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HS Football Preview –2024 Wautoma Hornets
2 years
Wautoma Hornets
2023 Record: 3-7 (2-5 South Central Conference)
Head Coach: Andy Krueger
Mike’s 2024 Projected Record 1-8 (0-7 South Central Conference)
Players to Watch: RB/LB Skyler Royston OL/DL Michael Roeske QB/DB Peyton Pica
Team Preview: Wautoma might have the biggest name and biggest player in the conference in 6’8 linemen and Badger recruit Michael Roeske outside of that Wautoma does not return a whole lot from a team that finished just 3-8. Skyler Royston is back to lead the ground game. Royston racked up 756yards and 6 touchdowns on 168 carries last year. Peyton Pica might play the quarterback position after the graduation of Carson Armstrong. Roeske led the team in sacks with a pair last year. Wautoma was once a powerhouse in the conference but now there in the thick of hard times and I see that continuing all the way to a winless conference season this year.
Key to Success: Roeske playing big. The Wisconsin Badgers see something in Roeske as did other major college football programs. If Roeske can make big plays on defense and be a road grader on the o-line Skyler Royston might have some open daylight to keep Wautoma in games and give them a chance to win.
Game to watch: Week 1 Friday August 23rd at Westfield 7pm
A former conference matchup turned into a non-conference matchup as Wautoma will try to start its season with a victory.
Wautoma Hornet games on WRJC Radio: Week 4 Friday September 13th at Mauston 7pm 92.9FM
Next Preview: Adams-Friendship
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HS Football Preview –2024 Waupun Warriors
2 years
Waupun Warriors
2023 Record: 2-8 (1-6 East Central Conference)
Head Coach: Adrian Harmsen
Mike’s 2024 Projected Record 3-6 (3-4 South Central Conference)
Players to Watch: QB/DL/LB Chase Beahm RB/LB Haiden Rieder WR/DB Braydin Torres WR/DB Logan Prell OL/DL Landen Degroff RB/DB Kanye Bessman
Team Preview: Waupun is another team that should be helped out by playing in the new conference. Waupun was young last season and struggled to a 2-8 record but return most of their playmakers. Chase Beahm threw for over 1500 yards and 14tds but also tossed 15interceptions. He also has his top two targets back in Brayden Torres (35-518 7tds) & Logan Prall (19-374 4tds). Haiden Reider is also back, Reider led the team in rushing last year with 456yards. Landen Degroff led the team in sacks with 3 last year is back to help lead the defense. I have Waupun going 3-6 but have a feeling they might do better than that prediction.
Key to Success: Cutting down the interceptions. Beahm threw for a lot of yards and touchdowns a season ago if he can cut down on the interception Waupun should be able to improve tremendously on last years 2 wins.
Game to watch: Week 9 Friday October 18th home versus Mauston 7pm
This game could determine who makes the playoffs and who misses the playoffs.
Waupun Warrior games on WRJC Radio: Week 9 Friday October 18th home vs Mauston 7pm
Next Preview: Wautoma
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HS Football Preview –2024 Ripon Tigers
2 years
Ripon Tigers
2023 Record: 0-9 (0-7 East Central Conference)
Head Coach: Andrew Selgrad
Mike’s 2024 Projected Record 4-5 (2-5 South Central Conference)
Players to Watch: QB/LB Parker Webb RB/DB Parker Stellmacher RB/LB Jordan Perkins WR/DB Declan Dudzinski
Team Preview: Everything that could go wrong did go wrong a season ago for the Ripon Tigers. They had a coaching change a week into practices and everything went down from there. There is plenty of optimism for this team however as they turn to State Championship head coach Andrew Selgrad. Selgrad comes over from Columbus where he led the Cardinals to a State Championship. Most of last year’s team returns as well led by quarterback Parker Webb who threw for 450 yards and 5 touchdowns last year. Webb will have his favorite target Declan Dudzinski (11-239 2tds) to throw to. The running game was a struggle for the Tigers last year but they welcome back its top two runners Parker Stellmacher and Jordan Perkins from last season.
Key to Success: Adjusting to Selgrad. Selgrad has a great pedigree coming in. It will take some time for the team to learn Selgrads system and adjusting to his coaching style but this team has a chance to succeed sooner than later with him at the helm.
Game to watch: Week 3 Friday September 6th home vs Adams-Friendship 7pm
South Central newcomer Ripon vs last year’s South Central Conference champion Green Devils will be an interesting matchup and I see Ripon pulling off an upset.
