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2025 HS Football Previews – Hillsboro Tigers
2 weeks
2025 Hillsboro Tigers
2024 Record: 6-4 (4-3 Scenic Bluffs Conference)
Head Coach: Eric Auel
Mike’s 2025 Projected Record 6-3 (4-3 Scenic Bluffs Conference)
Players to Watch: QB/DB Miles Ravenscroft RB/LB Caden Clark RB/LB Tyler Slama TE/LB David Johnson OL/LB Ryan McCoic OL/DL Dane Green OL/DL Jorge Quinonez
Team Preview: If youre looking for a dark horse pick to win the Scenic Bluffs Conference look no further than the Hillsboro Tigers. The Tigers return a lot of size and strength from last year’s team. Caden Clark, David Johnson, Ryan McCoic Dane Green and Jorge Qunonez are all bruisers for the Tigers that bring the boom. Clark was 2nd on the team in tackles with 47 last season. Miles Ravenscroft (12-20-1-95 0tds passing 43-296 3tds rushing) is one of the more athletic QB’s in the conference and is looking to stay healthy and be that much more dangerous this year after suffering a week 1 shoulder injury last year. Caden Clark (125-765 7tds) is a physical fullback that will wear opposing defense out. Hillsboro doesn’t throw the ball much but David Johnson has some sure hands in the passing game for the Tigers. I have Hillsboro going just 4-3 in the conference but don’t be surprised if they win some games theyre not supposed to giving them a shot at a conference championship.
Key to Success: New Care Tigers in the backfield! Joseph Cairns led the team in the offensive and defensive backfields last season. He led the team in tackles defensively and rushing offensively. Hillsboro must find a way to replace his production. Caden Clark and Tyler Slama will help lead the rushing attack and Clark and Dane Green should fill the gaps defensively.
Game to watch: Week 5 Friday September 19th at Royall
Last year’s game was an instant classic comeback for Hillsboro. This year’s matchup could be equally as good and should be a physical game between two teams with a lot of beef upfront.
Hillsboro Tiger games on WRJC Radio: Week 2 at Riverdale Week 5 at Royall Week 6 at home vs New Lisbon & Week 8 at Cashton (NOW92.1FM WRJC.com)
Next Preview: Cashton Eagles
Thanks to Wissports.net for statistics and player information.
Two Arrested in Child Sexual Assault Investigation in Adams County
2 weeks
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
As a result of an ongoing Criminal Investigation into allegations of sexual assault to multiple children, Nicole Prutzman, age 39, and James Prutzman, age 46, both of Wautoma, WI were arrested on August 11, 2025 and transported to the Adams County Jail.
Criminal Complaints have been filed and Nicole Prutzman has been charged with Sexual Intercourse with a Child, Two counts of Incest, and Repeated Sexual Assault of a Child. James Prutzman has been charged with Repeated Sexual Assault of a Child, 2nd Degree Sexual Assault of a Child under 16 Years of Age, and Three counts of Incest with Child. Further charges are believed to be updated as the investigation continues.
On August 13, 2025 James and Nicole had their initial appearances in Adams County Circuit Court Branch I, a cash bail for both Nicole and James was set at $50,000 each. At the time of this release, both Nicole and James remain incarcerated in the Adams County Jail.
Due to the gravity of the charges as well as the ongoing investigation, no further details or information will be released at this time.
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Waushara County Sheriff’s Office.
Necedah Man Station at Fort McCoy Charged with Possessing Child Pornography
2 weeks
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
A Necedah man stationed at Fort McCoy faces three felony charges for possessing child pornography after investigators discovered hundreds of illegal images and videos linked to his online accounts.
Coady Allen Loy, 36, was charged April 14 in Juneau County court with three counts of possession of child pornography. Each charge carries a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison and a $100,000 fine.
Loy is currently free on $7,500 bond after initially being held on $50,000 cash. Court records list addresses at Fort McCoy military base, where he has lived since at least May 2025.
The investigation began March 6 when the Wisconsin Department of Justice received a tip about illegal content showing two young girls. Investigators traced the material to internet accounts registered to Coady Schiltz of Necedah, which they later determined was Loy’s former name.
Court documents show investigators obtained search warrants for two messaging accounts. The accounts contained 699 and 375 files respectively, mostly videos and images.
According to the criminal complaint, Loy used these accounts to communicate with other users about trading illegal material. In messages reviewed by investigators, he discussed access to content involving children, saying he was looking to build “my younger stuff.”
The complaint shows Loy had been traveling between Wisconsin and St. Louis for work. Investigators learned he was scheduled to travel to South Korea for military purposes on April 12, just two days before charges were filed.
As part of his bond conditions, Loy cannot have contact with anyone under 18 years old and was ordered to surrender his passport to the Juneau County Sheriff’s Department. He is prohibited from using any internet-capable devices except government-issued computers for work and communication with his attorney. He cannot leave Wisconsin.
