Pipestone County Star

EDGERTON — Diamond H Acres has announced the winners of various divisions during the rodeo facility’s Summer Buckle Series. The next buckle series will take place beginning Nov. 14 indoors at the venue, located between Edgerton and Hatfield off County Highway 16. There also were prizes for pee wee contestants. Here are the results, by rider and horse (if provided). Open Barrels 1D: 1, Sadie DeRuyter, Cowboy; 2, Makayla Cross, Kix; 3, Megan Rosendahl; 2D: 1, Makayla Cross, Runaway Rumchatta; 2, Kalley Modder; 3, Brilee Rieck; 3D: Kellie Vanderbrink, Cowboy; 2, Kally Modder; 3, Keisha Baum; 4D: Morgan Ober; 2,...

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ELKTON, S.D. — Eliot Erickson had a record-setting performance in the Elks’ convincing Homecoming victory over Garretson at the Elkton Athletic Complex. Erickson rushed 16 times for 350 yards and six TD as ELB continuously put points on the scoreboard, including 29 in the second quarter. The Elks had a massive 625-308 margin in total yards.  Erickson’s yardage total surpassed the previous-best mark of 293 set by Eli Swenson during the 1994 season. The prior mark for rushing TD was three (Ryan Krog and Tanner Stein). Colt Beck added 217 yards passing and rushing, with three more scores. Myles Poindexter...

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HILLS — Hills-Beaver Creek tallied 22 second-quarter points en route to a 41-6 victory over Edgerton in the Battle of the Red Rock. This trophy game was created several years ago; however, Edgerton still has yet to win a single contest in the series. The quartzite trophy itself weighs 20 pounds, and features a designation noted the 35 miles separating the schools. “Friday was another big game with two good football teams,” Hills-Beaver Creek head coach Rex Metzger said in an email to The Pipestone County Star. “The Battle of the Red Rock is always a fun game for the...

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ALEXANDRIA — The Pipestone County 4-H Shooting Sports program once again shooting sports program continues to shine as one of Minnesota’s best. Pipestone County earned 36 individual medals and 40 more team medals during the Minnesota 4-H State Shooting Sports and Wildlife Invitational from Friday-Sunday, Sept. 5-7. “For the past 30 years we’ve been involved with 4-H, we’ve always been well-represented (on the state level),” said Dean Schulze, who serves as one of the organization’s coaches. Both coaches Robert Faber and Schulze were proud of how the team battled through adverse weather conditions. The tournament was distressed by rain, heavy...

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SLAYTON — Pipestone Area Schools freshman Ramon Macias continues making strides on grass. Macias recorded an 11th-place finish (19 minutes, 30 seconds) in a field of 73 varsity boys at the Warrior Invitational on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at Slayton Country Club. "Roman ran a really aggressive race that put him in a great situation to run fast on a difficult course," PAS head coach Mark Moeller said. "I think he will make even more progress going into the postseason."  What’s more impressive, Slayton Country Club provides for an old-school setting with demanding hills, several loops and plenty of spectator-friendly spots...

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HILLS — The clash of the unbeatens is set for this Friday, Oct. 3, Edgerton Public School, fresh off a 56-0 victory over Heron Lake-Okabena-Fulda from Friday, Sept. 26, will square off with Hills-Beaver Creek. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. During a postgame interview with the Christensen Broadcasting Network, Edgerton head coach Andrew Fleischman said the Flying Dutchmen will “learn a lot about ourselves.” Fleischmann added: “The kids have worked really hard to put themselves in a position to play a big game like this.” Evan Skyberg capped the Flying Dutchmen’s scoring in the victory over HLOF with a...

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Progress continues on the addition and remodeling project for the Edgerton Public School District. Ground was broken on the project last April. R.A. Morton of St. Cloud is serving as the construction manager, with the help of the architectural, engineering and planning team at TSP. A new single-story gymnasium is part of the project, which also will include new classrooms for preschool students, a sensory room, weight room, fitness center, band room, office area, lobby and restrooms plus bays for up to seven vehicles. The updates will also satisfy ADA requirements.

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EDGERTON — The Central Minnesota Christian School boys’ soccer team flicked in a goal during the 80th minute, forging a 1-all tie with Southwest Minnesota Christian on Friday, Sept. 26. Levi Van Essen posted SWC’s lone goal in the 26th minute on a cross from Kade Fey, and the Eagles nearly made it stand up. CMC’s Moses DeGroot booted home the equalizer on a breakaway. SWC goalkeeper Josiah Hoftyzer made seven saves. The Eagles had a 5-2 edge in corner kicks; however, the Bluejays had a 9-4 advantage in shots on goal. The Minnesota State High School League announced last...

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The Russell-Tyler-Ruthton school district conducted homecoming week exercises last week, beginning with coronation in the Performing Arts Center at RTR in Tyler. Juhl Drake was named homecoming king and Ava Guida as queen. The week featured dress themes, including pajama day, tropical day, jersey day, USA day and spirit day with the school’s colors. A powder puff football game, parade and pep festival all took place last Friday running up to the 7-0 victory over rival Tracy-Milroy-Balaton.

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The Pipestone Area Schools’ girls tennis team was “super” during the super tie-breaker format. No. 1 singles player Kate Hanson needed 24 points to win the tie-breaker, 13-11, helping the Arrows to a 6-1 conquest over Big South Conference foe Worthington on Thursday, Sept. 25 at PAS Courts. PAS head coach James Skyberg also put together an impromptu team at No. 3 doubles — Iva Witte and Emma Smidt — and the tandem won its match over Claire Schultz and Isabella Poe, 4-6, 6-2, 10-8 (super tie-breaker). “It’s huge to end the (regular) season,” Skyberg said of the dual conquest,...

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