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Prep Sports Weekly Replay podcast 1

Aug 5, 20171 min read

The New London football team was Prep Sports Weekly Replay’s first ever Team of the Week. Pictured (L to R): Reegan Franzmeier, Jack Noffke, Brayden Kurth, Matt Bianco and Parker Fermanich. Erik Buchinger photo

Jim Ash discussed stepping into the role of being one of the two coaches in charge of Clintonville football in 2017. Erik Buchinger photo

Coach Tom Kolosso talked about Hortonville football and its ability to remain a consistent playoff team. Erik Buchinger photo

High School Football Preview Part 1 … Prep Sports Weekly Replay podcast 1Read…

Area hoops coaches discuss shot clock

Area hoops coaches discuss shot clock

Jul 5, 20171 min read

The WIAA approved a 35-second shot clock for varsity girls’ and boys’ basketball games beginning in the 2019-’20 season. Erik Buchinger photo

The WIAA approved a 35-second shot clock for varsity girls’ and boys’ basketball games beginning in the 2019-’20 season. Erik Buchinger photo

The WIAA approved a 35-second shot clock for varsity girls’ and boys’ basketball games beginning in the 2019-’20 season. Erik Buchinger photo

The WIAA approved a 35-second shot clock for varsity girls’ and boys’ basketball games beginning in the 2019-’20 season. Erik Buchinger photo

The WIAA approved a 35-second shot clock for varsity girls’ and boys’ basketball games beginning in the 2019-’20 season. Erik Buchinger photo

The WIAA approved a 35-second shot clock for varsity girls’ and boys’ basketball games beginning in the 2019-’20 season. Tim Beimal file photo

New rule coming in 2019 … Area hoops coaches discuss shot clockRead More…

Hortonville all-conference awards

Hortonville all-conference awards

Jun 29, 20171 min read

21 Polar Bears make All-FVA … Hortonville all-conference awardsRead More »

Boushley shares MLB Draft experience

Boushley shares MLB Draft experience

Jun 15, 20171 min read

Hortonville alum drafted by Padres … Boushley shares MLB Draft experienceRead More »

High School Sports Podcast

High School Sports Podcast

Jun 6, 20171 min read

Leah Porath featured in debut episode … High School Sports PodcastRead More »

Hortonville track competes at state

Hortonville track competes at state

Jun 3, 20171 min read

Hortonville’s Hannah Lohrenz leads the pack early in the girls’ 3,200-meter relay race. Erik Buchinger photo

Claire Van Beek helped the Polar Bears to a fourth-place finish in the state 3,200-meter relay race. Erik Buchinger photo

Alyssa Rafuse hands off the baton to Stephanie Jarvis during Hortonville’s 3,200-meter relay race. Erik Buchinger photo

Dean Kuettel cleared 14 feet to place 10th in the pole vault. Holly Neumann photo.

Nathan Lichtfuss finished in 10th place at state in the boys’ 800-meter run. Erik Buchinger photo

Girls’ relay team places fourth … Hortonville track competes at stateRead More »

Polar Bears earn home victory

Polar Bears earn home victory

May 18, 20171 min read

Hortonville’s Tyler Hafeman makes a diving catch in right field on Friday, May 12. Erik Buchinger photo

Hortonville’s Connor Roesler (23) slides past the catcher to score a run in the bottom of the second inning in a 3-1 home win over Neenah on Friday, May 12. Erik Buchinger photo

Kole Ellenbecker makes a running catch in left field for Hortonville. Erik Buchinger photo

Bulldogs win 3 of 5 games … Polar Bears earn home victoryRead More…

Hortonville girls’ soccer preview

Hortonville girls’ soccer preview

Apr 10, 20171 min read

Q&A with Coach Paul Everett … Hortonville girls’ soccer previewRead More »

Hortonville softball preview

Hortonville softball preview

Apr 8, 20171 min read

Q&A with Coach Bob Pethke … Hortonville softball previewRead More »

