Alert Top Story 7 defensive stoppers to know this high school football season Olivia Janik Aug 19, 2025 Aug 19, 2025 0 × Sean Davis The Thunderbirds' junior discusses his favorite player, favorite opposing stadium and three other fun facts. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save With the popularity of the rush-heavy offense across the WiscNews region, teams need a strong defense to slow down their opponents.kAm%62>D H:E9 8@@5 5676?D6D 42? DE2J 4@>A6E:E:G6 6G6? 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5 questions with Baraboo football's Ethan Huelsemann The Thunderbirds' junior discusses his favorite player, favorite opposing stadium and three other fun facts.
Photos: Mauston football wraps up first week under new coach Photos of the Golden Eagles practice under first-year coach Nick Whalen on Friday, Aug. 8 at Mauston High School.
5 questions with Baraboo football's Ethan Huelsemann The Thunderbirds senior discusses his favorite player, favorite opposing stadium and three other fun facts.
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3 things to know about Dodgeland football before the 2025 season Dodgeland's stable of running backs will be relied upon throughout the fall. Here's how the Trojans plan to rebound from a winless 2024 season.Â
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Week 1 high school football scores Follow along as the high school football season gets under way in the Baraboo, Portage and Beaver Dam area.
5 things to know about WiscNews area girls volleyball in 2025 The girls volleyball season has a lot of things to keep in mind. Here's five things to know heading into the 2025 season.Â
7 WiscNews area boys soccer players to watch this season Skilled scorers, all-conference talents and up-and-coming contributors are scattered throughout the area this fall. Here's who to look out for…
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7 WiscNews girls cross country runners to watch this fall Two of Trailways Conference's best return to lead a group of driven area runners. Here are seven to keep an eye on this season.
3 things we learned in WiscNews area high school football from Week 1 Area teams showed they have new weapons on both offense and defense during last week's season-openers. Here are three things we learned.
Waupun football runs away from Pardeeville in second half to begin 2025 The Warriors outscored the Bulldogs 28-6 in the second half as the offense got into a rhythm and never got out it.
5 questions with Baraboo football's Ethan Huelsemann The Thunderbirds' two-way player thrives off the excitement that comes from running out under the lights every week. Meet Baraboo junior Ethan…
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5 WiscNews high school girls stars of the week: Sept. 3 edition Area athletes had plenty to celebrate as the start of the 2025 fall season rolled on. Vote for the most impressive performance to be the supernova.
5 WiscNews high school boys stars of the week: Sept. 5 edition Impressive cross country debuts and a high-powered performances on the pitch helped continue the start of the 2025 fall season. Vote for the m…