Hills-Beaver Creek Sports

  • Local athletes excel, gain recognition for their efforts
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    December 04, 2024
    In this column I would like to call out 11 local athletes who have excelled in their sport and gained recognition for their efforts. Nine students have done so through their athletic abilities, and two have not only participated in their sport but also excelled in their academics while at college. To start with I would like to congratulate University of Sioux Falls sophomore Camden Janiszeski…
  • H-BC receiver senior James VandenBosch reaches across the end zone line for a touchdown after eluding two Falcon defenders on a 20-yard scamper to paydirt for the Patriots’ only touchdown in the game. The Patriots fell 20-8 to Fertile-Beltrami Saturday, Nov. 23, at US Bank Stadium in the State Championship game.
    H-BC Patriots football team falls to Fertile-Beltrami in State Championship game Nov. 23 at US Bank Stadium
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    November 26, 2024
    The H-BC Patriots fell to Fertile Beltrami 20-8 in the Nine-Player State Championship game at US Bank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 23. “What a run it’s been for our guys, our school and our community,” head coach Rex Metzger said. “To be playing football at the end of November in the state championship game is pretty special.”   H-BC finished the 2024 season 12-1, allowing only one team to reach…
  • H-BC senior Beau Bakken runs down Mountain Iron’s quarterback in the end zone for a safety on the third play of the MSHSL State Semifinal 9-Player game Thursday, Nov. 14, in the US Bank Stadium. The Patriots won the game 26-20 to move on to the state championship Saturday, Nov. 23, in Minneapolis.
    Patriots are headed to State 9-Player Championship Nov. 23
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    November 20, 2024
    The Hills-Bever Creek Patriots football team will travel to Minneapolis this weekend to compete in the Minnesota State High School League 9-Player State Championship game against the Fertile-Beltrami Falcons. The Patriots will meet the Falcons at 10 a.m.  Saturday, Nov. 23, at US Bank Stadium for a battle of the undefeated. Both H-BC and Fertile-Beltrami come into the State Championship game…
  • H-BC senior Sawyer Bosch (No. 2) takes a handoff from junior quarterback Jamin Metzger (No. 6) during the Patriots’ 34-14 win over Border West. The state quarterfinal game was played in Buffalo Thursday, Nov. 7.
    Patriots beat Border West 34-14 in state quarterfinals
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    November 13, 2024
    The Hills-Beaver Creek Patriots took down the Border West Buccaneers 34-14 in the 9-player state quarterfinal action Thursday, Nov. 7, in Buffalo. With the win, H-BC extended their season record to 11-0. The Patriots are scheduled to play Mountain Iron-Buhl (12-0) in the state semifinals at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at the US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The winner moves on to the state…
  • Hills-Beaver Creek senior Sawyer Bosch twists his way past several Mountain Lake defenders in the section championship game Friday, Nov. 1. Bosch compiled 45 total rushing yards and one touchdown in the 37-6 win in Marshall.
    Patriots advance to state playoffs with 37-6 win over Mountain Lake
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    November 06, 2024
    The Hills-Bever Creek Patriots won the Section 3 Championship, beating Mountain Lake 37-6 Friday, Nov. 1, in Marshall. Now 10-0, H-BC heads to the state quarterfinals against the Section 4 champions, the Border West Buccaneers, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, in Buffalo. Border West High School is a consolidation of the school districts of Wheaton, Clinton, Graceville, Beardsley, Herman, and…
  • Junior Micah Bush cuts to the sideline against an Alden-Conger defensive player. Bush finished with 105 yards and one touchdown in H-BC’s section semifinal 50-6 victory Saturday, Oct. 26, at home.
    Patriots beat Knights 50-6 in section semifinals at home, improve to 9-0 on the season
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    October 30, 2024
    The Patriots keep their win streak alive after beating Aldon Conger-Glenville Emmons 50-6 in the Section 3 Nine-Player Tournament Saturday, Oct. 26. The No. 1 seed Patriots rolled over the No. 5 Knights at home to move on to the Section Championship game against No. 2 seed Mountain Lake. Game time is 12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall. “I thought we…
  • Lady Pates sophomore Ava Steinhoff spikes the ball through the fingers of an Edgerton blocker Tuesday, Oct. 21. H-BC fell in a close 3-2 contest in Section 3A playoff action on the road.
    H-BC falls 3-2 to Edgerton in sections
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    October 30, 2024
    The No. 10 seed Patriots fell to No. 7 seed Edgerton Public 3-2 in the Section 3A South Subsection volleyball tournament Monday, Oct. 21, on the road. H-BC won the first two sets 25-19 and 25-21 and had the Flying Dutchmen on their heels. Edgerton came back and took the third game 25-16 and the fourth 25-22 to tie the match 2-2. In the fifth set, played to 15, the Patriots let a slim lead go…
  • Greg Hoogeveen photo/LHSHBC1 LHS and H-BC volleyball teams face off on the court in Luverne Tuesday, Oct. 15. Patriots sophomore Brynn Bakken, No. 4, and sophomore Olivia Deelstra jump to block a shot from LHS junior Greta McClure, No. 15. LHS won the match 3-0 over H-BC.
