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Orfordville Parkview freshman pole vaulter Loralei Arnold among four Vikings heading to state meet
ORFORDVILLE — Parkview freshman Loralei Arnold is careful and precise with her words as she chooses just the right phrasing when talking about her ascent as one of the best freshman pole vaulters in Wisconsin. That comes as no surprise — that frame of mind is the exact same way Arnold goes about soaring high into the air and over the bar, dominating the competition time and time again as she does. ...
‘We have pioneered and persevered.’ Parker grads speak of COVID learning, resilience, future dreams
JANESVILLE — Parker High School’s Class of 2024 heard from several student speakers before they turned their tassels Friday night at Monterey Stadium. They looked backward to when they began high school during the COVID-19 pandemic, considered the impact of that, and peered ahead to the rest of their lives. Stephany Hernandez spoke of her desire, from a young age, to be a police officer to help people and “having a dog by her side.” That changed over time to security officer, then to FBI...
Brodhead softball team clinches second straight state tournament berth with 8-0 win
When Brodhead’s Allie Dahl came sprinting home after Keegan Steinke’s pop fly was mishandled by Adams-Friendship center fielder to make it 1-0 in the second inning, it proved to be all the offense that the Cardinals needed. That’s because junior Ava Risum wasn’t just strong in the circle in Thursday’s WIAA Division 3 sectional championship at River Valley High School — she was absolutely dominant. Risum allowed just four hits...
Maple Grove native part of national champions UND Flying Team
(Editor’s note: The following article was provided by the University of North Dakota) Continuing its tradition of safety and flying excellence, the University of North Dakota Flying Team has won top honors at the 2024 National Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON). Hosted this year by the city of Janesville, Wisconsin, and the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport from May 13-18, UND’s Flying Team won a number of championships, including again...
Plenty to celebrate as Janesville Craig advances to baseball sectionals on graduation day
JANESVILLE — Thursday shaped up to be a busy day for Janesville Craig’s baseball seniors. First up, they had a Division 1 regional championship game to play against Kettle Moraine. Their commencement ceremony was scheduled for later in the night. Senior pitcher Drayton Lou only had one thing on his mind — getting his hands on a regional championship plaque. ...
Milton makes sure not to suffer another upset vs. Kettle Moraine with 9-2 sectional semifinal win
MILTON — Revenge was the rallying cry for the Milton High softball team Wednesday afternoon. A possible trip to the WIAA Division 1 state tournament takes its place Thursday afternoon. The Red Hawks avenged their 1-0 loss to Kettle Moraine in last season’s sectional semifinal game by defeating the Lasers 9-2 Wednesday afternoon at Schilberg Park in the sectional semifinal round. ...
Milton shuts out Oregon to secure return trip to state after missing out last season
MILTON — Gwen Baker only needs a few runs to win softball games for Milton High School. With seven runs, you can put the checkmark on the “W” box. That’s what the Red Hawks gave their standout pitcher Thursday, giving Milton a spot in the WIAA Division 1 state tournament in Madison next week. The...
Softball: Oregon’s ‘special group’ falls in sectional final to Milton
Believing can be half the battle. The Oregon softball team had the belief a state tournament berth was in play, but came up short in a 7-0 WIAA Division 1 sectional final loss to Milton on Thursday, May 30, at Oconomowoc High School. “With some past teams there’s been talk...
Trey Jones deals Milton to baseball postseason victory over Wilmot
MILTON — Trey Jones was walking with an ice bag wrapped around his left ankle after Milton’s regional semifinal game against Wilmot on Wednesday afternoon at Milton High. That was the only bruise the Panthers’ offense gave the 6-foot-2 junior left-handed pitcher. Jones threw a complete-game, two-hit shutout as the Red Hawks rolled to an 8-0 victory. The victory sends the No. 6-seeded Red Hawks (12-14) into Thursday afternoon’s regional...
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