Alert Top Story BOYS SPORTS | 5 STARS 5 WiscNews area high school boys sports stars of the week: Jan. 23 edition Mark McMullen Jan 23, 2026 Jan 23, 2026 0 × From the celebrity he'd like to have dinner with, to the hardest aspect of his sport, meet Oregon boys hockey standout Ethan Disch. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save WiscNews will recognize the accomplishments of five high school sports boys athletes each week. Boys Breaking down the strategy behind power plays, penalty kills in high school hockey Mark McMullen kAm%96 677@CED >2J ?@E 2=H2JD 36 E96 36DE 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@@5 @FE E96 >@DE]k^AmkAmw6C6 2C6 E9:D H66<VD 9@?@C66D]k^Amk9amq2C23@@’D (:== |@== DE2CE:?8 @FE DEC@?8 k^9am Moll Tim Capps kAmq2C23@@VD (:== |@== 92D :>AC6DD65 4@249 %:> r2AAD H:E9 H92E 96’D 366? 23=6 E@ 5@ :? E96 A@@= 5FC:?8 9:D 7:CDE D62D@? 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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. Mark McMullen Regional Sports Reporter Author twitter Author email Follow Mark McMullen Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. 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5 questions with Oregon's boys hockey forward Ethan Disch From the celebrity he'd like to have dinner with, to the hardest aspect of his sport, meet Oregon boys hockey standout Ethan Disch.
5 high school boys basketball stars of the week: Jan. 27 edition Several area high school boys basketball teams rose in their respective conference standings after securing crucial victories this past week. …
How this Mauston boys basketball standout is laying the foundation for a collegiate career A Mauston sophomore is set to play on the Nike EYBL circuit this summer, but the emerging talent is already showing his potential for the Gold…
5 WiscNews area high school girls sports stars of the week: Jan. 29 edition A personal-best performance from a gymnast and a wrestler who overcame adversity headline the notable performances from the past week. Vote fo…