2025 HS Football Previews – Bangor Cardinals
3 weeks
2025 Bangor Cardinals
2024 Record: 8-3 (6-1 Scenic Bluffs Conference)
Head Coach: Todd Grant (5th Season 38-10 Record)
Mike’s 2025 Projected Record 8-1 (7-0 Scenic Bluffs Conference)
Players to Watch: QB/DB Hayden Massman RB/LB Dylan Mathison RB/LB Sawyer Jacobson RB/LB Gabriel Cropp OL/DL Ethin Jacobson RB/LB Brock Daines
Team Preview: Bangor certainly has holes to fill from last year’s 8-3 team but I believe they have the talent to re-claim the Scenic Bluffs Conference Championship for the first time in a few years. QB Hayden Massman (19-47-4-512yards 5tds) is back to lead the team. Massman is a good athlete capable of having a strong season behinds center. He will need to find a new favorite target to pass to after losing Landon Phillips to graduation. Thousand yard rusher Eli Tucker is gone but Bangor welcomes back Dylan Mathison (97-615 8tds) and Sawyer Jacobson (7-186 2tds) to its backfield. Gabriel Cropp and Ethin Jacobson give them some strength on the offensive line. Cropp led the team in tackles and TFL’s for a loss with 92 and 9 last season and Mathison was the 2nd leading tackler with 89. Hayden Massman led the team in interceptions with 3 last year giving Bangor plenty of experience on the defensive side as well. This isn’t your older brother Bangor Cardinal Football team but they should have enough talent to contend for another Conference Championship.
Key to Success: Mixing things up! Bangor is known for their hard nose rushing attack and that is expected to continue but if Massman can find a target to throw to and keep teams off balance the Cardinals become all the more formidable.
Game to watch: Week 7 Friday October 3rd home vs Cashton
It’s a great rivalry game and the two teams I have as my top 2 contenders in the conference. This should be a great game as always potentially with a lot on the line.
Bangor Cardinal games on WRJC Radio: none at this time
Next Preview: Hillsboro Tigers
Thanks to Wissports.net for statistics and player information.
8-19 Juneau County Board Meeting
3 weeks
2025 HS Football Previews – Ithaca Bulldogs
3 weeks
2025 Ithaca Bulldogs
2024 Record: 10-1 (7-0 Scenic Bluffs Conference)
Head Coach: David Klang & Kyle Kelley
Mike’s 2025 Projected Record 6-3 (4-3 Scenic Bluffs Conference)
Players to Watch: QB/CB Keegan Jones RB/LB Liam Rowin RB/CB Ethan Birkrem WR/CB Caden Keller OL/DL Cody Byrnes OL/DL Hewsten Garcia-Boland
Team Preview: Ithaca rolled in their first season in the Scenic Bluffs Conference going undefeated in the regular and conference season before hitting a tailspin in the post season. Things should be a little tougher in the conference this season after losing a pair of receivers and big time running back Wyatt Hilby. Ithaca is still a big team especially up front. Cody Brynes will be strong on both sides of the ball leading the Bulldogs with 7sacks last season. Hewsten Garcia-Boland, Devin Ihm, and “Ernie” Fagan are all big bodies in the trenches for the Bulldogs. Keegen Jones (66-102-5-967 13tds) is back at quarterback but will have to find new players to throw to. Liam Rowin (54-227 2tds) is the leading returning rusher from last year. Ithaca may find the hills and valleys a little steeper this year but has the size and strength to compete for another conference championship.
Key to Success: Offensive Success! I think Ithaca will be strong on the defensive side. They must find replacements for their receivers and running backs they lost from last year. The line should make things easier on the rushing game and give an experience QB in Jones time to find his new receivers.
Game to watch: Week 5 Friday September 19th home vs Cashton
Ithaca opens up the conference season with a gauntlet of opponents in Hillsboro, Bangor, and Cashton. Cashton will be the final leg of that stretch and if Ithaca can get thru that unblemished they will have a very good chance to claim a 2nd straight SBC Championship.
Ithaca Bulldog games on WRJC Radio: Week 7 Saturday October 4th Home Vs Royall 1:30pm (NOW92.1FM & WRJC.com)
Next Preview: Bangor Cardinals
Thanks to Wissports.net for statistics and player information.
Rare Lizard Could Have Incidental Taking in Adams County
3 weeks
by WRJC WebMaster
in Local News
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the WRPCO Westwind SCA Trail Relocation Project in Adams County.
Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the species’ overall population at risk.
The Wisconsin River Power Company (WRPCO) proposes to relocate approximately 284.2 feet of its Shoreline Commons Area (SCA) trail, which was originally inadvertently placed on private property, onto its own property. Thirty feet of the relocated trail will be an elevated boardwalk connecting the SCA trail to the association’s existing stairway (for dock access). The trail not covered by the elevated boardwalk will have wood chips placed on the trail for easy maintenance.
