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Will Biggs crossing the plate in the Cardinals’ 9-1 win over the Wolves in Spring Valley on Thursday.

Spring Valley outscores EPC 9-1 in commanding victory

The Spring Valley Cardinals defeated the Elmwood-Plum City Wolves by a score of 9-1 on Thursday in Spring Valley. In a game where they got down early, the Wolves’ pitching settled down and the … more

By Joe Peine | 4/10/24

River Falls Wildcats Head Boys’ Hockey Coach Cam Wilken has been asked to resign by the school district after leading the team to state for the first time since 1997.

RFHS head hockey coach asked to step down

The River Falls High School’s hockey program that made it to the Frozen Four in the state tournament this year for the second time in history will be looking for a new head coach after Cam … more

By Joe Peine | 4/3/24

Julia Boyle and the other Panthers relay sprinters both finished in the top 4 teams in the 4x200 and 4x400 in Eau Claire over the weekend in their second track and field meet of the season.

Future of Ellsworth track looks promising

The Ellsworth Panthers track and field team took third place in their second meet of the season at the Eau Claire North Varsity Indoor Invitational, held at the University of Wisconsin on Friday and … more

By Joe Peine | 4/3/24

Aliza Acker got the opening day nod for the Panthers and responded by pitching a complete game of 1-run ball, striking out 10 over seven innings and earning the 5-1 victory.

Panthers knock off Wildcats on opening day

The Ellsworth Panthers defeated the River Falls Wildcats on opening day in River Falls on Monday by a score of 5-1. On a chilly April Fools home opener, the Wildcats got behind the 8-ball right away. … more

By Joe Peine | 4/3/24

Shots from the hip: Softball, baseball openers

Both the varsity softball and baseball fields will be game ready by the end of week. Head Coach Nick Johnson and his softball charges will open the 2024 season at home in a double header against St. … more

By Cripe Olson | 4/3/24

Jose Miranda crosses the plate after hitting a 434-foot homerun in the Saints opening day game against the Guardians AAA team, the Columbus Clippers.

Saints hit 3 homeruns, win 8-1 on opening day

The Saint Paul Saints won their home opener on Saturday evening defeating the Columbus Clippers at CHS Field in St. Paul’s Lowertown by a score of 8-1. We can all breathe a sigh of relief; … more

By Joe Peine | 4/3/24

Senior Tyler Nelson gets the nod on opening day and turns in three shutout innings in the Wildcats’ season debut.

Wildcats fall to Rebels in home opener

The River Falls Wildcats baseball team lost their first game of the season to the Champlin Park Rebels at home on Monday by a score of 9-6. It was a brisk night at First National Bank of River … more

4/3/24

Mike Farley Jr. has brought back the kickers camps his father had started in 1971.

The Skinny on Falcon Sports: A unique coaching perspective

Who put the bop in the bop she bop she bop, and who put the ram in the rama lama ding dong? Two tough, unanswered questions philosophers have wrestled with for eons. Well, maybe only since 1961 when … more

By Don Richards | 3/27/24

Dave Sinykin of KFAN Packer Preview fame with the Prescott High School baseball team Friday the Old Ptacek’s Event Center.

Shots from the hip: Pedretti, Smith honored at spring banquet

The 23rd Annual Spring Softball/Baseball banquet was well attended last Friday as Dave Sinykin of KFAN Packer Preview fame entertained guests at the annual event. The Whitefish Bay native spoke … more

By Cripe Olson | 3/27/24

Breckin Schommer sets a personal best time in the mile event at the Northern Badger Small Schools event in Menomonie on Saturday.

Prescott takes 2nd at Northern Badger track meet

The Prescott Cardinals took second in the Northern Badger Classic Small Schools meet held in Menomonie on Saturday, March 23. Currently, the head coaching position for the Cardinals is run in … more

By Joe Peine | 3/27/24

Panther Delaney Johnson is one of the captains on the team this year.

Teams optimistic hard work will bring success

The Spring Valley Cardinals softball team is gearing up for another season starting this Thursday when they host Mondovi. The Cardinals finished last season fifth in the conference with an … more

By Joe Peine | 3/27/24

The Ameritina Polo Club took second place in the national championship earlier this month in Houston in their second year as a team.

Prescott polo player makes it to nationals

Imagine competing on a national stage after two years of playing polo. Sounds unbelievable, right? Chance Miller from Prescott is part of a polo club based out of Baldwin that recently competed … more

By Joe Peine | 3/27/24

Barrett Temmers is expected to return to the mound for the Prescott Cardinals this season.

Mother Nature may not cooperate, but baseball is ready to start

The Ellsworth Panthers will hit the ground running next week as they play three games over the course of five days in their first taste of 2024 competition. Last season was one of growth for a … more

By Joe Peine | 3/27/24

Will Holst, 54 pounds, two-time qualifier

Prescott youth, MS wrestling celebrate state qualifiers

PRESCOTT – What a great day for Prescott Wrestling at State Qualifiers Saturday, March 16. Twenty-five Prescott youth and middle school wrestlers ran into the storm and each and every one of … more

3/21/24

American Family Field, formerly Miller Park, might be getting some company in town if the MLB chooses Nashville for their impending expansion.

Column: The MLB is looking to expand, and WI stands to benefit

As the MLB considers expansion, there is a decision to be made on what locations should be chosen. There are six main cities being considered for a new franchise: Portland, Charlotte, Nashville, … more

By Joe Peine | 3/20/24

Kobe Russell goes up and shoots for two in the state tournament on Thursday.

Though defeated in state semifinals, Cardinals proud of season

The Prescott Cardinals were defeated by St. Thomas More in the state semifinal game at Kohl’s Center in Madison on Thursday by a score of 68-45. In the world of high school basketball, the … more

By Joe Peine | 3/20/24

Steve Bartlein is the new head coach of a UWRF Falcons baseball program that doesn't exist yet, and his job is to build it from scratch before next season begins.

UWRF baseball using year to prepare for opening day next March

Steve Bartlein is from south of Milwaukee, a small community where he grew up with the game of baseball. After high school, he played for UW-Whitewater where he worked his way into a starting role … more

By Joe Peine | 3/20/24

Shots from the hip: Spring sports ramps up

Only a handful of Wisconsin High School basketball players can say they played in the state tournament, let alone the last game of their high school careers. Senior Dallas Wallin wrapped up a stellar … more

By Cripe Olson | 3/20/24

The UW-River Falls Falcons are the 2024 NCAA champions after going 31-0 and setting a new Division 3 record in the process.

PERFECT: UWRF women’s hockey wins NCAA championship

The UWRF women’s hockey team won the NCAA Championship on home ice this weekend after defeating the Adrian Bulldogs 2-1 on Friday and the Elmira Soaring Eagles 4-1 on Sunday. The third … more

By Joe Peine | 3/19/24

Shots from the hip: Boys' basketball heads to state!

Prescott will play Milwaukee Thomas More in the opening game of the WIAA State Tournament on Thursday. This will be Prescott’s fourth appearance at the Kohl Center. The second semi-final will … more

By Cripe Olson | 3/13/24