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Football

Fullback Hunter Luepke does drills during NFL football Pro Day at North Dakota State University...

Spencer’s Hunter Luepke showcases his skills at NDSU’s Pro Day

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Noah Manderfeld
Spencer native Hunter Luepke worked out in front of NFL scouts for the first time at North Dakota State’s Pro Day on Wednesday.

Track And Field

Wausau West Track and Field

Wausau West track and field wins invitional

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 10:11 PM CDT
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By Nolan Bulmahn and Noah Manderfeld
Wausau West track and field won their Wausau West Boys Small School Invitational 2023 as the hosts with a score of 147.5. Medford, Newman, Colby, Loyal, Athens and Faith Christian Academy were able to get action indoors in the Wausau West Field House for the 2023 Wausau West Boys Small School Invitational.

Sports

North Texas players and coaches celebrate after defeating Wisconsin in an NCAA college...

Wisconsin’s offense goes cold, falls to North Texas in NIT Semifinal

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 8:16 PM CDT
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By Noah Manderfeld
Wisconsin’s offense went cold down the stretch as the fell to North Texas, 56-54, in the NIT Semifinal to end their season.

Sports

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst speaks during a news conference at the NFL...

Gutekunst: Attempts to talk to Rodgers went unanswered

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 9:11 AM CDT
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By Eric Boynton
Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst telling reporters at the NFL Annual Meetings there is no timeline for a deal to send Aaron Rodgers to the Jets, and a first round pick isn’t necessarily required.

Hello, My Name Is

Hello, My Name Is: Eleanor and Margaret Bennett

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 10:53 PM CDT
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By Nolan Bulmahn
The senior and freshman sister duo competed in the Junior Nationals for Cross County skiing in mid-March.

Sports

Pointers take doubleheader from Platteville to split overall series

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 7:05 PM CDT
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By Ben Helwig
UWSP racked up 19 runs in game one of the twin bill in Wisconsin Rapids

Sports

UWSP baseball drops doubleheader to UW-Platteville

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 11:44 PM CDT
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By Ben Helwig
The pair of league-opening games were played in Wisconsin Rapids

Sports

Marshfield, Rhinelander pick up Friday softball wins at the Hodag Dome

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:53 PM CDT
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By Ben Helwig
Marshfield went on to win the Donny Mac Softball Classic with a win over the Hodags

Softball

Three area softball teams start their seasons with wins in the Hodag Dome

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:41 PM CDT
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By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
Marshfield, Lakeland and Rhinelander start their seasons 1-0 after winning their respective season-opening matchups.

Basketball

Stevens Point’s Hauser scores 18, Michigan State falls in OT in Sweet 16

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 8:02 PM CDT
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By Noah Manderfeld
Joey Hauser scored 18 points in Michigan State’s Sweet 16 game as his Spartans lost to Kansas State, 80-78, to bow out of the NCAA Tournament.
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Boys Basketball

Wausau West girls basketball coach Tom Weinkauf retires

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:19 PM CDT
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By Noah Manderfeld
Wausau West girls basketball coach Tom Weinkauf has retired. The coach confirmed the news to NewsChannel 7, citing a “lack of energy” as one of the reasons.

Sports

Hauser parents detail watching their son in NCAA Tournament

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:31 PM CDT
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By Ben Helwig
Joey Hauser and Michigan State play in the Sweet 16 Thursday night

Boys Basketball

2023 NewsChannel 7 Boys Basketball All-Stars

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:44 PM CDT
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By Noah Manderfeld
Our 62nd edition of the NewsChannel 7 Basketball All-Stars celebrates ten of the best boys basketball players in the area, as voted on by the coaches of north central Wisconsin.

Nba

Antetokounmpo’s big night helps Bucks trounce Spurs 130-94

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 9:39 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points and 14 rebounds in just 24 minutes as the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks rolled to a 130-94 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.

