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Wrestling

Highlights and recaps from WIAA Individual State Wrestling Day 2.

Wisconsin state wrestling semifinals: Underwood brothers, Kleinschmidt, others advance at Kohl Center

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Brayden Dobbe
Several central Wisconsin wrestlers advanced to the state championship round Friday night during semifinal action at the Kohl Center.

High School Highlights

The Stevens Point Area Senior High boys hockey team defeated Hudson in overtime Friday in the...

SPASH boys hockey defeats Hudson in overtime to advance to state tournament

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Brayden Dobbe
The Stevens Point Area Senior High boys hockey team defeated Hudson in overtime Friday in the sectional final at Chippewa Area Ice Arena, earning a return trip to the state tournament.

News

Lambeau Field reminding fans about security ahead of winter home games

Packers announce plans for price increase on stadium bowl tickets for 2026 season

Updated: Feb. 27, 2026 at 4:12 PM CST
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By WBAY news staff
The Green Bay Packers announced Friday plans for a price increase on stadium bowl tickets for the 2026 season.

News

New York Giants assistant special teams coach Cam Achord coaches against the Las Vegas Raiders...

Packers hire Achord as new special teams coordinator

Updated: Feb. 27, 2026 at 3:32 PM CST
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By Dave Schroeder
The Packers are hiring Cam Achord as their new special team coordinator.

Sports

Rhinelander is now 21-3 this season.

Rhinelander boys win thriller to split GNC title, SPASH earns Valley share

Updated: Feb. 26, 2026 at 10:49 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
Rhinelander knocked off Mosinee 75-73 in double overtime on Thursday

Sports

The Pointers were hosting a WIAC semifinal for the first time since 2018.

UWSP men fall in WIAC semifinals

Updated: Feb. 26, 2026 at 10:47 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
The Pointers lost to UW-La Crosse 82-63 on Thursday

Sports

Washington Commanders center Tyler Biadasz (63) celebrates after an NFL football Wild Card...

REPORT: Commanders releasing Amherst native Biadasz

Updated: Feb. 26, 2026 at 6:16 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
Biadasz has spent the past two seasons with Washington

Sports

The Pointers are 4-2 in WIAC play.

UWSP men prepare for WIAC semifinals at home

Updated: Feb. 25, 2026 at 10:10 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
The Pointers are hosting a WIAC semifinal game for the first time since 2018

Sports

SPASH will play Hudson for a trip to state in the D1 playoffs.

SPASH boys, Northland Pines girls advance in hockey

Updated: Feb. 24, 2026 at 11:10 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
SPASH and Northland Pines are both now in the sectional finals in the hockey playoffs.

Boys Basketball

Fox Valley Lutheran defeated Wausau East 75-72 Monday in a late non-conference boys basketball...

Fox Valley Lutheran edges out Wausau East 75-72 on late free throws

Updated: Feb. 23, 2026 at 10:06 PM CST
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By Brayden Dobbe
Fox Valley Lutheran defeated Wausau East 75-72 Monday in a late non-conference boys basketball matchup, winning on four free throws in the final 13 seconds.
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Sports

Felch was a second-team all-Valley selection as a junior.

Hello, My Name Is: Cade Felch

Updated: Feb. 23, 2026 at 9:55 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
D.C. Everest’s senior star is enjoying a successful final year with a brand new coach

News

Teams gather for one of the largest curling events in the nation.

U.S. Senior Men’s Curling Association National Championship glides through the weekend

Updated: Feb. 22, 2026 at 11:45 PM CST
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By Bree Bylak
78 teams and over 300 curlers made their way to Central Wisconsin for the U.S. Senior Men’s Curling Association National Championships Thursday through Sunday.

We the People

For 150 years, stones have slid across the ice in this small Wisconsin town as the Poynette...

