WISCONSIN HIGH SCHOOL CURLING CHAMPIONSHIPS - Both Medford teams win twice at state
Medford’s Stacey Dassow, Erica Brandner and Kaya Fortin have their eyes at the other end of the sheet after Brandner sends a rock gliding toward the house during the Raiders’ opening game with Stevens Point Friday at the Wisconsin High School Championships in Wausau. After dropping this game 8-6, the Raiders won twice to finish second in their pool. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS Medford’s Stacey Dassow, Erica Brandner and Kaya Fortin have their eyes at the other end of the sheet after Brandner sends a rock gliding toward the house during the Raiders’ opening game with Stevens Point Friday at the Wisconsin High School Championships in Wausau. After dropping this game 8-6, the Raiders won twice to finish second in their pool. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
WISCONSIN HIGH SCHOOL CURLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Sometimes the placement of a few rocks can make the difference between a win and a loss.
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