Ripon Tiger games on WRJC Radio: Week 7 Friday October 4th home vs Mauston 7pm
Next Preview: Waupun & Wautoma
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HS Football Preview –2024 Berlin Indians
2 years
Berlin Indians
2023 Record: 7-3 (5-2 East Central Conference)
Head Coach: Joe Stellmacher
Mike’s 2024 Projected Record 8-1 (7-0 South Central Conference)
Players to Watch: RB/DB Carter Hess OL/DL/RB Jakob Martin RB/LB Luke Budde TE/LB Aaron Bartol TE/DE Hayden Redington RB/LB Max Sonnentag
Team Preview: Led by former Wisconsin Badger defensive back Joe Stellmacher the Berlin Indians bring a proud tradition into the South Central Conference. They finished 3rd a season ago in a very tough East Central Conference. Berlin does lose a good amount from that team including their quarterback and top running back. They do welcome back Carter Hess who ran for 663 yards and 7 touchdowns last year. Jacob Martin who served time as both an offensive linemen and running back also returns after scoring 7 touchdowns last year. 6’4 TE Aaron Bartol is also back after leading the team in receiving (29-446 6tds) last year. Berlin also has a lot of size in the trenches. Martin led the team in sacks with 4 last year is back to anchor a good defense. Luke Budde is the top returning tackler (57tackles) from last year for the Indians. Moving into a new conference I believe will help Berlin in a big way and I see them winning the SCC in their inaugural year.
Key to Success: Replacing the QB. Parker Hess threw for nearly 1,000 yards a season ago has departed due to graduation. Kannon Belter is the only other player listed at QB from last year. They have size and a good running back in Carter Hess if they can find a quarterback to player stellar for Stellmacher this team could be incredibly dangerous this season.
Game to watch: Week 2 Friday August 30th at Kiel
This is a bigtime non-conference matchup between two playoff teams from last season.
Berlin Indian games on WRJC Radio: Week 5 Friday September 20th home vs Mauston 7pm
Next Preview: SCC Newcomer Ripon
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HS Football Preview –2024 Tomah Timberwolves
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Tomah Timberwolves
2023 Record: 5-5 (3-4 Mississippi Valley Conference)
Head Coach: Joe Protz (5th Year 11-24 Record)
Mike’s 2024 Projected Record 4-5 (3-4 Mississippi Valley Conference)
Players to Watch: QB/DB Jackson Steffel RB/LB Bruce Rezin WR/DB Alex Boyko WR/DB Owen Buckendahl RB/DB Tim Budde TE/LB Adam Brieske
Team Preview: Last year I predicted Tomah to finish 0-9, I made a lot of people in my hometown unhappy but they proved me wrong having a solid season of 5-5. Tomah very easily could have been 9-1 having 4 losses in heartbreaking fashion. Last season Tomah was led by its rushing attack but its top 4 rushers from a season ago have graduated. Tomah does return quarterback Jackson Steffel who threw for nearly 1,000 yards and 14 touchdowns last year but will need to find some new targets to throw to this season. One of his top targets is back in the athletic Alex Boyko who caught 9 passes for 193 yards and 4 touchdowns. Look for Owen Buckendahl to have an expanded role he caught 5 passes for 58 yards and a touchdown last year. Bruce Rezin and Tim Budde might be called up on to help the Tomah rushing game. Rezin is the leading returning tackler on defense for Tomah. Adam Brieske is expected to make a massive leap into his sophomore year for Tomah and can play all over the field on both sides of the ball. Tomah will not go 0-9 this year. I see them as a once again borderline playoff .500 football team.
Key to Success: Being Big! Tomah lost its top four rushers from last year but also must replace a lot of linemen. Tomah has always been known for its size and the team still possesses a lot of size if they can regroup their line and running attack Tomah could once again be playoff bound.
Game to watch: Week 9 October 18th at Onalaska 7pm
Tomah vs Sparta is just too easy. I’m going to go with week 9 Tomah at Onalaska. Tomah denied Onalaska an outright conference title and solidified themselves into the playoffs with a week 9 upset thrashing of Onalaska this year. A playoff spot once again could be on the line this year for Tomah and Onalaska likely won’t want history to repeat itself again making this an intriguing matchup.
Tomah Timberwolves games on WRJC Radio: None
Next Preview: SCC Newcomers Berlin & Ripon
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Crash in Juneau County on Interstate
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
At 11:46 AM on Monday August 05, 2024 a crash occurred on I-90 WB at Mile Marker 53 in
JUNEAU County near CAMP DOUGLAS.