    Cardinals win at home over Patriots in volleyball dual 3-0
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    October 23, 2024
    The Luverne and Hills-Beaver Creek volleyball teams squared off on the court Tuesday, Oct. 15. The Cardinals beat the Patriots 3-0 at home on senior night. H-BC traveled to Garretson Thursday, Oct. 17, falling to the Blue Dragons 3-0. Both LHS and H-BC now head into the post-season and section tournament action. Hills-Beaver Creek, the No. 10 seed, was scheduled to play Edgerton, the No. 7…
  • Samantha McGaffee photo/HBCfb1 Hills-Beaver Creek Patriots defenseman Jackson Gacke chases down New Ulm’s quarterback before he could get off a throw Wednesday, Oct. 16. The Patriots beat New Ulm Cathedral 36-8 on the road to end the regular season 8-0.
    Patriots beat New Ulm 36-8, finish season 8-0
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    October 23, 2024
    The Patriots finished the 2024 regular season 8-0 and were crowned the 9-Player South District West Champions after beating New Ulm Cathedral 36-8 on the road Wednesday, Oct. 16. “I thought we made some big plays through the air on offense and our defense played well all night,” head coach Rex Metzger said. “It was a great way to finish the regular season with a win and to get a district…
  • Pictured are Amy Feit (left) and Tim Fryer (right) at the end of the Duff Dog Backyard Ultra with trophies in hand. Feit placed second and received “the assist” in the event, and Fryer was crowned the winner, covering 108.33 miles in the event.
    Duff Dog Backyard Ultra attracts 35 athletes to Blue Mounds State Park
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    October 23, 2024
    Luverne’s David Duffy hosted his Duff Dog Backyard Ultra event Oct. 12 at the Blue Mounds State Park with over 35 competitors. The event, which challenged athletes to complete 100 miles in one day, attracted participants from as far away as Colorado. The youngest were in their 20s, and three were in their 60s.  “Backyard is not just for the elite,” Duffy said. “It’s for everyone trying to find…
  • Sports Talk
    Stay tuned…
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    October 23, 2024
    Last week Star Media posted its third Sports Talk episode, this time with LHS girls’ tennis coach Nathan Rud. Nate and I discussed the past season and how sections went for the team and in the individual section matches. I would like to say it was shot in one take, but I messed up on the intro and we had to start again. From there it was smooth sailing, and Nate and I had a great conversation…
  • H-BC senior running back Beau Bakken stiff-arms a Mountain Lake defender to gain valuable yards against the Wolverines Friday, Oct. 11, at home. The Patriots won the contest 20-8 and remain undefeated for the season.
    Patriots beat Mountain Lake 20-8, improve to 7-0
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    October 16, 2024
    The H-BC Patriots football team snatched a 20-8 victory over conference rivals, the Mountain Lake Area Wolverines, Friday, Oct. 11, at home. “Mountain Lake is a physical football team with a lot of good athletes, and it was a great football game Friday night,” head coach Rex Metzger said. H-BC received the opening kick, and on the fifth play from scrimmage, they coughed up the ball to Mountain…
  • Sophomores Olivia Deelstra, No. 3, and Ava Steinhoff, No. 9, extend to block an Edgerton spiker above the net. H-BC fell 3-2 to the Flying Dutchmen Friday at home.
    Lady Pates fall in three tough volleyball competitions
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    October 16, 2024
    The Lady Pates volleyball team fell to three tough competitors on the court this week. Southwest Minnesota Christian beat the Patriots 3-0 Tuesday, Oct. 8, on the road. Edgerton Public won a close 3-2 match in Hills Friday, Oct. 11, and H-BC hosted Westbrook Walnut Grove Monday, Oct. 14, falling 3-0. The Patriots will finish their regular season playing on the road. H-BC was scheduled to…
  • Seniors Sawyer Bosch, No. 2, and Jack Moser, No. 71, take down a Charger running back in front of a host of other Patriot players at home Friday, Oct. 4. The Patriots defeated Westbrook-Walnut Grove 54-8 and improved to 6-0 for the season.
    Patriots beat Westbrook 54-8, post 6-0 record for the season
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    October 09, 2024
    The Hills-Beaver Creek Patriots improved to 6-0 after beating Westbrook-Walnut Grove 54-8 at home Friday, Oct. 4. “We came out and put some points on the board early and were able to get our younger guys on the field,” head coach Rex Metzger said. “It’s always fun to see our younger guys fly around and make plays in a varsity game.” H-BC took an early 27-0 lead in the first quarter on a 19-…
  • Senior Bailey Spykerboer sets the ball for the Patriots against Adrian/Ellsworth Tuesday, Oct. 1, at home. H-BC lost to the Dragons 3-1 in the game.
    Lady Pates finish busy week with three wins, three losses
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    October 09, 2024
    The Hills-Beaver Creek volleyball team had a busy week, facing six teams and going 3-3 in the games. The Patriots hosted Adrian/Ellsworth Tuesday, Oct. 1, falling 3-1 in the match. On Friday, Oct. 4, and Saturday, Oct. 5, H-BC traveled to the Jimmy John’s Tournament in Marshall and came home with three wins and two losses. The Patriots were scheduled to play at Southwest Minnesota Christian…
  • Junior running back EJ Wegener weaves his way through several Cedar Mountain defenders Friday, Sept. 27, on the road. H-BC got their fifth win of the season, beating the Cougars 42-8.
    Patriots tame Cougars 42-8, post 5-0 start in 2024
    By Greg Hoogeveen, sports editor
    October 02, 2024
    H-BC captured its fifth win of the season, now 5-0, beating the Cedar Mountain Cougars Friday, Sept. 27, on the road with a 42-8 win. The Patriots took the lead in the first quarter when senior Cameron Allen intercepted a Cougars pass and ran it back 50 yards for a touchdown. Senior Sawyer Bosch converted on the extra point run to give H-BC an 8-0 lead. In the middle of the second quarter,…
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