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Rick Solem

Sports, news journalist since 2002. | Hometown: Greenville, Wis. | Avid noonball basketballer and sand volleyballer in La Crosse | Two-time Waupaca Boatride first-round playoff loser | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point graduate | Cut from UW-SP's basketball team in 2000 on Midnight Madness as a junior walk-on | Went on to become UW-SP intramural basketball champion | Then UW-SP club lacrosse defenseman with two career goals (on two shots).
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HIGH SCHOOL

West Salem blows out Onalaska, headed to state championship for 1st time since 2007; Aquinas set for title rematch

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A game that was decided by one point in Week 1 had a much different outcome Friday, with a state championship berth on the line. The West Salem High School […]
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BADGERS

Unusual venues make nonconference games more memorable, as Badgers prepare to play at Brewers stadium

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Two of the more notable games on Friday’s college basketball schedule are taking place on an aircraft carrier and in a baseball stadium. At 6:30 p.m. Friday, […]
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HIGH SCHOOL

No. 3-ranked Aquinas a win away from defending state championship

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The Aquinas High School football team is a win away from defending last year’s Division 5 state championship. The Blugolds (11-1) play unranked Kewaunee (11-1) at 7 p.m. Friday at […]
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HIGH SCHOOL

Onalaska, West Salem rematch, a chance to get to state championship

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A week 1 rematch but this time it’s for a trip to Camp Randall and a potential Division 3 state championship berth. That’s what’s on the line tonight for the […]
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BADGERS

La Crosse’s Jordan Davis starts, goes for 6 points, 6 rebounds in Badgers opener

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La Crosse native Jordan Davis had six points and six rebounds, starting at guard Monday for in the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball opener. The Badgers beat South Dakota 85-59 […]
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COLLEGE

No. 7 UW-L hosts tough Platteville team Saturday with chance for WIAC title for 1st time since 2004

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A WIAC title for the first time since its three-peat 20 years ago is on the line Saturday for UW-La Crosse football team. WATCH: UW-L vs. UW-Platteville on WKTY Saturday. […]
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HIGH SCHOOL

Onalaska, West Salem rematch determines who plays for state championship; Aquinas continues to roll in title defense

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For one school, it’s never happened before and, for the other, it hasn’t happened since 2008. And Friday, the two meet in a matchup that will determine who gets to […]
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NEWS

Packers realize task at hand after lack of trade activity, as Bears, Vikings make big offensive acquisitions

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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers says the Green Bay Packers are optimistic they can turn their season around and earn a fourth straight playoff berth even though they […]
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BUCKS

Bucks NBA’s last unbeaten; host Pistons team Monday that just knocked off champion Warriors

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The Milwaukee Bucks are the NBA’s last undefeated team. They look to remain that way when hosting the Detroit Pistons tonight and Wednesday. Pregame on WKTY begins both nights at […]
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HIGH SCHOOL

Onalaska, West Salem a win from state qualifying matchup; Aquinas proves it should have been No. 1 seed

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We’re a win away from a state qualifying matchup between the Onalaska and West Salem high school football teams. The top-seeded and fourth-ranked (Large Division) Hilltoppers won Friday 42-12 and […]
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