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Young guns: Freshmen take the softball reins
There is a new gunslinger in town. Actually two. Assumption and Lincoln High School have freshmen pitchers on the mound for its softball teams — both Megan Buntrock and Allison… Read more
Rapids speed coach puts on clinic
Central Wisconsin was represented well at the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association spring clinic in Madison on March 31. The annual spring clinic includes speakers on a variety of topics every… Read more
Undefeated Raiders beat ranked Bradford
Who needs rankings? The Wisconsin Rapids Raiders broke a 2-2 tie in the top of the seventh inning and held on to beat No. 6 ranked Kenosha Bradford (1-1) at… Read more
Boxing club offers a workout alternative
By John Kozlowicz For The Voice On most Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings throughout the year, participants of various ages can be seen punching the bag, shadow boxing or trading… Read more
Nekoosa ready to grab conference title
Winning can be contagious. At least the coach at Nekoosa hope this year’s baseball team follows in the footsteps of last year’s Nekoosa American Legion team that went to state…. Read more
Royals ready to return to regionals
The baseball equipment might have finally caught up with Assumption’s team. Stressing small ball — hit-and-runs, bunts and stealing bases over crushing home runs — the Royals expect the new bat… Read more
Youth will need to step up for Nekoosa
After graduation five seniors from last year’s softball team, Nekoosa will need younger girls to step up for the Papermakers. And it starts with pitching. The No. 1 and No…. Read more
Port sees home field as the advantage
With eight players from last year’s team returning, the Port Edwards baseball team could be in the hunt for the Central Wisconsin 10 Conference title. “We will have eight guys… Read more
Raiders return stout defense, high-scoring offense
The Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln girls softball team returns a veteran squad for 2012. Returning starters include Megan Melville(C, jr), Shelby Steinke(1B, jr), Mariah Richardson(2B, sr), Maisie Langholff (SS, sr),… Read more
Assumption can’t surpass Newman hurdle
The Assumption Royals girls basketball team had one nemesis this year — Newman. In three games, Wausau Newman beat the Royals, the last of which in the state Division 5 sectional… Read more
Royals roll to regional title
Assumption entered the March 10 playoff basketball game looking for a regional title. The Royals left eyeing a showdown against the No. 1 team in the state for payback of… Read more
Underclassmen shine as Raiders win title
In a season dominated by middle and upper weight classes, it was the lighter wrestlers who sealed the 21st state title for Wisconsin Rapids. A dominating technical fall by Killian… Read more
Local gymnast finds hords of fans at state meet
Loren Abberderis might have been the only Wisconsin Rapids gymnast to qualify for the state meet but she was not alone. As the Lincoln High School sophomore was being interviewed… Read more
Raiders flood state title round
For two Wisconsin Rapids wrestlers, three was the magic number. On both of their third attempts, Devin Peterson and Rylan Lubeck won individual championships at the WIAA state meet Feb…. Read more
Raiders breeze through regionals, punch ticket to state
What a difference a week makes. After losing to Merrill’s Grant Collins in overtime at last week’s conference tournament, Wisconsin Rapids’ Marcus Senn pinned Cole Schuh of Hortonville in 1:43… Read more
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