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Football

Chris Farley, football and comedic inspiration: Untold stories from his teen years in Madison

Chris Farley, football and comedic inspiration: Untold stories from his teen years in Madison

  • CHRIS DOYLE

Chris Farley was a mediocre football player at Madison Edgewood, but his time on the sidelines helped inspire his stardom as an entertainer. Those who knew him best explain how.

One of area's recent Division I players named Madison La Follette football coach

One of area's recent Division I players named Madison La Follette football coach

  • SEAN DAVIS

A former Iowa and Monona Grove standout will take over a Lancers program that hasn't had a winning season since 2019.

Scene from La Crosse Aquinas vs. Racine St. Catherine’s football game

Scene from La Crosse Aquinas vs. Racine St. Catherine’s football game

  • MARK MCMULLEN

La Crosse Aquinas played Racine St. Catherine in a WIAA Division 4 state semifinal football game Friday at Madison La Follette. 

Meet the two RBs who have a combined 2,647 yards, 44 TDs in the football playoffs alone

Meet the two RBs who have a combined 2,647 yards, 44 TDs in the football playoffs alone

  • SEAN DAVIS

Reedsburg’s Will Mikonowicz and Green Bay Notre Dame’s Kingston Allen have torched their opponents on the ground this postseason. They could rewrite state history back-to-back Friday.

Photos: Waunakee falls to Hartland Arrowhead in football state semifinal

Photos: Waunakee falls to Hartland Arrowhead in football state semifinal

  • Owen Ziliak

A collection of photos from Waunakee's Division 1 state semifinal football loss to Hartland Arrowhead at Madison's Mansfield Stadium.

Badger football moves on to round three of the playoffs

Badger football moves on to round three of the playoffs

  • Kaitlyn Hupp

Badger will play away in round three at Muskego .

Badger wins the first round of WIAA playoffs

Badger wins the first round of WIAA playoffs

  • Kaitlyn Hupp

Lake Geneva Badger Football won the first round of the WIAA State playoffs against Oak Creek on Oct. 24. Both teams fought hard but the Badgers getting an early touchdown on the board propelled them to the win. 

Reedsburg's Will Mikonowicz scores program-record seventh touchdown

Reedsburg's Will Mikonowicz scores program-record seventh touchdown

    Reedsburg's Will Mikonowicz pulls away for a 38-yard touchdown run during a WIAA Division 3 Level 1 game on Friday, Oct. 24 at Millennium Field in Reedsburg.

    Coaches of eliminated teams reflect on 1st year of Wisconsin Football Playoff Matrix

    Coaches of eliminated teams reflect on 1st year of Wisconsin Football Playoff Matrix

      Two area teams would be preparing for the WIAA playoffs this week under the former qualification system. Their coaches discuss what they think of the Wisconsin Football Playoff Matrix.

      Photos: Waunakee knocks off Milton in football regular-season finale

      Photos: Waunakee knocks off Milton in football regular-season finale

        A collection of photos from Waunakee's football game against Milton in the regular-season finale for both teams.

        Sauk Prairie celebrates win over Madison Edgewood

        Sauk Prairie celebrates win over Madison Edgewood

          Sauk Prairie players celebrate, including an ice bath for coach Randy Wallace, after beating Madison Edgewood 20-7 to earn a share of the Badger Small Conference title on Friday, Oct. 17 at Breese Stevens Field in Madison.

          Photos: Union Grove football defeats Waterford on the road

          Photos: Union Grove football defeats Waterford on the road

            Scenes from Union Grove's 21-14 win over Waterford on the road Friday night.

            Photos: Sun Prairie East takes on Monona Grove in Week 6 football showdown

            Photos: Sun Prairie East takes on Monona Grove in Week 6 football showdown

              A collection of photos from the State Journal Week 6 high school football Game of the Week between Sun Prairie East and Monona Grove.

              Bradford football coach returns 'home' to alma mater Racine Horlick

              Bradford football coach returns 'home' to alma mater Racine Horlick

                Steven Morris couldn't be more grateful after an outpouring of love and support in his homecoming at Horlick Field Friday night. 

                Photos: Racine Case football hosts Racine Park in rivalry clash

                Photos: Racine Case football hosts Racine Park in rivalry clash

                Snapshots from Case's 28-14 win over Park at Hammes Field Friday night. Senior quarterback Brayden Lipari and senior wide receiver Michael Farr connected for three second-half touchdowns to pace the Eagles.

