Gilman’s Henry Syryczuk and Kolby Keepers drive McDonell Central running back Dawson Moulton to the ground, holding him to no gain on the first offensive play of Friday’s second half. Gilman’s defense shut out the Macks after the first quarter and the Pirates won the matchup of the state’s top two ranked eight-player football teams 38-12. MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS Gilman’s Henry Syryczuk and Kolby Keepers drive McDonell Central running back Dawson Moulton to the ground, holding him to no gain on the first offensive play of Friday’s second half. Gilman’s defense shut out the Macks after the first quarter and the Pirates won the matchup of the state’s top two ranked eight-player football teams 38-12. MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS
McDonell Central hit quickly to set an early tone in Friday’s eight-player football showdown between the state’s top two ranked teams. Gilman struck back late in the first quarter and never stoppe...
Gilman’s Reece Weir goes for the tip kill, while Brynn Komanec and Averie Olynick are ready for a potential block by Athens during the first round of play at Tuesday’s Medford Invitational. The Blue Jays won this match 2-0. Gilman went 1-3 for the day, beating Medford 2-1 for its win. MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS
Set to open the season today, Thursday, at Timm’s Hill, the Medford Raiders boys 2026 cross country team includes (l. to r.) coach Sabrina Bach, Tanner Gebauer, Samuel Back, AJ Arndt, Nevyn Gripentrog, Parker Ried, Jordan Lavin, Peyton Ried, Angus Hamland, Corbyn Radlinger, Manny Espinoza, Ace Arndt, Hudson Schilling, Daniel Clark and head coach Stephen Reynolds. MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS
Medford goal keeper Eric Paul leaps to make a save during the first half of Tuesday’s season-opening soccer game at Rice Lake. Always a tough opening opponent, the Warriors defeated the Raiders 4-0 in a game shortened to 53 minutes by lightning. TRAVIS NYHUS/RICE LAKE CHRONOTYPE
Ava Dallmann and Madelyn Anderson bump the ball back and forth to get warmed up for Monday’s volleyball practice in Rib Lake. The Redmen got their 2026 season started by going 0-2 at Loyal on Tuesday. MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS
