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Wed
24
Apr

PdC girls edge Richland Center

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/24/2019 - 11:56

Prairie’s Abby Feye gets a jump off of first base Tuesday versus Richland Center. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

Prairie du Chien’s Rilee Wikan gets ready to unwind Tuesday against Richland Center.

Lauren Kennedy and the Richland Center first baseman hold their positions for several moments while waiting for the umpire to make a ruling. Kennedy was ultimately called safe on her slide back to the bag.

 

The Prairie du Chien softball team beat visiting Richland Center in a low scoring affair Tuesday. The Lady Hawks won 2-1. 

Rilee Wikan allowed just 3 hits and 1 run, while striking out 6 and only giving up 1 walk. 

Lily Krahn, Macey Banasik, Abby Feye and Lauren Kennedy each collected 1 hit. They had great bunts and worked hard.

Mon
22
Apr

Seneca no hits La Farge

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/22/2019 - 11:05

Seneca’s Jared Payne got the victory over visiting La Farge. (Photo by Ted Pennekamp)

Kolton Chambers of Seneca leads off of second base versus visiting La Farge.

 

Seneca’s two pitchers didn’t allow a single hit, as Seneca defeated visiting La Farge 10-0 on Thursday in five innings. Kadin Wallin induced a fly out to get the last out of the game.

Seneca got on the board in the first inning when Matt Hall doubled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run.

Seneca scored four runs in the fourth inning. Wallin, Jared Payne, and Hall all contributed in the big inning with RBIs.

Mon
22
Apr

Seneca girls defeat La Farge

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/22/2019 - 11:00

Seneca’s Liv Swanson hits a double to score Taylor Sime from third base versus visiting La Farge Thursday afternoon. Seneca beat La Farge 10-0. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

Taylor Sime nears the plate and Anya Aspenson heads into third base in the second inning.

Anya Aspenson scores for host Seneca against La Farge in the second inning on a cold and blustery Thursday.

 

 Seneca hosted La Farge in conference softball action on April 18.  

Seneca started strong, scoring two runs in the bottom of the first with Savanna Wallin getting on with a triple to right and Anya Aspenson getting on with a walk. Wallin would score on a passed ball and Aspenson would score on a single to left by Liv Swanson.  

Wed
17
Apr

PdC track team hosts Prairie Relays

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/17/2019 - 12:18

Prairie du Chien’s Jaydn Jenks rounds a curve in the 1600 at the Prairie Relays Monday. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

The Blackhawks’ Ben Teynor (middle) clears a hurdle in the 110 high hurdles Monday.

Preston Hendrix of Prairie du Chien competes in the 100-meter dash.

Faith Dillman of Prairie du Chien sails over a hurdle in the 100 hurdles.

 

The Prairie du Chien track and field team hosted the 66th Annual Prairie Relays Monday afternoon. Thirteen schools participated in the meet.

For the Prairie girls, Meg Katzung was hitting on all cylinders with two big PR’s in the triple jump 31’4” and 6th place, while taking 7th place in pole vault with a 7’0”. Kori Jaynes picked up a 6th place and Hope Martin picked up a 7th in the 100m. Ella Hager picked up an 11th in the 400m while Amber Huser ran her way to a 6th place in the 1600m. 

Wed
10
Apr

Error propels Prairie boys to win

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/10/2019 - 10:50

Hunter Davis of Prairie du Chien takes a lead after hitting a single Monday afternoon.

The Blackhawks’ Jon Nicholson gets a good jump off of second base Monday.

The Prairie du Chien defense gets the force out at second and turns the double play Monday afternoon versus visiting West Salem.

Prairie’s Jacob Joy whips in a pitch to the West Salem batter Monday afternoon. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

 

A walk-off error propelled the Prairie du Chien Blackhawk baseball team to a decisive and dramatic nonconference victory over West Salem, 3-2. 

The game was tied at 2 when Ryan McGrath hit a towering pop fly into the tricky wind that the West Salem left fielder managed to get a glove on, but couldn’t hang onto as Josh Dyer scored the winning run from second base. 

Mon
08
Apr

River Ridge splits with Argyle

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/08/2019 - 10:07

River Ridge’s Blake Crubel gets ready to unleash a pitch in the first game of a doubleheader against visiting Argyle Friday afternoon. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

Bryce Quick of the Timberwolves tags the Argyle runner out at third base Friday afternoon.

River Ridge shortstop Brett Moravits defends as the Argyle baserunner takes a lead.

 

River Ridge split a twinbill with visiting Argyle Friday afternoon in high school baseball action.

In the opener, Argyle scored 4 runs in the bottom of the first inning, 1 in the second, 1 in the third and 7 in the fourth en route to a 13-0 win in five innings.

Argyle had 12 hits in the contest. River Ridge had 2 hits and committed 4 errors.

Wed
03
Apr

Prairie soccer shuts out Christian

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/03/2019 - 10:59

Gabby Toberman of Prairie du Chien maneuvers against the Coulee Christian defender. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

Kylee Weber of Prairie du Chien battles for control Monday afternoon.

The Lady Blackhawks’ Caitlin Nolan booms a kick downfield Monday.

 

On Monday afternoon, the Lady Blackhawks kicked off the season with a great start against Coulee Christian. Prairie du Chien went on to win 1-0.

Mon
01
Apr

Prairie rallies past Fennimore

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/01/2019 - 10:36

Prairie’s Gavin Gillitzer scores in the third inning Thursday. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

The Blackhawks’ Zach Mara takes a lead off of third base Thursday afternoon.

Starting pitcher Ryan McGrath whips one towards home plate versus Fennimore Thursday afternoon at Prairie du Chien High School.

Hunter Davis defends at first base as a Fennimore baserunner leads off.

 

Prairie du Chien had big rallies in the second and third innings to easily defeat visiting Fennimore 15-2 in five innings in the opening baseball game for both teams. 

The Golden Eagles took a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning.

Prairie then rallied for 5 runs in the bottom of the second and 9 more in the third to go ahead 14-2. They scored the final run in the fourth inning. 

Wed
27
Mar

Area basketball players named to WBCA All Star Teams

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/27/2019 - 10:53

Jared Payne (24) of Seneca has been selected to play for the D5 White Team in the WBCA All Star game.

Wauzeka-Steuben’s Erin Krachey scores against visiting Belmont on Feb. 20. Krachey will play for the D5 South Team in the WBCA All Star game. (Courier Press file photos)

Prairie du Chien’s Hunter Davis (52) will play for the D3 Red Team in Wisconsin Dells in the WBCA All Star game.

River Ridge’s Taylor Langmeier drives against visiting Prairie du Chien this past season. Langmeier will play for the D5 South Team in the WBCA All Star game.

 

Several area high school basketball players have been named to the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) All-Star Team. 

Hunter Davis of Prairie du Chien will play for the Division 3 Red Team on June 15 beginning at 12:30 p.m. in the JustAgame Fieldhouse in Wisconsin Dells.

Jared Payne of Seneca will play on June 15 for the Division 5 White Team beginning at 9 a.m.

Wed
27
Mar

Prairie du Chien hosts archery competition

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/27/2019 - 10:37

Advisor Brent Seamans (left) looks on as several archers take aim and shoot during the first ever Prairie du Chien Archery Tournament in the new fieldhouse at the high school on Saturday. (Photo submitted)

 

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Prairie du Chien High School hosted the inaugural National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Competition on Saturday in the new fieldhouse.

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