Hortonville baseball preview

Hortonville baseball preview

Apr 6, 20171 min read

Q&A with Coach Greg Yeager … Hortonville baseball previewRead More »

“We want Hayden”

“We want Hayden”

Mar 30, 20171 min read

Krug discusses life as fan-favorite … “We want Hayden”Read More »

Hortonville earns 11 All-Conference awards

Hortonville earns 11 All-Conference awards

Mar 23, 20171 min read

Hortonville sophomore Eric Barnett made the All-FVA First Team and won a state championship. Erik Buchinger photo

Hortonville senior Ryan Krueger was named to the All-FVA First Team as well as the All-State Team. Erik Buchinger photo

Hortonville senior Elliott Luker made the All-FVA First Team and finished as a state runner-up. Erik Buchinger photo

Hortonville senior Morgan Allen was named to the All-FVA First Team, All-FVA Defensive Team and All-State Honorable Mention. Erik Buchinger photo

Hortonville senior Alli Mork was named All-Conference Honorable Mention. Erik Buchinger photo

Hortonville junior Shay Frederick was named to the All-FVA First Team as well as the All-State Team. Erik Buchinger photo

Hortonville senior Jacob Barnett made the All-FVA First Team and was a state runner-up. Erik Buchinger photo

Hortonville senior Charlie Schabo was named to the All-FVA Second Team. Erik Buchinger photo

Hortonville sophomore Colin Schuler made the All-FVA First Team. Erik Buchinger photo

Hortonville freshman Maddy Jablonski made the All-Conference Second Team and All-State Honorable Mention. Erik Buchinger photo

Hortonville senior Nathan Lichtfuss made the All-FVA Second Team and finished fourth at state. Erik Buchinger photo

Coaches discuss school’s top athletes … Hortonville earns 11 All-Conference awardsRead More »

Celeste Ratka enjoys successful first season

Celeste Ratka enjoys successful first season

Mar 11, 20171 min read

Celeste Ratka looks on during Hortonville’s regional final championship win against Merrill. John Faucher photo

Celeste Ratka instructs her team during a preseason practice. Erik Buchinger photo

Celeste Ratka speaks with her team during a timeout during a Hortonville loss to Notre Dame on Dec. 29. Erik Buchinger photo

Celeste Ratka calls out a play during the Polar Bears’ sectional championship win against Menomonie. Erik Buchinger photo

Hortonville coach credits players, staff … Celeste Ratka enjoys successful first seasonRead More…

Hortonville falls short in state semifinal

Hortonville falls short in state semifinal

Mar 10, 20171 min read

Hortonville junior Shay Frederick drives to the hoop in the Polar Bears’ state semifinal loss to Cudahy. Erik Buchinger photo

Hortonville senior Olivia Griesbach goes up for a layup in the second half. Erik Buchinger photo

Hortonville junior Lexi Walter looks for an open teammate. Erik Buchinger photo

Hortonville senior Morgan Allen scored 10 points with nine rebounds in the loss. Erik Buchinger photo

Hortonville senior Claire Van Beek goes up with her left hand in the second half. Erik Buchinger photo

Polar Bears score season low … Hortonville falls short in state semifinalRead More…

Hortonville’s season ends in heartbreak

Hortonville’s season ends in heartbreak

Mar 5, 20171 min read

Hortonville senior Charlie Schabo goes up for a layup past Medford defender Dain Strick. Erik Buchinger photo

Hortonville sophomore Braden Vallafskey skies for a layup in the second half. Erik Buchinger photo

Hortonville junior Chandler Guyette shoots over Medford defenders. Erik Buchinger photo

Hortonville senior Bryce Cross take a deep jumper in the first half of a regional championship loss. Erik Buchinger photo

Hortonville senior Ryan Krueger drives to the hoop in the first half. Erik Buchinger photo

Polar Bears’ 20-point lead slips away … Hortonville’s season ends in heartbreakRead More…