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Seneca’s Ashton Swanson grabs a rebound against Wauzeka-Steuben this past season. (Photo by Ted Pennekamp)
Ashton Swanson, a 6-4 senior from Seneca, has been named to the Division 5 WBCA All State Honorable Mention Boys Basketball Team for the 2021-2022 season.
Maddy Reichmann defends a Seneca player at Wauzeka-Steuben this past season. (Photo by Ted Pennekamp)
Maddy Reichmann of Wauzeka-Steuben has been named to the Division 5 WBCA All State Team.
Reichmann, a senior, is an NCAA Division III UW-Platteville commit, and led Wauzeka-Steuben to a regional final and a 21-6 overall record as well as a Ridge and Valley Conference Co-championship with a 13-1 record.
The Hornets’ Garett Kapinus splits two Chieftains and goes up for a basket Saturday night in the regional final. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)
Seth Bunders of Wauzeka-Steuben scoops up a shot versus Potosi.
Fifth seeded and visiting Potosi defeated top seeded Wauzeka-Steuben 64-57 in a Division 5 Regional Final Saturday night in boys basketball playoff action.
The Chieftains led 29-22 at halftime following a steal and lay-up just before the half.
Members of the 2021-2022 Prairie du Chien Blackhawk wrestling team take a team picture at the WIAA Team State Duals.
Hawks end fine season
On Saturday, March 5, the Prairie du Chien wrestling Blackhawks participated in the WIAA Division 2 Team State Duals at the UW Madison Fieldhouse. The Hawks earned this trip by winning their regional and then winning their team sectional.
Rhett Koenig shows his excitement after winning his semifinal match to advance to the final. Koenig did so with a 6-3 decision over returning State Champion Hart from Winneconne.
Rhett Koenig, a junior, stands atop the podium of the WIAA D2 132# class. Koenig has now won three State titles.
Rhett Koenig controls Hart of Winneconne in his semifinal match.
The PDC Blackhawks wrestlers and coaches pose for a picture on the floor of the Kohl Center prior to Saturday's Parade of Champions. Front row: Coach Jake Heuston, Rhett Koenig, Drew Hird, and Luke Kramer. Back row: Coach Cory Koenig, Coach Jon Quamme, Brogan Brewer, Maddox Cejka, Coach Kevin Lenzendorf, Ryder Koenig, Blake Thiry and Head Coach Mike Rogge.
Blake Thiry “shelves” his opponent while working for a takedown. Thiry was wrestling Kilgas of Brillion.
Drew Hird uses a front headlock and threads the needle to turn and pin Sippel of Kiel in the second period in his preliminary match Thursday evening.
Luke Kramer works for a takedown in his preliminary match Thursday evening. Kramer would get the takedown and get a second period fall against Hall (Amherst). This would also be Kramer's 100th career win.
Maddox Cejka uses a tight waist while elevating his opponent's ankle in his preliminary match Thursday evening. Cejka would go on to win by technical fall 17-2 over Papenfus (Plymouth).
On Thursday, Feb. 24, Prairie du Chien 145# wrestler Luke Kramer won his 100th career match at the State Tournament. Kramer, a junior, won his 100th match with a second period fall over his Amherst opponent. In doing so, Kramer becomes just the 17th wrestler in the history of PDC wrestling to have 100 wins. Congratulations Luke!
The 79th annual WIAA Individual State Wrestling Tournament was held Thursday, Feb. 24 through Saturday, Feb. 26. The Kohl Center and the Madison area were a popular place with wrestling enthusiasts converging from all corners of the state. Prairie du Chien was represented by a contingent of seven wrestlers with quests to win a State Title.
Madilyn Fisher enters a tumbling run on the floor exercise Saturday at the Dodgeville Sectional. Fisher earned a trip to the State Meet in Wisconsin Rapids.
The members of the Prairie du Chien-Fennimore varsity gymnastics team who broke the team scoring record four times this year are, front row: Madison Otts, and Alyssa Schoepp. Second row: Avery Thompson, Madilyn Fisher, Leilani Pflueger and Alexandria Crary.
Alyssa Schoepp completes a move on the balance beam Saturday.
Avery Thompson competes in the floor exercise Saturday at Dodgeville.
Fisher qualifies for State Meet
This past Saturday, the Prairie du Chien-Fennimore gymnastics team traveled to Dodgeville for the Sectional Meet.