Poynette Curling Club celebrates 150 years of history and Olympic success

Updated: Feb. 22, 2026 at 11:15 PM CST
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By Tabitha Bland
For 150 years, stones have slid across the ice in this small Wisconsin town, as the Poynette Curling Club celebrates a major milestone, making it one of the oldest curling clubs in the nation.

News

The United States celebrates after a sudden-death overtime goal against Canada during the...

US wins gold in men’s hockey final against Canada

Updated: Feb. 22, 2026 at 10:03 AM CST
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By The Associated Press
The United States beat Canada 2-1 in overtime to win the men’s hockey gold on the final day of the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Sports

Marathon will wrestle at team state beginning on Mar. 6.

Marathon wrestling clinches berth at team state to highlight sectional Saturday

Updated: Feb. 22, 2026 at 8:00 AM CST
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By Ben Helwig and Katlynn Gill
The Red Raiders beat Auburndale 38-32 in the sectional final on Saturday.

Sports

Azariah Hoffmann of Spencer/Columbus/Granton took home first at 132 in the D.C. Everest...

Girls wrestlers punch tickets to state at sectionals, Columbus Catholic boys claim conference crown

Updated: Feb. 20, 2026 at 10:50 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig and Katlynn Gill
Both D.C. Everest and SPASH hosted girls sectionals on Friday

Sports

Edwards will play football and run track at Minnesota State, Mankato.

Everest’s Edwards signs with Minnesota State, Mankato

Updated: Feb. 20, 2026 at 6:31 PM CST
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By Katlynn Gill
Edwards will play football and run track and Mankato

Sports

SPASH will face Wausau West in the sectional semifinals on Tuesday.

SPASH hockey advances, SPASH boys basketball beats Wisconsin Rapids

Updated: Feb. 19, 2026 at 11:02 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
The Panthers will face Wausau West in the D1 sectional semifinals on Tuesday

News

Patrick Suplicki of Stevens Point is the 28th member of the Packers FAN Hall of Fame.

Stevens Point man named as 28th Fan Hall of Fame member

Updated: Feb. 19, 2026 at 8:14 PM CST
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By Katlynn Gill
The announcement was made Thursday afternoon in the Lambeau Field Atrium.

Milwaukee Brewers

FILE - Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy watches during batting practice ahead of Game 1 of...

Brewers and manager Pat Murphy agree to contract extension

Updated: Feb. 19, 2026 at 6:19 PM CST
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By WSAW Staff
Murphy has been the manager of the Brewers since the 2024 season.

News

Chicago Bears

Momentum for new Chicago Bears stadium plan moves toward Hammond, Indiana

Updated: Feb. 19, 2026 at 9:58 AM CST
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By WSAW Staff
The Chicago Bears have taken a big step forward in finding a new site for their stadium, and that momentum is moving fast toward Northwest Indiana.

News

The Tigers grab another Wisconsin Valley Conference victory, with the 80-69 win

Marshfield claws its way to victory over Wausau East

Updated: Feb. 18, 2026 at 11:06 PM CST
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By Katlynn Gill
Wausau East and Marshfield meet for a snow day rematch on Wednesday night.

Sports

Tomahawk will play Hudson in the D1 Regional Finals on Thursday.

Puck drops on high school hockey postseason

Updated: Feb. 17, 2026 at 11:06 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
Tomahawk advanced on Tuesday with a 7-1 win over Eau Claire North

Sports

Mosinee will be a three seed in the D3 playoffs next week.

Mosinee girls basketball wins 13th straight game

Updated: Feb. 16, 2026 at 11:02 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
Mosinee topped Shawano 53-43 on Monday night

Sports

Sainz de Rozas is averaging 3.9 steals per game for Assumption.

Hello, My Name Is: Leire Sainz de Rozas

Updated: Feb. 16, 2026 at 11:01 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
The Assumption senior has found her way, making the trip from Spain to Wisconsin Rapids

Sports

Gold medallist Jordan Stolz of the U.S. celebrates after the men's 500 meters speedskating...

