THE WAR ON I-94 - Medford alums contribute for both the Blue Devils and Blugolds
THE WAR ON I-94
UW-Stout linebacker and 2021 Medford graduate Blaine Seidl busts through UWEau Claire’s offensive line and has a clear shot at Blugold quarterback Ayden Helder during the third quarter Saturday. Seidl missed this sack opportunity, but he was credited with five tackles, including 1.5 for loss, in Stout’s 42-17 win. MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS UW-Stout linebacker and 2021 Medford graduate Blaine Seidl busts through UWEau Claire’s offensive line and has a clear shot at Blugold quarterback Ayden Helder during the third quarter Saturday. Seidl missed this sack opportunity, but he was credited with five tackles, including 1.5 for loss, in Stout’s 42-17 win. MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS
The football rivalry between UW-Stout and UW-Eau Claire may be called the “War on Interstate 94,” but in this year’s matchup Saturday, there was at least a little bit of a friendly aspect to it....
The Medford Raiders celebrate as captains Cash Thums and Forest Hartl bring the GNC championship trophy to the team huddle following a 48-6 win over Antigo Friday at Raider Field. Medford went 7-0 in GNC play and begins the WIAA Division 3 post-season by hosting Green Bay West Friday at 7 p.m.
Gilman’s Beau Pockat couldn’t reach this ball that was tipped by teammate Logan Halida, but Henry Syryczuk catches it, intercepting a two-point conversion pass attempted by Frederic’s Austin Adams. The Pirates’ first-team defense allowed its first touchdown of the season but little else in Saturday’s 54-6 playoff win. ALEX WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
Gilman’s Beau Pockat couldn’t reach this ball that was tipped by teammate Logan Halida, but Henry Syryczuk catches it, intercepting a two-point conversion pass attempted by Frederic’s Austin Adams. The Pirates’ first-team defense allowed its first touchdown of the season but little else in Saturday’s 54-6 playoff win. ALEX WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
Rib Lake’s Breleigh Niemi settles under the ball while teammate Olivia Lucia readies for a possible set during Thursday’s 3-0 loss at Marathon. CASEY KRAUTKRAMER/THE RECORD-REVIEW