Mauston, WI
South Central Conference
Six-Peat for Mauston Boys Cross Country
2 months
The MHS boys Cross Country team won the 2025 SCC team
championship race hosted by Wisconsin Dells High School on Thursday
October 16th .. The Golden Eagles put on an impressive performance winning
the 2025 SCC meet by 58 points over 2nd place Westfield..
Team Scores: Mauston 21
Westfield 79
Ripon 81
Berlin 108
Wautoma 113
Dells 119
Nekoosa Inc.
A-F Inc.
Individual Results:
Westin Pouillie 2nd place 17:10 1st Team All Conference
Brekk Peterson 3rd place 17:28 1st Team All Conference
Noah Cortez 4th place 18:01 1st Team All Conference
Haakon Peterson 5th place 18:07 1st Team All Conference
Oscar Spindler 7th place 18:28 1st Team All Conference
Parker Smith 14th place 18:51 2nd team All Conference
Brayden Herrewig 17th place 19:05
This was Mauston Boys Cross Country’s 6th consecutive SCC Team
Championship…
The boys JV won the SCC JV race…Caleb Bires won the JV placing 15th
overall varsity and JV combined…
The MHS girls varsity team placed 5th at the SCC Championships.
Freshman Alicia Ratliff placed 6th( 21:07) to lead the girls varsity team,
Alicia earned 1st Team All Conference honors.
Mauston Volleyball Architects Pair of Wins in Spring Green
2 months
The Mauston Golden Eagles volleyball team moved to 15-7 on their season by defeating Darlington and River Valley both 2-1 in Spring Green, Wisconsin. Mauston defeated River Valley 25-21, 22-25, and 15-10. Rylea Mehne had 18assists, while Lilly Wilke had 9kills. Mauston dropped the opening set to Darlington in game two 18-25 but bounced back to win the match taking sets two and three 25-20 and 15-11. Ava Stanilla had 2block kills while Ella Franek led the team with 7kills. Mauston will host Westfield Thursday night.
Mauston Wins Both Matchup in Home Triangular
2 months
The Mauston Golden Eagles Volleyball Team picked up two non-conference wins Monday night before their big conference matchup in the Dells on Thursday. Mauston was able to get by Tri-County 2-0 (25-22 & 25-17). Lilly Wilke and Bre Heller each had 6kills in the victory while Ellie Poullie added 7digs, 4aces and 11 assists. Ella Franek also had a big game blocking at the net. Mauston got a stiffer test in their 2nd game against Portage. Mauston defeated the Warriors 2-1 (25-22, 23-25, and 25-22). Catie Lavold had 6big blocks in the victory. Yvonne Rotzall and Bre Heller each had 5kills. Dylan Walsh added 3 aces for Mauston who improves to 13-6 on their season. Mauston will travel to the Wisconsin Dells on Thursday in a South Central Conference 1st place matchup. A game you can hear live on SmashCountry92.9FM and WRJC.com.
All Smiles for Mauston Cross Country Runners at Smiley Invitational
3 months
The Golden Eagles cross country program was back in action this weekend competing at the largest meet in the state of Wisconsin, the Bill Smiley Invitational hosted by Wausau East! This was the 69th edition of the historic event and the team took full advantage of the opportunity to see some of the top competition in division 2 and 3. ? ????
Here are some of the highlights:
? Boys Varsity – 2nd place as a team, just 1 point from 1st!
? Weston P. – 5th place (17:30)
? Brekk P. – 7th, season PR (17:38)
? Haakon P. – 8th, lifetime best (17:44)
? Noah C. – season PR
? Girls Varsity – 15th place as a team
? Alicia R. – 15th place medal, lifetime best (21:25)
? Crimson H., Kalyn N., Carmen O., Aria B. – all lifetime/season bests
? Boys JV – 3rd place in small school division (400+ runners!)
? Cody K. – lifetime best (20:32)
? Brayden H., Jonah W., Will M., Braydon W., Garett P. – all with lifetime/season bests
As stated, this was the first time in Mauston’s CC history that we’ve attended the Smiley invitational, and needless to say, mission accomplished. Way to go Golden Eagles!
