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Wonewoc-Center Wins Softball Opener vs Mauston
The Wonewoc-Center Wolves Softball team defeated Mauston 17-7 Monday night to win their season opener. Callissa Keller had a big night going 2×3 4RBIs including a triple. Mattison Preuss added an RBI double for the Wolves in the victory. Brooklyn Bolton picked up the victory inside the circle for the Wolves striking out 9batters in 5 innings of work. Khloi Miles went 1×2 with a double and an RBI for Mauston. Wonewoc-Center improves to 1-0 and Mauston falls to 0-1.
Local Softball scores from Over the Weekend
Riverdale 6 Royall 3
Viroqua 9 Hillsboro 8 (Michelyn Hansen 3×5 HR -2B short of cycle)
Wautoma 16 Mellen 5
Cashton 8 Westby 1
Fennimore 9 Reedsburg 7
Westfield 11 Montello 6
Tomah 1 Waunakee 0
Stratford 10 Wautoma 4
Menomonie 15 Wautoma 0
Riverdale Defeats Royall Softball
The Royall Panther Softball team fell to Riverdale 6-3 Friday evening managing just one hit. The lone hit came from Kenady Olson who had a bloop double. Ashleigh Klipstein pitched well for the Panthers giving up just 1 earned run on 7 hits over 5 innings. Elaine Olson led Riverdale going 2×3 with an RBI while pitcher Macey McKay pitched 7 strong innings giving up just 1 hits and striking out 10. Royall falls to 0-1 on their season.
Local Softball Scores from Thursday 3/27
New Lisbon 19 Loyal/Greenwood 18
Cloverleaf (OH) 11 Necedah 0
Tomah 11 Black River Falls 0
Riverdale 10 Cashton 9
Portage 5 Reedsburg 4
Iola-Scandinavia 14 Westfield 4
Rockets Rally For First Softball Win Since 2023
The New Lisbon Rockets softball team started their season off with a thrilling 19-18 come from behind victory over Loyal/Greenwood. New Lisbon trailed 18-11 going into the final inning but erupted for 8 runs capped off by a walk of single by Olivia Bunker to complete the comeback. Bunker was 4-6 in the game with 3runs and 3 RBIs. Janiah Pfaff went 3-4 with a triple 4runs scored and 2RBIs, while senior Arria Raese went 3-5 with 3RBIs and a double. Raese also picked up the win inside the circle. New Lisbon begins their season 1-0.
SBC Girls All-Conference Teams
Name | School | #No. | Height | ||||
1st Team | |||||||
Anna Fronk | Bangor | 3 | 5’7″ | ||||
Aubrey Langrehr | Bangor | 1 | 5’8″ | ||||
Taylor Lindley-Schendel | Cashton | 21 | 5’9″ | ||||
Carmen Erickson | Hillsboro | 22 | 6’1″ | ||||
Hannah Hunkins | Necedah | 44 | 5’10” | ||||
Bria Gruen | Royall | 23 | 5’7″ | ||||
2nd Team | |||||||
Kennedy Hamilton | Bangor | 12 | 5’7″ | ||||
Kiera Cavadini | Bangor | 31 | 5’5″ | ||||
Ruby Muehlenkamp | Brookwood | 4 | 5’5″ | ||||
Marlee Schroeder | Cashton | 15 | 5’7″ | ||||
Alaina Clark | Hillsboro | 4 | 5’7″ | ||||
Abby Steele | New Lisbon | 21 | 5’7″ | ||||
Player of the Year – Anna Fronk – Bangor | |||||||
Honorable Mention | |||||||
Bangor – Jaycee Michek & Maddie Schroeder | |||||||
Brookwood – Reagan Muehlenkamp | |||||||
Cashton – Lauren Huntzicker & Kennedy Brown | |||||||
Hillsboro – Michelle Hara & Micheyln Hansen | |||||||
Necedah – Syvanna Schumer & Addisyn Schumer | |||||||
New Lisbon – Arria Raese & Olivia Bunker | |||||||
Royall – Layla Marty & Elizabeth Klipstein | |||||||
Wonewoc Center- Brooklynn Bolton & Olivia Olson | |||||||
Sportsmanship Award | FINAL STANDINGS | ||||||
Bangor – Sophie Kassera | Bangor | 14-0 | |||||
Brookwood – Deanna Wallace | Cashton | 11-3 | |||||
Cashton – Sarah Schroeder | Hillsboro | 10-4 | |||||
Hillsboro – Maddie Herritz | Necedah | 6-8 | |||||
