Pipestone County Star

SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Morningside University sophomore sprinter Meredith Draper recently earned another academic distinction. College Sports Communicators released its academic all-district list for women’s track and field on Tuesday, June 24. Draper, an elementary education major, was among five Mustangs on the list. Teammates Courtney Sporrer, Jolee Mesz, Nicole Zuehl and Kinsey Alt all joined Draper. The CSC Academic All-American program recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes for a combination of success in competition and in the classroom. Student-athletes must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or better and rank in the top-25 in the conference in a single...

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The Pipestone Area Schools wrestling team will be conducting its annual Arrow Camp from Monday-Wednesday, July 21-23. The first session for kindergartners through sixth-graders will run from 10 a.m. to noon. A second session for junior high and high school wrestlers will be from 2-4:30 p.m. All instruction will take place in the PAS wrestling room. South Dakota State University wrestler Cael Swensen will serve as guest clinician. He has been a two-time NCAA Division I Tournament qualifier for the Jackrabbits.  The cost is , and registration runs through Friday, July 18. The purpose of the camp is to reinforce...

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Golfers and bean bag throwers are set to participate in the second annual #LiveLikeJoe Memorial Tournament Saturday, July 12. The tournament honors the legacy of Joe Douty, who passed away during the summer of 2023. “It means a lot,” said Alison Douty, Joe’s wife. “Our biggest hope is to keep Joe’s memory alive and make sure no one forgets him or what a great man he was. This day includes all of Joe’s favorites, food, drinks, fun, games and the people who loved and cared about him.” Lejendary Events, a new business in Pipestone, is coordinating the event. “I’m excited...

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Five Pipestone Area baseball players received plaudits when the Big South Conference released its all-league honors. Big South secretary and Redwood Valley activities director Andy Ourada distributed accolades to local media on Tuesday, June 17. “We had some good players, and it speaks to the ability of the kids,” PAS head baseball coach and activities director Rick Zollner said. These are the rewards for playing baseball. What’s more, Coach Zollner announced senior infielder/catcher/pitcher Landon Quist was named an all-Section 3AA performer. Quist is one of three first-team, all-conference Arrows, joined by senior ace pitcher/infielder Weston Reinhard and senior starting third...

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Pipestone Area Schools three-sport athlete Kaysa Douty capped her sophomore season with a heap of softball honors. The Minnesota Fastpitch Coaches Association named Douty to Class AA’s second team, and she also was an all-Section 3AA player. Douty pitched and played shortstop for the Arrows. What’s more, Douty was one of two Arrows chosen to be on the all-Big South Conference squad when honors were released on Friday, June 6 — by league secretary and Redwood Valley activities director Andy Ourada. “She deserves it, and she worked really hard,” PAS head coach Robert Petersen. “She was one of our leaders...

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INFORMATION CALENDAR Monday, June 30 Legion Baseball 5 p.m., Pipestone Post No. 6 at Luverne, Cardinal Field (junior followed by senior) Tuesday, July 1 Legion Baseball 5 p.m., Pipestone Post No. 6 at Tracy (junior followed by senior) Wednesday, July 2 Amateur Baseball 7:30 p.m., Hadley Buttermakers at Pipestone A’s, City Field  8 p.m., Elkton Snappers at Volga Cormorants Friday, July 4 Special Event 11 a.m., Ruthton Fourth of July celebration, parade, lineup begins at Peace Lutheran Church Festival All Day, Ruthton Fourth of July celebration (lunch in the park, car show, petting zoo, balloon art, bingo, money pit and...

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Two Pipestone Area Schools golfers earned their way onto the boys and girls all-Big South Conference squads, respectively. The teams were officially released on Thursday, June 12, by Big South Conference league secretary and Redwood Valley High School activities director Andy Ourada. “It was one of my goals this season,” said PAS junior Matt DeBates, who aspires to play collegiate-level golf, of making the all-Big South boys team. “This shows me I can compete with the rest of the guys in the league,” DeBates added. DeBates was the lone Arrow to reach the second round of the Minnesota State High...

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EDGERTON — The Edgerton Pickleball Association will be having two tournaments during the 75th Annual Dutch Festival this year. Tournaments will take place at Edgerton City Park. The first tournament is a recreational event from 8-10 a.m. on Saturday, July 12. This will be formatted as a round robin. The cost is . There also will be a competitive tournament on both Friday and Saturday, July 11-12. There will be a round robin and bracket play. The cost is . For information, call Dena Berghorst 1-507-825-3799.

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The Pipestone A’s will receive a forfeit victory from Sunday’s home game versus the Worthington Cubs. “No game today due to a lack of Cubs’ players,” was posted on the Worthington Cubs’ Facebook page during Sunday morning. The A’s Facebook followed suit, stating the game had been cancelled. A’s head coach Avery Ploeger said the two teams attempted to find a make-up date that worked for both sides; however, nothing came to fruition. The final decision rested with Gopher League and other association officials. This means the A’s are 6-7 heading into Wednesday’s game at Windom (Island Park). Pipestone will...

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Pipestone Area Schools’ Makhi Winter was named to the all-Big South Conference West Division boys tennis team. Awards were released on Friday, June 6. Winter along with doubles partner Brady Dunn, reached the second round of the Section 3A individual tournament in mid-May at Huether Family Match Pointe in Sioux Falls, S.D. PAS head coach James Skyberg let Winter decide whether he would play singles or doubles during the season. Makhi ultimately opted to play a mix of both formats. “It’s the best year he had,” Skyberg said. “It was big for him to end his career (like that). He...

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