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Local Prep Scores from Monday 1/12
7 hours
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Girls Basketball
Mauston 89 Hillsboro 72
Royall 53 Weston/Ithaca 24 (Bria Gruen 14points surpasses 1,000point milestone in her career)
Seneca 33 Wonewoc-Center 20
Nekoosa 58 Rosholt 10
Weyauwega-Freemont 45 Berlin 40
Westfield 35 Wisconsin Rapids 33
Boys Basketball
Brookwood 62 Viroqua 58
Onalaska Luther 66 Bangor 40
Westby 87 Cashton 39
#1 Kickapoo 77 New Lisbon 42
Riverdale 69 Wonewoc-Center 47
Poynette 63 Adams-Friendship 51
Wautoma 53 Randolph 40
Girls Hockey
Cap City Cougars 5 Badger Lightning 1
Hellers & Hansens Big Night Leads Lady Golden Eagles by Tigers
7 hours
Bre Heller and Crimson Hansen both had nights to remember for the Mauston Golden Eagles in an 89-72 victory over Hillsboro Thursday night. Heller had 22points in the victory and surpassed the 1,000point career milestone knocking down a 3pointer in the first half that was celebrated by family & fans alike. Heller discusses her milestone. Crimson Hansen also had a big game for the Golden Eagles scoring a game high 28points. Mauston led by as many as 24points in the game but Hillsboro would never completely go away thanks to a big scoring output from Aliana Clark (20points) Emma McGraw (19points) and Michelle Hora (19points). Mauston improves to 9-3 on their season and will travel to Adams-Friendship Thursday night. Hillsboro falls to 7-6 on their season.
Local Prep Scores from over the Weekend
1 day
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Girls Basketball
Westfield 60 Mauston 52
Hillsboro 56 New Lisbon 48
Necedah 33 Wonewoc-Center 30 (Sophie Morgan 11points to lead Necedah)
Royall 54 Cashton 36 (Bria Gruen 21points to lead Royall)
Bangor 60 Brookwood 29
Adams-Friendship 71 Ripon 30
Wisconsin Dells 83 Berlin 32
Boys Basketball
Bangor 88 Brookwood 47
Wonewoc-Center 44 Necedah 42
Reedsburg 55 Portage 49
La Crosse Central 67 Tomah 49
G-E-T 75 Mauston 61 (Jase Navis 18points to lead Mauston)
Wisconsin Dells 64 Portage 57
DC Everest 73 Adams-Friendship 51
Laconia 67 Ripon 40
Girls Hockey
Brookfield 3 Badger Lightning 2
Tomah/Black River Falls 4 Northland Pines 0
Boys Hockey
RWD/Mauston 7 Baraboo/Portage 3
Amery 5 Tomah/Sparta 2
Hillsboro Rallies Past New Lisbon to Stay in SBC Girls Championship Picture
1 day
The Hillsboro Tigers Girls basketball rallied past New Lisbon Friday night to stay in the conference championship picture. Hillsboro trailed 24-23 at halftime and trailed by as many as 7 to the Rockets in the 2nd half before they rallied for a 56-48 victory. Kaylee Hooks came off the bench to lead the comeback charge. Hooks had 10points all in the 2nd half including the go ahead 3pointer for the Tigers. Emma McGraw led the Tigers in scoring with 16points. New Lisbon led much of the game but seemed to wear down playing their 4th game in 6days. Keira Wilkinson led the Rockets with 18points while Olivia Bunker added 13. Hillsboro improves to 7-5 on their season and 4-1 in the Scenic Bluffs while New Lisbon drops to 5-8 on their season and 1-5 in the conference.
Komatz, Edward George Age 97 of Friendship
1 day
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Edward George Komatz, age 97, of Friendship, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin, with Father David Komatz officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. Military honors will be presented by the Adams County Honor Guard. Interment will take place at Quincy Cemetery at a later date.
Edward was born on September 18, 1928, in the Town of Greenfield, Wisconsin, to Matthew and Stephanie (Kravanya) Komatz. He graduated from West Milwaukee High School in 1947. Shortly thereafter, he moved to Adams County and joined the United States Army, serving in Germany and traveling extensively throughout Europe. On September 17, 1960, Edward was united in marriage to Sue Marie Buchanan at Adams Trinity Lutheran Church. The couple began their life together in West Milwaukee, later living in West Allis and Port Washington before returning to Adams County following Edward’s retirement in 1984. He dedicated 35 years of service to Pabst Brewery before retiring.
Edward found joy in traveling throughout the United States and Canada, taking cruises, golfing at Moundview Golf Course, gardening, deer hunting and pheasant hunting in South Dakota, playing sheepshead, solving crossword puzzles, and reading the newspaper. He was a proud member of American Legion Post #250 and a longtime member of Moundview Golf Course.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Ann Komatz Buchanan and Rose Owsianny-Kramer; Ernest (Avis) Komatz, Joseph (MaryLou) Komatz, Matthew (Kathleen) Komatz Jr., and Mary Louise (Marvin) Waller and his son-in-law, Todd Thede.
Edward is lovingly survived by his wife, Sue Marie Komatz of Friendship, Wisconsin; daughters, Penny (Jeffrey) Mamerow of Colgate, Wisconsin, and Patti Thede of Oshkosh, Wisconsin; grandsons, Alan Jeffrey Mamerow and Jackson Buchanan Thede; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the summer, with details to be announced.
