BOYS SWIMMING 7 breakout boys swimmers to watch heading into the postseason SEAN DAVIS Feb 7, 2025 Feb 7, 2025 Updated Feb 14, 2025 × The Norskies junior discusses his favorite opposing pool and go-to post-meet meal, along with three other fun facts. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Progression in swimming can happen gradually or very quickly.kAm}@ >2EE6C 9@H 72DE @C D=@H[ E96C6 2C6 A=6?EJ @7 9:89 D49@@= 3@JD DH:>>6CD :? E96 |25:D@? 2C62 E92E 92G6 E2<6? @77 E9:D D62D@?]k^AmkA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^>25:D@?]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^42_34c2g\6bbb\``67\344h\`ffg4beff646Qmf 8:C=D 32D<6E32== A=2J6CD H9@ A=2J =@4<5@H? 5676?D6k^2mk^AmkAmw6C6 2C6 D6G6? 3C62<@FE DH:>>6CD E@ H2E49 9625:?8 :?E@ E96 A@DED62D@?]k^Am k9am|:=@ qC@H?[ $@][ |25:D@? 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5 questions with DeForest boys swimming's Carter O'Leary The Norskies junior discusses his favorite opposing pool and go-to post-meet meal, along with three other fun facts.
These seven local girls are locking opposing players down From rim protectors to guards who are quick on their feet, here are seven Madison area girls' basketball players who excel on the defensive end.
5 high school hockey stars of the week: Feb. 5 edition Two conference title-clinching hat tricks and a rare feat highlighted last week's high school boys and girls hockey action. Vote for your favo…
DeForest state champion swimmer commits to Big Ten program The top freestyle swimmer in Division 1 this year drew interest from multiple Big Ten programs.
5 high school boys swimming stars of the week: Feb. 5 edition Multiple event wins leading the way to team wins and a personal best time highlighted last week's high school boys swimming action. Vote for y…
5 high school gymnastics stars of the week: Feb. 4 edition New skills and a new program-record score highlighted the area's high school gymnastics action throughout the past week. Vote for your favorit…
Middleton boys soccer star overcomes injuries to achieve his Division I dreams Self-proclaimed late bloomer Sawyer FitzRandolph overcame multiple injuries and setbacks early in his high school career to become the latest …
Why Mount Horeb/Barneveld's top receiver felt a fit with reigning Division I FCS national champions The personality and work ethic of the Vikings senior standout aligned perfectly with a program whose reputation for success is "pretty hard to beat."
5 high school girls basketball stars of the week: Feb. 6 edition This week's five stars include a fearless freshman, a guard who can attack the rim and finish from 3 and a sophomore leading one of the best t…
How high school basketball teams have adjusted to the sport's influx of 3s The volume of shots from distance has become a complaint for some fans of basketball. Learn of area teams' and players' takeaways of the trend…
5 high school hockey stars of the week: Feb. 12 edition Multi-point games, including one to end a decade-plus series losing streak, highlighted this week's high school boys and girls hockey action. …
5 high school boys swimming stars of the week: Conference edition Significant time drops and impressive event wins highlighted last week's high school boys swimming action at conference meets. Here are five n…
Davis: Mr. Basketball snub for state's 2-time leading scorer puzzling to say the least The Sun Prairie East standout and Arkansas State commit checks all the boxes, yet wasn't picked among the six finalists as best player in the state.