Area Sports
Rockpile – 4-28-2021
Brian Casey put up another “700” last week on the Town and Country league. This makes 6 “700” series that Brian has chalked up this year!! Great bowling!! We’re having the championship roll-off this week for the Hometown league. These teams are Wood City, B.F. Feeds, Anderson Funeral Home, and Melbys!! Our 9-pin tournament will…
Read MoreTopper golfers take second in season opener
SPRING VALLEY — Two years removed from its last competition and with several inexperience players, the Glenwood City golf team placed second in the 2021 season and Dunn-St. Croix opener held at Spring Valley Golf Course last Thursday, April 22. The Hilltoppers shot a 224 (the score is the tally of the team’s top four…
Read MoreGlenwood City golf team is young but shows potential
by Missy Klatt Sports Correspondent GLENWOOD CITY — If there had been a golf season last year, many of those that would have played have graduated. As a result this year’s Glenwood City golf team boosts a very youthful set of golfers. For new head coach David Popko, he’s taking it all in stride and,…
Read MoreToppers track teams will look to letter winners for leadership
by Missy Klatt Sports Correspondent GLENWOOD CITY — As with all things COVID, the track and field season will have some noticeable differences this year when the season gets underway this week. The Hilltoppers will have but one meet a week, all on Thursdays, until they get to the conference meet which is scheduled for…
Read MoreGC baseball will have mix of experience and youth
By Missy Klatt Sports Correspondent GLENWOOD CITY — It’s a challenging season ahead for the Glenwood City Baseball team as they have new coaches and only five returning players with any high school baseball experience. Dean Fayerweather will be filling the role of head coach. This will be his first coaching experience as a Glenwood…
Read MoreBulldogs lack experience on softball diamond this season
by Marlys Kruger Sports Correspondent BOYCEVILLE — With only four players with varsity experience returning from the 2019 team, Boyceville head softball coach Jamie Olson will look for several young players to fill positions this year. Senior Mya Lagerstrom returns to the infield along with another senior, Kady Grambo who will patrol the outfield. Junior…
Read MoreBoyceville track may struggle with low numbers in 2021
by Marlys Kruger Sports Correspondent BOYCEVILLE — Like many area high school track and field teams, Boyceville Bulldogs head coaches Corey Day and Jake Peterson will have to deal with a shortage of participants this season. With the shutdown of spring sports in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic along with the late start to…
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Colfax/EM golfers finish 4th in season opener
SPRING VALLEY — In its first foray as a cooperative squad, the Colfax/Elk Mound boys’ golf team copped a fourth-place finish in the season at the Dunn-St. Croix opener held at Spring Valley Golf Course last Thursday, April 22. Colfax/Elk Mound shot a 240 (the score is the tally of the team’s top four scores)…
Read MoreA youthful Elk Mound baseball squad returns just three letter winners
by Marlys Kruger Sports Correspondent ELK MOUND — For the past several years, Elk Mound baseball has been considered somewhat of a powerhouse in the area, with teams usually finishing near the top of the Dunn-St. Croix Conference. With no season in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, head coach Paul Andrea will have only…
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