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Members of the 2021-2022 Prairie du Chien Blackhawk wrestling team take a team picture at the WIAA Team State Duals.
Hawks end fine season
On Saturday, March 5, the Prairie du Chien wrestling Blackhawks participated in the WIAA Division 2 Team State Duals at the UW Madison Fieldhouse. The Hawks earned this trip by winning their regional and then winning their team sectional.
Rhett Koenig shows his excitement after winning his semifinal match to advance to the final. Koenig did so with a 6-3 decision over returning State Champion Hart from Winneconne.
Rhett Koenig, a junior, stands atop the podium of the WIAA D2 132# class. Koenig has now won three State titles.
Rhett Koenig controls Hart of Winneconne in his semifinal match.
The PDC Blackhawks wrestlers and coaches pose for a picture on the floor of the Kohl Center prior to Saturday's Parade of Champions. Front row: Coach Jake Heuston, Rhett Koenig, Drew Hird, and Luke Kramer. Back row: Coach Cory Koenig, Coach Jon Quamme, Brogan Brewer, Maddox Cejka, Coach Kevin Lenzendorf, Ryder Koenig, Blake Thiry and Head Coach Mike Rogge.
Blake Thiry “shelves” his opponent while working for a takedown. Thiry was wrestling Kilgas of Brillion.
Drew Hird uses a front headlock and threads the needle to turn and pin Sippel of Kiel in the second period in his preliminary match Thursday evening.
Luke Kramer works for a takedown in his preliminary match Thursday evening. Kramer would get the takedown and get a second period fall against Hall (Amherst). This would also be Kramer's 100th career win.
Maddox Cejka uses a tight waist while elevating his opponent's ankle in his preliminary match Thursday evening. Cejka would go on to win by technical fall 17-2 over Papenfus (Plymouth).
On Thursday, Feb. 24, Prairie du Chien 145# wrestler Luke Kramer won his 100th career match at the State Tournament. Kramer, a junior, won his 100th match with a second period fall over his Amherst opponent. In doing so, Kramer becomes just the 17th wrestler in the history of PDC wrestling to have 100 wins. Congratulations Luke!
The 79th annual WIAA Individual State Wrestling Tournament was held Thursday, Feb. 24 through Saturday, Feb. 26. The Kohl Center and the Madison area were a popular place with wrestling enthusiasts converging from all corners of the state. Prairie du Chien was represented by a contingent of seven wrestlers with quests to win a State Title.
Madilyn Fisher enters a tumbling run on the floor exercise Saturday at the Dodgeville Sectional. Fisher earned a trip to the State Meet in Wisconsin Rapids.
The members of the Prairie du Chien-Fennimore varsity gymnastics team who broke the team scoring record four times this year are, front row: Madison Otts, and Alyssa Schoepp. Second row: Avery Thompson, Madilyn Fisher, Leilani Pflueger and Alexandria Crary.
Alyssa Schoepp completes a move on the balance beam Saturday.
Avery Thompson competes in the floor exercise Saturday at Dodgeville.
Fisher qualifies for State Meet
This past Saturday, the Prairie du Chien-Fennimore gymnastics team traveled to Dodgeville for the Sectional Meet.
Seneca’s Ashton Swanson goes up strong and rips down a rebound. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)
The Hornets’ Ethan Klema (0) and Seth Bunders (30) play tough defense against the Royals’ Kadin Wallin.
Wauzeka-Steuben built a big lead in the first half and increased it by 2 points in the second half to defeat visiting Seneca in a boys basketball showdown in the Ridge and Valley Conference Friday night.
Individual state qualifiers from Prairie du Chien include, front row: Luke Kramer (145#), Drew Hird (138#), and Rhett Koenig (132#). Back row: Blake Thiry (195#), Ryder Koenig (126#), Brogan Brewer (170#), and Maddox Cejka (152#).
Luke Kramer looks to hit a reversal against his Monroe opponent at the individual sectional Feb. 19 at Richland Center.
Maddox Cejka sprawls on his opponent’s shot attempt at the Richland Center Sectional Saturday.
Rhett Koenig looks to “shake” his Brodhead Juda opponent for an escape.
Blake Thiry has a cradle locked for a near fall against his Delavan-Darien opponent in Richland Center Saturday.
Drew Hird has an arm bar locked just before pressuring his opponent’s hips down to get near fall points at Richland Center Feb. 19.
Brogan Brewer covers his Mauston/Necedah opponent as the official starts a period during individual sectional competition.
Ryder Koenig scores near fall points against his Lodi opponent Saturday at the individual sectional at Richland Center.
The Prairie du Chien Blackhawk wrestling team is advancing seven individuals to the 2022 State Tournament to be held in Madison from Feb. 24-26.
Members of the Prairie du Chien wrestling team pose with their hardware at Saturday’s WIAA D2 Regional, which was hosted by Prairie du Chien in the Fieldhouse. Ten members of the team advanced to this Saturday’s WIAA D2 Sectional, hosted by Richland Center, with the opportunity to advance to the WIAA State Tournament.
Ryder Koenig uses his legs for a guillotine to score near fall points against his River Valley opponent in the finals. Koenig would go on to score a 10-0 major decision.
On Saturday, Feb. 12, the WIAA Wrestling Tournament series started in the state of Wisconsin. Prairie du Chien was host for a WIAA Division 2 Regional, with seven teams competing for a crown.