No assisting agencies were reported.
The crash involved 1 injury. Vehicle and occupant information, if available, is on the last page(s).
The details of the crash are as follows:
The Wisconsin State Patrol is currently on scene with a single vehicle crash involving a semi unit.
This crash currently has all west bound lanes closed, and also the east bound left lane as well. An
alternate route is in effect and delays are expected.
Bank of Mauston Donates to JUCO Sheriffs Department
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
From the Bank of Mauston:
Bank of Mauston donated $2600 to the Juneau County Sheriff’s Office to purchase First Responder bags for all of their squad cars. We enjoyed a nice visit with them this week when they stopped by to show off the new equipment. We even got to meet the newest K9 Deputy, Zebo! THANK YOU to all of our first responders. We so appreciate all you do!
HS Football Preview –2024 Reedsburg Beavers
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Reedsburg Beavers
2023 Record: 1-8 (0-7 Mississippi Valley Conference)
Head Coach: Calvin Zenz (4th Year 10-18 Record)
Mike’s 2024 Projected Record 1-8 (0-7 Mississippi Valley Conference)
Players to Watch: QB/RB Jack Fenwick RB Landin Purifoy WR/LB Danny Pickel WR/DB Bo Bestor TE/LB Clint Harms
Team Preview: The Reedsburg Beavers dropped their final 8 games of the season last year and graduated most of their regular from a season ago. You can take a glass half empty glass half full take on this team; the glass half full is there is a fresh foundation to build on. There is no true quarterback on this team from a season ago. Jack Fenwick is the only returner who threw a varsity pass; from watching him play baseball I can tell you he has a strong arm. Landin Purifoy does return as the team’s top rusher from a season ago. Purifoy ran for nearly 5 yards per carry toting the ball 95 times for 444 yards but failed to get into the endzone. WR Bo Bestor and Danny Pickel could help this team in the passing game. They combined for 6 catches 88 yards and a touchdown last year. Linebacker Clint Harms is back to help lead the Beavers defense he is their leading returning players in tackles and tackles for losses from a season ago. I see Reedsburg having some issues once again this year but maybe they can find the magic they had in their first year in the MVC and from 2022 and make a run again.
Key to Success: Keeping it Purifoy. If Landin Purifoy can build off his strong sophomore campaign the Beavers have a starting point on their offense. With relative inexperience at quarterback Reedsburg will need to rely on Purifoy and their ground game especially early in its season. Purifoy could take the pressure of the QB position and have defenses gunning to slow him down setting up players like Bestor and Pickel in the passing game.
Game to watch: Week 7 October 4th Baraboo (Home) 7pm
It’s one of the oldest and biggest rivalries in the entire state and regardless of records this should be a great game to begin the month of October.
Reedsburg Beaver games on WRJC Radio: None
Next Preview: Tomah Timberwolves
Thanks to Wissports.net for statistics and player information.
HS Football Preview –2024 Wonewoc-Center/Weston Silver Wolves (8-Man Football)
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Sports
Wonewoc-Center/Weston Silver Wolves
2023 Record: 2-7 (1-4 Ridge & Valley West-8 Conference)
Head Coach: Jake McGlynn (3rd Year 4-13 Record)
Mike’s 2024 Projected Record 3-5 (2-5 Ridge & Valley West-8)
Players to Watch: QB/LB Rylin Miller QB/DB Gavin Olson WR/DB Isaac Jennings WR/DB Garrett Granger TE/LB Jeremy Wollin K Callissa Keller WR/DL Cam Thellefsen
Team Preview: Wonewoc-Center/Weston has been a struggling team for quite a while on the gridiron even after switching from traditional football to 8-man football but things are slowly getting better and there is some optimism for this group in the future. All everything player Danny Roehling has graduated but Rylin Miller played well at quarterback when called upon last season. Miller completed 13-28 passes for 236yards and a pair of touchdowns a season ago. The Silver Wolves will have to find a ground game to have a shot at a decent season and there is no clear player to take over that role at this time. Brock Sprotte who led that the team in rushing last year has graduated. Weston provides Isaac Jennings and Garrett Granger who are good athletes who could fill that position or make for formidable receivers. Gavin Olson should see plenty of action on the offensive end as well for Wonewoc-Center/Weston. Cam Thellefsen and Jeremy Wollin should give the defense a spark. Wollin is the leading returning tackler to this defense. Callissa Keller returns at kicker she hit a big homecoming field goal last season. The Ridge & Valley West Conference is a tough one and I see Wonewoc-Center Weston struggling a bit against good competition but 3 wins are definitely achievable.