Golden Eagles Sweep Rival Green Devils in Volleyball Action
3 months
The Mauston Golden Eagles Volleyball Team stayed perfect in South Central Conference action by sweeping Adams-Friendship 25-11, 25-20, 25-22 Thursday night. Hot serving and strong defense allowed Mauston to blast Adams-Friendship in set 1. Mauston controlled set 2. In set 3 Mauston went with an inexperienced lineup for much of the set and trailed nearly the whole way. The Green Devils led by 6 points on multiple occasions but the young lineup was able to chip away and come back for the set victory allowing Mauston go garner the sweep. Lillyan Wilke led Mauston with 9kills. Rylea Mehne had 13assist and 4aces for the Golden Eagles. Mauston improves to 3-0 in South Central Conference action and 7-4 overall. Adams-Friendship drops to 1-2 in the conference and 7-6 overall.
Mauston Volleyball Splits Matches in Reedsburg
3 months
The Mauston Golden Eagles Volleyball team split a pair of matches Tuesday evening, downing Melrose-Mindoro 2-0 but falling to Reedsburg 0-2. Mauston got off to a fast start against Melrose-Mindoro scoring the first 8 points of the game before taking set one 25-13. Mauston faced more resistance from the Mustangs in set two but still held them off 25-23. Reedsburg was too much for Mauston in match two winning 25-17, and 25-12. Rylea Mehne had 5aces and 14 assists on the night for the Golden Eagles. Masina Reuter went over the 1,000 assist milestone in her career for the Beavers who also swept Melrose-Mindoro 2-0 during the evening.
2025 HS Football Previews – Adams-Friendship Green Devils
4 months
2025 Adams-Friendship Green Devils
2024 Record: 2-7 (1-6 South Central Conference)
Head Coach: Nick Stormoen
Mike’s 2025 Projected Record 1-8 (0-7 South Central Conference)
Players to Watch: QB/DB Cody Hendricksen RB/LB Cody Ratz WR/DB Miles Nawrot WR/DB Dawson Skelton
Team Preview: After winning the South Central Conference in 2023 its been downhill for the Green Devils finishing just 1-6 in the conference last year and they lose a bunch of regulars from last year’s team due to graduation. Cody Hendricksen (37-88-7-707 6tds) is back at quarterback he is also their leading returning rusher with 379yards and 5touchdowns. Hendricksen doesn’t have many returning players joining him. Cody Ratz (16-66 0tds) is a big strong kid who has a chance to lead the ground attack this year. Miles Nawrot (4-47 0tds receiving) will have to have a bigger role in the passing game. Dawson Skelton is back on defense after notching 1 interception last year. On paper the Green Devils should struggle this season but we all know games aren’t played on paper and sometimes players come out of nowhere at the high school level.
Key to Success: Player development. The Green Devils will need players to develop quickly and take bigger roles on both sides of the ball. Cody Ratz is a kid I would keep an eye on. He could come out of nowhere to be an impact offensive player for Adams-Friendship
Game to watch: Week 5 Friday September 19th Home vs Mauston
This is a good rivalry game and a game both teams will want to win and maybe need to win in a big way!
Adams-Friendship Games on WRJC Radio: Week 5 Friday September 19th home vs Mauston (SmashCountry92.9FM WRJC.com)
Next Preview: Ithaca Bulldogs
Thanks to Wissports.net for statistics and player information.
2025 HS Football Preview – Wisconsin Dells Chiefs
4 months
2025 Wisconsin Dells Chiefs
2024 Record: 7-3 (6-1 South Central Conference)
Head Coach: Michael Janke
Mike’s 2025 Projected Record 6-3 (5-2 South Central Conference)
Players to Watch: QB/LB Lex Rettinger RB/DB Kashton Stoddard DL Hendrix Dawson TE/LB Jax Gall
Team Preview: The Dells returns a strong quarterback in Lex Rettinger (72-131-8-1179 9tds) however outside of Rettinger they have a lot of shoes to fill from last season. All everything running back Sam Erland graduated and Kashton Stoddard (19-163 3tds) will attempt to help fill that spot. Rettingers top 3 receivers are also gone from last year’s team. Lex will have his brother Bear as a tall target to throw to and a couple of good athletes in Nolan Schmitz and Carter Syverson. There is also a lot of players to replace on the defensive side of the ball but Hendrix Dawson is a big defensive linemen who had 54tackles and a pair of fumbler recoveries last season will try to lead the defense. I don’t think the Dells will be as strong as last year but they still have a chance to be good within the SCC and make a post season push.
Key to Success: Filling shoes. They say tradition never graduates but key players have for the Dells. They will need players like Nolan Schmitz, Kashton Stoddard, Jax Gall to have a bigger impact on this years team if they want to continue their success from last season.
