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The Pipestone A's posted 15 hits and 11 runs but were edged 12‑11 by the Worthington Cubs in a Region 10C play‑in, a game that highlighted both offensive promise and defensive lapses.
Sleepy Eye captured the district title with a 4‑0 victory over St. James, while Pipestone American Legion Post No. 6 was eliminated after losses to Springfield and Mankato Loyola. The state tournament runs July 31‑August 2 in Minnewaska.
During a July 6 council meeting, local soccer representatives highlighted problems with field upkeep, reservation fees, signage, trash management and a fire hydrant safety risk, prompting city officials to pledge collaborative solutions.
The Pipestone Athletics slipped to 4-12 after a 1-0 loss to the Worthington Cubs, while the Elkton Snappers erupted for a 26-11 victory. With playoff positioning on the line, the final regular-season game promises high stakes.
The Renner Monarchs captured the 6th Annual Pepsi Invitational before relinquishing the title due to an ineligible player, while the Pipestone A's, led by coach Avery Ploeger, secured a 4‑1 win over Brandon Valley and gear up for future games.