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After back-to-back semifinal losses, Central eyeing state championship

November 29, 2019 admin

It’s been three seasons since the Central High School boys basketball team won a state championship. That’s not to say the Red Raiders haven’t been close. Each of the past two seasons, Central has lost in the state semifinals at the Kohl Center to Milwaukee Washington. FEATURED PICTURE: Central junior Johnny Davis. PHOTO: ApertureBySteveDavis.com Last […]

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Caledonia looks to add to nation’s longest win streak in getting fifth consecutive state championship

November 28, 2019 Rick Solem

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — One more win and the Caledonia High School football team will complete its fifth consecutive undefeated season. To get there, the Warriors will have to beat a team that’s gotten to state six consecutive years, Minneapolis North (12-0). The Polars won a Class 1A title over Rushford-Peterson in 2016, losing the 1A […]

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After 83-2 run past three seasons, Aquinas girls coach making it tough on his team

November 26, 2019 Drew Kelly

Two seasons ago, the Aquinas High School girls basketball team went unbeaten in winning state over Melrose-Mindoro. Last year, the Blugolds had just one loss on their way to a title — again, over the Mustangs. This season, the record might not look that good. Aquinas coach Dave Donarski is making sure of that. But, […]

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Caledonia’s King finalist for Minnesota Mr. Football

November 19, 2019 Rick Solem

As the Caledonia High School football team looks for its fifth consecutive state championship and undefeated season — with a nation’s best win streak of 67 game, so far — quarterback Noah King has been named a finalist for the state’s Mister Football award. Ten players were announced as finalists yesterday by the Minnesota Football […]

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Caledonia moves on, winning 67th in a row; Bangor, PdC lose

November 15, 2019 admin

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The Caledonia High School football team increased its nation leading consecutive win streak Friday, in getting back to the state championship for the fifth season in a row. The top-ranked Warriors won their 67th game in a row, beating second-ranked Barnesville 43-12 in the Class 2A state semifinals at U.S. Bank Stadium. […]

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WIAA PLAYOFFS: Bangor-Edgar state semifinal is familiar ground for both teams

November 15, 2019 Rick Solem

The Bangor and Edgar high school football teams have quite the history when it comes to state … or at least getting to state. At 4 p.m. today from Eau Claire, Wis., the two teams meet in the WIAA Division 7 semifinals. This has happened before. Both teams have been represented in the state championship […]

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Onalaska’s Malecek headed to Nike cross country nationals in Oregon

November 11, 2019 Rick Solem

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — After breaking a course record in winning a state championship, Onalaska High School’s Kora Malecek is headed to the Nike Cross Nationals. Sunday, at the Heartland Regional, the junior finished the 5,000-meter race sixth overall in 17 minutes, 30.7 seconds. That was good enough to nab the final qualifying spot for […]

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Aquinas volleyball finishes runners-up in first-ever state championship

November 11, 2019 Rick Solem

GREEN BAY, Wis. — It was the first time getting to the state championship in school history. The title, however, was not in the cards, as the fourth-ranked Aquinas High School volleyball team was swept by top-ranked Howards Grove 3-0 (25-22, 25-14, 25-15) for the WIAA Division 3 state championship Saturday at the Resch Center. […]

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Several area teams advance to level two of football playoffs

October 25, 2019 Drew Kelly

Several area teams were in action in level 1 of the high school football playoffs on Friday night. Holmen 36, Watertown 10 It was a battle of styles in No. 3-vs.-5-seed matchup. The Vikings rushing attack got back on track after a couple weeks of struggling with four touchdown runs. Two of those came from […]

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WIAA PLAYOFFS: Quick look at first round for Coulee Region

October 25, 2019 Rick Solem

The high school football playoffs get underway tonight in Wisconsin. While some states allow every team to qualify for the postseason, the WIAA requires — for the most part — teams finish above .500 in conference. That makes the first round of the playoffs quite competitive and no seed is ever safe. WATCH: Holmen at […]