Game to watch: Week 1 Thursday August 21st at Portage
It’s a week 1 Thursday game with two former South Central Conference opponents and a battle with former Necedah head coach Chris Rice’s warriors. Portage crushed the Dells last year and the Chiefs are set on some revenge.
Wisconsin Dells Games on WRJC Radio: Week 7 Friday October 3rd home vs Mauston (SmashCountry92.9FM WRJC.com)
Next Preview: Adams-Friendship Green Devils
Thanks to Wissports.net for statistics and player information.
2025 HS Football Previews – Mauston Golden Eagles
4 months
2025 Mauston Golden Eagles
2024 Record: 2-7 (2-5 South Central Conference)
Head Coach: Nick Whalen (1st year 0-0 Record)
Mike’s 2025 Projected Record 3-6 (3-4 South Central Conference)
Players to Watch: RB/LB Tyler Hartje RB/LB Eli Rader TE/LB Brian Kastner QB/LB Masyn Bires OL/LB Austin Hunter
Team Preview: It appears to be a new era for Mauston football. 3-4 year players and leaders like Hayden Gyllin and Tyler Link have graduated and Coach Dustin Vickerman left for the Northwoods. Nick Whalen steps in as the new head football coach. Whalen has plenty of experience including stops at Western Kentucky and Drake among others as an assistant coach. Eli Rader (22-127 0tds) brings the power in the backfield while Tyler Hartje (30-229 0tds) should bring the speed in the backfield hopefully making life easier for whoever replaces Tyler Link at Quarterback. Masyn Bires might get the first crack at quarterback. Bires is an athlete who might use his feet as much as his arm. Brian Kastner (47tackles) is a big strong kid who could be a leader on the defensive side. Austin Hunter is a physical kid who should be solid in the interior on both sides of the ball. Mauston is young and not a whole lot is known about this year’s team, Mauston could come out of nowhere this season to be a surprise team.
Key to Success: Leadership! Perhaps Gyllins and Links biggest asset to last year’s team was their leadership as much as their football talents, with both of them gone who will fill that role? Coach Whalen will look for players like Brian Kastner and Eli Rader to fill that role and lead this Mauston team. Mauston has a tough non-conference schedule and if they get down early players will have to step up to right the ship.
Game to watch: Week 7 Friday October 3rd at Wisconsin Dells
It’s one of the best rivalries in the South Central Conference. The Dells is a beatable opponent this year and Mauston will try to knock them off for the 2nd time in 3 years.
Mauston Golden Eagle games on WRJC Radio: All of them Weeks 1-9 with Jack Hammer (SmashCountry92.9FM WRJC.com)
Next Preview: Wisconsin Dells
Thanks to Wissports.net for statistics and player information.
2025 HS Football Previews – Nekoosa Papermakers
4 months
2025 Nekoosa Papermakers
2024 Record: 7-3 (5-2 South Central Conference)
Head Coach: Derek Baker
Mike’s 2025 Projected Record 6-3 (4-3 South Central Conference)
Players to Watch: RB/DB Finn Krcmar RB/DB Jacob Bertling RB/LB Owen Hoogesteger QB/DB Eli Anderson
Team Preview: Nekoosa had a fine season in its return to the South Central Conference finishing 7-3 overall. Nekoosa loses some big players due to gradution like QB Nash Krcmar and Logan Spice but returns some good athletes. Eli Anderson might get the first crack at quarterback. Anderson has a strong arm on the baseball diamond and is a good athlete. Finn Krcmar (95-596 5tds) was 2nd behind his brother in rushing yards last season. Jacob Bertling (51-304 5tds) and Owen Hoogesteger (43-296 3tds) add to a strong backfield for the Papermakers. The defense and offensive line could be concerns for the Papermakers. If Nekoosa can find a playmaker at quarterback sure up the defensive line and offensive line they could be headed back to the postseason.
Key to Success: Interior play. Outside of Landon WIlhorn there is not a lot of size on this Nekoosa team. They will have to play tough and bigger than their given size. Football isn’t always about size sometimes it’s more about leverage and toughness if Nekoosa can develop that they should have a chance for a solid season.
Game to watch: Week 9 Friday October 17th at Mauston
It’s the final game of the regular season and a possible playoff spot could be on the line for each of these two teams.
Nekoosa Papermaker games on WRJC Radio: Week 9 Friday October 17th at Mauston (SmashCountry92.9FM WRJC.com)
Next Preview: Mauston Golden Eagles
Thanks to Wissports.net for statistics and player information.
