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Here’s who shined in this weekend’s high school sports action:
Jonathan Weah, Sun Prairie West football: The senior rushed for 144 yards to help the Wolves to their first victory in school history, 42-33, over Madison East at home. Along with a rushing touchdown, Weah returned a kick 93 yards for a score that put the Wolves up 28-13 in the second quarter.
Mekai Ward, Madison Memorial football: The junior caught six passes for 143 yards and three touchdowns in the Spartans’ 34-13 win over Kenosha Tremper. His longest score was a 47-yard touchdown reception from Charlie Erlandson that put the Spartans up 27-6 in the third quarter. Erlandson completed 14 of 23 attempts for 214 yards and four scores.
Derek Hilden, Sauk Prairie football: The tailback had 18 carries for 162 yards and a pair of touchdowns, helping the Eagles snap their 19-game losing streak in a 23-13 win over Baraboo. His longest rush went for 41 yards. Hayden Brice was a force on defense with two sacks and six tackles.
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Stricker, the No. 1 golfer in Waunakee's lineup and daughter of professional golfer Steve Stricker, helped the Warriors qualify for the WIAA girls golf state tournament.
Stoughton (3-4, 3-2 Badger Small) travels to conference leader Mount Horeb/Barneveld (6-1, 5-0) in the State Journal Game of the Week. Follow our live scoreboard for Week 8.
Sun Prairie West coach Josh O'Connor experienced an emotional week leading up to last week's game in Beaver Dam. Here's why he was happy with how his program responded.
Charles Pyng died last month while coaching the sport he loved. Doubles partners Kate Walsh and Riley Perkins were driven to honor him. "We were doing it for him."
Junior running back Trenton Owens' four touchdowns spark a 47-14 victory, which clinched a share of the Badger Small title.
Middleton, Waunakee and Madison Edgewood lead area teams into the state tournament Monday and Tuesday at University Ridge Golf Course.
Waunakee, Verona and Sun Prairie East are football teams receiving recognition in the Large Division of the AP state rankings.
Four Monona Grove girls runners placed inside the top 20 at the Wisconsin Rapids Invitational. Babcock finished over a minute ahead of second place — Natalie Scharenbroch of Marshfield (19:57.4).
Madison West won the boys and girls events at the Don Loker Madison City Championships.
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