Sports

Aaron Rodgers trade talks: Packers president Mark Murphy says he’s ‘sworn to secrecy’ about QB and Jets

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 8:48 AM CDT
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By WSAW Staff
If you’re looking for some insight on where Aaron Rodgers will be next year, whether that is with the New York Jets, the team the QB said his “intention” is to play for, or some other team, don’t ask Packers president Mark Murphy. He is keeping any inside knowledge he has to himself.

Girls Basketball

2023 NewsChannel 7 Girls Basketball All-Stars

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:04 PM CDT
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By Noah Manderfeld
NewsChannel 7 honorS the best 10 girls basketball players from around north central Wisconsin as NewsChannel 7 All-Stars.

Basketball

Wisconsin knocks off Oregon in NIT quarterfinal

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:59 PM CDT
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By Noah Manderfeld
Wisconsin has advanced to the NIT semifinal after beating Oregon 61-58 on the road. The Badgers advance to the NIT semifinal for the first time in their program’s history.

Sports

Hello, My Name Is: Makayla Wirkus

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:49 PM CDT
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By Ben Helwig
After the school’s first-ever trip to state softball last year, Wirkus can’t wait to get back on the diamond

Basketball

Marquette falls to Michigan State 69-60, SPASH alum Joey Hauser posts double-double for Spartans

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 6:39 PM CDT
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By Nolan Bulmahn
Olivier-Maxence Prosper led the Golden Eagles with 16 points, with Kam Jones and Oso Ighodaro finishing with double-digit points, as well.

Sports

Wisconsin Women’s Hockey wins third national championship since 2019, shuts out Ohio State 1-0

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 5:35 PM CDT
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By Nolan Bulmahn
This is the 7th championship in Wisconsin Women’s Hockey history, all under head coach Mark Johnson.

Basketball

Hepburn and Wisconsin knock off Liberty 75-71 in NIT

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 2:46 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Max Klesmit secured the Badgers victory with a layup with 42 seconds left in the game.

Sports

UWSP Men’s Hockey falls to Adrian in quarterfinals, losing 3-2 in OT

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 9:11 PM CDT
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By Nolan Bulmahn
A successful season for the Pointers comes to an end.

Boys Basketball

Newman boys basketball secures first state title, defeats McDonnell 66-54

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 12:28 PM CDT
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By Nolan Bulmahn and Noah Manderfeld
For the first time in program history, Newman boy’s basketball hoists a Gold Ball.

Basketball

Marquette defeats Vermont 78-61, secures first March Madness win since 2013

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 4:01 PM CDT
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By Nolan Bulmahn
Marquette will take former Golden Eagle/SPASH alumni Joey Hauser and Michigan State on Sunday, March 19th.

Boys Basketball

Newman boys basketball defeats Royall 52-42, advances to state championship

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 10:37 AM CDT
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By Nolan Bulmahn
Newman advances to play for their first championship in program history.

Boys Basketball

Newman Catholic boys basketball ready for first ever state apperaence

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 5:42 PM CDT
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By Nolan Bulmahn
Newman takes on Royall Friday morning at 9:05 a.m.

Sports

Hilight Zone Podcast: The Never-Ending Game

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 5:19 PM CDT
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By Ben Helwig
In this episode, UWSP hockey players Ryan Wagner and David Hill re-live the team’s epic four-overtime NCAA Tournament win over Augsburg

Packers

Rodgers intends to play for the New York Jets next season

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 12:23 PM CDT
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By WSAW Staff
Aaron Rodgers said on The Pat McAfee Show Wednesday that his intention is to play for the New York Jets in 2023.

Sports

Wisconsin rolls Bradley to begin NIT

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 10:38 PM CDT
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By Ben Helwig
The game marks Wisconsin's first in the NIT since 1996.

Packers

Rodgers to appear on The Pat McAfee Show Wednesday

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 7:21 PM CDT
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By Noah Manderfeld
Aaron Rodgers will make an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday, The Pat McAfee Show announced.

Sports

REPORT: Lazard finalizing 4-year deal with Jets

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 4:44 PM CDT
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By Noah Manderfeld
Allen Lazard has signed with the New York Jets, multiple outlets are reporting.

