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Mauston Girls Trounce Viroqua in Late Season Tilt
3 months
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 months
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
3 months
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
3 months
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
3 months
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
3 months
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
3 months
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 months
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
3 months
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 months
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
