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Peyton Gundelach, Benny Marshall to play in WFCA all-star game
While the 2023 high school football season seems far in the rear view mirror, it lives on in both the Marshall and Waterloo communities. Both football programs will be represented at the 2024 edition of the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association (WFCA)’s annual senior all-star game. The South — Small rosters were announced on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Benny Marshall will represent the Pirates of Waterloo as a wide receiver while Peyton Gundelach will rep the Cardinals of Marshall as a defensive lineman. One look at their...
Pirates bow out in regional semifinal at Randolph
It was a banner year for the Waterloo boys basketball team in 2023-24. The Pirates, a program long plagued with the inability to escape the doldrums of losing, turned a corner in their second season under the direction of head coach Jared Brown. They eclipsed milestones with eight regular season victories, four of which came in Capitol — South conference play. Both of these were program highs for the last decade. This success carried into the postseason as Waterloo won its first postseason game since...
Stubby's Bowl scores
Monday, Feb. 26- Monday Night: High Team Series-Stubby’s 1788. High Team Game-Froever Young 640. Tony Bosnak 526, Laurie Frey 524(221), Keith Pocock 523. Dan Busch 517. Tuesday, Feb. 27- Tuesday Night: High Team Series-Handy Appliance 1962. High Team Game-Handy Appliance 698. Kolton Jurss 618(223), Kirk Gehler 582(206), Julie Daube 514, Jonathan Schoemann 511. ...
Karl Junginger Memorial Library Calendar, March 4-8
For more information about these events and others on the library website, those interested can visit www.waterloo.lib.wi.us. Monday, March 4 • Early Literacy Storytime at 10 a.m. Stories, songs, and activities are enjoyed by everyone. Recommended for preschool and younger. No registration needed. Drop-in! ...
Waterloo Business Association announces 2024 events
WATERLOO — Below is a list of Waterloo Business Association events to take place in 2024. • NETWORKING EVENT — Sunday, April 7 from 2-4 p.m. Located at The Venue at River’s Edge. • WINE WALK — Saturday, May 18 throughout downtown Waterloo. • WIENER AND KRAUT DAY — Saturday, Sept. 14 throughout downtown Waterloo. • SPOOKTACULAR — Saturday, Oct. 26 throughout downtown Waterloo. • FALL WALK — Saturday, Nov. 16 throughout downtown Waterloo with more details to be determined. For more information, those interested can contact info@waterlooba.com or visit www.waterlooba.com.
Plans in the works for Hwy. TT bridge replacement
With engineering plans in the works to replace the bridge on County Highway TT over the Maunesha River in the Town of Medina next year, the Dane County Highway Department is seeking comment on the project. The Dane County Highway Department has announced project details, along with a timeline. The project would remove and replace the existing bridge with a new two-span hunched concrete slab. The roadway approaches would also...
Pirates win first postseason game since 2021
A season filled with accolades for the Waterloo boys basketball program added another notch in the belt on Tuesday, Feb. 27. This season alone, the Pirates won their most Capitol - South conference games since 2014-15 with four and won their most regular season games since 2010-11 with eight. Now, they've won their first Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) state tournament game since 2020-21. Waterloo, the No. 7 seed in Sectional 3 of Division 4, welcomed in No. 10 seed Westfield on Tuesday. The host...
Marshall steamrolls Necedah in regional opener
In recent seasons, the Marshall boys basketball team has made a habit of saving its best for the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) state tournament. Two seasons ago, the Cardinals went on a miraculous run that ended with a state semifinal appearance. Last season, as a No. 4 seed, the Cardinals knocked off No. 1 seed Darlington in double overtime to win a regional title. Marshall would like to keep that trend rolling in the 2023-24 postseason. As a No. 5 seed in Sectional 3...
At Waterloo VFW, combat instructor teaches art of self-defense
For two groups of Waterloo and Marshall area residents last week, hesitance and apprehension turned into confidence and interaction during self-defense workshops. Jorge Monterrey, owner of and coach at Defense Combatives (DEFCOM), led the programs at the Waterloo VFW, Post 6614, on Tuesday, Feb. 20 and Saturday, Feb. 24. The Tuesday program was for youth ages 8-18, focusing on anti-bullying and self-defense. Eight students participated. The Saturday program focused on...
Marshall girls knocked out in second round of state tournament
The Marshall girls basketball team’s 2023-24 season has come to an end. The Cardinals were able to nab a win in the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) state tournament, a 74-30 win over Williams Bay in the regional opener. The run ended soon after as the Cardinals had to face the No. 1 seed, The Prairie School, and suffered an 85-49 loss. The No. 8 seed Cardinals shot the lights out in their regional opener, which they hosted against No. 9 seed Williams Bay on...
