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Spring Valley's Cade Stasiek sprints to first base after laying down a drag bunt with two outs in the bottom of the sixth. The infield single set up the game-winning run for the Cardinals.

Stasiek, Gregg lead Spring Valley past Ellsworth

The Ellsworth Panther baseball team was riding a two-game skid heading into Saturday's non-conference tilt at Spring Valley. The Panthers' Vinnie Oricchio blasted a two-run homerun in the top of the … more

By Greg Peters | 5/14/25

Prescott freshmen Amelia Haeg ran the third leg of the girls' 4x200-meter race. Prescott set five school records on Friday at the Stan Barr Relays in New Richmond.

Track & Field heating up with the weather

The Ellsworth, Prescott, and River Falls high school track teams competed in the 58th Stan Barr Relays in New Richmond on Friday. With conference meets a week away, the Stan Barr Relays are a time … more

By Greg Peters | 5/14/25

Ellsworth pitcher Tom Krooan delivers a strike during the Hubbers’ season opener at Veterans Park in Hastings.

Hubbers open season with optimism despite tough loss to Hastings

The Ellsworth Hubbers kicked off their 2025 season on a sun-soaked afternoon at Veterans Park in Hastings, falling to the Hawks 12–2. The scoreboard didn’t reflect the full story. For … more

By Bruce Karnick | 5/14/25

Aidan Dorau (pictured) was solid at second base but led the Cardinals at the plate going 3 for 4 with an RBI and a run scored. Dain Pechacek and Barrett Temmers each had two RBI, as the Cardinals pounded out 11 hits in the 8-7 win over Elk Mound in game one of the Saturday double header at Fire Hall Field. Jackson Matzek picked up the win on the mound.

Around the County: Prescott and Ellsworth softball cross paths for important set of games

Softball Ellsworth went on a tear, beating Osceola 14-7 and 10-0 and Altoona 13-11 and 9-7 in eight innings. The Panthers got a walk-off three-run blast from Aliza Acker and a sixth inning grand … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/14/25

Senior Aliza Acker leads the state with 42 RBI. Acker also has six HR and is batting .541 with 33 runs scored.

Ellsworth softball leads the state in runs scored

The Game Changer app for a sports reporter malnourished for high school softball statistics is similar to starving with hunger pains on Cinco de Mayo and having a loved one show up with a chimichanga … more

By Greg Peters | 5/7/25

The EPC girls had a strong showing at the Baldwin-Woodville meet, placing sixth of 10 teams despite taking on some larger schools.

Prescott boys win BW meet, Pullen breaks EPC school record

BALDWIN — Prescott, Ellsworth and Elmwood/Plum City track and field each made the trip to the Baldwin-Woodville Meet on April 30, with the Prescott boys winning the event and EPC junior Lillian … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/7/25

Around the County: Prescott sweeps track and field meet

Softball Spring Valley got its first two wins of the season, beating Elmwood/Plum City 14-11 and Unity 9-5. The Cardinals found an offensive force at the right time with the postseason weeks … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/7/25

Senior Nolan Kummer has made his presence felt this season, coming up with crucial hits nearly every time he’s needed.

Ellsworth splits third consecutive conference pairing against BW

Ellsworth entered the week off conference splits with Altoona and Amery and added another, losing 8-4 to Baldwin-Woodville on Tuesday and recovering with a 5-4 extra-innings win at home Thursday. … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/7/25

Panther freshman Brinklee Graetz lines up to make a play at shortstop April 22 against Baldwin-Woodville.

Ellsworth splits with BW to share MBC throne

Ellsworth and Baldwin-Woodville entered a week where they would battle twice with 4-0 conference records, sharing the top spot in the Middle Border. The first game did not go as planned with the … more

By Andrew Harrington | 4/30/25

Around the County: Prescott baseball to play for conference’s top spot

Baseball Prescott went 3-0 on the week, beating St. Croix Falls 5-4 and St. Croix Central 4-0 and 2-0. Prescott is now a game out of the top conference spot at 4-2 with an overall 8-2 record. … more

By Andrew Harrington | 4/30/25

With a young roster, Ellsworth will look for leadership from everyone on the varsity squad.

Prescott golf seals two MBC wins, Ellsworth’s youth finding a rhythm

The Middle Border Conference got in its fair share of golf Monday afternoon, playing a round both in Ellsworth and in Prescott. The Cardinals won both meets off a flurry of top 10 performances. … more

By Andrew Harrington | 4/22/25

Around the County: Rainy weather reshapes athletic calendar

Softball Ellsworth is out to an impressive 8-1 start, scoring double-digits in seven of them. The Panthers beat Zumbrota-Mazeppa 5-4, and St. Croix Central 13-3 and 20-7 to boast a 3-0 week. … more

By Andrew Harrington | 4/22/25

Gary Cain, a 1980 graduate, was inducted into the Ellsworth Wrestling Hall of Fame. Cain finished 92-20-2 on his career, a school record for wins at the time.

Ellsworth Wrestling Hall of Fame welcomes four in 2025 class

Ellsworth Wrestling inducted four new Hall of Famers during a ceremony Saturday night at the Bluffs Bar & Grill in Hager City. The Hall of Fame has inducted members since 2014, with the 2025 … more

By Andrew Harrington | 4/9/25

Ellsworth senior Delaney Johnson rips her first of three home runs on the week.

Ellsworth softball finds late inning rally, baseball finding its groove early on

Ellsworth softball and baseball took to Brown’s Field Complex in Hager City for home games Thursday night. Softball picked up a 12-11 win over River Falls after an emotional rollercoaster and … more

By Andrew Harrington | 4/9/25

Eight youth wrestlers were treated to a fire truck sendoff on Thursday, March 27 as they headed to the Wisconsin Wrestling Federation Kids Folkstyle State Championships in Madison.

Ellsworth sends 8 youth wrestlers to State!

Eight youth wrestlers represented the Ellsworth Panthers over the weekend of March 28-30 in Madison at the Wisconsin Wrestling Federation Kids Folkstyle State Championships. “Our wrestlers … more

4/2/25

Shortstop Brinklee Graetz guns a throw in a 19-3 season opening win over Eleva-Strum on March 27.

Everyone gets involved as Panthers post 19 runs in season opener

ELLSWORTH — Opening day of softball was as perfect as it gets for the Ellsworth Panthers, with beautiful sunny skies, a whopping 19 runs and defensive cohesion in a 19-3 win over Eleva-Strum on … more

By Andrew Harrington | 4/2/25

Ellsworth’s Nolan Kummer stretches out to make a play at first a season ago against Saint Croix Central.

Baseball squads dialed in for opening week

Baseball returns to Pierce County, with each of the county’s teams looking to take another step forward toward their goals. For the River Falls baseball preview, see Greg Peters’ … more

By Andrew Harrington | 4/2/25

Prescott softball won the Division 3 State Championship a year ago and look to find their way back to the big game.

Spring weather signals start of softball season

As the snow starts to clear out and the sun peeks out from behind the clouds, the long-awaited spring sports season has arrived. The softball coaches are ready to step up to the plate, holding a lot … more

By Andrew Harrington | 3/27/25

Ellsworth's Maleah Petersen finished first in the girls' shot put with a throw of 33' 2".

MBC Indoor Invitational kicks of spring sports

High school spring sports in Pierce County are officially underway, even if the first meet was indoors. Prescott and Ellsworth boys’ and girls' track competed in the Middle Border Conference … more

By Greg Peters | 3/27/25

Pierce County Journal announces inaugural All County Teams

3/27/25