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Mauston/Necedah Co-Op Send Pair of Wrestlers to State Tournament
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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
8 hours
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
9 hours
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.
Local Prep scores from Thursday night
3 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Girls Basketball
Mauston 66 Westfield 40
Necedah 43 Wonewoc-Center 37
Bangor 61 Brookwood 57 OT
Hillsboro 62 New Lisbon 53
Cashton 44 Royall 37 (Bria Gruen 23points to lead Royall)
#10 La Crosse Central 77 Tomah 32
Kickapoo 64 Weston/Ithaca 50
Boys Basketball
Mauston 68 Ripon 64 (Jase Navis double double 18point 13 rebounds Andrew Dillin 20points to lead Mauston)
Adams-Friendship 71 Nekoosa 46
Berlin 71 Westfield 46
Wautoma 63 Wisconsin Dells 58
New Lisbon 53 Necedah 48
Madison Edgewood 73 Reedsburg 60
Weston 76 La Farge 64
Boys Hockey
Tomah/Sparta 3 RWD/Mauston 0
Girls Hockey
Tomah/BRF 4 Coulee Region Chill 1
Necedah Rallies Past Wonewoc-Center in Girls Basketball
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The Necedah Cardinals girls basketball team rallied past Wonewoc-Center Thursday night winning 43-37 on their senior night. Necedah trailed 26-17 in the 2nd half but outscored the Wolves 26-11 the rest of the way to pick up their 5th victory of the year. Brienna Van Hoof led all scorers with 15points while senior Gianna Teumer added 8points. Wonewoc-Center was led by freshmen Peyton Wafle who had a team high 12. Necedah improves to 5-13 on the year and 2-10 in the Scenic Bluffs Conference. Wonewoc-Center remains winless in the conference at 0-12.
Palamaruk, James K. Age 71 of Kendall
3 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
James K. Palamaruk, 71 of Kendall passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Sonnenburg/Smith-Nelson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences can be offered to the family by visiting www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com
Jorandby, Robert J. Age 85 of Necedah
3 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Robert J. Jorandby, age 85, of Necedah, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Necedah United Methodist Church in Necedah, Wisconsin. Pastor Damon Pfile will officiate. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at Necedah United Methodist Church. Interment will be at the West Arkdale Cemetery at a later date.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Local Prep Scores from Tuesday 2/10
5 days
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Boys Basketball
Mauston 82 La Crosse Logan 76
Hillsboro 84 New Lisbon 56 (Miles Ravenscroft 40points for Hillsboro)
Bangor 55 Necedah 41
Royall 71 Cashton 40
Wonewoc-Center 88 Brookwood 65
Reedsburg 44 Sparta 42
Weston 70 Wisconsin Heights 62
Wisconsin Rapids Assumption 67 Adams-Friendship 61
Shiocton 73 Berlin 54
Wisconsin Dells 79 Waupun 52
Girls Basketball
Mauston 83 Ripon 57
Berlin 42 Westfield 27
Adams-Friendship 74 Nekoosa 34
Wisconsin Dells 104 Wautoma 19
Necedah 53 La Farge 25 (Brienna Van Hoof 15points for Necedah)
Bangor 52 Westby 37
Kickapoo 36 Weston/Ithaca 28
McFarland 58 Reedsburg 28
Boys Hockey
RWD/Mauston 7 Baraboo/Portage 0
Girls Hockey
Badger Lightning 5 Viroqua 0
Mauston Girls Win Final Regular Season Road Game
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Mauston played it last regular season away game Tuesday night as they traveled to Ripon, coming out of the blocks a little slow the girls came out with renewed energy after half time and enjoyed the long drive home as they walked away with an 83-57 victory. Mauston had 4 girls score double figures and one with a double double as Freshman Crimson Hansen had 25 points, 13 rebounds, 4 blocks and 2 steals. Caitlin Lavold had 19 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals and an assist, followed closely by Bre Heller with 16 points, 9 boards, 6 assists, 4 blocks and 3 steals and rounding out the double digit scorers was Jordin Bates with 11 points, 3 rebounds and a steal. Mauston has a quick turnaround as they prepare to host Westfield on Thursday night in one of two remaining conference games. Go Eagles!!
Mauston Boys Hold Off Logan for Non-Conference Win
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The Mauston Golden Eagles Boys Basketball team won the first game of their busy road schedule this week defeating La Crosse Logan 82-76 in non-conference action. Mauston will also have trips to Ripon and Sparta this week. The game was back in forth but every time La Crosse Logan hit a big shot Mauston would answer back with a big shot of their own. Andrew Dillin was able to knock down clutch free throws down the stretch as Mauston hung on for the victory. Will Miller had a career high 28points for the Golden Eagles while Jase Navis finished with 20points and Dillin added 18. The win improves Mauston to 13-5 on their season while Logan drops to 2-17. Mauston travels to Ripon Thursday night in a crucial South Central Conference matchup.
