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Thu
05
Sep

PdC Volleyball falls to Decorah

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/05/2024 - 10:34

Mackenzie Gates spikes the ball back towards the Vikings during the Hawks season opening match at Decorah on August 27. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

After a great save by Greenlee Krahn (left) kept the ball in play, Alexis Scherer (5) delivers a terrific save of her own as Claire Kennedy (13) waits. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Ava Forde (22) reaches down on a dig attempt. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Taia Dressler (center) attempts to split the defense with her spike. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Claire Kennedy jumps high to spike the ball back at Decorah. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Fiona Etemi (right) waits to bump the Decorah serve. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Paisley Dressler (right) gets ready to serve the ball. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Greenlee Krahn (center) spikes the ball back to Decorah as her teammates wait. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

By Derick Kelly

 

Wed
28
Aug

La Crosse Aquinas holds off Hawks in season opener

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/28/2024 - 10:13

Jack MacEachern (61) and Bryce Lenzendorf (44) celebrate after the Hawks defense tackled Blugold running back Kyle White behind the line of scrimmage for a loss during the second half of Friday’s season opener. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Senior Blake Thiry pushes past Aquinas junior Marcus Klar. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

PdC defenders Hunter Straka (3) and Xander DeHart (2) point the Hawks way after a fumble recovery by Brady Lenzendorf (7). (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Hunter Straka sprints towards the end zone on a 69 yard reception from quarterback Abe Amundson for the Hawks first points. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Deacon Chesebro (13), Brady Lenzendorf (7) and Jadyn Garbacz (56) fight their way towards Aquinas senior Declan Hass. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

By Derick Kelly

 

Wed
28
Aug

Bluegolds kick off season with win against Cashton

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/28/2024 - 10:08

By Derick Kelly

 

Wed
28
Aug

River Ridge dominates Benton/Scales Mound/Shullsburg

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/28/2024 - 10:06

By A.J. Gates

 

Wed
28
Aug

PdC Girls Golfers win first conference match since 2004

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/28/2024 - 10:04

Prairie sophomore Camryn Knapp chips her ball onto the green on the first hole of Tuesday’s SWAL-SWC Meet at the Prairie du Chien Country Club. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Junior Elisia Wynos used solid golfing like in this picture to pace the Hawks with a score of 48, which placed her third at the meet. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Senior Tessa Czajkowski Higgins watches her shot on the second hole.(Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Junior Hannah Fritsche watches her putt go towards the pin on the third hole. Fritsche finished the conference opening meet in sixth place with a score of 52. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Senior Irelynd Cejka chips onto the green of the third hole in front of PdC assistant coach Gary Wynos during Tuesday’s meet. Cejka finished the meet with a score of 54, which was good for eighth place. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

The Prairie du Chien Lady Hawks hosted the first conference match of the 2024 SWAL-SWC season on Tuesday, August 20, at the Prairie du Chien Country Club front nine. 

Wed
21
Aug

Highlights from the annual Prairie du Chien Football Charity Bowl

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/21/2024 - 09:46

Junior Mason Hird reaches backward to make a terrific leaping catch during the Blackhawks scrimmage against Boscobel. (Photos by Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Senior running back/kicker Xander DeHart stumbles forward for an extra couple of yards as two Fennimore defenders struggle to bring him down to the ground.

Senior tight end/running back Blake Thiry breaks away from the Westby defender during a long rushing play.

Prairie du Chien defensive linemen Dustin Nolan (45) and Tanner Johll (76) each work their way through the Boscobel offensive line as they rush towards the Bulldogs quarterback.

Jack MacEachern (61) and Jadyn Garbacz (56) blitz Fennimore quarterback Dawson Crubel.

