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Wed
27
Nov

Hornets split pair of games

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/27/2024 - 13:47
By Derick Kelly
 
Kicking off the 2024-25 season last Tuesday, Nov. 19, at home, the Wauzeka-Steuben girls basketball team welcomed the Southwestern Wildcats to town for a non-conference contest. 
The Hornets opened their season with a 36-9 halftime lead over the visitors from Hazel Green before earning a 60-31 win. 
Final stats were not available as of press time.
Wed
27
Nov

River Ridge girls win opener

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/27/2024 - 13:41
By A.J. Gates
 
Behind a balanced scoring attack, the River Ridge girls basketball team began the 2024-25 season with a 38-21 non-conference victory over visiting De Soto last Thursday night.
Returning a wealth of talent that includes five seniors, three of which have been on varsity since their freshman year, coach Veronica Zinkle enters her fifth season as head coach with an abundance of experienced athletes.
Sun
24
Nov

Hawks lose playoff game

Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/24/2024 - 21:29

Editor's Note - This photo of Hunter Straka is from the Hawks level one victory over Southwestern/East Dubuque (IL). (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Bryce Lenzendorf bounced and hopped his way into the end zone for the first of his two rushing touchdowns in the game. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Senior Abe Amundson (15) takes the snap behind his blockers Lenzendorf (44), Jack MacEachern (61), Jack Simmons (59) and Dustin Nolan (63). (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Mason Hird managed to make a key interception late in the game despite being pushed by Stratford’s Alec Chapel (14). (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Brady Lenzendorf (7) fights off two Stratford defenders as his brother Bryce (44) makes a move to get around Chapel. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Xander DeHart (2) celebrates after the Prairie’s Jack Simmons (50) and Jack MacEachern (61) helped stop the Tigers offense for a loss on a play in front of the PdC student section. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Blake Thiry dances his way past the Stratford defense as he scampers his way for his second rushing touchdown of the game. Thiry finished the season with 47 touchdowns scored and his career with 87 touchdowns, both program records. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Clark Fritsche (64) and Darian Jackson (1) look to take down the Tigers running back. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Jack Simmons (50) and Xander DeHart (2) watch Jack MacEachern (61) leap over the out of bounds Stratford ball carrier to avoid a late hit penalty. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Senior Nick McCullick fields a punt in the first quarter of the game. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Garrett Lear (75), Brady Lenzendorf (7), Clark Fritsche (64), Xander DeHart (2) and Bryce Lenzendorf (44) all react after stopping Stratford's Reid Miller. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

The Hawks huddle together following their state semifinal loss to Stratford. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)
By Derick Kelly
 
The Prairie du Chien Blackhawks football team entered this past Friday night’s Division Five State Semifinal matchup against two-time defending D6 state champion Stratford on an 11-game winning streak. The Hawks were looking to return to the state championship game for the first time since 1988. The Tigers entered the game having won each of their last ten semifinal games (their last semifinal loss came in 2001) and their last 24 games overall.
Sun
24
Nov

PdC Boys Soccer players receive honors

Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/24/2024 - 21:12

Garrett DeHart, First Team SWC Midfielder. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Jackson Perkins, Second Team SWC Forward. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Adrian Morales-Fuerte, Honorable Mention SWC Midfielder. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Peter Polodna, Second Team SWC Defender. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Landon Smith (12), Honorable Mention SWC Defender. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Asher Pitzer, Honorable Mention SWC Goalkeeper. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)
By Derick Kelly
 
Six members of the Prairie du Chien/River Ridge/Seneca Boys Soccer team were recently named to the Southwest Wisconsin Conference’s All-Conference team for the 2024 season. 
Junior Garrett DeHart led the way for the Hawks by being named a first team selection for midfielders while sophomore Adrian Morales-Fuerte was named a honorable mention midfielder. Senior Jackson Perkins was named a second team forward while fellow senior Peter Polodna was a second team defender. Freshman Landon Smith was named honorable mention defender. Junior Asher Pitzer rounded things out with an honorable mention at goalkeeper.
Sun
24
Nov

Hawks dominate SWC All-Conference team

Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/24/2024 - 20:56

Blake Thiry - SWC Offensive Player of the Year, First Team SWC Running Back, Outside Linebacker and Punter. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Jack MacEachern, First Team SWC Offensive Line. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Jack Simmons, SWC Offensive Lineman of the Year and First Team Offensive Line. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Jadyn Garbacz, First Team SWC Defensive Line. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Bryce Lenzendorf, SWC Defensive Player of the Year, First Team Inside Linebacker and Second Team Running Back. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Brady Lenzendorf, SWC Defensive Lineman of the Year and First Team Defensive End. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Hunter Straka, First Team SWC Defensive Back. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Xander DeHart (2), First Team SWC Kicker. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Nick McCullick, First Team SWC Returner and Second Team Defensive Back. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Abe Amundson, Second Team SWC Quarterback. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Mason Hird, SWC Honorable Mention. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Dustin Nolan, SWC Honorable Mention. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)
By Derick Kelly
 
