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Prescott senior Ethan West starts a sprint during an early season meet.

Three squads take second at conference track meets

Dunn-St. Croix Elmwood/Plum City and Spring Valley were in Mondovi for the Dunn-St. Croix Conference Championship on May 22, with the EPC girls leading the way with a second-place finish. The … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/28/25

Aurora Sampair broke the EPC school record in discus throwing with a toss of 110 feet, 11 inches.

Around the County: Sampair sets EPC school record discus throw

Baseball Prescott has won eight of nine games after sweeping Baldwin-Woodville 8-4, 7-4 and Platteville 13-6, 10-0. Their winning ways have given them a 9-3 conference record, good for a … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/21/25

Sophomore Shalikco Timm has been one of the many underclassmen working to establish an SV softball culture.

SV defense finding its way as postseason arrives

MONDOVI — Mondovi narrowly sneaked away with a 2-0 win over Spring Valley softball, with the pitching and defense from both teams looking as rock-solid as it has all season. “I … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/21/25

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

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

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

The Spring Valley/Elmwood/Plum City 2025 boys golf team.

Cardinals finding improvement one course at a time

The Spring Valley/Elmwood/Plum City boys golf team started the year a bit slow, posting a combined 224 on nine holes, but have lowered their score every single event and are now nearing where they … 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

Spring Valley’s Trevor Forster and EPC’s Robbie Duffy meet at first base on April 21.

SV continues strong start with win at EPC

PLUM CITY — The Spring Valley Cardinals are looking to cement their name atop the Dunn-St. Croix standings at the conclusion of the season, beating Elmwood/Plum City on Monday night in Plum … 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

The Spring Valley track and field team spent its Friday with a fun day, running disc relays.

Hoolihan family rejoices long-awaited track approval

SPRING VALLEY — With the passing of the School District of Spring Valley’s two referendum questions, the district’s wait for a track is coming to an end. While the exact date the … more

By Andrew Harrington | 4/16/25

Junior Evah Butts swipes second base in a 14-9 loss to Turtle Lake/Clayton.

SV looks for hitting breakout in early going

Spring Valley softball has gotten off to an 0-2 start, but they are beginning to establish a consistent routine and play to their strengths. The Cardinals opened the year with a 10-0 loss to … more

By Andrew Harrington | 4/9/25

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

Pierce County Journal announces inaugural All County Teams

3/27/25

Cade Stasiek dribbles up the floor as the Turtle Lake defense begins to creep up March 13.

SV drops Sectional heartbreaker on four-point play

Things were looking up for Spring Valley as a few performances to remember brought the Cardinal lead to three with about five seconds to play. Disaster struck in the form of six-foot-six Turtle Lake … more

By Andrew Harrington | 3/19/25

Around the County: SV basketball wins Regional, RF gymnastics takes seventh at State

Boys Basketball Spring Valley was the lone team to make it out of their Regional bracket in the county. Because of the weather, they had to play three games in three days to do it, but they did … more

By Andrew Harrington | 3/12/25

Trevor Forster fires a three in front of a packed student section during the Regional Championship on March 8.

‘Job’s not finished’: SV soaks in Regional title moment, ready to keep moving forward

SPRING VALLEY — Spring Valley boys basketball took care of business in the Regional bracket, winning all three games to move on to Sectionals. “It means a lot,” senior Trevor … more

By Andrew Harrington | 3/12/25

Around the County: Wrestling State, GBB and hockey seasons come to an end

Girls Basketball No girls basketball squads escaped the Regional bracket of the playoffs over the course of the week. Prescott got the closest, receiving a bye in round one and taking care … more

By Andrew Harrington | 3/5/25

Freshman Jada Hoolihan shoots from deep as a pair of defenders close out during a 44-21 win over Prairie Farm on Feb. 25.

SV picks up playoff win, nearly topples No. 2 seed

SPRING VALLEY — Spring Valley’s girls basketball team did what it needed to in the regular season to earn a home playoff game and took advantage Feb. 25, dominating Prairie Farm 44-21. As a … more

By Andrew Harrington | 3/5/25