American speedskater Jordan Stolz adds second Winter Olympics gold with thrilling win in the 500

Updated: Feb. 14, 2026 at 10:53 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Wisconsin native can add two more medals during 2026 games

Wrestling

WIAA sectional final for boys wrestling 2026 took place in Antigo, WI on Saturday, February 14.

Antigo, Lakeland, Merrill, Mosinee, Rhinelander, and Tomahawk compete in WIAA sectionals

Updated: Feb. 14, 2026 at 9:25 PM CST
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By Brayden Dobbe
The last matches for the Great Northern Conference before the State Tournament begins took place in Antigo on Saturday.

News

Wrestlers who finish in the top two for their weight class, move on to compete in sectionals,...

Wausau West, D.C. Everest, Wausau East, and Wittenberg-Birnamwood compete in WIAA regionals

Updated: Feb. 13, 2026 at 11:07 PM CST
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By Katlynn Gill
The countdown to the WIAA state wrestling tournament continues to wind down, as area wrestlers gather at Wausau West to compete in the Region B-III regional tournament.

National

FILE - Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul drives to the basket during the second half of an...

Chris Paul, the ‘Point God,’ retires as All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run

Updated: Feb. 13, 2026 at 1:27 PM CST
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By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer
Chris Paul has announced he is retiring from the NBA after a 21-season career that stacks up as Hall of Fame worthy.

Sports

Columbus Catholic is now 11-1 in conference play.

Columbus Catholic, Owen-Withee boys register wins, Mosinee girls impress on the road

Updated: Feb. 12, 2026 at 10:55 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
Columbus Catholic is now 11-1 in conference, tied for first in the Cloverbelt East with Loyal.

News

FILE - Milwaukee Brewers' William Contreras jogs to the dugout during the seventh inning of a...

Brewers’ Contreras avoids arbitration after agreeing to terms on 1-year deal with 2027 team option

Updated: Feb. 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras has avoided arbitration after agreeing to a one-year contract with a club option for 2027.

Sports

Thums will be representing the U.S. at his second Paralympics.

Weston native leading U.S. Paralympic Curling Team as skip

Updated: Feb. 11, 2026 at 6:38 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
Matt Thums will compete for the U.S. in his second Paralympics next month

Sports

The Marathon girls are tied for first with Stratford for first in the Marawood South.

Marathon girls and boys both win in basketball

Updated: Feb. 10, 2026 at 10:57 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
The Marathon girls beat Stratford while the boys beat Wittenberg-Birnamwood

Sports

Lee had a 2.42 ERA for Whitewater in 2025.

Amherst alum reflects on role in Whitewater’s National Championship, season ahead

Updated: Feb. 10, 2026 at 4:38 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
Ben Lee threw seven innings in Game 1 of the National Championship series for UW-Whitewater last year

Sports

The Bluejacks have now won three of their last four games.

East/Merrill United tops Wisconsin Rapids 6-3

Updated: Feb. 9, 2026 at 10:50 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig and April Pupp
East/Merrill United has now won three of their last four games.

Sports

Crass tallied his 100th career point earlier this season.

Hello, My Name Is: Chase Crass

Updated: Feb. 9, 2026 at 10:49 PM CST
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By Katlynn Gill
Wausau West’s senior captain on the ice has enjoyed a season of milestones

News

The school currently competes on a co-op team with Merrill, but that partnership will end...

Wausau School Board discusses future of East’s varsity hockey team

Updated: Feb. 9, 2026 at 10:28 PM CST
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By Brayden Dobbe
The school currently competes on a co-op team with Merrill, but that partnership will end after this season. Merrill believes they’ll have enough students to field a team of their own.

News

Milwaukee Brewers' Caleb Durbin celebrates after a double against the Los Angeles Dodgers...

Red Sox acquire Caleb Durbin in trade with Brewers to address third base

Updated: Feb. 9, 2026 at 12:39 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Third baseman Caleb Durbin was traded to the Boston Red Sox in a six-player deal with the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday after finishing third in the NL Rookie of the Year balloting last year.

