DULUTH — It was an interesting five years to say the least for former Elk Mound three-sport standout Dane Lew as a member of the University of Minnesota Duluth football team. With players allowed an extra year of eligibility due to not having a 2020 season with COVID-19 looming over the entire area, Lew played…

In its only game of the week, thanks a two plus days of snow storms that dumped more than a foot of wet and heavy white stuff throughout the area, the Elk Mound girls’ basketball squad was able to stay unbeaten on the season with a nine-point home victory against Durand-Arkansaw last Tuesday, December 13.…

ELK MOUND — Another game, another win! In its only game last week, the Elk Mound girls doubled  up Mondovi 64-32 at home last Friday evening, December 9 to improve to 2-0 in Dunn-St. Croix girls’ basketball standings and a perfect 7-0 overall. Employing their full-court pressure defense and a solid offensive effort, the Lady…

The Elk Mound boys’ basketball team hit the trifecta last week, winning three games, including two on the road, in just a five-day span to improve to 4-1. What better way to put the first setback of the season in the rearview mirror than to produce a triplet of wins. And that’s just what the…

The Elk Mound boys’ basketball team split a pair of non-conference games to open its 2022-23 hardwood campaign. While many area teams had contests postponed or canceled last Tuesday due to the snow storm, the Mounders boys were able to make the trip to Stanley-Boyd November 29 and returned home with a  convincing 71-31 win…

The Elk Mound girls’ basketball squad doubled its win total and remained unbeaten this season with a trio of victories last week which included a decisive triumph in its Dunn-St. Croix opener. The Lady Mounders improved to 6-0 in the early portion of the 2022-23 campaign with the wins. Despite getting off to a slow…

ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound girls’ basketball squad improved to 3-0 with a double-digits, home-court victory over Eau Claire Regis last Tuesday, November 22. Holding a five-point advantage at halftime, the Lady Mounders padded their lead in the second half as they pulled away for an impressive 52-39 win against the Ramblers. Elk Mound…

The Elk Mound girls’ basketball team won a pair of close non-conference contests to open the 2022-23 hardwood campaign. The Lady Mounder pulled out a 48-45 overtime win at Prescott last Tuesday, November 15 to tip off the new season then two days later they nipped Fall Creek at home by a 41-39 count. Elk…

by Marlys Kruger Sports Correspondent ELK MOUND — After losing just two players via graduation from a year ago, the Elk Mound boys’ basketball team will rely on six returning letter winners to lead the way for the team this season.  Gone are starters Brex Todd and Ethan Johnson but new head coach Chris Hahn…

by Marlys Kruger Sports Correspondent ELK MOUND — Things are looking up for the Elk Mound girls’ basketball team in the upcoming season. After finishing 19-7 overall last year, 11-3 for third place in the Dunn-St. Croix Conference and ending the season with a loss in the regional final to Altoona, the Mounders lost just…