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Local Prep Scores from Thursday 2/19
19 hours
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Boys Basketball
Hillsboro 73 Bangor 60 (Braun Jirschele 18points to lead Hillsboro)
Brookwood 75 New Lisbon 51
Cashton 60 Necedah 46
Royall 70 Wonewoc-Center 35
Ithaca 70 Weston 50
Girls Basketball
Mauston 54 Adams-Friendship 51
Bangor 53 Necedah 21
Ripon 67 Nekoosa 15
Berlin 59 Wautoma 24
Wisconsin Dells 56 Westfield 34
Madison Edgewood 77 Reedsburg 25
Weston/Ithaca 47 Seneca 38
Girls Hockey
Hudson 3 Tomah/BRF 2
Mauston Girls Win Regular Season Finale in Come From Behind Fashion
19 hours
Mauston Golden Eagles Girls Basketball team played their last conference and last regular season game of the year Thursday night against the Adams Friendship Green Devils. It was a nailbiter with the Eagles down by one at the intermission. Mauston had a cold night from the floor until the end of the game as they were down by 11 at one point before clawing their way back with relentless defense and a never quit spirit to come away with a 54-51 win as they swept the Green Devils for the year and secured a 2nd place finish in the South Central Conference at 11-3 and a regular season record of 20-4 overall.
Mauston was lead by Caitlin Lavold who finished the night with 16 points, 9 rebounds, 5 steals and an assist.
Crimson Hansen had 11 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks and 5 steals.
Bre Heller was forced to sit a good portion of the first half with early foul trouble but made up for it in the second half as she finished the night with 8 points, 6 rebounds, 1 block, 4 assists and 2 steals.
Ella Franek once again dominated the boards as she pulled down 11 rebounds, while scoring 6 points 1 block, 2 assists and 1 crucially timed steal in the second half.
The Mauston JV also won as they ended the year as the Conference champions with a 13-1 conference record and an overall record of 21-3.
The coaching staff would like to thank the fans tonight as they were exceptional and had a big impact on helping the girls fight back. show their grit, adversity and never quit attitude.
The Varsity lady Eagles will start WIAA tournament action Friday the 27th against either Westfield or Richland center at home. Hope to see everyone there to cheer you Lady Eagles on!
Local Prep Scores from Tuesday 2/17
3 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Boys Basketball
Mauston 49 Westfield 32 (Jase Navis 25points and eclipses 1,000point career milestone)
North Crawford 67 Royall 46 (Colby Schroeder 14points to lead Royall)
Necedah 59 Almond-Bancroft 52 (Elijah Peak 19points to lead Necedah)
Adams-Friendship 73 Ripon 44
Berlin 69 Wisconsin Dells 45
Wautoma 79 Nekoosa 53
New Lisbon 77 Pittsville 51
Wonewoc-Center 85 Tri-County 72 (Cam Thellefesen 21points eclipses 1,000point career milestone)
Ithaca 69 Cashton 26
Weston 64 Coulee Christian 49
Reedsburg 90 Portage 78
Tomah 78 Holmen 73 (Quinn Gerke became Tomah’s All-Time leading scorer in the victory)
Girls Basketball
Mauston 89 Viroqua 48
Marshfield 54 Westfield 53
Amherst 53 Nekoosa 23
North Fond Du Lac 75 Berlin 35
Omro 69 Ripon 37
Royall 57 Hillsboro 44 (Bria Gruen 22points to lead Royall)
Bangor 60 Cashton 43
Necedah 52 New Lisbon 41
Brookwood 86 Wonewoc-Center 45
Holmen 68 Tomah 36
Regional Boys Hockey
Middleton 6 RWD/Mauston 4
Madison Memorial 4 Tomah/Sparta 2
Mauston Girls Trounce Viroqua in Late Season Tilt
3 days
Mauston played the last non-conference game of the year Tuesday night against the Viroqua BlackHawks. Mauston coming in as a three seed in the upcoming WIAA tournament and Viroqua coming in as a four seed this looked to be a pretty good match up on paper. That was not how reality played out as Mauston came away with a convincing 89-48 win.
Mauston was led by Caitlin Lavold who finished the night with 22 points, 5 rebounds, 5 steals and 6 assists.
Bre Heller was close behind with 20 points, 6 rebounds, 5 blocks, 8 assists and 3 steals.
She was followed by Crimson Hansen who had another double double as she dropped 17 points had 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals and a block.
Ella Franek crashed the boards for 8 rebounds to go along with her 9 points, 4 steals and a block and Addison Tovsen also contributed 9 points.
Mauston finishes off the regular season with a conference match up against the Adams Friendship Green Devils on Thursday night, before starting preparation for WIAA tournament action as they will play Friday the 27th against the winner of the #11 seeded Richland Center Hornets and the #6 seed Westfield Pioneers right here at home.
MARSHALL REIMAN AND ELI SCHANKE EARN WISCONSIN 4-H KEY AWARD
3 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Marshall Reiman of Orange Mill 4-H Club and Eli Schanke of Blackhawk 4-H Club have been selected as the Juneau County, Wisconsin 4-H Key Award winners for this past year. The Key Award was presented by Kip Weber, Juneau County Farm Bureau, at the Juneau County 4-H Recognition Program held on January 31, 2026 at the Elroy Theater.