Waterloo, Marshall both represented at state wrestling meet
For the second consecutive season, both Marshall and Waterloo High Schools have been represented at the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) individual state meet. The Pirates sent two in seniors Trevor Firari and Ryan Sturgill while Marshall sent senior Tucker Cobb. The event was hosted at UW-Madison’s Kohl Center from Thursday, Feb. 22 through Saturday, Feb. 24. State was nothing new for Firari, who qualified in the 190 lbs. weight class in 2024. This was his third appearance, also competing at 152 lbs. as a...
Pirates punctuate regular season with upset victory
The Waterloo boys basketball team saved its best for the end of the 2023-24 regular season. The Pirates were in danger of ending their season on a rough skid, having lost four straight games heading into the second week of February. Then something clicked. The Pirates kicked off their turnaround with a 69-60 win over Cambridge on Monday, Feb. 12. After suffering an 80-63 setback at Marshall, Waterloo got back to the grind. They scored a win at Wisconsin Heights on Friday, Feb. 16, 63-51,...
Waterloo girls pull significant upset before tournament exit
The 2023-24 girls basketball season was a memorable one for the Waterloo Pirates. It included regular season highlights like head coach Gabe Haberkorn’s 100th career victory the first season sweep of rival Marshall since the 2006-07 season. The Pirates added one more high point in the 2024 Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) girls basketball state tournament. No. 7 seed Waterloo started play in Sectional 4 of Division 4 by dismantling No. 10 seed Racine Lutheran 59-38 in the regional opener. This bought the Pirates a...
Stubby's Bowl scores
Monday, Feb. 19- Monday Night: High Team Series-Karens 1 More 1850. High Team Game-Stubbys 665. Keith Pocock 687(204-280-203), Laurie Frey 581(219), Jonathan Schoemann 500. Tuesday, Feb. 20- Tuesday Night: High Team Series-Stubby’s 2054. High Team Game-Handy Appliance 708. Kirk Gehler 612(228-200), Kolton Jurss 529(204), Richard Weihert 516, JeffBettin 509, Dave Henning 502(206), Tom Bong 500. ...
Marshall, Waterloo girls cruise in regional openers
The 2024 Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) girls basketball state tournament kicked off on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Marshall and Waterloo, both competing in Sectional 4 of Division 4, got off to rousing starts. No. 7 seed Waterloo took down No. 10 seed Racine Lutheran 59-38 while No. 8 seed Marshall crushed No. 9 seed Williams Bay 74-30. Waterloo's home win on Tuesday came courtesy of two of its senior stars, Tess Blundell and Brenna Huebner. Blundell continued the recent hot streak she's been riding, nailing...
Marshall, Waterloo boys given WIAA tournament seedings
The brackets for the upcoming 2024 Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) boys basketball state tournament have been released. Both Marshall and Waterloo have had solid seasons, and their seedings reflected that. Both teams will compete in Sectional 3 of Division 4, where the Cardinals of Marshall are the No. 5 seed and the Pirates of Waterloo are No. 7. With one game remaining in the regular season, Marshall currently sits with a 12-11 overall record, including a 4-5 mark in Capitol — South conference play....
Waterloo's Trevor Firari, Ryan Sturgill heading to state wrestling meet
For the second consecutive season, the Waterloo wrestling program will be represented by multiple Pirates at the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) individual state finals. A pair of seniors made the cut, 190 lbs. Trevor Firari and 157 lbs. Ryan Sturgill. This is familiar territory for Firari, who will return to UW-Madison’s Kohl Center for the third time after accomplishing the feat as a freshman at 152 lbs. and as a junior at 160 lbs.. This season, he punched his ticket at 190 lbs. thanks...
Braatz inducted into WSCA Hall of Fame
Waterloo softball coach Deb Braatz was inducted into the Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association Hall of Fame this past weekend. Braatz started the softball program at Waterloo High School in 1987, and she is now entering her 36th year as the head softball coach for the Pirates. In addition to being a teacher in Waterloo for the past 40 years, Braatz has coached multiple varsity sports including volleyball, basketball, track...
Toys sought as part of Marshall youth's Eagle Scout project
Marshall community residents can help along an Eagle Scout project aimed at comforting children during times of crisis. Rylee Blair, a member of Marshall Boy Scout Troop 76, is holding a comfort toy drive for his Eagle Scout Project. The goal of the project is to supply the Marshall/Sun Prairie EMS with comfort toys such as stuffed animals, blankets and books for children who are in a stressful medical situation. Door hangers will be delivered to homes throughout the Marshall Community asking for donations to help contribute to this cause. Items may be left by front doors or stoops for pick up on Saturday, Feb. 24 no later than noon. Anyone who misses the initial pick up date can drop off toys, blankets and books at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Marshall on Tuesday, Feb. 27, between 7-8:30 p.m.
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