Prairie du Chien’s defense waits for the Westby quarterback to call the next play as the scrimmage nears completion. The Hawks open up the 2024 regular season on Friday, August 23 when they hit the road to face three-time defending state champion La Crosse Aquinas at UW-La Crosse’s Veterans Memorial Stadium. Aquinas responded to last year’s week one loss at Prairie du Chien by winning their final thirteen games in a row to claim their third straight D5 state championship.
Wed
21
Aug

Harpers Ferry Fireflies second at national tournament

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/21/2024 - 09:38

Members of the Harpers Ferry Fireflies pose for a photo at the 2024 National Granny Basketball Tournament in Kansas City, Kansas. Pictured in the Front Row: Tina Hendrix, Georgia Jones, Jacki Friederich. Back Row: Sally Light, Selma White, Sherry Adney, Karen Wagner, Judy Kelly, Linda Mahr, Donna Matti and Margaret Hermeier. (Submitted photo/Donna Matti)

Bill Nation, coach of the Harpers Ferry Fireflies, was selected as Most Valuable Volunteer for 2024. (Submitted photo/Donna Matti)

The Harpers Ferry Fireflies traveled to Kansas City, Kansas to attend the 2024 National Granny basketball tournament.

Wed
07
Aug

Prairie du Chien Independent Little League hosts local 2024 MLB Pitch, Hit and Run Contest

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/07/2024 - 08:26

Drake Chesebro finishes his pitching delivery after one of his five throws in the pitching contest. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Meliyah Garrido nears the finish line during her first running attempt. Competitors had two attempts to run from home plate to third base with their best time being used. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Participants in the 2024 Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit and Run Competition in Prairie du Chien pose for a photo prior to competition. For more photos from this event, visit our Facebook page at Facebook.com/courierpress.newspaper. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Winners of the 2024 Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit and Run Competition in Prairie du Chien pose for a photo after the event on July 28. Pictured from left to right are Samara Acedo, Brantley Bouzek, Blake Konichek, Corbin Harvey and Brecklyn Schutte. Not pictured is Bryson Smyth. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

By Derick Kelly

 

Wed
07
Aug

Prairie du Chien Waterhawks end season with third place finish at Southwest Conference Meet

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/07/2024 - 08:21

Members of the 2024 PdC Waterhawks Swim Team pose for a photo after earning a medal at the conference meet. Pictured starting in the front row from left to right - Hunter Kramer, Owen Campbell, Luke Mathies, Porter Bode and Jordan Sondreal. Middle row from left to right - Bronwyn Campbell, Lily Mathies, Mia Campbell, Elouise Igou, Reagan McClendon, Mathew Kramer, Ryder Dull, Evan Hurda, Brycen Sondreal and Trever Hurda. Back row from left to right - Chaya Blackburn, Katelyn Mathies, Alayna Martin, Lyla Redman and Maria Stavroplus. (Submitted photo/PDC Waterhawks)

By Derick Kelly

 

Tue
30
Jul

PdC Legion sees season come to an end with pair of regional losses to Westby/Coon Valley

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/30/2024 - 08:44

First baseman Dawson Eastman (11) goes to tag first base after catching the Stoddard hit to end the Hoppers win as Cael Koenig backs him up on the play. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Hoppers catcher Bryce Lenzendorf throws the ball back to the pitcher after a called strike by the umpire. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Hoppers second baseman Cael Koenig throws to first base during a double play in Thursday’s game against Stoddard. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Dylan Wright delivers a pitch for the Hoppers with Interstate 90 running through the background. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Hunter Jones winces as he is hit in the shin by a Stoddard pitch. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Carter Copsey catches a line drive at second base for the Hoppers early in the game against Stoddard. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Brady Lenzendorf lays down the bunt for the Hoppers. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Prairie du Chien's Jack MacEachern stands at second base after hitting an RBI double. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Nick McCullick takes his lead off of third base as WKBT Sports Director Jacob Lenzendorf films in the background. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Drake Ingham squirms to avoid being hit by the pitch. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Noah Pedretti has his sight set on home plate as head coach and third base coach Drew Bode tracks the ball for the Prairie runners. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

By Derick Kelly

 

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