Congratulations to the Prescott Girls Golf team and Head Coach Salay on their regional championship last week._ The Cardinals advanced to this week’s Rice Lake sectional with ease and hope to advance to the state tournament for the second consecutive year. The WIAA State Golf Tournament will be held in Kohler, Wisconsin and take place on October 12th and 13th._ Fullback Aiden Russell’s debut at fullback last Friday was impressive as the junior rushed for 157 yards and a touchdown._ Expect to see more of the talented 11th grader in the backfield for the Cardinals. Junior quarterback Grant Stanton averaged just under 10 yards a carry against the Panthers and made another highlight reel run to paydirt in the first half._ The elusive Stanton has a great future as the signal caller for the Cardinals._ Not to be outdone, Ellsworth junior Ashten Quade rushed for 167 yards and three touchdowns in the Panther win over the Cardinals. __ Longtime Prescott resident and athletic booster Denny Olson returned to Laney Field on Friday serving as a member of the Chain Gang._ Olson began volunteering in 1974. Wow._ My Hastings, Nebraska High School Math (Go Tigers) tells me that’s 46 years._ Bravo to Mr. Olson Areas teams ranked in the Wisconsin Sports Network Football first state poll include Hudson at #5 in Division 1, New Richmond at #7 in Division 3, and St. Croix Central at #6 in Division 4._ After more than a weeklong hiatus the Prescott Cardinal volleyball team defeated New Richmond and Somerset last week. Head Coach Geoff Snyder’s charges have three matches this week Amery, Baldwin-Woodville, and St. Croix Central. The Cardinals will close out the regular season at home this Thursday against St. Croix Central._ Volunteers put in no less than four hours on Saturday as the worked to put Firehall Field to bed for the year._ Volunteer stalwarts Dallas Eggers and Dennis Gagnier were joined by members of the 2012 State Championship team in Bill and Mike Brookshaw, Mike Lytle, and Bryan Early._ Shovel in hand helpers also included Luke Murphy and Peter Brookshaw and lawn mowing connoisseur Randy Hansen worked his magic on the infield.__ North Dakota State Infielder Peter Brookshaw and his Bison teammates are wrapping up fall workouts this month._ Brookshaw believes 2021 will be the best since the Cardinal alumnus began playing at Newman Field in Fargo, North Dakota. “My arm feels really good and working out with weighted baseballs has really made a difference._ We have a lot of experience coming back and some good freshman pitchers heading into the season.” _ The Bison will be playing the Minnesota Gophers at US Bank Stadium next spring.__ Many of the more “experienced fans” in attendance last Friday where surprised and delighted with some of the pre-game music piped through the Laney Field PA system._ Classic songs connected to the likes of Crosby, Still, Nash, and Young, Paul McCartney and Wings, and Jackson Browne brought approving glances and thumbs up signs directed toward the press box.__ Speaking of music, a handful of Cardinal football players have chosen to grow and style their hair reminiscent of the bands of the 1980’s. Some have likened the locks of Grant Stanton to those of the Cinderella, Poison, and Ratt.__ Headshaker of the week. Fall sports at all levels have returned to some degree all over the United States._ Kids of all ages are enjoying playing football, volleyball, soccer, golf, and running cross country._ Moms and Dads, grandparents, coaches, and spectators happily cheer and coach their children, classmates, players, and friends with each competition. However, thanks to social media, videos of over zealous adults continue to flood facebook, twitter, and other platforms with clips galore of coaches using profanity laced instructions to youngsters in their formative years. Screaming and berating 8-12 year kids in practice or games for “missing a tackle”, “making a wild throw”, or “not working hard enough” are far too common. This type of behavior – especially at the primary grade level – it’s a headshaker._