Medford defensive back Colton Soczka is the first to arrive in an attempt to tackle Fox Valley Lutheran receiver Joona Tuominen on a 10-yard reception during the first quarter of Friday’s 42-7 loss to the Foxes. MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS
Gilman’s Logan Halida avoids an Athens tackler during a first-quarter punt return. This return, unfortunately, ended with the Pirates being penalized. Halida’s next punt return later in the quarter went for a 34-yard touchdown and a 22-0 lead. ALEX WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
The Medford Raiders celebrate after scoring the last point in their comeback from a 2-0 deficit at Merrill in Thursday’s WIAA Division 2 regional semifinal. The Raiders also were down 11-6 in game five, which they won 17-15. On the court for the final point were Avery Losiewicz, Olivia Schaefer (18), Lexi Semrau (9), Bridget Wesle, Kayla Baumgartner and Eve Wojcik. MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS
