Two Central Wisconsin Conference-East girls basketball teams heading in opposite directions met for the first of two times this season Dec. 19 in Wittenberg.

When the final buzzer sounded, Wittenberg-Birnamwood had notched its ninth straight win – an 83-14 victory over Amherst – while the Falcons returned home with their third straight loss after starting the season 6-0.

Saturday, Dec. 20

Suring 65, Wausaukee 42

Suring led from start to finish as the Eagles downed Wausaukee 65-42.

Up 28-14 at halftime, the Eagles outscored the Rangers 37-28 in the second half for the 23-point win.

Friday, Dec. 19

Bonduel 66, Shiocton 44

Friday, Dec. 19

Bonduel 67, Shiocton 32

Bonduel had little difficulty in beating Shiocton 67-32.

Audrey Jacobs led the Bears with 13 points. Peyton Westrich added 10, and Cierra Schnell connected on nine,

Lena 77, Niagara 57

Alisa Finger and Madi Thomson each scored 18 points in Lena’s 77-57 win over Niagara.

The winning ways continue for the Bay Area girls hockey team as the Ice Bears claimed a 5-1 win over Beaver Dam on Dec. 20.

After a scoreless first period, Bay Area scored three goals in the second period for a 3-0 lead.

Ohana Growth Partners, a leading Planet Fitness franchise division that operates nearly 94 clubs across Wisconsin, Michigan, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Tennessee, Florida, Washington and California, has announced a partnership with two American athletes who will compete on the world stage in Italy this February.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is accepting award nominations for the 2025 Wisconsin Ethical Hunter Award. Nominees are selected based on exceptional moral actions and character while out in the field.

Established in 1997, the award recognizes a hunter whose action is symbolic of Wisconsin’s hunting heritage. This honor represents an outdoor tradition enjoyed responsibly, respectfully and safely.