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Junior Kate Cipriano paired nine points with three steals in a dominant win over Cumberland at home Jan. 20.

SV GBB wins six of eight, shines at Target Center

SPRING VALLEY — The Spring Valley girls basketball team has found its footing, winning six of eight games including an absolute domination of Frederic 70-31 in the Target Center on Jan. 17. The … more

By Andrew Harrington | 1/28/26

Elmwood/Plum City took third of 12 teams at Regionals to qualify for State on Feb. 6.

State Bound! Big time performances land local squads at State

Dance Regionals were a major success, landing Elmwood/Plum City, Ellsworth and Prescott in the State competition, with Spring Valley showing out but narrowly missing the cut. For EPC, it was the … more

By Andrew Harrington | 1/28/26

EPC junior Landen McDonough scored 17 points to go along with this slick one-handed pass in a 65-48 win over Spring Valley on Jan. 15.

Consistent offense lifts EPC over SV on the road

SPRING VALLEY — Elmwood/Plum City took to Spring Valley for a boys basketball game that featured two teams growing with a list of young contributors in a Dunn-St. Croix Conference rivalry matchup. … more

By Andrew Harrington | 1/21/26

Spring Valley freshman Amelia Brunner fires a three from the corner in a low-scoring 39-38 rivalry win over Elmwood/Plum City.

SV eeks out low scoring rivalry in final seconds

SPRING VALLEY — After 29 minutes of fast-paced defensive basketball, Spring Valley trailed Elmwood/Plum City 32-28 with seven minutes to play. Neither team was done hitting the floor for loose … more

By Andrew Harrington | 1/14/26

For the 31st consecutive year, Prescott took home the Middle Border Conference Championship.

Dance teams put their best feet forward at conference meet

NEW RICHMOND — Prescott held onto the Middle Border Conference title for the 31st consecutive year, Ellsworth had its best showing of the season and Spring Valley had a solid day themselves at the … more

By Andrew Harrington | 1/14/26

Kemri Schlegel fires a corner three in a Dec. 4 comeback win against Mondovi.

SV exits break with three tight games

Spring Valley girls basketball was looking for a spark coming out of the winter break, and they got it, winning two out of three tight games to improve to 4-5 on the year. The first came against … more

By Andrew Harrington | 1/7/26

Spring Valley/Elmwood 165-pounder Asher Turner drives his opponent into the mat in a 6-3 seventh place match win at the Northern Badger.

Northern Badger brings massive turnout on and off the mat

Yet again, the fans and wrestlers stuffed River Falls High School for another Northern Badger event, featuring around 50 schools. St. Croix Falls took the individual title, but there were tons of … more

By Andrew Harrington | 1/7/26

It was standing room only for the opening round of the 2024 Northern Badger, as the region’s best went head-to-head.

Northern Badger back for 40th annual holiday clash

Winter break for most means time off for the holidays, but for wrestlers, there are no days off when it comes to aiming for the top. The Northern Badger is back for yet another holiday season, this … more

By Andrew Harrington | 12/31/25

Junior Jake Hannack battles contact to lay it in during a 62-51 win over Cornell.

Young Cardinals slotting into roles nicely

SPRING VALLEY — With a roster of two seniors, three juniors, six sophomores and three freshmen, Spring Valley boys basketball is operating with essentially zero returning varsity production from a … more

By Andrew Harrington | 12/23/25

Around the County: Snowstorms cause postponements once again

Boys Basketball With the Tuesday slate of games being entirely cleared due to weather, it made for a light week of both boys and girls basketball. Spring Valley won its lone game in a … more

12/17/25

River Falls junior 190-pounder Jacob Hutchins won the Ellsworth Invite with three consecutive wins by pin. Ellsworth’s third place finisher was junior Breken Young.

Ellsworth Invite brings in the best for early test

ELLSWORTH — River Falls, Spring Valley/Elmwood, Prescott and Ellsworth all were on hand for the annual opening week wrestling tournament, the Ellsworth Invitational on Saturday. The tournament … more

By Andrew Harrington | 12/11/25

Around the County: Conference play, tournaments and openers

Girls Basketball Elmwood/Plum City had two great wins over the week, beating Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 53-29 and Thorp 57-27. Not only did the Wolves get the wins, but they also cruised to notable … more

By Andrew Harrington | 12/11/25

Senior Kylie Fritz has been a key to keeping the offense flowing in the young season, scoring seven points and dishing four assists in a win over Mondovi on Dec. 4.

SV wears down Mondovi in come from behind win

SPRING VALLEY — Trailing 33-21 at the half, Spring Valley girls basketball needed to find its footing when play resumed. That they did, going on a 27-8 run to build a lead and pull a 54-52 win … more

By Andrew Harrington | 12/11/25

Around the County: Game on

Girls Basketball Winter sports season is underway, and the girls basketball slate of games delivered on its promise of lots of exciting matchups early. There was a fair share of postponements, … more

By Andrew Harrington | 12/3/25

Ellsworth 150-pounder Knox Hines staves off an escape at the 2024 Ellsworth Invitational.

Wrestling coaches pin down preseason outlook

Wrestling season is right around the corner with most teams taking to the mat for opening meets the week coming out of Thanksgiving. Here’s what the coaches are expecting ahead of a packed … more

By Andrew Harrington | 11/25/25

The Spring Valley Equestrian team from left: Natalie Vorlicek, Allen Erickson, Kyah Daun, Afton Danielson, assistant coach Sarah Erickson, Lana Erickson, coach Lisa Bigaouette, Miranda Bigaouette, Colton Deiss and Clay DeGross.

SV Equestrian rides all the way to State

Spring Valley Equestrian had a great program-building year, doubling the team’s size, growing great relationships and qualifying to compete at State in Madison. Spring Valley won Division … more

By Andrew Harrington | 11/25/25

River Falls now senior Brody Graetz is expected to have another strong year for the Wildcats.

BBB senior leaders poised for major roles on good teams

With the boys basketball season ready to start up, vibes are high for some late November non-conference action. The coaches weighed in once again to share what they have seen thus far in practice. … more

By Andrew Harrington | 11/25/25

Spring Valley now sophomore Katie Matthys drills a three during the 2024-25 season.

Coaches bringing high expectations into GBB season

With the girls basketball season openers this week, each area coach gave their thoughts about the highly anticipated months ahead. What do you expect to be the team identity? EPC Head Coach … more

By Andrew Harrington | 11/19/25

Elmwood sophomore Trevor Asher is the second leading rusher for UWRF football this season.

Home sweet home: Local athletes have UWRF football making history

There are few better feelings in life than representing your hometown in whatever you do. For a handful of University of Wisconsin-River Falls football players, they get to do that while staying … more

By Andrew Harrington | 11/12/25

River Falls celebrates a tight win over Eau Claire North for the Regional title.

RF wins contested Regional title 3-1 over EC North

The volleyball postseason brought out the best, with no shortage of great matches. River Falls added another Regional title to an already decorated weekend for the school, and Ellsworth, Spring … more

By Andrew Harrington | 10/29/25