Mauston, WI
South Central Conference
Mauston Volleyball Splits Home Triangular
1 week
The Mauston Golden Eagles Volleyball team split a pair of matches at their home Triangular. Mauston defeated Tri-County 2-1 to open up competition. Mauston dropped the opening set 22-25 before coming back to take the next two sets 25-21 to come out victorious. Jalen Hines led the way with 15kills while Caroline Marien added 11. Mauston fell to portage 2-1 in the night cap. Mauston fell 22-25 in set 1 but had a strong set 2 trouncing Portage 25-11 but Portage would take the third set 25-13. Jalen Hines led Mauston with 12kills 7digs and 4aces in the Portage loss. Mauston is now 10-9 on their season and will travel to Ripon Thursday night. Portage defeated Tri-County in the other game of the triangular 2-0.
Mauston Volleyball Picks up Non-Conference Victory
3 weeks
The Mauston Golden Eagle Volleyball team defeated Fall River 3-1 Monday night by scores of 25-22, 25-21, 22-25, and 25-17. Jalen Hines had a big game for the Golden Eagles with 13kills, 21digs, and 4aces including the match winning ace. Caroline Marien had a team high 15kills for Mauston while Sophia Brummond led the team with 19assits. Mauston improves to 6-4 on their season and will travel to Berlin Thursday night.
Mauston Volleyball Picks Up First Win of Season
1 month
The Mauston Golden Eagles volleyball team won their first game of the season 3-1 over Nekoosa Thursday night. Caroline Marien led Mauston with 14kills while Jalen Hines added 10. Sophia Brummond had 20assists 17digs and 6aces for Mauston. Mauston is now 1-0 in the South Central Conference and 1-2 overall.
Golden Eagle Volleyball Falls in Season Opener
1 month
A young Mauston Golden Eagle volleyball team struggled in their season opener falling to Onalaska Luther 3-0. Mauston was competitive falling in the first two sets 25-19 & 25-18 but Luther rolled in set 3 jumping out to an 11-1 lead and winning it 25-15. Jalen Hines led Mauston with 8 kills while Khloi Miles added a pair of aces. Mauston will head down to Beaver Dam on Tuesday September 1st a match you can hear live on SmashCountry92.9FM and WRJC.com.
2026 HS Football Previews – Wisconsin Dells Chiefs
2 months
2026 Wisconsin Dells Chiefs
2025 Record: 3-6 (3-4 South Central Conference)
Head Coach: Mike Janke
Mike’s 2026 Projected Record 6-3 (5-2 South Central Conference)
Players to Watch: QB Nolan Schmitz WR/DB Antonio Gomez WR/DB Bear Rettinger TE/DL Hendrix Dawson RB/LB Ethan Hoeper TE/LB Jax Gall
Team Preview When you talk about Wisconsin Dells you start by talking about highly coveted recruit Hendrix Dawson. Dawson has already received college offers from schools like Alabama and Michigan. At 6’4 280 he is a forced to be reckoned with on both sides of the ball. Dawson had 14catches for 167yards and a touchdown on offense and led the team with 4sacks defensively last season. The Dells will likely turn the offense over the Nolan Schmitz at quarterback. Schmitz threw just 4 passes last year but one went for a touchdown. He will have multiple targets to throw to in Antonio Gomez (42-768 9tds) & Bear Rettinger (25-276 2tds). The Dells toughest task may be finding a running back to take the place of 1,000yard rusher Kashon Stoddard who graduated. Jax Gall & Ethan Hoeper will help Dawson out for the Chiefs defense. The Dells should be able to compete for a South Central Conference Championship this season in my opinion.
Key to Success: Finding the next running back. The Dells have had a solid stable of running backs over the years but doesn’t have a clear cut favorite coming into the year. It will be interesting who the Dells turn to to lead their rushing attack in 2026.
Game to watch: Week 7 Friday October 2nd Berlin (Home) 7pm
Berlin has been the best team in the SCC since joining the conference. Can Wisconsin Dells win the week 7 matchup and have a chance to regain a SCC Title? We will find out early in October.
Wisconsin Dells games on WRJC Radio: Week 8 Friday October 9th at Mauston 7pm
Next Preview: Ithaca Bulldogs
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2026 HS Football Previews – Adams-Friendship Green Devils
2 months
2026 Adams-Friendship Green Devils
2025 Record: 2-7 (2-5 South Central Conference)
Head Coach: Richard Case (1st year)
Mike’s 2026 Projected Record 2-7 (2-5 South Central Conference)
Players to Watch: QB Cody Ratz RB Cole Pourchot RB Braden Hendricksen
Team Preview: Adams-Friendship turns the team over to new head coach Richard Case who will try to re-build the Green Devils. It will start with returning QB Cody Ratz (44-105-6-557yards 5tds 83-425 2tds). Ratz has a strong arm and has some mobility as well. Not a lot of other players return for the Green Devils but look for Cole Pourchot (35-128) and Braden Hendricksen (16touches 124yards 1td) to have expanded roles on the team.
Key to Success: Building the defense. The defense struggled especially in the Green Devils losses last year. New head coach Richard Case will have to try and revamp that side of the football.
Game to watch: Week 4 Thursday September 10th Wisconsin Dells (Home) 7pm
It’s a Thursday night games between a pair of rivals with the Green Devils looking for a big upset.
