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Sun Prairie native a burgeoning star for Iowa football
INDIANAPOLIS — Addison Ostrenga’s role changed drastically by the week for the University of Iowa football team last fall. The Hawkeyes expected to have two standout tight ends to spearhead their receiving corps, but injuries to Erick All and Luke Lachey suddenly turned a position of strength into a question mark a month into the season. The attention turned to Ostrenga, a Sun Prairie native and then a sophomore tight end. He was asked to become a key target for an offense that was struggling, and while he couldn’t turn it around entirely, he became a crucial weapon for whom coach Kirk Ferentz sees a bright future.
Brett Teach Leads Columbus United FC to Conference, Regional Titles; Eyes NPSL Championship
EMMITSBURG, Md. (July 25, 2024) – First-year Mount St. Mary's head coach Brett Teach spent the summer coaching Columbus United FC and has ignited the team in their inaugural season to a semifinals appearance in the National Premier Soccer League. The team takes on FC Motown at 7 p.m....
Battle Of Badges Makes Its Return In Watertown
(Watertown) A popular event in Watertown is making its return next month. The Battle of Badges is making a comeback after a hiatus due to the COVID pandemic. Watertown Mayor Emily McFarland broke the news during Thursday’s Community Comment appearance. “It’s a softball game between our police department and...
Beaver Dam Football Hits Practice Field With Heightened Expectations
Coach Linde addresses his team in practice across from the Beaver Dam High School Football Field. Beaver Dam was an undefeated 5-0 on their home turf last season. Beaver Dam football has hit the practice field, and with 30 days remaining until the home opener against Fort Atkinson, there’s a heightened standard following a successful 2023 campaign.
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