MORRIS — Pipestone Area Schools’ basketball player Makhi Winter lodged an important document Wednesday, March 12. In the PAS library, Winter signed an NCAA Letter of Intent to join the program at the University of Minnesota-Morris, a Division III school which is a two-hour, 15-minute drive north of Pipestone on the King of Trails. “I wanted to continue playing the game at ‘any’ level if I was able to get the opportunity,” Winter said in an email to the Pipestone County Star. Winter is passionate about the game, and he’s thrilled to join the Cougars. “When I visited, I got...

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LUVERNE — The Blue Mound Figure Skaters organization will present its 34th Annual Ice Show Friday and Saturday called “Showtime.” Friday’s show will begin at 7 p.m., and Saturday’s performance is set for 5 p.m. at the Blue Mound Ice Arena. The arena is located at 601 West Hatting Street. Advance tickets are for adults and for children. Tickets at the door are for adults and for children. Skaters had a dress rehearsal Thursday in preparation for the event, which will feature Pipestone skaters Lydia Amen, Hope Olund and Taylor Haarter.  For tickets, call 1-507-227-1999 or...

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SIOUX CENTER, Iowa — Grant Busker is a freshman on the Dordt University men’s track and field team. Now that he’s at the collegiate level, Busker has primarily focused on the high jump. However, Grant also participated in the 60-meter hurdles at the Dordt Open on Jan. 11. Currently, Busker and the Defenders are transitioning from the indoor to the outdoor season. The outdoor season opener is set for March 28-29 at the Wayne State Invitational in Nebraska. The famous Sioux City Relays are on April 11-12 at Elwood Olsen Stadium. During the indoor campaign, Busker leaped 6-feet, 2-inches at...

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EDGERTON — Diamond H Acres wrapped up its Winter Buckle Series at the facility this past Friday, March 14. The summer series is expected to begin in May. Here are the final results: INFORMATION RODEO Winter Buckle Series At Diamond H Acres, Edgerton Winners By Category 1D Open 1, Cheyenne Hulstein; 2, Sadie DeRuyter; 3, Taylor Heyer 2D Open 1, Kally Modder; 2, Diane Bucher; 3, Taylor Heyer 3D Open 1, Kally Modder; 2, Everra Leenerts; 3, Katilynn Jorgensen 4D Open 1, Everra Leenerts; 2, Lacey Lumpkin; 3, Laura Roelfs 1D Youth 1, Sadie DeRuyter; 2, Addi Melby; 3, Josey...

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It’s no coincidence the five Pipestone Area Schools state qualifiers also were named to the all-Big South Conference wrestling team. State champion Miklo Hernandez is joined by Lane Fruechte, Mason Fruechte, Haden Mulvihill and Xavier Banjoko. The honors were based off PAS’ performance at the Big South Conference tournament on Saturday, Jan. 11, at Jackson County Central High School. In most weight classes, the top three or four wrestlers were named all-league, plus others meeting a special criteria. Girls honors also were presented. “It means a lot,” PAS head coach Paul Young said. “It shows what happens when you get...

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INFORMATION SCOREBOARD Thursday, March 6 Boys Basketball Section 3A South subdistrict Semifinals    Hills-Beaver Creek 80, Southwest Minnesota Christian 62 Murray County Central 63, Edgerton Public 53 Friday, March 7 Boys Basketball South Dakota Class A Region 2 Deuel 64, Elkton-Lake Benton 40 HOW THEY STAND As of before games on Monday, March 10 Girls Basketball School               W-L        Pct. SW Minn. Christian     18-10         .643 Edgerton Public 15-11         .577 Pipestone Area 14-13   .519 Russell-Tyler-Ruthton      11-16      ...

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The boys basketball season ended for Pipestone County Star coverage teams last week as Elkton-Lake Benton, Southwest Minnesota Christian and Edgerton Public all were eliminated. A slow start doomed Elkton-Lake Benton as Deuel outscored the Elks 19-3 in the opening quarter en route to a 64-40 victory in the South Dakota Class A Region 2 tournament at Clear Lake Friday. “This time around, I thought defensively they were on point,” ELB head coach Steve Erickson said. “We had a few breakdowns defensively, and then they got hot.” This was a far cry from the competitive regular-season game between ELB and...

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INFORMATION BOWLING  SCORES From Bole-Mor Lanes Pipestone From March 5-6 Lynnette’s Ladies Standings Team W-L American Legion          23-9 Stay In Your Lane                     22-10 JBS                                            21-11 The Bowling Stones          18-14 B&B RV Service         17-15 Lady Blue Jays                          15-17 Sister Chicks            ...

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After two years away, Pipestone Area Schools activities director Rick Zollner will be returning to lead the Arrow baseball program. Zollner was officially approved for the post at the PAS school board meeting on Feb. 24, 2025, during the personnel report — action requested. Twenty-two people were officially assigned to Arrow spring sports. Read a complete list in the Thursday, March 20, edition. Zollner replaces Ryan Koopman, who is now employed by the Fulda school district and also works as special teams coordinator/quarterbacks coach for the Minnesota West Community & Technical College football team. “When coach (Ryan) Koopman left for...

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The Pipestone Area Schools’ girls’ basketball program celebrated its improvements with an awards program on Thursday, March 6, at Dar’s Pizza. This was a memorable season for the Arrows, who won their first postseason game since the 2022-23 campaign with the likes of current Bethany Lutheran College players Aubrea Kor and Arinn McGee serving as leaders. PAS defeated Windom Area on Friday, Feb. 21, 65-64, in a Section 3AA South subsection first-round game thanks to Jadyn Kor’s crafty defense on an inbounds pass and Mariah Moeller’s rebounding and free-throw shooting. Fairmont eventually eliminated the Arrows, 70-49, in the subsection semifinals...

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