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Pipestone County Star

Pipestone Publishing Co.

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8:23

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Elks fight until bitter end

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2025/11/22

VERMILLION, S.D. — For one quarter, Elkton-Lake Benton stayed stride for stride with Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy. However, the Phoenix rose in the second quarter, outscoring the Elks 21-0 en route to a 46-22 victory in the South Dakota High School Activities Association Class 9AA state championship Thursday, Nov. 13, at the DakotaDome. “They played a really clean game,” Elkton-Lake Benton head coach Kaleb Haas said. “Their two forced turnovers in the first half were a momentum swing.” Haas...

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2:44

SCOREBOARD: Minnesota, South Dakota football games

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2025/11/22

LOCAL SCOREBOARD Thursday, Nov. 13 High school football Minnesota playoffs Orono 15, Marshall 14 Hills-Beaver Creek 30, Fertile-Beltrami 14 Hillcrest Lutheran Academy 27, Kittson County Central 21 Edina 42, Minnetonka 41 South Dakota playoffs Class 9B state championship: Dell Rapids-St. Mary’s 54, Avon 6 Class 9AA state championship: Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy 46, Elkton-Lake Benton 22 Friday, Nov. 14 High school football Minnesota playoffs Jackson County Central 38, Eden Valley-Watkins 0...

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1:46

HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY: All-Big South Conference list

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2025/11/22

CROSS COUNTRY All-Big South Conference Small Schools Girls Addie Thomes, Redwood Valley; Reese Prescott, Redwood Valley; Summer Mollberg, Luverne; Lola Luze, Redwood Valley; Naiya Ayers, Jackson County Central; Katelyn Friesen, St. James Area; Khloe Visker, Luverne; Cora Pauling, Jackson County Central; Mary Slavin, Redwood Valley; Vanessa Johnson, Redwood Valley Honorable mentions: Rhaelee Heidebrink, Pipestone Area; Amelia Bucher, PAS Boys Tyler Robinson, Redwood Valley; Andrei Rivera, St. ...

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4:26

LOCAL: Bowling results

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2025/11/22

INFORMATION BOWLING SCORES From Bole-Mor Lanes Pipestone Lynnette’s Ladies Standings B&B RV Service, 22-14; The Bowling Stones, 20-16; American Legion, 20-16; Dolls with Balls, 19-17; Stay in Your Lane, 17-19; JBS, 16-20; Rock Lobsters, 16-20; Gutter Gals, 14-22 Scores High game (scratch): Holly Olberding, 184; Raechelle Kor, 181; Julie Bauer, 171; Kayla Smith, 171 High game (handicap): Holly Olberding, 231; Evie Long, 224; Raechelle Kor, 218 High series (scratch): Raechelle Kor, 460; Chr...

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5:30

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Pipestone native Terry earns...

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2025/11/22

VERMILLION, S.D. — Pipestone Area Schools graduate Jake Terry picked up a valuable piece of hardware during the South Dakota state football championships. The South Dakota Football Coaches Association named Terry the Class 11B football coach of the year. Terry guided Elk Point-Jefferson to its third state championship game since the 2022 season, finishing runner-up to first-time winner St. Thomas More of Rapid City. The Cavaliers topped the Huskies, 48-38, on Friday, Nov. 14 at the University...

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3:09

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Tuinstra, Kor earn first-team...

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2025/11/22

REDWOOD FALLS — Two Pipestone Area Schools volleyball players were named to the All-Big South Conference Gold Division volleyball team. PAS senior 5-foot-8 outside hitter Taryn Tuinstra and 5-foot-10 outside hitter Jadyn Kor were both selected. “It means so much to me to be named all-conference,” Tuinstra said in an email to the Pipestone County Star. “It just puts a label on all the hard work I’ve done. I am super grateful.” Kor chimed in through email as well: “To me, being named all-confer...

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2:00

COLLEGE SPOTLIGHT: Hemmen wraps up career at DSU

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2025/11/22

MADISON, S.D. — Dakota State University football player Jack Hemmen wrapped up his collegiate career this past Saturday, Nov. 15. Hemmen, a native of Elkton, S.D., recorded one solo tackle and three assisted stops as the Trojans overwhelmed Montana State-Northern, 50-3, in the regular-season finale at Brian Kern Family Stadium. One of Hemmen’s tackles was for negative yardage. The Trojans held the Lights to just 88 yards, including just nine rushing. Thanks to local players Cole Paulson (Pipe...

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1:21

COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Bluejays finish fifth at national...

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2025/11/22

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Minnesota West Community & Technical College volleyball team placed fifth at the NJCAA Division III national tournament Saturday, Nov. 15. The Bluejays capped a 38-5 season by sweeping Sandhills (N.C.), 25-18, 25-22, 25-20 in 70 minutes at the Alliant Energy Powerhouse. The 38 victories is the program’s best-ever total. In the match, Minnesota West had a .160-.025 advantage in hitting efficiency — thanks in part to former Russell-Tyler-Ruthton standout Ally Nelson...

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5:20

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: Montevideo will be PAS'...

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2025/11/20

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, ...

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3:58

COLLEGE SIGNING: For Kor, from Arrow to Wildcat

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2025/11/20

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 Pipes...

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5:32

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: RTR returns to prominence

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2025/11/19

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 ou...

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3:50

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Karbo earns all-state accolades

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2025/11/19

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 sa...

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3:53

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Four Arrows receive special...

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2025/11/19

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 ...

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3:53

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Four Arrows receive special...

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2025/11/19

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 ...

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2:13

LOCAL: Bowling scores

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2025/11/19

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 Leg...

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1:09

LOCAL: Magnolia's Nelson named ECHL player of month

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2025/11/19

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’...

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1:47

LOCAL: Calendar of events from Nov. 17-Nov. 29

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2025/11/19

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-R...

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2:08

COLLEGE SPOTLIGHT: Nelson, Bluejays play for national...

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2025/11/13

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 ar...

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1:55

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: SDHSAA championship games this...

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2025/11/13

VERMILLION, S.D. — Elkton-Lake Benton versus Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy is just one of several South Dakota High School Activities Association state championship football games set to be played this week. In addition to the Elkton-Lake Benton versus Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy clash, Elk Point-Jefferson against St. Thomas More (Rapid City) also is of interest to local fans. Jake Terry serves as the head coach at Elk Point-Jefferson. Title games are listed by class: 11A: Sio...

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5:13

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Elks are 'Dome-ward' bound

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2025/11/13

ELKTON, S.D. — The will to win can consume a team. But, earning that victory is all the sweeter when the will accomplishes the feat. That’s essentially the dynamic that carried Elkton-Lake Benton past state powerhouse Parkston, 14-8, in the South Dakota Class 9AA semifinals at teeth-chattering Elkton Athletic Complex Friday, Nov. 7. This marks ELB’s first state championship appearance since 2006 — after the past four years as a semifinalist. The 9AA second-ranked Elks (10-1) will play the top...

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