Sports
Wang’s Strong Game Lifts Brookwood over Mauston in Baseball Opener
The Brookwood Falcons used a strong 2nd inning to push by Mauston in non-conference baseball action Thursday evening by a final score of 7-2. Brookwood scored 4 runs in the 2nd to seize control of the game. Doug Wildes walked with the bases loaded to drive in the first run of the game that was followed up by a two run single by Owen Wang and an RBI single from Julian Cunitz. Julian Cunitz went 2×3 with a triple in the game. Wang went 2×4 and also pitched 4 perfect innings to pick up the victory on the mound. Braeden Pasch came in and picked up the 3 inning save for the Falcons. Tyler Link and Evan Freimuth each went 1×3 with an RBI for Mauston. Tyler Link took the loss on the mound for Mauston. Mauston drops to 0-1 and will host La Crosse Logan on Tuesday a game that can be heard on SmashCountry92.9FM and WRJC.com.
Local Prep scores from Tuesday 4/1
Hillsboro 19 Mauston 4
Tomah 11 Baraboo 2
Viroqua 15 Royall 3
Baseball
Port Edwards 14 New Lisbon 1
Tomah 13 Black River Falls 2
Adams-Friendship 11 Wisconsin Rapids Assumption 6
Big First Inning Lifts Hillsboro Softball By Mauston
The Hillsboro Tigers used a 14 run first inning to breeze by Mauston 19-4 in 3 innings on a frigid Tuesday evening. The 14 run inning included a 2 run homerun to straight away centerfield off the bat of Tiger Senior Kiana Liska. Carmen Erickson went 2×2 with a pair of RBI’s while Gracey Herritz and Tarren Barreau each notched their first varsity hit for Hillsboro. Michelle Hora added a triple at the plate and picked up the victory inside the circle. Hillsboro improves to 1-1 on their season. Riley Bluhm went 1×1 with an RBI for the Golden Eagles who also got a hit from Rylea Mehne. Mauston drops to 0-2 on their season.
Mauston Searching for New Football Coach
Mauston football is in search of a new coach. Dustin Vickerman is out after accepting a job at Saint Croix falls according to wissports.net. Vickerman was just 11-19 at Mauston but led them to the playoffs in 2 of his 3 years.
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 | |||||