The SWC honored the success of the 2024 conference champion Prairie du Chien Blackhawks by awarding 13 different Hawks with honors of some kind. Leading the charge for the Hawks was senior Blake Thiry, who was named first team all-conference at three different positions (running back, outside linebacker and punter) as well as the SWC’s Offensive Player of the Year.
Sun
24
Nov

Bluegold players earn Six Rivers honors

Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/24/2024 - 20:29

Cooper Lomas (4), First Team Kicker, Second Team Punter. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Tucker Stluka (3), First Team Defensive End. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Jackson Konichek (2), Second Team Tight End/Half Back, Honorable Mention Safety. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Owen Oppriecht (7), Honorable Mention Running Back and Sawyer Swiggum (52), Second Team Offensive Lineman and Inside Linebacker. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Hunter Hagensick, Second Team Cornerback. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Carson Sime (30), Honorable Mention Running Back. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Senior lineman Ruger Paetz (57), Sportsmanship Team. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)
By Derick Kelly
 
The Seneca-Wauzeka-Steuben Bluegolds football team concluded its first season in the Six Rivers Conference with eight players earning all-conference recognition from the league’s coaches.
Sun
24
Nov

Local football players named all-region

Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/24/2024 - 20:13

Prairie du Chien senior Blake Thiry (9). (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Prairie du Chien senior Jack MacEachern (61). (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Prairie du Chien junior Jack Simmons (50). (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Prairie du Chien senior Jadyn Garbacz (56). (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Prairie du Chien senior Bryce Lenzendorf (44). (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

River Ridge senior Andrew Nies (21). (A.J. Gates/Grant County Herald Independent)
By Derick Kelly
 
The Wisconsin Football Coaches Association recently announced its all-region teams for the 2024 season and six local players were named to the team. In order to be named to the WFCA All-State team, players must first be named to their district’s all-region team. 
Prairie du Chien players named to the team include senior Blake Thiry at both running back and outside linebacker, senior offensive lineman Jack MacEachern, junior offensive lineman Jack Simmons, senior defensive lineman Jadyn Garbacz and senior inside linebacker Bryce Lenzendorf.
Thu
14
Nov

Hawks shutout Novas to reach semifinals

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/14/2024 - 08:22

PdC quarterback Abe Amundson fires a pass during the Hawks win. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Senior linebacker Bryce Lenzendorf uses his wrestling expertise to stop talented Mikwaukee Academy of Science running back Josiah Johnson for a tackle before he could get into open field. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Ashton Landt (11), Jadyn Garbacz (56), Blake Thiry (9) and Jack Simmons (50) celebrate getting a big defensive stop on fourth down deep in their own territory in the first half of Friday night’s win. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)
By Derick Kelly
 
The Milwaukee Academy of Science Novas traveled to Prairie du Chien last Friday night looking to knock off their second consecutive Southwest Wisconsin opponent and advance to the WIAA Football State Semifinals for the first time. The Blackhawks had other ideas and used a strong offense and a dominating defense to hand the Novas a 39-0 defeat.
Thu
14
Nov

Potosi/Cassville rallies past River Ridge

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/14/2024 - 08:16

River Ridge’s Drake Barrineau races down the field after a catch during the sectional championship. Friday night. (A.J. Gates/Grant County Herald Independent)

The Timberwolves’ Andrew Nies (middle) drags several Potosi/Cassville defenders with him as he fights for more yards. (A.J. Gates/Grant County Herald Independent)
By A.J. Gates
 
With their chin straps cinched up a little bit tighter, their focus a little more sharp, and their determination a little more assertive, two conference heavyweights from the Six Rivers took to the gridiron last Friday night in a sectional final, or level-four playoff contest.
By the time all 48 minutes were in the books, it was the Chieftains of Potosi/Cassville hoisting the sectional plaque high over head following a hard-fought 21-14 victory over the Timberwolves of River Ridge.
Thu
07
Nov

Blackhawks steamroll Brookfield Academy 56-0

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/07/2024 - 09:40

Prairie du Chien senior Blake Thiry lays it all out as he attempts to block a Brookfield Academy punt early in the Hawks 56-0 victory. Thiry increased his career touchdown total to 81 with two rushing touchdowns in the game. The Blackhawks advance to face the Milwaukee Academy of Science Novas this Friday night at John C. Mulrooney Stadium in Prairie du Chien. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

PdC freshman players even got into the act during the Hawks lopsided win. (Left) Quarterback Cayden Sutter looks for his target. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Fellow freshman Hunter Jandt (26) celebrates his first career touchdown thanks to a 13-yard reception from Sutter, as Keaton Achenbach (80) goes to congratulate Jandt. Sutter and Jandt are likely the first pair of freshmen in program history to connect on a touchdown during a varsity game. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

The Hawks’ Deacon Chesebro tries to tip toe along the sideline but just barely stepped out on the play.

Jake Kramer (45) holds the ball up for the referee after recovering a Blue Knight fumble late in the fourth quarter. Kramer’s teammates Ezekial Hoffman (12) and Westin Marx (60) celebrate the turnover. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Nick McCullick (left) shows the referee the ball after intercepting a Brookfield Academy while Hunter Straka (3) and Xander DeHart (2) celebrate the turnover. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

By Derick Kelly

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