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Shots from the hip: Prescott football ranked in Top 10

For the first time this season the Prescott football team found itself trailing. It actually gave some of the Cardinal faithful some feelings of angst. It didn’t last long. Prescott scored … more

By Cripe Olson | 9/11/24

The River Falls Wildcats girls’ golf team competed Tuesday, Sept. 1 at the Holmen Invite at Drugan’ Castle Mound Golf Course in Holmen where they placed third overall.

Catch up on Pierce County sports

Football Prescott is off to a 3-0 start to the year and all three games have been absolute dominance. In the conference opener for the Cardinals, they gave Altoona all they could handle and more … more

By Andrew Harrington | 9/11/24

Shots from the hip: Prescott football continues dominance

Prescott Head Football Coach Jordan Hansen and his charges lived up to their Top 10 billing on Friday with a 65-16 shellacking of the Durand-Arkansaw Panthers. Friday’s victory turned into a … more

By Cripe Olson | 9/4/24

Prescott players being announced for the starting lineups before a dominant performance against Durand-Arkansaw.

Cardinals drop 44 points in first quarter, steamroll Durand-Arkansaw

PRESCOTT — Prescott was chomping at the bit all week to take the field for their home opener, and it showed with a 44-point first quarter leading the way for a dominant 65-16 win over … more

By Andrew Harrington | 9/4/24

Kyra Dix led Prescott to a solid opening race at home, landing in fourth place.

Cross country seasons kick off across Pierce County

PRESCOTT — Prescott and Ellsworth kicked off their cross country seasons at a high-difficulty race in Prescott. Prescott finished fourth of six teams in the girls’ race and fourth of … more

By Andrew Harrington | 9/4/24

Shots from the hip: Dominance rules Prescott openers

Convincing. Dominant. Thorough. Three Roget’s Thesaurus words that best describe the Prescott football team’s impressive win at #2 ranked Northwestern on Friday. From the lethal … more

By Cripe Olson | 8/28/24

Shots from the hip: Fall sports seasons start!

The Prescott girls’ golf team opened the 2024 season with an impressive showing at an invitational Scramble Tournament at the Reedsburg Country Club in Reedsburg. Seniors Gabi Matzek and Jeanne … more

By Cripe Olson | 8/22/24

Layla Salay plays out of the bunker on hole seven of the Tomah Invitational on Monday.

Eyes on the prize: Prescott golf seeks fifth consecutive state title

PRESCOTT — Prescott girls golf has been an unstoppable force in the Division 2 scene, bringing home four consecutive state championships, but now they face an even greater challenge. As … more

By Andrew Harrington | 8/22/24

Ellsworth players warm up before practice Aug. 15.

County coaches discuss high school football’s return

With high school football starting back up, each of the county’s coaches feel their teams have made positive steps in the offseason. While each team feels they can compete, that only means the … more

By Andrew Harrington | 8/22/24

Shots from the hip: Girls' golf team begins practice, updates on alumni

Head Coach Chad Salay and the Prescott Cardinal girls’ golf team began practice this week. The Cardinals have won four consecutive Middle Border Conference championships and are once again … more

By Cripe Olson | 8/14/24

Shots from the hip: WIAA fall seasons have begun

The WIAA seasons have begun. Head Football Coach Jordan Hansen and the veteran-laden Prescott Cardinals began practice this week. A week from this Friday Prescott will participate in a six-team … more

By Cripe Olson | 8/9/24

Shots from the hip: Football rankings released

The Wisconsin Sports Network released its 2024 preseason football rankings and have private school La Crosse Aquinas as the #1 ranked team in Division 4. The Somerset Spartans are the top ranked … more

By Cripe Olson | 8/8/24

Dylan Gausman holds Kasey Bass close to first before the pitch in Prescott’s 5-3 win over Ellsworth on July 24.

Prescott takes back-and-forth rivalry matchup

ELLSWORTH — There were some missed opportunities on both sides, but when it came down to it, the Prescott Pirates won the battle 5-3 over the Ellsworth Hubbers on July 24. After … more

By Andrew Harrington | 8/8/24

Matt Smith has been named the athletic director at Prescott School District.

Smith returns to Prescott as Activities Director

PRESCOTT — After a handful of years away, working in the School District of River Falls, Matt Smith is coming back to Prescott in the role of activities director. Smith grew up in … more

By Andrew Harrington | 8/8/24

Crazy About Baseball gave thanks to mowers Mark Hawkins, Jim Schommer and Dan Erickson for volunteering many hours of their time.

Crazy About Baseball’s volunteer-led system brings improvements to Firehall Field

PRESCOTT — Crazy About Baseball (CAB) has taken a different approach to field maintenance and upgrades, as they rely on volunteer work to keep Firehall Field in Prescott looking pristine. … more

By Andrew Harrington | 8/2/24

Pictured are (from left): Kim Unser with Prescott Foundation; Rick Remington and Kristin Thompson with Landmark Conservancy; Amanda Johnson, Joan Korfhage, Lindi Steffan and Rick Murphy all with Prescott Foundation, and Jared Schmitz with Freedom Park.

Prescott Foundation supports Pine Coulee purchase

Prescott Foundation granted $10,000 to Landmark Conservancy in June to support the land purchase of Pine Coulee. Located in Prescott, Pine Coulee is approximately 76 acres of … more

7/11/24

Shots from the hip: Prescott runners take on marathon, AD Caudill moves on to Altoona

Congratulations to Prescott running duo Breckin Schommer and Jayde Canfield. The recent Cardinal alumni both ran and finished Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth, Minn., the first 26+ mile race … more

By Cripe Olson | 6/27/24

Shots from the hip: Congrats to All State athletes

Congratulations to pitcher Ella Stewart and catcher Leah French on being named Division 3 First Team All State by the Wisconsin Softball Coaches Associations. The senior/junior battery led the … more

By Cripe Olson | 6/20/24

The Prescott Cardinals celebrate their Division 3 State Championship win on the field.

Late-season adversity built Cardinals into state championship team

“It’s been an unbelievable ride, girls.” Those were the opening words of an emotional Cardinal Coach Nick Johnson as he addressed his WIAA Division 3 State Softball Champion … more

By John McLoone | 6/12/24

Leah French singled with the bases loaded in the top of the seventh inning to drive in two runs that proved to be the margin of victory, as the Prescott defense put down Laconia in order in the bottom of the seventh.

Cardinal energy after rain delay propels team to WIAA Division 3 Softball title

The Prescott Cardinals took advantage of a break in the action Saturday and emerged from the 1-1/2 -hour rain delay with energy and momentum that culminated three innings later with the team’s … more

By John McLoone | 6/12/24