Alert Top Story BOYS BASKETBALL | 5 STARS 5 high school boys basketball stars of the week: Jan. 27 edition Nile McNair Jan 27, 2026 Jan 27, 2026 0 × Junior forward Beanie Thompson shares her favorite basketball shoes, go-to pregame snack and more after the Crusaders' 78-61 win over McFarland Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save WiscNews will recognize the accomplishments of five high school boys basketball athletes from our coverage area each week.kAm%96 677@CED >2J ?@E 36 E96 8C62E6DE DE2E:DE:42==J 3FE 2C6 ?@E23=6] (6 E96? :?G:E6 C6256CD E@ G@E6 7@C E96 $FA6C?@G2[ E96 A6C7@C>2?46 E92E >@DE DE@@5 @FE E@ J@F]k^AmkAmw6C6 2C6 E9:D H66<’D 9@?@C66D]k^Am Sports Beaver Dam hires new girls volleyball coach from within Mark McMullen k9am{2?5@? $>:ED =625D r6?EC2= (:D4@?D:? r9C:DE:2? E@ 2 4@?76C6?46 H:?k^9am Smits JOSH GIBBONS kA 5:ClQ=ECQmr6?EC2= (:D4@?D:? r9C:DE:2? ;FDE 4@?4=F565 2 7:G6\82>6 9@>6DE2?5 H96C6 :E H@? 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Photos: Columbus boys basketball clashes with Capitol Conference rival Lake Mills Lake Mills boys basketball's Tyler Wollin fires a pass to the corner during Tuesday's Capitol Conference matchup against Columbus. NILE MCNAIR, LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN Columbus boys basketball's Peyton Powers, right, lines up a 3-pointer during Tuesday's Capitol Conference matchup against Lake Mills. NILE MCNAIR, LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN The Columbus boys basketball team huddles during the second half of its Capitol Conference matchup with Lake Mills on Tuesday. NILE MCNAIR, LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN Lake Mills boys basketball's Tyler Wollin pump fakes two Columbus defenders during the Capitol Conference rivals matchup Tuesday. NILE MCNAIR, LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN Lake Mills boys basketball's Brady Benish shoots a 3-pointer during the first half against Columbus on Tuesday. NILE MCNAIR, LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN Columbus boys basketball's Jonny Cotter prepares to shoot a free throw during the first half against Lake Mills on Tuesday. NILE MCNAIR, LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN Lake Mills boys basketball's Ashton Winger drives baseline during Tuesday's Capitol Conference matchup against Columbus. NILE MCNAIR, LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN Columbus boys basketball's Sam Powers pulls up for a baseline jumper during Tuesday's Capitol Conference matchup against Lake Mills. NILE MCNAIR, LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN Columbus boys basketball's Peyton Powers shoots a baseline floater during Tuesday's Capitol Conference matchup against Lake Mills. NILE MCNAIR, LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN Columbus boys basketball's Owen Hacht defends Lake Mills' Tyler Wollin during a game on Tuesday. NILE MCNAIR, LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN 0 Comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Nile McNair Author email Follow Nile McNair Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? 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