PREP HOCKEY | 5 STARS 5 high school hockey stars of the week: Feb. 12 edition SEAN DAVIS Feb 12, 2025 Feb 12, 2025 Updated Feb 18, 2025 × The Panthers senior discusses his favorite NHL player and his top unpopular opinion, along with three other fun facts. 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5 questions with Oregon boys hockey's Easton Lindert The Panthers senior discusses his favorite NHL player and his top unpopular opinion, along with three other fun facts.
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…
7 breakout boys swimmers to watch heading into the postseason Whether it's been gradually or all of a sudden, Madison area swimmers have impressed with plunging times this season. Here are seven to watch …
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…
WIAA Board of Control approves WFCA proposed Wisconsin Football Playoff Matrix The 11-person committee approved a new playoff qualification process starting next year during its monthly meeting Wednesday. Here's why area …
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.
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.
Waunakee sophomore using national team experiences to elevate her soccer career Malia Zillman, formerly of Waunakee High School, has played at high levels and hopes for even more as a young goalkeeper.
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.
How high school hockey goalies defend their blind spot behind the net Different strategies and short memories are necessary for netminders as they combat against players attacking from the portion of the ice they…