Adams-Friendship games on WRJC Radio: Week 6 Friday September 25th Mauston (Home) 7pm
Next Preview: Wisconsin Dells Chiefs
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2026 HS Football Previews – Nekoosa Papermakers
2 months
2026 Nekoosa Papermakers
2025 Record: 3-6 (3-4 South Central Conference)
Head Coach: Derek Baker
Mike’s 2026 Projected Record 2-7 (1-6 South Central Conference)
Players to Watch: RB/DB Fin Krcmar TE/LB Aiden White Eagle RB/LB Owen Hoogesteger TE/LB Caleb Burch OL/LB Connor Capek
Team Preview: Nekoosa just missed out on a playoff spot last year finishing 3-4 in the South Central Conference and 3-6 overall. The Papermakers must replace a lot of skill positions to have a chance this year. There is no true quarterback returning to its roster although running back Fin Krcmar did complete 4-8 passes for 136yards and 2touchdowns last year. Krcmar also carried the ball 56times for 200yards and led the team in receiving with 27catches for 537yards and 10touchdowns. The goal for the Nekoosa coaching staff is to find the position that Krcmar will help the team out at the most. Owen Hoggesteger had 27touches for 190yards last season and should see and expanded roll with the team this year. Caleb Burk is back on defense where he led the team in sacks with 4.5 last year. Fin Krcmar and his brother Dell (who also returns) combined to notch 3 of the teams 5interceptions last year. Nekoosa might struggle this year but Fin Krcmar will give them a chance in a lot of games.
Key to Success: Finding the right spot for Fin. Fin Krmar is a playmaker at many positions. It is imperative to find out which spot will serve the team the best. That will widely be put on his teammates as well. If someone else can step up at QB it will allow Krcmar to make plays in the backfield and on the edge.
Game to watch: Week 3 Friday September 4th Mauston (home) 7pm
It’s the first conference game of the year with Mauston likely hungry for their first win in a while. Can Nekoosa win their conference home opener in an early season must win game for them? We will find out September 4th.
Nekoosa Papermakers games on WRJC Radio: Week 3 Friday September 4th Mauston (Home) 7pm
Next Preview: Adams-Friendship Green Devils
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2026 HS Football Previews – Mauston Golden Eagles
2 months
2026 Mauston Golden Eagles
2025 Record: 0-9 (0-7 South Central Conference)
Head Coach: Nick Whalen (2nd year 0-9 Record)
Mike’s 2026 Projected Record 0-9 (0-7 South Central Conference)
Players to Watch: QB Jacob Bouchette RB/LB Brian Kastner WR/DB Andrew Dillin WR Logan Harrison WR Tyler Hartje WR/DB Landyn Miller OL/DL Austin Hunter
Team Preview: Mauston struggled to gain any traction in an 0-9 campaign last year under first year head coach Nick Whalen. The Golden Eagles do bring back some experience in hopes of picking up at least one win this season. Jacob Bouchette (30-61-7-367yards 2tds) got an opportunity to play QB and had success at times last year. Brian Kastner (48-104 1td) is a strong kid who could be a difference maker in the backfield and on defense. Mauston returns its top 2 receiving threats from last year in Andrew Dillin (31-413 3tds) and Logan Harrison (15-225 2tds). Landyn Miller 49tkls and Kastner 39tkls both led Mauston in that category last season. Mauston will lean on senior Austin Hunter to anchor its interior. Mauston struggled last year and unfortunately I don’t see a giant turnaround this year. I am hoping Mauston will be able to sneak out a couple of wins this year.
Key to Success: Finding a running game. Mauston had more rushing attempts (167) then rushing yards (120) last year. If Mauston wants to avoid a winless season for a second straight year they must find a rushing attack. A healthy Brian Kastner would help Mauston in a big way.
Game to watch: Week 6 Friday September 25th Adams-Friendship (Home) 7pm
Mauston’s best chance at a win last year was vs Adams-Friendship. It once again might be the Golden Eagles best chance for a victory in 2026.
Mauston Golden Eagles games on WRJC Radio: Hopefully all of them with Jack Hammer on SmashCountry92.9FM and WRJC.com
Next Preview: Nekoosa Papermakers/Adams-Friendship Green Devils
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2026 HS Football Previews – Wautoma Hornets
2 months
2026 Wautoma Hornets
2025 Record: 2-8 (2-5 South Central Conference)
Head Coach: Chris Hinz
Mike’s 2026 Projected Record 4-5 (2-5 South Central Conference)
Players to Watch: QB/DB Peyton Pica RB/LB Mason Dobrecevich WR/DB Mashel Woyak OL/DL Jake Smiley TE/LB Grant Kulibert RB/LB Vinnie Iacobazzi
Team Preview: Wautoma brings back a wide array of talent from last years team. Peyton Pica (62-141-5-833 7tds) is back to lead the offense at quarterback as does his favorite receiver Marshel Woyak (24-431 6tds). Mason Dobrecevich (66-219 1TD) will hope to lead the rushing attack this year for the Hornets. Last years 2nd leading tackler Grant Kulibert (70tkls) is back to anchor the defense with last years Leading sacker Jake Smiley (47tkls 3sacks). There is definitely some talents on this Wautoma team will it be enough to compete in the conference? We will find out over the next few months.
Key to Success: Consistent QB play. Pica completed less than 50% of his passes last year. If Pica can up that percentage and make some plays in the passing game it could soar the Hornets to new heights.
Game to watch: Week 8 Friday October 9th Adams-Friendship (Home) 7pm
These are two classics within the conference and will be competing in a late season game for a playoff opportunity.
Wautoma Hornet games on WRJC Radio: Week 4 Friday September 11th at Mauston 7pm (SmashCountry92.9FM WRJC.com)
Next Preview: Nekoosa Papermakers
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