The family extends special thanks to St. Croix Hospice and especially to Pastor Fred, social worker Carrie, and nurses Jessica and Kourtney for their compassionate care.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences and further information may be found at www.roseberrys.com
Local Prep Scores from Thursday 1/8
4 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Boys Basketball
Royall 83 Cashton 25
Mauston 76 Westfield 72 (Jase Navis 24points to lead Mauston)
Brookwood 89 Wonewoc-Center 74 (Cunitz Brothers 53combined points Julian 27 and Jackson 26)
Bangor 70 Necedah 50 (Luke Murphy 20points for Necedah)
Hillsboro 69 New Lisbon 48 (Braun Jirschele 21points to lead Hillsboro)
Adams-Friendship 79 Ripon 58
Wautoma 75 Nekoosa 66
Berlin 52 Wisconsin Dells 37
Girls Basketball
McFarland 60 Reedsburg 39
La Crosse Central 80 Tomah 40
New Lisbon 54 Wild Rose 50
Boys Hockey
RWD/Mauston 3 Sauk Prairie 2
Tomah/Sparta 10 Viroqua 0
Mauston Wrestling
Mauston 54 Wautoma 15
Mauston 78 Osseo Fairchild 0
Mauston 54 Westfield 28
Royall Boys Crush Cashton Behind Strong Game from Velazquez
4 days
The Royall Panthers Boys Basketball used a big game from Dylan Velazquez to crush Cashton 83-25 Thursday night in Scenic Bluffs Conference action. Velazquez scored 24 of his 29points in the first half pushing the Panthers to a 44-8 halftime lead. Trey Wildes added 13points and Jason Johnson pitched in with 11 for the Panthers as the teams played with a running clock for the final 9minutes of the game. The win snapped the Panthers 2game losing streak and improves them to 7-2 on their season and 3-1 in Scenic Bluffs Conference action. Cashton drops to 2-7 and 1-2 in the conference. Next up for Royall is a home game vs Brookwood on Tuesday. A game you can catch on NOW92oneFM and WRJC.com
Petrowitz, Helen Marie Age 100 of Mauston
5 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Helen Marie Petrowitz, age 100, passed away on January 4, 2026 surrounded by family. She was born to Herman R Miller and Amelia L (Belke) Miller on August 28, 1925. She attended Sarno country school and graduated from Mauston high school. After graduation, she worked in the Juneau County courthouse for five years. On August 20, 1949 she married Edward J Petrowitz and they farmed until his death on April 15, 1987. A son, Robert and a daughter, Patricia were born to this union.
Throughout her life, Helen was very active with family, church, and her community. She was a member of the Rock Valley school board and a 4-H leader. For over 25 years, she was the assistant secretary and later secretary of the Juneau County Fairboard. In 2000, she was named to the Wisconsin Association of Fairs Hall of Fame. In 1975, she received the Juneau County Extension Homemaker of the Year award and was a contributing member for over 20 years. She served as director and treasure for the Lindina Insurance Company and secretary/treasure of the township’s Rural Fire Associations. For over 20 years,
she served as the Town Clerk of Lindina. After Ed’s death, she was employed by Powers Candy until she was 94. The Powers family and coworkers became her life long friends.
Helen enjoyed cooking for her family, reading, embroidering, quilting, and feeding the Orioles and hummingbirds. The family dogs always held a special place in her heart. She proudly supported her children and grandchildren in their school activities and sports. Christmas in July with a Brewer game outing was a special event with her
Helen is survived by her son Robert(Kris) Of Lancaster and her daughter Patricia(Jim) Wendt of Oregon; Grandchildren, Isaac(Andrea) Petrowitz, Brittney Petrowitz(Jordan), John(Michelle) Petrowitz, Tricia(Ryan)Hoffman and Michael(Sarah) Wendt. Great grandchildren, Sophie, and Theo Hoffman, Ellie, Molly, and JJ Wendt; Sister-in-law Verda Jean Miller, and sister-in-law Bernice Petrowitz; Several other nieces and nephews and loving friends. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Ed, brothers, Robert and William Miller and sister-in-law Vera Miller.
Services will be held at Saint Patrick’s Church In MAUSTON, Wisconsin on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. with visitation from 9:30 to 11:00 at the church Dinner will follow the service. Private family burial will follow the dinner at the Evergreen Cemetery in Mauston. In leu of flowers, memorials can be given to St. Patrick’s Church/school or the Evergreen cemetery in Mauston.
Local Prep Scores from Tuesday 1/6
6 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Girls Basketball
Mauston 69 Baraboo 55
Royall 41 Brookwood 28
Cashton 62 New Lisbon 41
Wisconsin Dells 65 Mount Horeb 50
La Crosse Aquinas 91 Tomah 22
Boys Basketball
Mauston 69 River Valley 63 (Andrew Dillin career varsity high 26points)
Madison Edgewood 75 Reedsburg 39
La Crosse Aquinas 78 Tomah 50
Ozaukee 73 Ripon 72
Brookwood 72 Coulee Christian 28
Boys Hockey
Oregon 7 RWD/Mauston 5
DC Everest 5 Tomah/Sparta 4 OT
Girls Hockey
Winona 1 Tomah/BRF 0
