The Pipestone Area Schools’ girls basketball team embarks on the new season Thursday at Montevideo. Varsity tip-off is set for 7:15 p.m. in the Montevideo High School gymnasium. The Arrows and Thunderhawks played each other in the season opener last year with PAS coming out on top 76-67. Recent Wayne State College signee Jadyn Kor and Taryn Tuinstra both tallied 20 points and Amyra Mahik added 19 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double. The Arrows were 13-of-19 from the free-throw stripe, and Kenzley Pater also contributed with six offensive boards. Montevideo will present a challenge with 11 wins in...

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WAYNE, Neb. — Jadyn Kor, Pipestone Area Schools’ all-time leader in career scoring, made her decision known during national signing day Wednesday, Nov. 12. Surrounded by family and friends in the PAS library, Kor officially put pen to paper joining the women’s basketball team at Wayne State College. “The main reason I signed with Wayne State was because of the opportunity to play basketball at a competitive level while also receiving a really good education,” Kor said in an email to The Pipestone County Star. Kor explained how welcoming the coaching staff was — and how she could contribute to...

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ST. PAUL — For the second time in three seasons, Russell-Tyler-Ruthton volleyball reached the Minnesota State High School League Class A state championship. This time, however, Mayer Lutheran had too much experience and the edge on firepower as the Crusaders swept the Knights, 25-17, 25-15, 25-23 at Grand Casino Arena Saturday, Nov. 8. “They put up a solid block against us,” RTR head coach Daynica Brown said. “They are a veteran, seasoned team that plays year ‘round. They were able to read our setters to put up the block.” Brown reflected on the rise of the Knights’ program these past...

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ST. PAUL — Russell-Tyler-Ruthton senior middle blocker Ava Karbo was honored during state tournament week. Karbo earned Class A all-state accolades, walking across a platform set up inside Roy Wilkins Auditorium Tuesday, Nov. 4, to receive her plaque. “It really meant a lot to me because I worked really hard to be where I am at,” Karbo said in an email to the Pipestone County Star Monday. “All that work I put in finally paid off by receiving this award, and getting recognition for it,” she said. “I am very thankful for all teammates and coaches who have helped me...

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Pipestone Area Schools’ volleyball concluded the 2025 season with an awards program Sunday, Nov. 9, at Dar’s Pizza. The Arrows improved immensely, finishing with a 17-7 overall record and winning the St. James Area Invitational eight-team tournament in mid-September. They also reached the championship bracket in the Wabasso Tournament. Overall, it was a nine-win improvement. “It was a fun season,” PAS head coach Shelly Hennager said, who wrapped up her first year leading the team. “We made a lot of great memories.” Hennager highlighted the Arrows earned sweeps in seven contests this season, and went 2-1 in five-set matches (beating...

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Pipestone Area Schools’ volleyball concluded the 2025 season with an awards program Sunday, Nov. 9, at Dar’s Pizza. The Arrows improved immensely, finishing with a 17-7 overall record and winning the St. James Area Invitational eight-team tournament in mid-September. They also reached the championship bracket in the Wabasso Tournament. Overall, it was a nine-win improvement. “It was a fun season,” PAS head coach Shelly Hennager said, who wrapped up her first year leading the team. “We made a lot of great memories.” Hennager highlighted the Arrows earned sweeps in seven contests this season, and went 2-1 in five-set matches (beating...

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Monday, Nov. 17 Boys Basketball  First allowable practice date per Minnesota State High School League guidelines Wrestling First allowable practice date per Minnesota State High School League guidelines Thursday, Nov. 20 Girls Basketball  7:15 p.m., Pipestone Area at Montevideo 7:15 p.m., Edgerton Public at Windom Area Friday, Nov. 21 Girls Basketball  7:30 p.m., Russell-Tyler-Ruthton at Tracy-Milroy-Balaton, Tracy Saturday, Nov. 22 Boys Basketball  9 a.m., Russell-Tyler-Ruthton at Lakeview, Cottonwood, scrimmage Monday, Nov. 24 Girls Basketball  First allowable practice date, per South Dakota High School Activities Association guidelines 7:15 p.m., Edgerton Public at Luverne, Classic Gymnasium Tuesday, Nov. 25 Girls Basketball  7:15...

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INFORMATION BOWLING SCORES From Bole-Mor Lanes Pipestone Lynnette’s Ladies Standings B&B RV Service 21-11, The Bowling Stones 19-13, Dolls w/Balls 18-14, American Legion 17-15, Rock Lobsters 15-17, Stay In Your Lane 14-18, JBS 13-19, Gutter Gals 11-21 Scores High game: Kayla Smith (Stay In Your Lane) 214, Julie Bauer (American Legion) 191, Chris Hollingsworth (B&B RV Service) 179 High series: Raechelle Kor (JBS, sub.) 515, Kayla Smith (Stay In Your Lane) 506, Julie Bauer (American Legion) 497 High team game: Stay In Your Lane 511, JBS 474, B&B RV Service 444 High team game: Stay In Your Lane 1,384, JBS...

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CORALVILLE, Iowa — Iowa Heartlanders forward Jaxon Nelson has been named the Warrior Hockey ECHL player of the month for October. Nelson is a native of Magnolia who played for Luverne High School and the University of Minnesota. He is just the second player in Heartlanders history to win the honor, joining Ryan Kuffner (February 2022). Through 11 games this season, Nelson has scored nine goals and distributed seven assists for 16 points. Five of Nelson’s nine goals were on the power play. He’s recorded 41 shots on goal during such time. The Heartlanders, an affiliate of the National Hockey...

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WORTHINGTON — Minnesota West Community & Technical College volleyball player Ally Nelson will be returning to a familiar scene later this week. The Bluejays have qualified for the NJCAA Division III tournament, where they finished second in the nation to Dallas, Texas-based Eastfield College in 2024. Matches are conducted at Alliant Energy Powerhouse Arena in Cedar Rapids. Minnesota West faces Monroe University-Bronx (N.Y.) in the opening round at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 13. The Express are 20-5, and had a 13-match winning skein during the season. The Bluejays enter as the No. 2 seed with a 35-4 record, including 15-1...

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