Scenic Bluffs Conference
Hillsboro Rides strong Defense to Victory over Hornets in Girls Basketball
The Hillsboro Tigers made up for poor offense with stifling defense in a 33-28 girls basketball victory over Richland Center. The teams played to a 10-6 halftime slog. Hillsboro defense did not allow a point for the first 11 minutes of the game. Hillsboro built a 13 point lead in the 2nd half and hung on for the victory. Carmen Erickson led the Tigers with 14points while Alaina Clark added 8points and 14rebounds for Hillsboro. Hillsboro improves to 3-0 on the season and will travel to Cashton on Friday for their Scenic Bluffs Conference opener a game you can hear on NOW92oneFM and WRJC.com.
Von Falkenstein Heroics Lead Hillsboro By Kickapoo in Boys Basketball
The Hillsboro Tigers won a thriller in boys basketball Monday night. Hillsboro and Kickapoo were tied at 55 with just seconds remaining with Kickapoo inbounding the basketball in their frontcourt only to have Hillsboro’s Jerry Von Falkenstein steal the inbound pass race the other way and drill a 3point bucket at the buzzer to give Hillsboro the victory. Von Falkenstein had 11points for the Tigers who were led by Zach Morrens 12points. Hillsboro is now 1-0 on its season.
New Lisbon Hangs on for Thrilling Boys Basketball Victory
Evan Macrafic’s and one layup with 4.4 seconds to go gave the New Lisbon Rockets boys basketball team a 52-49 victory over Weston Monday night. The Rockets led much of the game but foul trouble by New Lisbon allowed Weston to get back in the game and even take a late lead before Macrafic’s heroics. New Lisbon had 10 different players scores in the game led by Macrafics 10points. Weston was led by Isaac Jennings who had a game high 17points. New Lisbon is now 1-0 on the season and Weston drops to 1-1.
Royall Boys Roll Over Ithaca in a Top10 Battle
The Royall Panthers Boys Basketball team opened up their season with a 72-38 thrashing of #8 Ithaca Tuesday night. Royall got a game high 30points from Senior Carter Uppena in the victory. Royall led 38-22 at halftime and was extremely strong defensively in the 2nd half. It took Ithaca 6mintues to score a 2nd half point. Trey Wildes had 15points while Ben Crneckiy added 11points for the Panthers who are currently ranked #2 in D5. Devin Ihm & Sammy Clary each had 13 for the Bulldogs. Royall will travel to Seneca on December 3rd.
Local Girls Basketball Scores from Monday 11/25
New Lisbon 53 La Farge 40
Westby 40 Brookwood 36 OT
Ithaca 51 Wonewoc-Center 30
Kickapoo 60 Cashton 45
New Lisbon Uses Strong 2nd Half to Win Girls Basketball Game
The New Lisbon Rockets girls basketball team used a strong 2nd half to get their first win of the season, knocking off La Farge 53-40 Monday night. The two teams were tied at halftime but the Rockets used a strong 2nd half from Olivia Bunker and Arria Raese to secure the victory. Bunker and Raese each had 14points to lead New Lisbon. Allie Hare chipped in with 10points. La Farge got a game high 15points from Brielle Hansen. New Lisbon improves to 1-2 on the season; La Farge drops to 0-3.
New Lisbon Girls Basketball Doubled Up by Pittsville
The New Lisbon Girls basketball team was doubled up by Pittsville 56-28 Friday night. New Lisbon led early 3-0 and 5-3 but after that it was all Pittsville. The Panthers size and depth wore out New Lisbon. New Lisbon was led by Abby Steele who finished with 9points. Reese Grimm led Pittsville with 21points. New Lisbon falls to 0-2; Pittsville improves to 1-0.
Lady Golden Eagles Ease By Royall in Basketball Opener
The Mauston Golden Eagles girls basketball team opened up their season with a 58-36 victory over Royall Tuesday night. Caitie Lavold led Mauston with 16points. It was a team effort by the Golden Eagles who also got 13points from Ella Franek and 11 from Bre Heller. Royall was led by Bria Gruens game high 18points while Layla Marty added 14. Mauston led 33-8 at halftime and coasted to the victory in the 2nd half. Mauston will host Almond-Bancroft Thursday night, a game that can be heard on SmashCountry92.9FM and WRJC.com.
Royall Bullies Bulldogs Advances to Sectional Volleyball Final
The Royall Panthers girls volleyball team is still alive in the post season after sweeping Ithaca 3-0 Thursday night. Royall got off to a fast start taking set one 25-21, Royall jumped out to an 11-2 lead before hanging on for the victory. Set 2 was much tougher Ithaca had set point leading 24-20 only to see Royall rally to tie it and take the set 28-26, Royall kept that momentum going taking set three 25-15 to win the match. Royall got big games from juniors Bria Gruen, Laya Wainwright and Liza Krueger. Royall improves to 17-16 on its season and will head to Almond-Bancroft Saturday night to battle Marshfield Columbus Catholic with a trip to state on the line. NOW92oneFM and WRJC.com will have all the action from the game with coverage beginning at 6:40pm Saturday evening.
Hillsboro Volleyball Wins 1st Regional Final since 2019
The Hillsboro Tigers Girls Volleyball team swept their way to a regional championship taking down Brookwood 3-0 by scores of 27-25, 25-17, and 25-17. It was Hillsboro’s first regional championship since 2019. Michelyn Hansen led the way with 16kills and 13 assists. Maddie Herritz had 17assists in the victory improving Hillsboro to 26-9 on the season. Brookwood finishes 20-11. Hillsboro will travel to Mineral Point on Halloween for a sectional semi-final matchup.
