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Great expectations

The senior class is deep and gifted.

The younger talent is highly impressive.

And the newcomers could compete right away.

Add it all up and it could be a special year for Sauk Prairie’s boys soccer team, which begins its season Aug. 29 at Stoughton.

Sauk Prairie spikers thinking big

“We aren’t done yet.”

That was the message new Sauk Prairie girls volleyball coach Allison Steinmetz was quick to deliver.

Sauk Prairie’s dream season dies


Sauk Prairie manager Lucas Koenig (5) and the Twins fell to Waunakee, 6-3, in the Northern Section championship game Sunday. Photo by Mary Langenfeld

The pop fly hung in the air for what seemed like an eternity for Chucky Schara and the Sauk Prairie Twins late Sunday afternoon.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Sauk Prairie jump-started the 2022 prep football season with a bang, snapping a long losing streak with a home-field victory over rival Baraboo.

The Eagles were more competitive a year ago, but they could only muster one more victory the rest of the season — also at home against Badger Small Conference rival Fort Atkinson.

A summer of softball

Several local softball teams had a fun-filled summer playing in various leagues throughout the area. Here are a number of those teams.

Badger Conference wants good sports

Every August brings the excitement of a new season of high school athletics. The Badger Conference is asking for your assistance in providing positive sportsmanship at our events. The involvement of our students in athletics and activities contributes to the development of their value system.

Next up: Waunakee


Brennan Schmitt and Middleton’s Home Talent League team fell to Waunakee, 4-3, on Sunday. Sauk Prairie now meets Waunakee in the Northern Section’s title game on Sunday. Photo by Mary Langenfeld

It ended sooner than anyone would have liked.

In retrospect, though, Middleton’s Home Talent League team had a season that few thought possible three months ago.

Sauk Prairie survives, advances

Mike Jordahl was in the on-deck circle when shortstop Alex Mayer delivered the game-winning base hit in the Sauk Prairie Twins’ exhilarating playoff-opening victory on July 30.

End of the road


Jake Hanson (left), Joe Barsness (right) and Mazomanie’s Home Talent League team saw their season end Sunday with a 2-1 loss to Waunakee in the first round of the Northern Section playoffs. Waunakee was the No. 3 seed in the Northern Section, while Mazomanie was the No. 6 seed. The Mustangs finished the year with a 7-7 record. Photo by Mary Langenfeld

Jake Hanson (left), Joe Barsness (right) and Mazomanie’s Home Talent League team saw their season end Sunday with a 2-1 loss to Waunakee in the first round of the Northern Section playoffs.

Eagles picked to finish fifth in Badger Small Conference

Editors Note: The following preview was compiled by Wissports.net. Visit their website to see upcoming previews of all the conferences in the state. 

 

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