ST. JAMES — A signature win. That’s what the Pipestone Area Schools volleyball team earned during the St. James Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 20, from the St. James Event Center. During pool play, the Arrows downed previously undefeated Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart in three sets by scores of 13-25, 25-23, 15-13. “Like Windom and Canby, they didn’t allow the ball to drop,” said PAS first-year head coach Shelly Hennager about BLHS. “We rose to the occasion, and showed we were able to compete at a higher level.” The victory, in turn, made the crossover championship match versus Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton somewhat anticlimactic. The Arrows...

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INFORMATION BOWLING SCORES From Bole-Mor Lanes Pipestone Lynnette’s Ladies Standings Rock Lobsters 3-1, Stay In Your Lane 3-1, Dolls w/Balls 3-1, American Legion 2-2, JBS 2-2, B&B RV Service 1-3, The Bowling Stones 1-3, Gutter Gals 1-3 Scores High game: Holly Olberding (Rock Lobsters) 182, Nancy Terry (American Legion) 181, Shelly Hennager (Stay In Your Lane) 176. High series: Val Aubert (JBS) 474, Nancy Terry (American Legion) & Brooke Legler (Stay In Your Lane) 471, Amanda Olberding (Rock Lobsters) 458. High team game: Stay In Your Lane 451, American Legion 450, Rock Lobsters 435. High team series: American Legion 1260,...

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EDGERTON — A goal-line stand in the second quarter propelled Edgerton Public to a 24-0 victory over Adrian-Ellsworth on Friday, Sept. 19. Brady Jandl made a key stop on third down, and the team built an impenetrable fortress on fourth down — stopping Adrian-Ellsworth’s Jackson Jenniges short of the end zone. “It was a good test to have,” Jandl said in post-game comments on the Christensen Broadcasting streaming service. There was plenty of history entering this game. At one point, Edgerton and Ellsworth formed a coop for football. A-E shifted to the nine-player game this year. After the stand, Colin...

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The Class AA No. 1 ranked Jackson County Central football team came as advertised in last Friday’s game at the Paulsen athletic complex. Most everyone talks about how prolific the offense is. But, what about that defense, too? The Huskies held the Arrows to just 46 total yards of offense in a 48-6 conquest. “They play fast and physical,” PAS head coach Scott Boomgaarden noted. Boomgaarden said the Arrows had “opportunities to move ball,” but it never quite materialized. Jackson County Central stopped one possible drive on an Isaac Hesebeck interception. Other times, quarterback Austin Musch had the ball sail...

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LOCAL SCOREBOARD Monday, Sept. 15 Boys Soccer Southwest Minnesota Christian 4, Wings United 2 Volleyball Russell-Tyler-Ruthton d. Westbrook/Walnut Grove, 25-11, 25-10, 25-18  Also Hamlin d. Elkton-Lake Benton, 3-0; 25-8, 25-14, 25-11 Tuesday, Sept. 16 Girls Tennis Fairmont 6, Pipestone Area 1 Volleyball Pipestone Area d. Blue Earth Area, 25-14, 25-21, 25-19 Red Rock Central d. Edgerton Public, 12-25, 19-25, 26-24, 27-25, 18-16 Adrian-Ellsworth d. Southwest Minnesota Christian, 25-18, 25-20, 25-14 Chester Area d. Elkton-Lake Benton, 25-11, 25-16, 25-9 Thursday, Sept. 18 Girls Tennis New Ulm Public 4, Pipestone Area 3 Volleyball De Smet d. Elkton-Lake Benton, 12-25, 25-20, 25-17, 25-19...

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LOCAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS Thursday, Sept. 25 Competition Cheer 6 p.m., Elkton-Lake Benton at Sioux Valley Invitational, Volga Cross Country  4:30 p.m., Southwest Minnesota Christian/Edgerton at Redwood Valley Invitational, Redwood Falls Girls Tennis 4:30 p.m., Worthington at Pipestone Area, PAS Courts Marching Band 9:30 a.m., Elkton-Lake Benton at Arlington Festival Volleyball 7:15 p.m., Pipestone Area at Jackson County Central 7:15 p.m., Russell-Tyler-Ruthton at Southwest Minnesota Christian, Edgerton  7:15 p.m., Murray County Central at Edgerton Public Friday, Sept. 26 Boys Soccer 4:30 p.m., Central Minnesota Christian at Southwest Minnesota Christian, Edgerton Football  7 p.m., Luverne at Pipestone Area, Paulsen Athletic Complex...

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WALL-E. Johnny Five. Optimus Prime. And R2-D2. Those all are famous robots seen in the motion pictures. Now, Pipestone Area Schools has a robot of its own with Turf Tank Two, affectionately named “Betsy,” which could be seen lining the main football field at Paulsen Field Thursday, Sept. 18. PAS groundskeeper Cody Heidebrink said the robot has provided instant relief in many aspects. “There’s a cost savings with paint,” Heidebrink said. “It uses 7-1/2 gallons of paint every time it lines the (football) field.” Painting the field by hand used as many as 35 gallons each time, he reported.  What’s...

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The Pipestone Area Schools’ girls tennis team honored its seven seniors before a Big South Conference match versus New Ulm. Arrows’ No. 2 singles player Ava Boucher, one of those seniors, play inspired early on in her match versus New Ulm’s Natalie Fischer. However, Fischer eventually won 7-5, 6-0. PAS head coach James Skyberg served as the master of ceremonies for the ‘Senior Day’ festivitives — with video on the Pipestone County Star’s Facebook page. “It’s a big deal for us every year,” Skyberg said of the ceremony. The coach was proud the Arrows had their largest class of seniors...

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For the first time in a number of years, Pipestone will serve as the site of a high school cross country meet. The meet is set for Monday at Pipestone Country Club. “I’m happy we were able to get a meet established, and hopefully have a spot on more teams’ calendars in the future,” PAS head cross country coach Mark Moeller said. “I just want to make sure we run a smooth meet.” Moeller said he hopes the athletes and coaches “have a great experience so that we can continue to have this meet grow.” There will be divisions for...

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EDGERTON — Diamond H Acres will be the site of a special goat tying clinic on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25-26. Multi-time Wisconsin state champion Kallie Parrish will be the guest clinician. Parrish’s personal-best time is 7.6 seconds. She has competed at the National High School Rodeo Finals, and is currently a member of the RodeoNow Junior Pros. During this two-day clinic, participants will learn the basics, drills and work with their horses. The Saturday, Oct. 25 session will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 26 8 a.m.-3 p.m. The cost is 0, and includes lunch...

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