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Thu

Sep

2nd annual PdC Cross Country Youth Race set

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/13/2018 - 10:27

The second annual Prairie du Chien Cross Country Youth Race will take place on Monday, Sept. 17 at 5:15 p.m. at La Riviere Park in Prairie du Chien. The youth race is open to all elementary-aged students from any school district. Middle school cross country races start at 4:30, so come out early, support your Blackhawks, and join the fun.

If you have any questions, please contact Nathan Bartlett (bartletna@pdc.k12.wi.us) or Torey Bartels (bartor@pdc.k12.wi.us). Or visit pdccrosscountry.com to view the full flyer.

Wed

Sep

River Ridge runners do well

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/12/2018 - 13:00

The River Ridge girls cross country team won the Goat Hill Classic at North Crawford on Tuesday, Sept. 11. (Photos submitted)

The River Ridge girls cross country team won the 10-school Goat Hill Classic in North Crawford on Tuesday. The girls finished with 31 points. The girls won the first ever plaque for River Ridge in cross country. The River Ridge boys team took second behind Wauzeka-Steuben at the Goat Hill Classic. Above are the River Ridge runners who won medals by finishing in the top 10. They are Glenna Marshall, Riley Klein, Faith Webb, Bradley Hoffman and Brett Kerscher. Another River Ridge cross country photo is on the Courier Press website pdccourier.com.

Wed

Sep

Platteville defeats PdC soccer

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/12/2018 - 12:54

Prairie defender Joey Gourdin (20) gets the ball away from the Platteville player Tuesday afternoon on the Bluff View pitch. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

Ben Teynor (4) and the rest of the Prairie du Chien defense were tenacious versus a talented Platteville team Tuesday.

Prairie du Chien's Weston Hill battles for control against visiting Platteville Tuesday afternoon in SWC soccer action.

Prairie's Derek Grondin passes the ball up to a teammate versus Platteville Tuesday afternoon.

The Prairie du Chien boys soccer team hosted the Platteville Hillmen Tuesday night. It was Parents’ Night and at halftime parents of players and managers were introduced and thanked for their unending support and dedication to the players and the program.

Platteville took early control of the game, but the Blackhawks defense put up a tight wall and stopped the Hillmen attack including a penalty kick stop by goalie Ryan Thien. Late in the half, 44:05, Platteville found a crack in the Prairie’s defensive shield and slipped in the score to take a 1-0 lead at the half.

Mon

Sep

37th Annual Seneca Classic

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 11:18

Seneca's Liv Swanson smashes a winner between two Cassville players at the Seneca Classic Saturday morning. Seneca, Boscobel, Cassville, Shullsburg, Benton, Brookwood, De Soto and Ithaca participated. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

Seneca's Erin Sime blocks the ball back to Cassville for a point Saturday in Seneca.

Savanna Wallin (8) goes up for the block attempt versus Cassville.

Wed

Sep

Prairie gridders pull out thrilling victory

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/05/2018 - 10:56

Prairie's Dylan Coleman scampers for a first down on a short pass Saturday afternoon. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

Tyler Smock gathers in a bomb from Gavin Gillitzer for a TD Saturday afternoon.

Ben Riter grabs a pass and gains a first down.

By Zach Mara

Wed

Sep

Golfers host Lancaster

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/05/2018 - 10:46

Prairie du Chien's Allison Kennedy chips up onto the first green Thursday afternoon at Prairie du Chien Country Club. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

Gabby Ritchie chips to the fourth green Thursday.

Macy Sander putts on the fourth green.

Molly Peterson putts on the first hole Thursday afternoon.

The Lady Hawk golfers hosted their first conference match of the season against Lancaster on Aug. 30 at Prairie du Chien Country Club. Lancaster only had three players available for scoring so the match was unofficial. The Lady Hawk varsity had Gabby Ritchie, Macy Sander and Molly Peterson each card a 56 to lead team scoring. Sophie Miller added a 59 and Allison Kennedy a 62 for a four-person team score of 227. The Lady Hawks' next home match will be Thursday, Sept. 6 with a 4 p.m. start time.

Mon

Aug

Prairie soccer opens season with two matches

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/27/2018 - 10:15

Prairie du Chien's Josh Dyer battles for the ball versus Driftless United Thursday.

Prairie's Duke Scherf gains control and gets ready to pass the ball upfield Thursday against visiting Driftless United. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

Prairie du Chien's Landon Kohler moves the ball deep into United Driftless territory.

Mark Welter of Prairie du Chien slides for the ball against visiting Driftless United during Prairie's opening soccer match of the season.

West Salem 8, PdC 1

The Prairie du Chien boys soccer team hosted West Salem Saturday for a nonconference match versus the D3 Panthers.

The Blackhawks played strong, but the speed and experience of the Panthers combined with excellent passing found creases in the PdC defense scoring three times in the first period of the match. Salem scored a fourth quick goal one minute into the second period and took a 4-0 lead.

Fri

Aug

PdC volleyball triumphs

Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/24/2018 - 12:03

Prairie du Chien's Brytta Sagedahl (12) battles at the net versus visiting Decorah Tuesday night. Prairie du Chien won their first match of the season, three sets to one. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

Prairie's Kylee Weber (3) hits the ball over the Decorah defender Tuesday night in nonconference action.

Emily Groom (1) of the Blackhawks goes up for the block against visiting Decorah Tuesday night at Prairie du Chien High School.

Prairie du Chien volleyball started their season off strong with a non-conference 3 set to 1 win over visiting Decorah Tuesday night. Prairie won by scores of 25-12, 24-26, 25-8, 25-18.

Mon

Aug

Blackhawks pull away in second half to defeat Blugolds

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/20/2018 - 11:25

Mason Kramer breaks into the open field to gain good yardage on a kickoff return in the first half Friday night.

Prairie's Tyler Smock eludes a pair of would be tacklers and gets to the outside Friday night. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

This pass was tipped but ended up in the hands of Mason Kramer (33) for a big first-half gain.

Traeton Saint scores a 2-point conversion after a fake kick Friday night against Aquinas.

Prairie du Chien quarterback Gavin Gillitzer races to his left for a good gain versus La Crosse Aquinas Friday night on Parents' Night.

Reid Koenig (23) and Traeton Saint make a stop Friday night against the Blugolds.

By Zach Mara

The Prairie du Chien Blackhawks opened up their 2018 football season on Friday night against visiting LaCrosse Aquinas. Aquinas (0-1) traveled to Prairie du Chien looking for revenge after dropping the season opener two years in a row to the Hawks (1-0).

Wed

Aug

Coleman on American Legion All Star Team, game at Miller Park

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/01/2018 - 10:09

Drake Coleman has been selected to the American Legion All Star Team.

For only the third time since 1987, a member of Prairie du Chien's American Legion Baseball Team will be playing in the All Star Game. The Grasshoppers' catcher, Drake Coleman, was selected to join 94 other Legion players for those special games. As a catcher, Drake's consistent play and hitting earned him this honored spot with the All Stars.

Coleman will join the other All Star players who will then divide into teams and play after the Brewers versus the Rockies game on Sunday, Aug. 5 at Miller Park.

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