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Wausau ultrarunner nabs fastest known time on Wisconsin's North Country trail
An ultra-distance endurance athlete from Rib Mountain set a new record for the fastest known time on Wisconsin segment of the North Country National Scenic Trail. Andrea Larson traversed the 215-mile section of trail in 3 days, 3 hours and 5 minutes, according to a press release from IRONBULL, a Wausau-based nonprofit organization. Larson is IRONBULL's executive director, which promotes outdoor adventure sports such as trail runs, gravel bike races and adventure challenges that mix paddling, cycling, trail running and orienteering.
Wisconsin Rapids surges late to top Wausau West softball
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Wausau West could not hold on to a two-run lead and lost to Wisconsin Rapids 9-2 in a Wisconsin Valley Conference softball game Tuesday at Lincoln High School. The Warriors led 2-0 after 3½ innings following a solo home run from Grace Huggenvik in the top...
Highlights: SPASH wins in softball, Wausau East track and field hosts Sawmill invitational
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - SPASH cruised to a victory over Wausau East in softball while Wausau East also hosted a track and field meet. The Panthers were cruising from the first pitch against the Lumberjacks, putting up six runs before recording an out in the first inning. They eventually piled on for a 23-3 win to remain undefeated in Wisconsin Valley Conference play.
WATCH: Young ‘Packer backer’ gives personal sendoff to Honor Flight veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WSAW) - They say you can find Packers fans everywhere and Washington D.C. is no exception. On Monday, the 47th Never Forgotten Honor Flight returned to Mosinee from the nation’s capital. As the 100 veterans from central and northcentral Wisconsin arrived at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in D.C., they were met with a meet and greet they weren’t expecting.
Dan Bauer: Unintended consequences
It seems every time I turn on a screen in front of me, I see something happening that I thought I would never see. We are in an era where change is championed and expedited at a frequency and pace unlike anything we have seen in the past. We have turned all the stop lights of reason to green seemingly without thought of the future consequences.
D.C. Everest’s Kluck shuts down Marshfield in WVC softball
WESTON – D.C. Everest pitcher Addison Kluck outdueled Marshfield’s Katelyn Sternweis on the mound as the Evergreens posted a 1-0 win in a Wisconsin Valley Conference softball game Tuesday at D.C. Everest High School. Kluck struck out 11 without a walk and allowed just one hit to earn...
Mosinee Softball off to Unbeaten Start
MOSINEE, Wis. (WJFW)- Being undefeated is never a bad thing for any team. But for Mosinee softball they are looking to avoid being caught up in the thought of a perfect season. With 12 wins in the books the Indians have yet to lose a game this spring. In doing...
Wausau Woodchucks release promotion schedule for upcoming season
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wausau Woodchucks, ahead of their much anticipated 2024 season, has released its full promotional schedule today. The Wausau Woodchucks 2024 season kicks off on Memorial Day (May 27) with a 1:05 first pitch against the Green Bay Rockers at Athletic Park. Ticket packages, group outings, and hospitality area tickets are now on sale. Single-game tickets will go on sale on Monday, April 29 at 10 a.m.
Edgar softball takes slim 2-1 win over Newman, claim back-to-back games over the Cardinals
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - In a battle of Marawood-South foes, Edgar softball secured a 2-1 win over Newman Catholic. Both teams entered Thursday’s contest sitting at 1-4 within conference play. Edgar previously defeated Newman on Tuesday in a 4-1 win, now securing back-to-back victories over the Cardinals. This is...
Wausau East baseball shuts out Adams-Friendship
WAUSAU – Wausau East scored multiple runs in all four of its at-bats and shutout Adams-Friendship 12-0 in a nonconference baseball game Monday at East High School. Caden Werth went the distance for the Lumberjacks (3-3) on the mound, striking out eight and allowing just one hit in a five-inning complete game.
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