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Central finishes 4th in Florida tournament

January 25, 2020 admin

At a tournament in Florida, against some of the best high school boys basketball teams in the country, facing multiple Division I scholar athletes, Central came home 1-2 over the weekend. Johnny Davis, who averaged 26 points in the three games, hit game-winning free throws in the win, and scored 37 points in one of […]

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Central part of Florida tournament featuring top teams in nation

January 23, 2020 Drew Kelly

Not many basketball teams from the Midwest can say they were invited to Florida twice in two years for a tournament. The Central High School boys basketball team can, as it will take part in the 17th annual Montverde Academy Invitational, with four teams ranked in the Top 50 nationally. “Last year, when we went […]

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WATCH ON WKTY: Central vs. Onalaska, No. 1 vs. No. 2 tonight

January 16, 2020 Drew Kelly

It’s the game of the year to this point in the state of Wisconsin. No. 1 vs. No. 2, Central at Onalaska in a high school boys basketball showdown. The Hilltoppers (10-1, 4-0 MVC) have lost eight of the last nine meetings against the Red Raiders (7-0, 3-0). The seniors now, were freshmen then. Doors […]

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Central boys, Aquinas girls No. 1 in first AP poll, Onalaska boys and girls crack Top 10

January 7, 2020 Associated Press

The first poll of the season is filled with area high school teams. The Central (6-0) and Onalaska (7-1) boys are ranked Nos. 1 and 2 in Division 2, while the Aquinas (10-1) and Melrose-Mindoro (9-0) girls are 1-2 in Division 4. This is the first AP poll of the season. BOYS We’re just 10 […]

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Wisconsin bill makes harassing sports officials a crime

January 1, 2020 Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Harassing sports officials in Wisconsin would be a crime punishable by up to a $10,000 fine and nine months in jail under a bipartisan proposal introduced this week in the Legislature. The bill, which is supported by various sports organizations, is designed to protect referees and other officials from violent fans […]

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Caledonia’s King named AP third team all-state, after undefeated season

December 19, 2019 Rick Solem

Two seasons after his brother won AP high school football player of the year, Noah King never lost a game. Wednesday, the Caledonia senior was named third team all-state by the AP, after helping his team win a fifth consecutive state championship. King took over for his brother, won back-to-back state championships and continued a […]

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WIAA supports bill making harassment of refs illegal

December 12, 2019 Drew Kelly

Sportsmanship warnings are read around the state of Wisconsin before most high school athletic contests. That doesn’t stop some in the stands from heckling officials after bad calls, so the Wisconsin legislature is getting involved. A recently proposed bill would make heckling of refs a class A misdemeanor. “We can’t continue to take them for […]

Central Johnny Davis ApertureBySteveDavis

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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 […]

Aquinas 2018 state champ team – Nate Beier

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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, […]