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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? Sign Up Today Related to this story Monona Grove catcher Terek Verhage shares his thoughts on playing in a postseason doubleheader Monona Grove senior Terek Verhage lists off his pros and cons of playing in a doubleheader. 5 passers who are elevating area high school girls soccer teams’ offensive attacks Ahead of the postseason, learn the names of some prolific passers who are setting up prominent goal scorers on local high school girls soccer … ‘Becoming a professional game’: Transfer portal shifts area athletes' views of college recruiting Collegiate programs’ frequent use of the transfer portal has led to unintended consequences for the future of high school recruitment. Learn h… Training day: Weak WIAA standards for officials weighing on area lacrosse coaches Easy access to becoming certified as a lacrosse official has been a double-edged sword for area coaches in the sport's second year under the WIAA. How softball players show off their personality through intricate braids Hairstyles matter more than just the way they look in the high school softball world. 3 things to know about the 2nd WIAA state boys and girls lacrosse championships Three first-time qualifiers and the reigning girls champion are all making the trip to Bank of Sun Prairie Stadium on Saturday to stake their … 5 things to know ahead of the WIAA state girls soccer tournament Madison West, Sauk Prairie and Madison Edgewood are all in contention for gold at the 42nd annual state tournament.
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Monona Grove catcher Terek Verhage shares his thoughts on playing in a postseason doubleheader Monona Grove senior Terek Verhage lists off his pros and cons of playing in a doubleheader.
5 passers who are elevating area high school girls soccer teams’ offensive attacks Ahead of the postseason, learn the names of some prolific passers who are setting up prominent goal scorers on local high school girls soccer …
‘Becoming a professional game’: Transfer portal shifts area athletes' views of college recruiting Collegiate programs’ frequent use of the transfer portal has led to unintended consequences for the future of high school recruitment. Learn h…
Training day: Weak WIAA standards for officials weighing on area lacrosse coaches Easy access to becoming certified as a lacrosse official has been a double-edged sword for area coaches in the sport's second year under the WIAA.
How softball players show off their personality through intricate braids Hairstyles matter more than just the way they look in the high school softball world.
3 things to know about the 2nd WIAA state boys and girls lacrosse championships Three first-time qualifiers and the reigning girls champion are all making the trip to Bank of Sun Prairie Stadium on Saturday to stake their …
5 things to know ahead of the WIAA state girls soccer tournament Madison West, Sauk Prairie and Madison Edgewood are all in contention for gold at the 42nd annual state tournament.
