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Maggie Johnson is headed to the University of Wisconsin-Madison to study biology on a pre-physical therapy route.

RF soccer to be well represented at Senior All Star Game

A State Tournament appearance for the first time since 2018 and the third time in school history did not go unnoticed for River Falls girls’ soccer, as a pair of student-athletes and a coach … more

By Andrew Harrington | 7/26/24

The Hubbers’ runners celebrate after Kasey Bass’ second home run of the game scored three.

Hubbers club five homers to the highway, coast to 16-4 victory

ELMWOOD — The Sunday morning storms that brought a delay to the game also gave a jolt to the Ellsworth Hubbers’ offense, with the squad barreling a whopping five home runs in a 16-4 win … more

By Andrew Harrington | 7/26/24

Eli Ponath deals a pitch in Elmwood’s win over the Bay City Bombers on July 14.

Elmwood continues push for one of league’s top spots

ELMWOOD — With the pitchers for both squads absolutely dealing, Pierce County rivals the Elmwood Expos and Spring Valley Hawks played nine hotly-contested innings, with the Expos prevailing 2-1 … more

By Andrew Harrington | 7/26/24

Dave Meyer sits on his porch watching his sons and friends play Wiffle Ball on their newly constructed Waffles Field.

The best wiffle ball field in Wisconsin

Dave Meyer has been playing at First National Bank of River Falls Field for the River Falls Groupers over-35-year-old team for the last eight years in the Federal League. The guy loves baseball. It's … more

By Greg Peters | 7/26/24

A pair of runs cross the plate during River Falls’ 14-3 win over the Prescott Pirates on July 13.

Fighting Fish cruise to win in front of massive crowd

RIVER FALLS — The Fighting Fish took full advantage of the bustling crowd brought in from River Falls Days, taking a 14-3 win in seven innings over the Prescott Pirates on Saturday, July 13. … more

By Andrew Harrington | 7/17/24

Turpin’s time: River Falls names new head basketball coach

Zach Turpin, who has spent the last five years as a math teacher, assistant basketball coach and assistant football coach in River Falls, will take on a new role as the next River Falls varsity boys … more

By Andrew Harrington | 7/17/24

Cody Holden takes a hearty cut in Elmwood’s 8-6 win over Bay City on Sunday, July 14.

Expos swipe base after base in win on scorching day

ELMWOOD — With the sun showing no mercy on Elmwood, the Expos rallied back to take down the Bay City Bombers 8-6. Things did not start according to plan for the Expos, as the … more

By Andrew Harrington | 7/17/24

National Night Out is set for Aug. 6

ELLSWORTH – The Ellsworth Police Department and the Ellsworth Village Board are excited to take the annual National Night Out community building campaign back to its roots. The goal for … more

7/16/24

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

Lance Johnson takes a swing during Plum City’s 9-4 win over Prescott on Sunday.

No ‘blues’ in Plum City after two league wins at home

PLUM CITY — The Plum City Blues fans showed out and so did the team for a pair of home wins over the Ellsworth Hubbers 4-0 Saturday and the Prescott Pirates 9-4 Sunday. Sunday’s game … more

By Andrew Harrington | 7/3/24

Cal Smith set to deal a pitch during a nine-inning, one-run performance against the Bay City Bombers on Saturday.

Hawks enter the break on a high note after walk-off win

SPRING VALLEY — Nine innings of one-run ball from Cal Smith kept the Spring Valley Hawks alive as the game went to extra innings, and Derek Myer sent the Hawks flying out of the dugout with a … more

By Andrew Harrington | 7/3/24

Carson Huppert is set to become the fifth head coach of the Ellsworth wrestling program.

Matzek passes torch to Huppert as next coach of historic program

After the first four coaches helped build and sustain a historic program with eight Wisconsin Team State Championships, Carson Huppert is set to become the fifth head coach of Ellsworth wrestling. … more

By Andrew Harrington | 6/27/24

Logan Brand earns Wisconsin Dairy Male Athlete of the Month

Ellsworth Class of 2024 graduate Logan Brand was rewarded for his work as a dairy farmer, student and athlete, receiving the honor of Wisconsin Dairy Male Athlete of the Month by Dairy Farmers of … more

By Andrew Harrington | 6/27/24

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

Bombers can’t find the timely hits in loss to New Richmond

BAY CITY — While the defense was strong for the majority of the game for the Bay City Bombers, a pair of timely rallies boosted the New Richmond Millers to a 6-2 road win Sunday. It was … more

By Andrew Harrington | 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 River Falls girls' soccer team reached the State Tournament after taking down Onalaska 1-0 June 8.

River Falls soccer falls at state but continues to build foundation

The River Falls girls’ soccer team truly was one of the best in the state. The Wildcats gave it their all at the WIAA State Tournament at Uihlein Park in Milwaukee Friday, giving eventual … more

Pierce County Journal newsroom | 6/20/24

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church members gathered at the finished ballpark pavilion Tuesday, June 14 for an Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting.

‘Build it and they will come:' Determination makes ballpark pavilion a reality

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church celebrated the completion of its ballpark concession stand/pavilion last week with an Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting. Festivities began … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 6/20/24

The Skinny on Falcon Sports: Soccer coming to UW-River Falls

If you are like me there are lots of things you don't know about soccer. For example, where would you go to buy a new soccer shirt? New Jersey, of course. And did you ever wonder why it seems to get … more

By Don Richards | 6/12/24

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