National

FILE - Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. (27) is interviewed after an NFL football...

Falcons rookie Pearce arrested after alleged domestic dispute with WNBA player

Updated: Feb. 7, 2026 at 10:54 PM CST
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By The Associated Press and CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer
Pearce is facing multiple charges, including two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, according to jail records.

News

Wisconsin Valley Conference wrestlers made their way to Wausau West, to battle for a 2026...

The Wisconsin Valley Conference names its newest champions

Updated: Feb. 7, 2026 at 10:50 PM CST
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By Katlynn Gill
The Wisconsin Valley Conference funnels into Wausau West for a Saturday filled with brawls on the mat to crown the WVC’s 2026 conference champions.

Sports

Marathon beat Phillips 93-58 on Friday. (Courtesy/Curt Miller)

Marathon’s Jacobson wins 300th career game

Updated: Feb. 6, 2026 at 10:50 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
Jacobson picked up the milestone win on Friday night at Phillips

Sports

D.C. Everest is now 15-2 on the season.

D.C. Everest boys, Columbus Catholic boys and Mosinee girls win pivotal conference games

Updated: Feb. 6, 2026 at 10:42 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig and Katlynn Gill
D.C. Everest and Marshfield are now tied for first in the Valley standings on the boys' side.

News

Lt. Darren Sanchez, a native of Weston, Wisconsin, is among those supporting the Feb. 8...

“Very thankful to get the opportunity to do this”: DC Everest grad, Navy pilot to take part in Super Bowl flyover

Updated: Feb. 6, 2026 at 8:56 PM CST
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By Bree Bylak
While most Central Wisconsin residents will watch the Super Bowl through a television screen, Weston native Lt. Darren Sanchez will take in some of the action from the skies as part of the military flyover.

Sports

Marathon is now 16-1 this season after beating Wausau East on Thursday.

Marathon boys, SPASH girls and Assumption girls win on Thursday night

Updated: Feb. 5, 2026 at 9:49 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
The Marathon boys and SPASH girls are both perfect in their respective conferences.

News

The SPASH grad made history with her 1:57 finish in Friday's Terrier Classic in Boston,...

SPASH grad Roisin Willis’ ‘leap of faith’ pays off in a big way

Updated: Feb. 5, 2026 at 9:30 PM CST
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By Katlynn Gill
Merely one month after declaring the start of her professional career, Willis has made women’s track history

Girls Basketball

Commemorative logo for 50th anniversary

WIAA prepares to celebrate 50th girls’ state basketball tournament

Updated: Feb. 4, 2026 at 10:28 PM CST
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By Brianna Weaver
Stephanie Hauser and Janel McCarville have dedicated their lives to sports from a young age.

Sports

Treve Stoffel of Mosinee signed to play football at Wisconsin.

Area athletes sign National Letters of Intent on National Signing Day

Updated: Feb. 4, 2026 at 6:54 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig, Katlynn Gill and April Pupp
Several athletes from around north central Wisconsin signed their National Letters of Intent.

Sports

Connor Jones won his match with a pin on Tuesday as Tomahawk beat Mosinee 60-12.

February heats up with high school wrestling, hockey and basketball

Updated: Feb. 3, 2026 at 10:51 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
Mosinee hockey, D.C. Everest hockey and Tomahawk wrestling all secured wins on Tuesday.

Sports

Newby recently reached 1,000 points for her career.

Hello, My Name Is: Aaliyah Newby

Updated: Feb. 2, 2026 at 10:54 PM CST
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By Katlynn Gill
Almond-Bancroft’s 1,000-point scorer has enjoyed the ride with her dad in the coach’s chair

Sports

The Warriors are now 7-1 in the Valley, tied for first with SPASH.

Wausau West hockey tops SPASH 4-2

Updated: Feb. 2, 2026 at 9:52 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
The Warriors beat SPASH in Wausau to split the season series
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