The prestigious State 4-H awarded Key Award, one of the highest recognition a 4-H member can receive, honors a select group of 4-H participants annually. The youth receiving this award are ones who have demonstrated consistent growth in their 4-H involvement, developed and applied their leadership skills, and actively participated in their club and community.
According to April Martell, Juneau County Positive Youth Development Educator with UW-Madison Division of Extension, this year’s winners exemplify the goals and values of the Wisconsin 4-H Program.
“Eli Schanke and Marshall Reiman have been life members in Juneau County 4-H. They have participated at every level possible including leadership positions and camp counselors, all while serving as mentors and role models for our younger 4-H members. Their commitment to living out the 4-H motto (To Make the Best Better) is seen in everything they do. The life skills they take with them from their time in 4-H will no doubt shape their future.”
Key Award recipients are high school students with at least three years of experience in 4-H and one year as a youth leader. The Wisconsin Farm Bureau and Rural Mutual Insurance Company sponsor the Wisconsin 4-H Key Award program. They have sponsored these awards for over 30 years, helping 4-H to honor some of Wisconsin’s finest youth.
Local Prep Scores from Monday 2/16
4 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Boys Basketball
New Lisbon 72 Port Edwards 42
Hillsboro 78 Onalaska Luther 70 (David Johnson 28points 21rebounds for the Tigers)
Royall 58 La Farge 42
De Soto 64 Bangor 53
Necedah 57 Montello 49
Markesan 82 Ripon 71
Kickapoo 99 Weston 27
Girls Basketball
New Lisbon 58 La Farge 36
Seneca 55 Wonewoc-Center 33
Adams-Friendship 67 Marshall 48
Wisconsin Dells 66 Sauk Prairie 39
Neillsville 76 Tomah 22
Holmen 47 Reedsburg 35
New Lisbon Boys & Girls Both Win Monday Night
4 days
The New Lisbon Boys and Girls basketball teams both picked up non-conference wins Monday night. The Boys opened up action with a 72-42 victory over Port Edwards. Jameson Pfaff scored a game high 17points while Carter and Colby Pfaff each had 11points in the victory. The girls used a big 2nd half to pull off a 58-36 victory over La Farge. Keira Wilkinson had a game high 20points while Karey Edgerton added 10points. Both Rocket teams picked up their 8th wins of the season.
Mauston/Necedah Co-Op Send Pair of Wrestlers to State Tournament
5 days
The Mauston/Necedah wrestling co-op will send a pair of seniors to the WIAA D2 State Individual wrestling Tournament. Mauston’s Espen Pitts qualified by finishing 2nd at 144lbs. Pitts lost his finals match to GET/MM’s Brody Banse but bounced back to win his true 2nd place match against Port Edwards Keldon Casey to qualify for state. Necedah senior Jaren Hansen qualified by winning his semi-final match against Sawyer Van Horn of Ellsworth. Hansen lost his finals match to Jakob Soback of Spencer/Columbus/Granton but because Van Horn won his 3rd place match Hansen did not have to wrestleback and qualified for the state tournament. Mauston also qualified for the team sectional by finishing 5th as a team at the Osseo-Fairchild Super sectional. Mauston will wrestle Arcadia Saturday in Black River Falls.
Local Prep Scores from Over the weekend
5 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
Boys Basketball
Royall 79 Brookwood 39
Cashton 67 New Lisbon 57
Hillsboro 61 Necedah 46
Bangor 90 Wonewoc-Center 69
Wisconsin Dells 65 Prairie Du Chein 47
North Crawford 106 Weston 54
La Crosse Central 67 Tomah 64
Mauston 64 Sparta 59 OT (Jase Navis 29points to lead Mauston)
Onalaska Luther 61 Cashton 34
Girls Basketball
Stoughton 45 Reedsburg 42
Weston/Ithaca 56 North Crawford 29
Bangor 93 Wonewoc-Center 23
Adams-Friendship 71 Ripon 28
Wisconsin Dells 90 Berlin 22
Nekoosa 53 Wautoma 40
Onalaska Luther 60 Cashton 25
Girls Hockey
Wildcats Co-op 5 Badger Lightning 1
Rathermel, Irene Marie Age 93 of Friendship
5 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Irene Marie Rathermel, age 93, of Friendship, Wisconsin passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Irene was born in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin on 10/23/2 to Rosie and Alex Bakovka. Irene was the youngest of four children, Joe, John, and Steve. Irene married Francis Rathermel on 7/3/51, which later ended in divorce. They had one child, Dennis born December 1, 1951. During her adult life Irene had numerous employments to include Grubba Jewelers, Roche-A-Cri Clinic and later moved to Madison, Wisconsin and was employed at UW Health. In later years she moved back to Friendship and lived with Dennis and Cathy in Friendship until her placement at Villa Pines Nursing Home where she remained until she passed away.
Survivors include her son, Dennis and daughter-in-law, Cathy. Biological grandchildren, Tanya and husband Scott Kotlowski in Friendship, Wisconsin and Tammy Rathermel in Desoto, Wisconsin. She is further survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by ex-husband, Francis, and her three brothers, Joe, John and Steve. Per Irene’s request there will be no service. Internment will be at a later date in the East Arkdale Cemetery.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences.
