Pipestone County Star

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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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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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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A public hearing will be held March 2 at 6 p.m. regarding proposed infrastructure project The city of Ruthton recently secured 0,000 through the federal appropriations process to replace its water tower. Replacing the water tower is part of a larger infrastructure project the city has been working on with Bollig Engineering. Jordan Odegard, project engineer with Bollig, said the estimated cost to replace the water tower is ,214,000. He said the city has also received a 0,000 Small Cities Development Program grant that can be used toward replacement of the water tower and the remaining funds would likely come...

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INFORMATION Regional calendar High schools  Thursday, Feb. 19 Girls Basketball 6 p.m., Elkton-Lake Benton at Deubrook Area, White, S.D. 7 p.m., Section 3A South subsection tournament game, Southwest Minnesota Christian at Tracy-Milroy-Balaton, Tracy  Boys Basketball 7:15 p.m., Worthington at Pipestone Area, PAS Gymnasium 7:15 p.m., Lakeview at Edgerton Public 7:30 p.m., Elkton-Lake Benton at Deubrook Area, White, S.D. Friday, Feb. 20 Gymnastics All Day, Minnesota State High School League state meet, Roy Wilkins Auditorium, St. Paul Girls Basketball 7 p.m., Section 3AA South subsection tournament game, Redwood Valley at Pipestone Area, PAS Gymnasium Boys Basketball 7:15 p.m., Westbrook/Walnut Grove at...

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EDGERTON — Diamond H Acres, the local rodeo facility located between Edgerton and Hatfield, has announced changes for the summer of 2026. These changes were reported in a Facebook post on Monday, Feb. 9. Diamond H Acres representatives said it “will not be hosting a summer barrel series or the Rock River Rodeo this year.” The facility noted there are other arenas offering races all summer long, and the numbers didn’t justify also having a full summer barrel series. It’s not considered a step back, rather a pivot toward a new direction. Diamond H Acres reported there will be a...

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Pipestone Youth Baseball will be conducting sign-ups on Tuesday, Feb. 24, in the Pipestone Area Schools’ Elementary School Commons. Four levels are offered: machine pitch 8-under, a league for third- and fourth-graders, one for fifth- and sixth-graders and seventh- and eighth-graders. Machine pitch sign-up is set for 5:30 p.m., with youth baseball at 6:15 p.m. and seventh- and eighth-grade sign-up at 7:15 p.m. The fee is per player, which includes a jersey and hat. There also is a concessions deposit of 0. Parents are asked to write separate checks. Complete an online registration, with link on the group’s Facebook...

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MANKATO — Arinn McGee is currently shining for the Bethany Lutheran College women’s basketball team. McGee has played 471 minutes this season, going 87-of-166 from the field (.524 percent) and 41-of-61 from the free-throw line (.672 %). Overall, McGee has scored 216 points, pulled down 137 rebounds, recorded 28 blocked shots, distributed 29 assists and swiped 12 steals. Her averages are 10.5 points and 6.5 boards per contest. During the 2025-26 campaign, McGee tallied a season-high 17 points at Wisconsin-Stevens Point on Dec. 6 (she also had 16 field-goal attempts) and she pulled down a best 13 rebounds on Nov....

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