GIRLS HOOPS: GILMAN 60, RIB LAKE 55 - CROSS-COUNTY THRILLER
Clutch shots late, FTs push Pirates past Rib Lake
A rebound is there for the taking on Gilman’s offensive end and Pirate Claire Drier tries to fight through Rib Lake’s Emma Tlusty and Avery Niemi to grab it during the second half of Tuesday’s game won by Gilman 60-55. Both teams now sit at 5-7 overall heading into the second halves of their seasons. MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS A rebound is there for the taking on Gilman’s offensive end and Pirate Claire Drier tries to fight through Rib Lake’s Emma Tlusty and Avery Niemi to grab it during the second half of Tuesday’s game won by Gilman 60-55. Both teams now sit at 5-7 overall heading into the second halves of their seasons. MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS
GIRLS HOOPS: GILMAN 60, RIB LAKE 55
Losers of two three-point games right before Christmas, the Gilman Pirates didn’t let it happen again ...
Josiah Mann gets around the left corner and scores on a short touchdown during Rib Lake’s offensive scrimmage session against Gilman Friday in Cornell. The Redmen kick off their 2026 season tonight, Thursday, at home against Cornell at 7 p.m. MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS
A WIAA Division 2 state qualifier last fall in the 100-yard breaststroke, junior Sophie Sperl is one of 14 returning swimmers on the roster for this year’s Medford Raiders, who dive into their new season today, Thursday, at the Merrill Outdoor Relays. MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS
Senior Kady Weix sends a strong return over the net while playing teammate Raylin Rothmeier during Medford’s Aug. 11 practice. The Raiders got the year off to a 2-1 start Saturday in Amery and host Merrill today, Thursday, at 4:30 p.m. in their GNC and home opener for the 2026 girls tennis season. MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS
