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Confident, experienced Pirates hope for further success
Last winter felt like a turning point for the Waterloo girls basketball program. The Pirates picked up some much-needed momentum, namely by beating bitter rival Marshall for the first time since 2007 and accumulating double-digit wins overall. Most of those wins came from a very impressive non-conference start to last season. The wheels fell off a bit in conference play, namely after the Marshall win, as Waterloo would lose three of its final four Capitol — South games before Marshall got a revenge win in...
Youthful Cardinals aim for continued growth
Dan Nickel is entering his second season as head coach of the Marshall High School girls basketball program this winter. He cited last year as a helpful and educational one as his Cardinals finished third in the Capitol — South conference standings with a 5-5 record. He’ll be putting those lessons from 2022-23 to use this time around, as the program takes on a new-look youth movement. Gone is two-time first team all-conference guard Allie Rateike, as is honorable mention Halle Weisensel and vital glue...
Stubby's Bowl scores
Monday, Nov. 6- Monday Night: High Team Series-Alley Cats 1816. High Team Game-Alley Cats 649. Keith Pocock 577(212), Jonathan Schoemann 568(208), Laurie Frey 557(211), Travis Schaller 507(201). Tuesday, Nov. 7- Tuesday Maunesha: High Team Series-Handy Appliance 1986. High Team Game- Handy Appliance 714. Kolton Jurss 614(206-221), Jonathan Schoemann 514. ...
Dane County Supervisor Kate McGinnity won't seek re-election
CAMBRIDGE — Kate McGinnity, the incumbent two-term Dane County Board supervisor representing District 37, says she will not to seek re-election in April. Instead, McGinnity has officially endorsed Kerry Marren, a long-time Cambridge resident, as she launches her campaign for the seat. So far, Marren in the only one to announce their candidacy for McGinnity’s seat. Candidates can take out nomination papers in December and must return those the first...
Marshall and Waterloo Boy Scouts of America assist with Badger Honor Flight
As veterans from throughout the region returned from their Badger Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C., Nov. 4, Marshall & Waterloo's BSA Youth Programs -- Pack 76, Troops 76 and 7076 -- were there to greet them. The scouts reported to the Dane County airport to assist the American Red Cross in handing out cookies and water to the veterans' families and the public who they welcomed the travelers back to Madison. The scouts also assisted the parade in recognizing the Fallen Heroes who passed away before their flight, and helped clean up the airport after the celebration. Badger Honor Flight provides World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War and terminally ill Veterans from any war the opportunity to see the memorials that have been erected in their honor.
Winter reminders for the Village of Marshall
As winter quickly approaches, save you and your neighbors a brain freeze by paying attention to these nine reminders. Each is a Village of Marshall ordinance that becomes particularly important during this time of year. Any questions about these ordinances can be posed to Village Hall or the Police Department. Reminder #1: Alternate side parking The village enforces alternate side parking from Nov. 15 to March 31 between the hours...
Honoring those who serve our country
For more than a century since Armistice Day marked the end of World War I in 1918, the United States has celebrated members of the Armed Forces. Veterans Day, designated on that fateful day of Nov. 11, has evolved over the years to include all service members, but still, communities throughout the United States maintain the tradition. Veterans continue to serve in their local communities, giving back whenever they can. They will be the focus Thursday morning Nov. 9 at Marshall Elementary School, where members of the Waterloo-Marshall VFW can come for coffee and donuts, then stay to talk to students about their service. On Nov. 11, the Waterloo American Legion will serve a chicken dinner from 4-7 p.m., as well. The Post is at 9250 Highway 89 in Waterloo.
Stubby's Bowl scores
Monday, Oct. 31- Monday Night: High Team Series-Forever Young 1742. High Team Game-Alley Cats 613. Jonathan Schoemann 554(205), Laurie Frey 521(207), Keith Pocock 554. Tuesday, Oct. 31- Tuesday Maunesha: High Team Series-Handy Appliance 1984. High Team Game- Handy Appliance 706. Kolton Jurss 599(254-203), Jonathan Schoemann 570(202-206), Dave Henning 568, Jeff Bettin 528, Tom Bong 527(226),...
Gordon E. Ellis
Former Marshall resident Gordon Eugene Ellis, age 75, died suddenly of a brief illness on May 17, 2023 in Green Bay. He had recently been living in the Village of Howard. Gordon was born in Baraboo, Wis. on April 19, 1948, the second of eight children of Riley J. and Alberta (Harms) Ellis. Gordon was a 1967 graduate of Marshall High School where he was a member of the school’s chorus, track team, and was a student government representative. He had two children, Michelle and Christopher, and six siblings who survive him. There was no funeral service per his wishes.
Five senior Pirates pick up volleyball all-conference recognition
Waterloo volleyball experienced a solid 2023 season. The Pirates finished tied for second in the final Capitol - South conference standings with New Glarus at 7-3. Naturally, the coaches across the conference took notice. In the postseason all-conference voting, two Waterloo players earned first team all-conference status while three more earned second team honors. Briana Lauersdorf, senior libero, first team ...
Capitol - South champ Marshall covers all-conference list
The Marshall volleyball team dominated the Capitol - South conference in 2023. The Cardinals claimed an undefeated conference championship, the school's first since 1984, and only lost six total sets in their 10 conference wins. Natrually, they were well decorated for their efforts. Marshall covered the postseason all-conference list with three selections each to the first and second team. Senior setter Kate Luzenski headlined the group by earning Co-Player of the Year honors of the year alongside New Glarus senior outside hitter Lindsey Schadewalt. ...
Marshall residents recognized for community service
Lindsey and Eric Salzwedel were recently recognized by the Village of Marshall for their continued community service. The two were awarded with a plaque and thanked by the village at its Tuesday, Oct. 10 board meeting. Eric founded the non-profit ‘Do Good Wisconsin’ with his friend Brian Herbst in 2019. Together, the two have put on state-wide programs to deliver school supplies to teachers, surprise service industry workers with large tips during the COVID-19 pandemic and lead challenges to collect food for local pantries. ...
Jaxon Hornby runs at cross country state meet
The Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids has become a second home for Marshall senior cross country runner Jaxon Hornby. He’s now finished back-to-back seasons there for the WIAA cross country state championships on Saturday, Oct. 28 as an individual state qualifier. Back in 2022, Hornby placed 43rd overall in the boys individual state race with a time of 17:43.2. In addition to his prior experience at the event, he had reason to have confidence entering this year’s state meet thanks to his performance in...
Marshall's volleyball run ends in sectional championship
The best Marshall volleyball season ever has met its end. The Cardinals have never qualified for the WIAA state finals, but came as close as possible in 2023. Their march through the state tournament came to an end in the sectional final, hosted at Hartford Union High School on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the hands of No. 1 seed St. Mary Catholic. No. 3 seed Marshall looked frisky early on and took the first set 25-21. The Zephyrs responded by winning the next three, 25-15,...
Brattlie among Scott Skalitzky Memorial Scholarship recipients
CAMBRIDGE — A recent Cambridge High School graduate was among scholarship recipients from the annual Scott Skalitzky Memorial Plow Day event that benefits the Scott Skalitzky Scholarship Fund. The fund helps graduating seniors in their future areas of study in agriculture, mechanics, conservation and anything relating to the medical field. This year’s recipients were: Carley Nehls, $1,000, and Charlie Lembke, $750 from Dodgeland High School. Hanna Brattlie, $500, Cambridge High School. Ashley Batz and Alyssa Jaehnke both received $1,000, from Waterloo High School. Ava Armstrong,...
Cardinals headed to sectional final
Marshall's historically great volleyball season continues. The Cardinals have already won their first conference championship since 1984 and first WIAA regional title since 2016. Following their big win on Thursday, they're one step closer to the ultimate goal: participating at state. The No. 3 seeded Cardinals continued their march through the WIAA state tournament on Thursday, Oct. 26 with a sectional semifinal match against No. 5 seed St. Mary's Springs at home. Marshall prevailed once again, sending the visiting Ledgers packing with set scores of...
Respecting the colors
About 55 Marshall Elementary School fifth grade students learned about the importance of respecting the U.S. Flag on Friday. Pete Ponti, a Vietnam veteran who served in the U.S. Army from 1967-68, Scott Relitz, a Desert Storm veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force from 1990-91 and continues to serve in the 115th Fighter Wing/Wisconsin Air National Guard and Sharon Burbach, Jefferson County Vice President of the Waterloo American Legion Auxiliary Unit 233, watched a video stressing the importance of the American Flag and what it means to emergency services including firefighters, an Olympic gold medal winner and active members of service. Ponti and Relitz are also members of the Marshall American Legion Post 279. While the two folded a U.S. Flag, Burbach explained to the students what each fold meant. The trio also fielded questions about the flag and why it is so important to the United States.
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