The RFHS boys’ track and field squad has a total of eight seniors this spring. These seniors include Josh Linton, Kyle Blair, Logan Cook, Marcus Vitt, Logan Zyduck, and three more who will be continuing their athletic careers into college. Grant Magnuson, who will be running at the University of WisconsinStout; Alex Myszewski, who will be running at St. Norbert College in DePere, Wis., and John Firth, who will be playing football at UW-Eau Claire next fall.

The RFHS girls’ track and field squad also has a total of eight seniors this spring. These seniors include, Isapela Pupungatoa, Daphnie Wiatr, Abby Esterby, Allison Weissinger, Kyla Kubera, Ambera Kjos, Erin Syverson, and Ellen Rayne.

Girls’ Head Coach Kady Bauschelt shares excitement with her student athletes who are returning to the track this spring. Along with them are many new students who have found an interest in track and field coming out of the pandemic.

“I feel like our athletes are excited to be back on the track and working! We have a large number of kids that are new to the sport because we missed last year so the learning curve is big, but they are working hard and having fun together,” said Bauschelt. “The shorter season and date changes made me a little worried but all the athletes don't seem to mind so we will keep moving forward! Contact tracing is tough for sure but since we are outside now it feels a little better and ‘more normal’ for the kids!”

Like many, Bauschelt has had much excitement in having spring sports back for this year. Bauschelt shared what has been the most exciting this year with a return to normalcy.

“Seeing the kids together and laughing and working hard for a similar goal is the best medicine!” Bauschelt said. “They have a confidence and sense of humor about the past year that is just awesome. As coaches we just want the kids to work towards their personal bests and have fun while doing it.”

Softball Head Coach Chantele Torrez

RFHS softball has been able to adjust back into a fresh season without much changes. Aside from wearing masks in the dugouts and huddles, RFHS softball head coach Chantele Torrez says the season hasn’t had any major adjustments due to COVID-19 protocols.

“We are just very excited to be back on the field and happy to have the opportunity to play the game. We love to play again,” said Torrez. Returning to the field has brought a great relief to the RFHS softball team, and unlike both the boys’ and girls’ track and field season, the softball team hasn’t had to face as drastic a schedule change for the duration of the season.

Torrez spoke on the excitement of having softball back as well as how missing out on last year has impacted the team.

“Our 2020 season being canceled was heartbreaking for everyone, especially last year's seniors,” Torrez said. “With everyone besides the incoming freshman losing out on a season, I think they all came back ready to play. It has been so fun being around these kids again, and seeing them so happy to be on the field.”

The RFHS softball team has only one senior on the team this year, Lily Griffin.

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