwood Valley’s goalie Thursday, Jan. 16, at home. Luverne beat Redwood Valley 8-1.
    Cardinal boys’ hockey team retakes Big South Conference lead
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    January 22, 2025
    The Luverne boys’ hockey team won two games and recaptured the Big South Conference lead with a 14-2-1 record. Luverne beat conference foes Redwood Valley 8-1 at home Thursday, Jan. 16, and Waseca 5-2 Saturday, Jan. 18, on the road. The Cardinals are scheduled to travel to New Ulm Friday, Jan. 24, in a conference matchup against the Eagles. LHS takes on Worthington Tuesday, Jan. 28, on the…
  • LHS wrestling team finishes busy week on the road dropping three matches
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    January 22, 2025
    The Luverne wrestling team had a busy week participating in two meets. The boys’ team lost three team matches in the Martin County Quadrangular in Sherburn Tuesday, Jan. 14. They lost 47-24 to Fairmont-Martin County, fell 39-36 to Sibley East and lost 50-20 to Wabasso. The Luverne boys’ team finished the week traveling to Inward, Iowa for the West Lyon Invite. Head coach Jordan Kopp said the…
  • Luverne girls grapple in Harrisburg
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    January 22, 2025
    The girls’ wrestling team traveled to Harrisburg for a tournament Friday, Jan. 17, finishing with two championships and one non-placer. Junior Bernie Rock placed first in the 120-pound weight class, sophomore CeCe Rock placed first in the 152-pound weight class, and eighth-grader Elle Rock was two and two in the 107-pound weight class. As a team Luverne placed fourth out of four teams with a…
  • Luverne junior Landyn Lais makes a sharp cut inside the blue line as he works around several Fairmont players. The Cardinals beat Fairmont 9-0 Jan. 7 at home.
    Boys’ hockey team stuns Albert Lea in 3-2 overtime win, improves to 12-2-1
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    January 15, 2025
    The Luverne boys’ hockey team notched three more wins this season against three teams at home. LHS beat Fairmont 9-0 Tuesday, Jan. 7, stole a win from Albert Lea in a 3-2 overtime win Thursday, Jan. 9, and blanked Mankato East 3-0 Saturday, Jan. 11. The Cardinals are now 12-2-1 for the season. LHS is scheduled to host Redwood Valley Thursday, Jan. 16, and will travel to Waseca Saturday, Jan.…
  • Senior Payton Behr holds up a banner honoring her 200th career point she achieved while taking on Fairmont.
    LHS takes Fairmont 4-2
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    January 15, 2025
    The Luverne girls’ hockey team beat Fairmont 4-2 on the road Tuesday, Jan. 7, in conference action. “The Fairmount game was not our best game, but it felt like we were in control most of the game,” head coach Mat McClure said. “It is always good to get that conference win.” Against Fairmont, LHS senior Payton Behr scored two goals and recorded her 200th career point. After the game, Payton…
  • H-BC girls’ basketball goes 2-1 in past week
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    January 15, 2025
    The Patriot girls’ basketball team collected two conference wins, beating Red Rock Central 72-20 on the road Tuesday, Jan. 7, and Russell-Tyler-Ruthton 45-38 at home Friday, Jan. 10. H-BC fell 48-41 to a solid West Lyon team on the road Thursday, Jan. 9. “These girls continue to buy into playing unselfish basketball, and it is showing,” Gehrke said. “We (the team) understand that some nights…
  • Patriot sophomore Riggins Rheault sends a shot to the hoop against the Chargers Jan. 9 at home. The Patriots beat Westbrook Walnut Grove 55-46 in the game.
    Patriot boys’ basketball bounces record to 8-1
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    January 15, 2025
    The Patriot boys’ basketball team won two games and dropped one this past week to extend their season record to 8-1. H-BC fell to Viborg 71-60 Jan. 7 at home, beat Westbrook Walnut Grove 55-46 Jan. 9 at home, and prevailed against Mountain Lake Area-Comfrey 71-35 Jan. 13 on the road. The Patriots were scheduled to travel to Edgerton to play the Flying Dutchmen Tuesday, Jan. 14. H-BC will host…
  • LHS senior Maria Rops drives past a Worthington player on her way to the hoop Jan. 10. LHS beat the Trojans 55-49.
    Girls’ basketball wins one, drops two
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    January 15, 2025
    The Luverne girls’ basketball team played three games away this week, winning one game and dropping two. They fell to Windom 86-32, beat Worthington 55-49, and lost to Jackson County Central 76-62. Luverne is scheduled to travel to Pipestone Friday, Jan. 17 and takes on Colman-Egan Saturday, Jan. 18.   Windom 86, LHS 32 The Luverne girls faced a formidable Windom team Tuesday, Jan. 7, on the…
  • LHS junior Jaydon Johnson forces the ball up court against Worthington Jan. 10. Luverne won the game 78-53.
    Cards win two conference games, lose one
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    January 15, 2025
    The Luverne boys’ basketball team went 2-1 on the road in conference action this past week. The Cardinals beat Windom 92-86 Jan. 7, topped Worthington 78-53 Jan. 10, and fell to Jackson County Central 84-80 Jan. 13. LHS is scheduled to travel to Pipestone Friday, Jan. 17, and will travel to Colman-Egan to play Desmet Saturday, Jan. 18.   LHS 92, Windom 86 Luverne took down Windom in a 92-86…
  • At left, Junior Bernie Rock placed second in the girls’ 112-pound weight class at the Big South Conference Tournament in Jackson Saturday, Jan. 11. At right, LHS eighth-grader Ty Kopp took fourth place at the Big South Conference Tournament in the 121-pound weight class in Jackson Jan. 11.
    Luverne wrestlers participate in Big South Conference Tournament
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    January 15, 2025
    The Luverne wrestling team traveled to Jackson Thursday, Jan. 9, for a quad  against the host Jackson County Central, New Ulm Area and Redwood Valley. The Cardinals fell in all three matches, losing 60-9 to Jackson, 60-12 to New Ulm, and 43-27 to Redwood Valley. “This week was a very tough week of wrestling for the team,” head coach Jordan Kopp said. “We wrestled well Thursday. We just have…
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