                3 things we learned in Week 3 of Chippewa County high school football

                3 things we learned in Week 3 of Chippewa County high school football

                Defense was at a premium this week, as some of the area's teams are rolling with chances to improve their prospects moving forward.

                IN PHOTOS: Bloomer football blanks Cumberland 9-5-25

                IN PHOTOS: Bloomer football blanks Cumberland 9-5-25

                Photos from Friday's Heart O'North Conference football game between Bloomer and Cumberland in Cumberland. Bloomer won 20-0. 

                Badger football eyes 4th straight conference championship, another playoff run

                Badger football eyes 4th straight conference championship, another playoff run

                Lake Geneva Badger Football has been about as consistent a program as one can be in the state of Wisconsin for the past 15-plus years, and they’re looking to continue that trend as they head into the 2025 season.

                All about strengthening the culture for Big Foot Football

                All about strengthening the culture for Big Foot Football

                The Big Foot Football team and program felt like it took a complete 180 last year and began moving in a much more positive direction than the previous couple of years, even if it only resulted in two wins. As they head into the 2025 season, their final year in the Capitol Conference before m…

                Verona assistant coach among upcoming WFCA Hall of Fame inductees

                Verona assistant coach among upcoming WFCA Hall of Fame inductees

                Verona football's longtime defensive coordinator set for enshrinement in 2026. 

                Martinez finds his footing at Big Foot, to continue football career at UW-Pallteville

                Martinez finds his footing at Big Foot, to continue football career at UW-Pallteville

                Often in small towns like Lake Geneva, Walworth or Williams Bay, many kids grow up in one place and stay in one place until they ultimately graduate from high school. Josh Martinez wasn’t one of them, and he certainly made the most of it.

                ‘Becoming a professional game’: Transfer portal shifts area athletes' views of college recruiting

                ‘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 how area recruits view the constantly evolving situation.

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                Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

                Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

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                Upcoming Crypto Presales: How to Find and Buy Top Crypto Presales

                Upcoming Crypto Presales: How to Find and Buy Top Crypto Presales

                Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy top crypto presales and what to look for when researching. 

                How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

                How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

                Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the newest meme coins. 

                Next Crypto to Explode: How To Find New Crypto Coins and Buy Them

                Next Crypto to Explode: How To Find New Crypto Coins and Buy Them

                Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the next big crypto coins before they explode.

                This Park, Carthage College alumnus will be Horlick's new football coach

                This Park, Carthage College alumnus will be Horlick's new football coach

                "I'm very excited and enthusiastic," the new leader of the squad who will succeed Brian Fletcher.

                Former Wilmot football head coach Square takes over as school's athletic director

                Former Wilmot football head coach Square takes over as school's athletic director

                Keiya Square has done it all for the Wilmot athletic program over the years, and now he will be the new AD.

                Badger student-athletes receive all-conference honors

                Badger student-athletes receive all-conference honors

                It was a pretty successful 2024 Fall Sports season for the Lake Geneva Badger athletic teams and many of those student-athletes received All-Conference honors for their play in their respective sports.

                Photos: Racine St. Catherine's football wins Division 4 state title

                Photos: Racine St. Catherine's football wins Division 4 state title

                Racine St. Catherine's defeated Baldwin-Woodville to win the WIAA Division 4 football state championship Thursday at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison. 

                Badger falls to Slinger in state semifinal, ends season 11-2 and a lot to be proud of

                Badger falls to Slinger in state semifinal, ends season 11-2 and a lot to be proud of

                Another great season by the Lake Geneva Badger football team finally came to an end in the WIAA Division 2 Level 4 State Semifinal Friday, Nov. 15 at Waukesha West High School, falling to undefeated Slinger 35-28.

                'You're better than I thought': Racine St. Catherine's football heads to state title game

                'You're better than I thought': Racine St. Catherine's football heads to state title game

                Racine St. Catherine's football will play for a state title for the first time since 2018.

                Badger racks up 400 yards on the ground in dominant win over Milton, sets up rematch with Slinger in state semifinal

                Badger racks up 400 yards on the ground in dominant win over Milton, sets up rematch with Slinger in state semifinal

                Dominant from start to finish, the Lake Geneva Badgers football team are your 2024 Sectional Champions following their 42-22 victory over the Milton Red Hawks Friday, Nov. 8 in their Level 3 Playoff matchup.

                Isaac Cantu makes winning touchdown catch

                Isaac Cantu makes winning touchdown catch

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