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Tue

Apr

MFL MarMac Girls Track and Field Preview: Youthful Bulldogs want to take the next step this season

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/01/2025 - 15:49

The MFL MarMac girls track and field team includes (front, left to right) Charlotte Meyer, Kensey Ball; (middle) Bayleigh Wood, Annaka McArthur, manager Ariana Fish, Lauryn Sandstrom, Addison Corlett; (back) Amelia Duffield, Isla Henkes, assistant coach Jessica Brehmer, head coach Kylie Sandstrom, Lucille Kessler and Brooklyn Tonn. Not pictured is Audrey Ruff. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

The MFL MarMac girls track and field team will rely on a young group of athletes this season. Of the 11 participants, all but four are freshmen.

Tue

Apr

MFL MarMac Girls Soccer Preview: Team has strong numbers, growing familiarity with game

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/01/2025 - 15:44

The MFL MarMac girls soccer team includes (front, left to right) Claire Goltz, Ava Goltz, Garnett Niedziejko, Emma Niedziejko, Layla Landt, April Upton; (middle) Alexandria Ames, Kambry Keehner, Kensey Ball, Kacie Picha, Skylar Fisk, Kaylee Hoth, Karish Kluth, Mackenzie O’Connell; (back) Ashtyn Dundee, Veda Torkelson, Addison Corlett, Brooke Hackett, Madelyn Keehner, Avery Lamborn, Alexandrea McElwaine, Nora Griffith, Olivia Kirby, Evelyn Birdnow and Kynlee Baker. Not pictured are Mackenzie Bachman, Evelyn Fritz, Emeilia Wikner and Brynlee Fritz. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

Coach Lily Hoeger hopes the MFL MarMac girls soccer players can gain more familiarity and confidence in the sport this season—the second for the program.

Tue

Apr

MFL MarMac Boys Track and Field Preview: Bulldogs hope to defend Upper Iowa Conference title

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/01/2025 - 15:35

The MFL MarMac boys track and field team includes (front, left to right) Anthony Bunting, Hunter Bogdonovich, Rylan Schroeder, Adian Reynolds; (back) assistant coach Karter Decker, Kashton Decker, Averey Thornton, Rylee Kugel, Jaxon Millage, Carter Streicher, Tucker Ruff, Carter Stoddard, Eli Hanson, Dante Thornton and head coach Tracy Decker. Not pictured are Carter Lightfoot, Bryce Jones, Payton Schultz, Parker Kuehl and Blake Schutte. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

The MFL MarMac boys track and field team is hoping to defend its Upper Iowa Conference title in 2025.

Tue

Apr

Central Girls Track and Field Preview: Warriors ready to rebound from last year’s adversity

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/01/2025 - 15:24

The Central girls track and field team includes (front, left to right) Hannah Friedlein, Payton Stannard, Makenzie Thorson, Tenley Bormann, Maci Keppler, Savannah Orr, Isabella Schmitt, Aspen Rork, Reese Berns; (back) assistant coach Jamie Reimer, Mya Gregerson, Lilly Becwar, Kaylie Wilson, Blair Scherf, Ella Frieden, Alivia Wiley, Aspen Rork, Alexis Thiese, Layla Embretson, Natalya Singleton, Brooke Tieden and head coach Martha Bauder. (Photo courtesy of Central Tatler)

By Willis Patenaude | Times-Register

Tue

Apr

Central Boys Track and Field Preview: Elevated expectations for Warriors this season

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/01/2025 - 15:13

The Central boys track and field team includes (left to right) Elias White, Griffin Koehn, Zane Embretson, Carter Krugger, Gavin Holst, Corbyn Clark, Carson Ruegnitz, Henry Reimer, Jesse Polkinghorn, Michael White, Tyce Zittergruen, Griffen Hammersland, Owen Hammersland, Vaughn Zittergruen, Brandon Koth, Mason Loan, Jullian Singleton, Breckon Holst, Jacob Cook and Declan Finley. (Submitted photo)

By Willis Patenaude | Times-Register

Tue

Apr

Central Golf Preview: More golfers means higher expectations

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/01/2025 - 15:04

The Central golf team includes (front, left to right) Maxwell Shantz, Lilly Becwar, Rayanne Dunlap, Addison Amsden, Avery Fette, Mayleigh Medberry, Brandi Herman, Ace Clark, Mason Loan, George Reimer, Owen Burke; (back) volunteer coach Caitlyn Jacobs, assistant coach Tony Smith, Owen Hammersland, Caden Fette, Isaac Loan, Griffen Hammersland, Blake Hunt, Corbyn Clark, Aidan Wellendorf, Trevor Amsden, Blake Stevenson, Lucas Hertrampf, Brandon Koth, Tyce Zittergruen, Jake Hertrampf, Trey Young, Braden Taylor, Parker Funke, Lathen Stevenson and head coach Ryan Burke. (Photo by Willis Patenaude)

By Willis Patenaude | Times-Register

To paraphrase legendary Bobby Jones, golf is the one game that most closely resembles life, where luck intertwines with misfortune and bad breaks, forcing one to play life, like the game of golf, where the ball lies.

Wed

Mar

Making a splash: Wilke finds fun, success in the pool

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/26/2025 - 14:29

9-year-old Charlotte Wilke of Monona started swimming as a baby and joined the Monona/Postville Swim Team at age 5. Now, she’s nurturing that love of swimming with the Northeastern Swim Team, based in Decorah. (Submitted photos)

Swimming on a bigger stage has been exciting for Charlotte Wilke. The state competition in Des Moines “felt like the kids version of the Olympics,” she said. “I got to swim with the best swimmers at state and it was a really cool opportunity.”

Charlotte Wilke’s first club season was a successful one. She qualified for state individually in the 50 and 100 free and 50 back, and also competed in two relays.

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

Wed

Mar

Bulldog boys repeat as UIC indoor champions

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/26/2025 - 13:36

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

Wed

Mar

Warriors start track and field season with impressive results at UIC indoor meet

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/26/2025 - 13:27

Carson Ruegnitz was the UIC indoor champion in the 800-meter run. It was one of many highlights for the Warrior boys, who were second as a team. (Photos by Jarod Bormann)