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Wed

Aug

Hoppers finish season as 2023 Class A State Runner-Up

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/02/2023 - 11:21

The 2023 Class A State Runner-Up Prairie du Chien Grasshoppers pose for one final photo. Pictured (from left to right) kneeling - Hunter Jones, Drake Ingham, Colton Thompson, Maddox Cejka, Noah Pedretti, Bryce Lenzendorf, Abe Amundson, Dawson Eastman. Standing - Coach Bjorn Thompson, Coach Jamey Pedretti, Tommy Mara, Caydon Lomas, Logan Kiesau, Brady Lenzendorf, Nick McCullick, Ty Wagner, Coach Drew Bode, Head Coach Nate Cejka. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

By Derick Kelly

Tue

Aug

Hoppers respond to opening game loss, reach second straight Class A State Championship

Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/01/2023 - 13:56

PdC’s Caydon Lomas stretches to catch a throw from Bryce Lenzendorf to force the Jackson hitter out by half a step. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Bryce Lenzendorf rounds second on his way to third on a base hit by Hunter Jones during the Hoppers win over Jackson. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

The Hoppers greet Maddox Cejka (15) at home plate after he hit a 2-run home run in the first inning of Monday's state tournament win over Jackson.

By Derick Kelly

Wed

Jul

Charlie Everts Memorial Youth Fishing Derby Prize Winners Announced

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/26/2023 - 12:10

Winners of the 7 years and under group (left to right) - Amelia Osterhaus (first place), Paxton Peak (second place), Liam Check (third place), and Laklyn Jerrett (fourth place). (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Winners of the 8-10 year old group (left to right) - Layla Peak (first place), Samanta Backer (second place), John Backer (third place), and Mikey Mergan (fourth place). (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Winners of the 11-17 year old group (left to right) - Kenson Marshall (first place), Chance Primmer (second place), Clayton Hanson (third place), and Logan Evens (fourth place). (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

The winner of the largest fish caught during the Charlie Everts Memorial Youth Derby on Saturday, July 15, Amelia Osterhaus, is all smiles as she hugs her prize-winning bass tight. (Submitted photo)

Tue

Jul

PdC Waterhawks Swim Team finishes third at Dodgeville, second at final home meet

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/25/2023 - 15:24

PdC swimmers (left to right) Kye Higgins, Lexton Stovey, Declan Campbell, and Ryder Dull pose after their 11-12 boys relay team finished in first place at PdC’s final home meet of the year on Wednesday, July 19. (Submitted photo)

Kye Higgins nears the finish line in the boys 11-12 year old breaststroke race as Coach Alaina Lenz (bottom) and Declan Campbell (top) cheered him on. (Submitted photo)

By Derick Kelly

Tue

Jul

Grasshoppers win regional, enter state tournament on thirteen-game winning streak

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/25/2023 - 15:17

Hoppers left fielder Dawson Eastman makes a terrific running catch in foul territory as teammate Tommy Mara (14) watches. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Prairie’s Maddox Cejka delivers a pitch as Fennimore’s Lucas Lendosky takes off during the Hoppers win on Saturday, July 22. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Noah Pedretti (middle) goes airbourne as he tries to catch the throw as a Belleville player slides in safely during the Hoppers 5-0 win on Friday, July 21 as Tommy Mara (left) backs up the play. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

The Prairie du Chien Grasshoppers varsity legion baseball team went 3-0 last weekend en route to claiming a second consecutive regional championship. Pictured from left to right - Kneeling - Hunter Jones, Tommy Mara, Bryce Lenzendorf, Maddox Cejka, Noah Pedretti, Drake Ingham, and Jack MacEachern. Standing - Coach Nate Cejka, Coach Bjorn Thompson, Colton Thompson, Brady Lenzendorf, Ty Wagner, Logan Kiesau, Caydon Lomas, Nick McCullick, Dawson Eastman, Coach Drew Bode, and Coach Jamey Pedretti.

By Derick Kelly

Tue

Jul

Prairie du Chien to be host to several baseball and softball events next few weekends

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/18/2023 - 15:59

Prairie du Chien softball won the 18u division at the 2022 Hammer Fest Tournament. (Submitted photo)

The Hoppers, seen here recently after winning the Antigo Mid-Summer Tournament, are looking to improve on their 2022 Class A state runner-up finish. (Submitted photo)

By Derick Kelly

Tue

Jul

PdC Hoppers enter postseason play red hot thanks to ten-game winning streak

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/18/2023 - 15:55

PdC’s Hunter Jones (left) gives his all as he lays out for a fly ball in foul territory as teammate Dawson Eastman (right) looks on. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Bryce Lenzendorf races for third base during the Hoppers home doubleheader sweep of Fennimore on Thursday, July 13. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Dawson Eastman smacks a Fennimore pitch for a base hit during the first game of a doubleheader. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

By Derick Kelly

Tue

Jun

June 30 free pitch, hit, and run

Submitted by admin1 on Tue, 06/27/2023 - 17:52

The Prairie du Chien Independent Little League is hosting a Pitch, Hit, and Run Competition for area youth. The event will be June 30 on St. Feriole Island with registration beginning at 5 p.m. and the competition starting at 6 p.m. The competition is open to all youth regardless of residence.
Pitch, Hit & Run is the official skills competition of Major League Baseball®. This grass roots program is designed to provide youngsters with an opportunity to compete, free of charge, in a competition that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball/softball skills.
Boys and girls are divided into four age divisions: 7/8,9/10, 11/12, 13/14, and have the chance to advance through four levels of competition, including Team Championships at Major League ballparks, and the National Finals during the 2023 MLB World Series.

Wed

Jun

PdC softball ends season in sectional semifinal game

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 09:51

PdC outfielder Bailey Halvorson makes a terrific catch at the fence during the sectional semifinal game at River Valley. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Kailee Quick smacks a River Valley pitch to the outfield for a base hit. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

The Lady Hawks softball season came to an end on Tuesday, May 30 with a 3-0 loss at River Valley in a D3 sectional semifinal.

Wed

Jun

PdC/River Ridge/Seneca girls soccer team ends season in regional semifinals

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 09:42

Tessa Czajkowski Higgins watches her header go towards the goal while Sadie Torgerson (11) and Makenna Forde (23) watch during the Hawks regional semifinal game at Delavan-Darien High School on Thursday, June 1. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

PdC/River Ridge/Seneca’s Hannah Fritsche works to keep the ball away from the Delavan-Darien player during a D3 regional semifinal game. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

On Thursday, June 1, the Prairie du Chien/River Ridge/Seneca Hawks Girls Soccer team traveled to Delavan-Darien High School for their regional playoff game against the Delavan-Darien Comets. The Hawks were seeded number 11 and the Comets were the number 6 seed in a field of 17 teams. This was the highest seed ever accomplished by any Hawks Girls Soccer team.

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