Registration for the Jasper youth softball program will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 24. The event will begin at 5:45 p.m. in the Pipestone Area Schools middle and high school commons area. This program is for girls from third- through sixth grade. The cost is per player. Scholarships are available through the Pipestone Arrow Athletic Booster Club.  For information, call Leann Bloemendaal at 1-507-215-0743 or email: [email protected]. The Pipestone County Star has not yet received information regarding Pipestone Area Youth Fastpitch program.

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INFORMATION BOWLING SCORES From Bole-Mor Lanes Pipestone Wednesday, Feb. 11 and Thursday, Feb. 12 Lynnette’s Ladies Standings Gutter Gals 13-7, Stay In Your Lane 11-9, American Legion 10-10, JBS 10-10, The Bowling Stones 10-10, B&B RV Service 9-11, Rock Lobsters 9-11, Dolls with Balls 8-12 Scores High game: Nancy Bones (JBS) 207, Kayla Smith (Stay In Your Lane) 204, Chris Hollingsworth (B&B RV Service) 197 High series: Nancy Terry (American Legion) 535, Chris Hollingsworth (B&B RV Service) 531, Nancy Bones (JBS) 519 High team game: Stay In Your Lane 519, American Legion 472, Dolls w/Balls 461 High team series: American...

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ELKTON, S.D. — The Elkton-Lake Benton boys and girls basketball teams celebrated “Senior Nights” on Tuesday, Feb. 10 and Thursday, Feb. 12, respectively. ELB’s Gella Jones, Jocelyn Prosch, Charlie Thooft and Payton Kuehl were honored during Tuesday’s 54-38 victory over Baltic in non-league play. “These four girls work hard,” ELB first-year head coach Mallory Babb said in an email to the Pipestone County Star. “They are truly committed to the program, and make an impact. They’ve truly gotten better every day, and they will leave a mark.” The boys defeated Estelline/Hendricks, 61-54, in Dakota Valley Conference action Thursday — with...

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LOCAL SCOREBOARD High Schools Monday, Feb. 9 Boys Basketball Southwest Minnesota Christian 65, Luverne 61 Windom Area 77, Edgerton Public 47 Girls Basketball Luverne 60, Southwest Minnesota Christian 48 Murray County Central 52, Russell-Tyler-Ruthton 48 Adrian-Ellsworth 63, Edgerton Public 48 Tuesday, Feb. 10 Girls Basketball Pipestone Area 86, Worthington 25 Elkton-Lake Benton 54, Baltic 38 Girls Hockey Section 3A Championship Luverne 3, Marshall 2 Boys Basketball Baltic 71, Elkton-Lake Benton 43 Edgerton Public 81, Red Rock Central 59 Murray County Central 45, Russell-Tyler-Ruthton 42 Southwest Minnesota Christian 89, Heron Lake-Okabena-Fulda 46 Thursday, Feb. 12 Wrestling Section 3A Quarterfinals Pipestone Area...

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Russell-Tyler-Ruthton’s girls’ basketball team didn’t make it easy for Pipestone Area Schools in the first half. The Knights’ Ava Guida made one free throw after being fouled by Avery Reinhard with 2:10 remaining in the salvo. PAS’ lead was down to 27-18. However, the Arrows scored the final seven points of the first half en route to a 69-35 victory over the Knights in the customary mid-February matinee between the two schools. PAS head girls basketball coach Grant Everson discussed playing a weekend afternoon contest. “It was definitely an adjustment,” Everson said. “We struggled, and it was a bit out...

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Sometimes the schedule plays in your favor. That much was learned during Saturday afternoon’s non-league game between Pipestone Area Schools and Russell-Tyler-Ruthton. The Arrows took advantage of the Knights’ tired legs in the second half on their way to a 57-44 victory at PAS Gymnasium. “Playing back-to-back games was tough on them,” PAS head coach Michael Slaba said. “We dug in our heels defensively, and limited their opportunities on offense. We were able to score when they were struggling.” The Knights had played state-ranked Hills-Beaver Creek on Friday, Feb. 13.  PAS held RTR to 18 second-half points after the Knights...

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WABASSO — Pipestone Area Schools’ head wrestling coach Paul Young said progress has been made in the “team format.” That’s despite losing to Adrian-Ellsworth, 30-27, in the Section 3A semifinals on Saturday, Feb. 14 at Wabasso High School. “We’ve made it to back-to-back Final Fours,” Young said. “We’ve improved our record to 16 wins. We’ve slowly improved with the young kids on our team.” PAS finished with a 16-7 record in the team format this season, after going 13-10 during the 2024-25 campaign per information gleaned from Minnesota-Scores.Net. Like it has most of the year, it all came down to...

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FAIRMONT — Despite a late 10-point surge from Marshall’s Brayden Chandler and heavyweight Felix Kelsey, New Ulm qualified for the state Class AA tournament on Saturday, Feb. 14. This marks New Ulm’s first time qualifying for state in the team format since 1999, save for the Prince reference, bringing about a party atmosphere for the Eagles. Chandler bumped up to 215 pounds, pinning Tilken Fruwirth at 1:17. Kelsey recorded a 14-2 major decision over Emerson Johnson. However, New Ulm’s Candon Briggs and Lane Ruch sealed the win with conquests at 172 and 189 pounds, respectively. Briggs recorded a 10-1 major...

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ELKTON, S.D. — The Elkton School District #5-3 has officially announced it will offer both boys and girls wrestling for the 2026-27 academic calendar. Elkton-Lake Benton athletic director Steve Erickson reported the decision was approved by the school board at its meeting on Monday, Feb. 9. “There has been some talk in the past, and this year a few student-athletes began to inquire about it,” Erickson said. “So, it picked up a little momentum.” Elkton school district employees Kaleb Haas and Alex Marsh were instrumental in the process of gathering information to present to the board, Erickson explained. Surveys were...

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REDWOOD FALLS — Pipestone Area Schools’ multi-time state gymnastics qualifier Kaysa Douty will have company this year. That’s because senior Vivian Brockberg — after years spent toiling inside the gymnastics center — will be joining Douty. Brockberg qualified for state on the floor exercise. She has now reached state in all three sports she competes. “It means a lot to qualify,” Brockberg said in an email to the Pipestone County Star. “There are a lot of talented gymnasts in our section, and I am honored to compete alongside them at state. I am very grateful to have this opportunity my...

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