Sports

CBS to air Marquette Golden Eagles game on Friday

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 11:17 AM CDT
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By Heather Poltrock
The No. 2 Marquette Golden Eagles will take on the No. 15 Vermont Catamounts on Friday at 1:45 p.m.

Sports

Hello, My Name Is: Kyla Krause

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 10:53 PM CDT
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By Nolan Bulmahn
The Medford junior has lived and breathed gymnastics from a young age, but the journey is just beginning

Sports

Wisconsin fails to make NCAA Tournament, Marquette in as a two-seed

Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 9:49 PM CDT
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By Ben Helwig
The Badgers will play in the NIT, while Marquette begins the tournament against Vermont Friday

News

Badgers men’s basketball makes NIT after not being selected to NCAA Tournament

Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 5:43 PM CDT
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By Mike "Jocko" Jacques
The Badgers now await their fate for National Invitation Tournament.

Sports

UWSP men’s hockey survives four-overtime thriller over Augsburg

Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 12:25 AM CST
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By Ben Helwig and Nolan Bulmahn
The Pointers attempted 74 shots in the 2-1 win.

Sports

Auburndale falls in tight sectional final battle to Saint Mary Catholic

Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 8:08 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
The Eagles finish a game shy of state after the 75-70 loss

Sports

Marquette wins first Big East Tournament title

Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 7:38 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
The Golden Eagles blew past two-seed Xavier to claim the tournament and regular season crown

Sports

SPASH grad, Stanford freshman Roisin Willis takes gold in NCAA 800m womens final

Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 6:51 PM CST
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By Nolan Bulmahn
Willis finished with a time of 1:59.93 with teammate Juliette Whittaker finishing second at 2:00.05.

Boys Basketball

Newman Catholic boys basketball punches their ticket to state, defeating Gibraltar 66-54

Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 2:53 PM CST
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By Nolan Bulmahn
Seniors Mason Prey finished with 24 points while Issac Seidel finished with 21 points.

News

Murphy addresses Rodgers’ future with Packers

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 3:29 PM CST
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By Dave Schroeder
Rodgers could return “if things don’t work out the way that we would want them”

Sports

Lakeland, Laona/Wabeno fall in state semifinals

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 11:59 AM CST
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By Ben Helwig and Nolan Bulmahn
The game was the Rebels' first-ever at the state tournament, while Lakeland was playing in their first since 1993.

Sports

Newman and Auburndale boys’ basketball advance to sectional finals

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 11:02 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig and Nolan Bulmahn
Both the Cardinals and Eagles will play for a trip to state Saturday afternoon

Sports

Wisconsin falls in opening round of the Big Ten Tournament

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 7:47 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
The Badgers trailed by as many as 27 in the 65-57 loss to Ohio State

Sports

Pointers preparing for NCAA Tournament stage

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 6:59 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
UWSP clinched a berth with their WIAC Championship win over UW-Eau Claire Saturday

Podcasts

Hilight Zone Podcast: Like it’s 1993

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 10:05 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
Noah Manderfeld speaks with Lakeland girls basketball about their program's first trip to state since 1993.

High School

WIAA approves majority of conference realignment, area football programs to see drastic changes

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 3:35 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
The WIAA Board of Control approved most of the Conference Realignment Task Force recommendations for football and advanced five Constitutional amendments to the Annual Meeting at its March 7 meeting.

Packers

REPORT: Rodgers in talks with Jets

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 10:50 AM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
Aaron Rodgers is engaging in conversations with the Jets, multiple news outlets are reporting.

Hilight Zone

Hilight Zone Podcast: No Rebuild Needed

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 9:15 AM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
Noah Manderfeld talks with Laona/Wabeno seniors Grace Krawze and Kaylyn LaRock along with head coach Andrew Bradley about their team's first-ever trip to the state tournament.

Sports

Hello, My Name Is: Gunner Hoffmann

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 8:56 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
The Neillsville-Greenwood-Loyal wrestler overcame a fractured ankle in his senior season to end his career on top as a state champion
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