The presence of the state endangered slender glass lizard is confirmed in the vicinity of the project site. DNR staff determined that the proposed project may result in the incidental taking of one or more lizards.
The DNR concludes that the proposed project is not likely to appreciably reduce the likelihood of the survival or recovery of the species within the state, the whole plant-animal community of which it is a part of or the habitat that is critical to its existence.
Conservation measures to minimize the adverse effects on the endangered species will be incorporated into the proposed Incidental Take Permit. Copies of the jeopardy assessment and background information on the slender glass lizard are available by visiting the DNR Incidental Take Public Notices webpage or upon request from DNR conservation biologist Stacy Rowe at Stacy.Rowe@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-9796.
The public is encouraged to submit written comments regarding project-related impacts to the slender glass lizard by Aug. 26, 2025, to:
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
c/o Stacy Rowe, DNR Conservation Biologist
2514 Morse St.
Janesville, WI 53545
Stacy.Rowe@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-9796
Vernon County Sheriff’s Reports 8-3 thru 8-9
3 weeks
by WRJC WebMaster
in State News
8/3 A business on Kickapoo Street in the Village of Readstown called to report a theft. The suspect entered the store, stole an item and left out a rear entrance without paying. The suspect’s vehicle was later found at a nearby motel. The suspect was booked for Retail Theft.
8/3 A deputy initiated a traffic stop on US Highway 61 in the Village of Readstown. The driver had a revoked license and drug paraphernalia was found in the vehicle. Stolen items from a nearby business were also located. The driver was arrested for Operating While Revoked, Bail Jumping, and Retail Theft and then transported to the Sheriff’s Office Detention Center.
8/3 Deputies were called to a residence on South 6th Street in the Village of Readstown for a domestic disturbance. One arrest was made.
8/6 A deputy was called to a residence on Swenson Road in the Town of Franklin for report of some dogs running at large that had killed some livestock. The owner of the dogs was notified, and property owner’s rights were discussed.
8/6 Deputies responded to a residence on Witcraft Ridge Road in the Town of Genoa for a domestic incident. The suspect left the scene and was later arrested and transported to the Sheriff’s Office Detention Center and booked for Battery, Criminal Damage to Property, Disorderly Conduct and False Imprisonment.
8/6 The Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation in the Village of Genoa. As a result, a juvenile was taken into custody and turned over to juvenile authorities.
8/7 Sheriff’s deputies assisted Viroqua Police, Viroqua Fire Department, and Vernon County Emergency Management at the location of a damaged gas line along North Main Street, in the City of Viroqua. Traffic was temporarily detoured and a nearby building was evacuated.
8/8 Deputies were sent to assist a driver on Finley Road in the Town of Franklin whose two-year-old locked themselves in a vehicle. Before deputies arrived, the child was able to hit a button to unlock the door. The child sustained no apparent injury in the heat.
8/8 Dispatch received a notification from iPhone Emergency Relay regarding a possible search and rescue needed near a property on Scott Hollow Road in the Town of Liberty. Phone contact could not be made so Viola Fire and Kickapoo Valley Rescue Squad were sent for assistance. Deputies arrived on scene and spoke with property owners who stated someone had been working in the woods but there was no emergency.
8/9 Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Volden Lane in the Town of Jefferson for a verbal domestic disturbance. One of the people involved left on foot before deputies arrived.
|
Call Type |
This Week |
2025 Year to Date |
|
Alarm Responses |
7 |
363 |
|
Animal Related Issues |
21 |
818 |
|
Assisting Municipalities |
40 |
1056 |
|
Crimes Against People |
10 |
535 |
|
Crimes Against Property |
10 |
405 |
|
Domestic Crimes |
6 |
101 |
|
Fire Responses |
38 |
1584 |
|
K9 Calls |
2 |
43 |
|
Medical Responses |
46 |
1176 |
|
Mental Health Cases |
1 |
126 |
|
Missing Person Investigations |
1 |
53 |
|
Public Talks |
0 |
75 |
|
Safety Escorts |
2 |
141 |
|
School Walk Throughs |
0 |
315 |
|
Search and Rescues |
2 |
11 |
|
Security Checks |
117 |
3899 |
|
Serving Legal Documents |
11 |
504 |
|
Suspicious Activity |
23 |
535 |
|
Threat Investigations |
1 |
44 |
|
Traffic Accidents |
17 |
638 |
|
Traffic Related Investigations |
107 |
3729 |
|
Vehicle Lockouts |
8 |
203 |
|
Weapons Investigations |
0 |
8 |
|
Unclassified Calls for Service |
59 |
1784 |
|
TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICE |
560 |
19260 |
|
COUNTY JAIL ADMISSIONS |
16 |
404 |
IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION ON AN ABOVE CRIME, OR ANY CRIME, CALL THE VERNON COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS AT 608-637-8477 OR 1-800-657-6868 OR SUBMIT AN ONLINE TIP AT WWW.P3TIPS.COM
