Ellsworth - Pierce County Journal

Prescott outfielder Mason Livegard played a key role in beating Ellsworth, whacking a base hit, scoring a run and cutting down a baserunner at the plate in an 8-2 win over Ellsworth on Thursday.

Lights-out pitching secures a Prescott sweep over Ellsworth

Prescott baseball won a pair of thrilling games against Ellsworth, now sitting at an impressive 13-4 record and just one game off of Middle Border Conference pace-setter Altoona with an 8-2 league … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/13/26

River Falls junior Jacob Hutchins runs the first 200-meter portion of the sprint medley at the Stan Barr Relays in New Richmond on Friday.

Stan Barr Relays gives teams shot at rare events

The Stan Barr Relays in New Richmond are one of the most intriguing track and field events in the area annually. From races that teams only run once a year to team scores in field events added up … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/13/26

Around the County: Prescott builds impressive win streaks

Softball Spring Valley is up to three wins in a row to climb to 6-3, beating Mondovi 10-2 and Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 9-0 and 8-1. The Cardinals are rolling on both sides of the ball early. After a … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/6/26

Ryan Acker was brilliant for Ellsworth against Cadott, throwing six shutout innings, allowing just one hit and one walk.

Prescott/Ellsworth rivalry set to renew with pair of games

Ellsworth and Prescott baseball are gearing up for the big rivalry week, and they heated up at the right time ahead of the May 5 and 7 matchups. Ellsworth is starting to find its footing, winning … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/6/26

Both the Ellsworth girls and boys had a big day in the field at Saint Croix Central.

Eight individual titles come home from SCC meet

Prescott, Ellsworth and Spring Valley were three of 12 teams featured at the April 21 St. Croix Central track and field meet. For Prescott it was a meet to remember, with both the boys and the … more

By Andrew Harrington | 4/29/26

Kennedy Holub at the plate in a 4-3 loss at home against Somerset back on April 7.

MBC bats heating up, wins are following

Tough early season schedules resulted in some losses for Prescott and Ellsworth softball, but the two are finding their groove at the plate, with Prescott winning six consecutive games and Ellsworth … more

By Andrew Harrington | 4/29/26

After going on an absolute tear in her senior season at Ellsworth, Aliza Acker signed to continue competing at Southwest Minnesota State University.

Acker wastes no time bringing electric bat to college ball

Pierce County may not be home to America’s largest cities, but the small towns have produced a long list of collegiate softball players. Just a year after dominating for Ellsworth, Southwest … more

By Andrew Harrington | 4/29/26

Ellsworth is fighting for a spot in the upper echelon of the Middle Border Conference in the early weeks of the 2026 season.

Nelson picks up a win as Middle Border golf heats up

Three events into the year and Middle Border golf is heating up in a hurry. The Ellsworth boys have finished second, fifth and third, and Prescott has a trio of seventh place finishes. … more

By Andrew Harrington | 4/22/26

Around the County: Rivalries galore

Baseball Elmwood/Plum City got into the win column when it went on the road to beat rival Spring Valley 5-4. The Wolves took a commanding lead before the Cardinals pushed back hard, coming up … more

By Andrew Harrington | 4/22/26

Parker Peterson attempts to gun a runner down at home plate in the first inning against Spooner on Friday.

BW gets the best of Panthers in conference openers

Ellsworth baseball and softball each began conference play with a pair of games against Baldwin-Woodville, and were each swept by the tough opponent. The baseball team lost 4-1 and 7-1 before ending … more

By Andrew Harrington | 4/15/26

Around the County: Golf, soccer begin seasons with notable results

Softball Spring Valley went 1-1 to open the year, beating Frederic/Luck 14-4 in five innings due to massive rallies in the second, third and fourth innings and losing 5-2 to Turtle Lake. … more

By Andrew Harrington | 4/15/26

Indoor track season treated Prescott well, including Andrew Russell and Wyatt Budworth finishing first and third in the 200-meter race. Russell broke the meet record at UW-Stout.

Around the County: Weather cancellations headline spring sports’ opening week

Softball River Falls had a 1-1 week to open the year against a pair of Middle Border Conference opponents. The games went very differently, with the Wildcats beating Osceola 13-2 and losing to … more

By Andrew Harrington | 4/8/26

Those interested in joining the Ellsworth High School cheer team can register by scanning the QR code.

EHS cheer team tryouts scheduled for next week

Ellsworth High School students have the opportunity to join the newly formed High School Cheer Team. Registration is open now for both fall and winter season teams to students who will be in grades … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/2/26

Four inductees headed to Ellsworth Wrestling Hall of Fame

The 12th Annual Kirby Symes Ellsworth Wrestling Hall of Fame Induction Banquet will see four wrestlers etch their names into the Panther history books. Randy Gunderson, Jonathan Hart, Andy Matzek and … more

By Andrew Harrington | 4/2/26

River Falls junior Dani Poellinger is one of many returning players for an exciting River Falls softball season ahead.

Opening Day bringing high hopes for softball seasons

Returning starters/contributors? River Falls Coach Leah Fletcher: We only graduated three players last year, so we have a large portion of our roster returning for this season. Spring … more

3/25/26

Former Ellsworth and Prescott wrestler Sam Stuhl continued doing great things after four State Individual titles, winning a Division III Individual National Championship and a pair of Team National Championships with Augsburg.

‘There’s no secret ingredient’: What goes into the heart of a four-time State Champion?

To be an Individual State champion takes years of hard work and no days off. To be a four-time State champion takes a life dedicated to wrestling. Of Wisconsin’s 31 four-time State Champions, … more

By Andrew Harrington | 3/25/26

EPC senior Hudson Hewitt had a strong season a year ago, earning honorable mention All-Dunn-St. Croix Conference honors for his work on the mound.

The snow is melting, which means baseball is back

Returning Starters/Contributors Spring Valley Coach Brandon Walczak : Returning starters will be Will Biggs, Braden Gregg, Wyatt Smith and Jake Hannack. EPC Coach Cory Brathall : Seniors: … more

By Andrew Harrington | 3/25/26

From left, Treasure Island Resort & Casino team members Christy Burleson and Michelle Wiering, both Ellsworth residents, and Ellsworth High School athletics director Kevin Haglund pose for a photo. Island Impact, the Prairie Island Indian Community and Treasure Island Resort & Casino’s joint charitable arm, made a $2,500 donation to the school on Monday, March 9, 2026, to provide new boys tennis uniforms as Ellsworth’s program numbers have surged in recent years.

Treasure Island donates to EHS tennis program

ELLSWORTH – Island Impact, the Prairie Island Indian Community and Treasure Island Resort & Casino’s joint charitable arm, wanted to make sure Ellsworth High School in Ellsworth could keep up … more

3/18/26

Our picks for Pierce County Journal All-County Teams winter edition

3/18/26

Local attorney and mother of 10 Melissa Petersen is a quarterfinalist in the national 2026 Ms. Health & Fitness Competition.

Ellsworth single mom of 10 advancing in National Ms. Health & Fitness Competition

ELLSWORTH - Melissa Petersen, an attorney, health coach, fitness instructor, and single mother of 10 from Ellsworth, is advancing as a quarterfinalist in the national 2026 Ms. Health & Fitness … more

3/11/26