Key to Success: The young players growing quickly. Wonewoc-Center/Weston feels like they have a good group of young kids coming into this program. Rylin Miller played well as an underclassmen last season when healthy if he plays well this season it could make replacing Roehling a little easier. This team might be a year or two away but if the youngsters develop quickly this team could surprise.
Game to watch: Week 3 September 14th at Monticello
Wonewoc-Center/Weston will travel down south to take on relative 8-man newcomers the Monticello Ponies on a Saturday at High Noon. A win here could give the Silver Wolves their first conference win of the season and give them some momentum as conference play continues.
Wonewoc-Center/Weston games on WRJC Radio: Week 6 Saturday October 5th vs Kickapoo/La Farge (at Wonewoc)
Next Preview: Reedsburg Beavers
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Nichols, Elma Jean Age 87 of Friendship
2 years
by WRJC WebMaster
in Obituaries
Elma Jean Nichols, 87 of Friendship, Wisconsin passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, July 19, 2024.
Elma was born October 22, 1936 in Coloma, WI to Arnold and Margaret (Lyon) Sorenson. She attended Adams-Friendship High School graduating in 1954. Elma married the love of her life, Charles Nichols, on December 4, 1954 in Coloma, WI. From this beautiful union the Lord gave them four daughters; Patricia, Peggy, Norma, and Nancy.
Charles built their home in Adams County in 1959 where they enjoyed country living. Elma’s work history included bookkeeper for the Farmers Union Cooperative, sales clerk and bookkeeper at Murph’s Department Store, school bus driver for Adams-Friendship School District, and bookkeeper for Grand Marsh State Bank.
She enjoyed raising her four daughters to know and love the Lord. She delighted in visiting with family and friends and corresponded with many by letters.
Her family knew Elma for her insightful advice and wonderful hugs. She had some notable sayings throughout her years also. The most famous and beloved one of her children and grandchildren is: “Why are there fourteen people in my kitchen?”
Some of her favorite things were car rides with Charles to see the countryside; vegetable and flower gardening; daisies, daffodils, and yellow pansies; quiet times with Charles viewing nature out their large kitchen table window; regularly attending Grace Bible Conferences to strengthen her walk with the Lord; listening to her beloved husband sing classical and gospel songs; reading her variety of books; and listening to gospel music with the dearest one to her heart being: “Complete in Thee.”
Elma was preceded in death by her parents Arnold and Margaret Sorenson; Aunts and Uncles: Bethel (Robert) Hazeltine, Mildred (Marvin) Neuman, Vinetta Hollers; and son-in-law, Dave Dowden.
Survivors include her husband Charles of 69 years. Daughters: Patricia (Leslie) Landon of Friendship, Peggy (Scott) Willis of De Pere, Norma (Rick) Abbott of Whiting, and Nancy Dowden of Adams. Grandchildren: Cynthia (Royce) Hazel of Wisconsin Rapids, Peter (Jessica) Landon of Friendship, Michael Landon of Friendship, David (Megan) Willis of Green Bay, Amy (Nick) Darnick of De Pere, Benjamin (Kate) Abbott of St. Francis, Daniel Abbott of Nekoosa, Emily Abbott of Stevens Point, Ashley (Joe) Noelke of La Crosse, and Amanda (Aaron) Johnson of DeForest. Great grandchildren, Gavin Hazel, Zoe Hazel, Hannah (Aaron) Tully, Riley Landon, Jadyn Landon, Logan Landon, Crispin Landon, Haiden Landon, Desiree Landon, Korbin Landon, Jackson Willis, Sawyer Willis, Breleigh Darnick, Matthew Darnick, Sophie Korbal, Brooklyn Korbal-Abbott, Vincent Noelke, Charles “Charlie” Noelke, Alexia Johnson, and Aiden Johnson.
Donations in memory of Elma can be made to Berean Bible Institute of West Bend, WI; Milwaukee Rescue Mission, Milwaukee, WI; or the Adams County chapter of the Salvation Army.
A private celebration of life will follow at a later date.
The family of Elma thanks the staff of Rosebrooke Assisted Living Center and Heartland Hospice for their wonderful care.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