Necedah – Brianna Hendricks | New Lisbon | 6-8 | |||||
New Lisbon – Allie Hare | Royall | 5-9 | |||||
Royall – Kylie Rick | Brookwood | 3-11 | |||||
Wonewoc Center – Emma Mildbrand | Wonewoc Center | 1-13 | |||||
Royall Cant Overcome Early Deficit Falls one Game Shy of State
The Royall Panthers boys basketball team had their season come to an end to Cochrane Fountain City 53-41 Saturday in La Crosse. Royall dug themselves and early hole and could never full recover from it. C-FC scored the first 12 points of the game and led 15-2 before Royall went on a 12-0 run to get within 15-14. C-FC had a counterpunch and led by 8 at halftime and extended the lead back to a dozen early in the 2nd half. Royall fought back to tie the game at 39 but CFC scored 14 of the remaining 16 points in the game to win 53-41. Royall finishes their season at 28-1 and one game shy of the state tournament. Carter Uppena led the Panthers with 23points while Landon Lipke added 10. Lipke and Uppenas great careers come to an end alongside fellow seniors Seth Brandau, Ben Crneckiy, Cole Eberhardt, Karter Olson, Owen Dedrick, and Mason Morrisette. All leaving a big impact for Royall basketball.
Royall Survives Post Season Game vs North Crawford
The Royall Panthers survived 1st half foul trouble to prevail over North Crawford 51-48 in a WIAA Sectional semi-final game Thursday night. Already playing without Trey Wildes due to an injury Royall found themselves down 3 starters as Landon Lipke and Ben Crneckiy picked up 2 quick fouls. Carter Uppena picked up his game and kept Royall afloat in the first half leading to the eventual victory. Uppena finished with 22points and held North Crawfords leading scorer Cullen Jacobus to just 7points. Royall never trailed in the game but unlike the first matchup between these two teams was unable to pull away. Landon Lipke added 12points for Royall. Carter Emler led the Trojans with 14points. Royall improves to 28-0 on the season.
2024-2025 SCC GBB All Conference Teams
1st Team
Kylie Heller Mauston 12
Haddie Showen Westfield 12
Holly Goodwin Westfield 12
Natalie Backhaus Wisconsin Dells 11
Ashiya Hopkins Wisconsin Dells 11
Piper Moyer Adams-Friendship 9
Bre Heller Mauston 11
Catie Lavold Mauston 11
Halle Drew Westfield 11
Jaz Alwin Wisconsin Dells 9
Bianca Smith Adams-Friendship 9
Hallie Anderson Nekoosa 12
Laura Koehler Nekoosa 12
Dixie Strege Nekoosa 12
Ella Franek Mauston 11
Natalie Grant Westfield 12
Kayden Hockerman Westfield 11
Natalie Field Wisconsin Dells 12
Josie Griffin Wisconsin Dells 11
Player of the year: Haddie Showen, Westfield
Coach of the year: Luke Showen, Westfield
Royall Survives Highland to win 3rd Straight Regional Championship
The Royall Panthers boys basketball survived in overtime to win their third straight regional championship knocking off Highland 60-53 in overtime. It was a back in forth 2nd half that saw Royall up 50-47 with less than 10 seconds to go when Highland Bennet Smith drilled a 3pointer with 1.6 seconds to go to send the game into overtime. Royall controlled the overtime and Carter Uppena scored 8 of Royall’s 10 points and had the assist on the other Royall bucket scored by Landon Lipke. Royall got a game high 22points from Uppena while Lipke added 18points for the Panthers and Ben Crneckiy chipped in with 11. Wes Kraisinger led the Cardinals with 13points. Royall moves on to take North Crawford in a sectional semi-final match on Thursday in Prairie Du Chien, a game that can be heard on NOW92oneFM and WRJC.com.