Craig Sesker

Burlington

Sports Editor, Burlington (IA) Hawk Eye, MVP. Father, grandfather. Award-winning sportswriter and author who has written 19 books. ⭐️⭐️

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Articles

Blugold baseball team finishes strong

1 week ago | leadertelegram.com | Craig Sesker

The UW-Eau Claire baseball team experienced more than its share of frustrating moments during the 2025 season. The Blugolds dropped their first 21 conference games while suffering a number of heartbreaking setbacks. But through it all, second-year coach Patrick Reilly's team never stopped battling. And UW-Eau Claire was able to finish the season on a positive and dramatic note. kAmq=F8@=5D 7C6D9>2? r2CE6C ':6E9 3=2DE65 2 H2=<\@77 9@>6 CF? E@ 4@>A=6E6 2 (xpr DH66A @G6C &(\#:G6C u2==D @?
Blugolds fall to No. 15 Tigers in WIAC lacrosse finals

1 week ago | gazettextra.com | Craig Sesker |Eau Claire

By Craig Sesker - The Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis. (TNS) It didn't unfold quite the way the UW-Eau Claire women's lacrosse team envisioned. But the Blugolds definitely have something to build on. Third-seeded UWEC fell to No. 1 seed Colorado College 21-9 in the WIAC Tournament championship game Saturday night, but gained valuable experience in the process. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
Blugolds hold off Saint Benedict in WIAC semifinals

1 week ago | gazettextra.com | Craig Sesker |Eau Claire

By Craig Sesker - The Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis. (TNS) The UW-Eau Claire women's lacrosse team was the underdog. But that didn't matter in the semifinals of the WIAC Tournament. Playing a red-hot College of Saint Benedict team it had lost to 18 days ago, the Blugolds were determined to avenge that setback while playing at home. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
Blugolds fall to No. 15 Tigers in WIAC lacrosse finals

1 week ago | leadertelegram.com | Craig Sesker

It didn't unfold quite the way the UW-Eau Claire women's lacrosse team hoped it would. But the Blugolds definitely have something to build on. Third-seeded UWEC fell to No. 1 seed Colorado College 21-9 in the WIAC Tournament championship game Saturday night, but gained valuable experience in the process. kAm%96 q=F8@=5D >256 E96 (xpr E:E=6 82>6 7@C E96 7:CDE E:>6] &(\t2F r=2:C6 7:?:D965 E96 D62D@? H:E9 2?
Blugolds holds off Saint Benedict in WIAC semifinals

1 week ago | leadertelegram.com | Craig Sesker

The UW-Eau Claire women's lacrosse team was the underdog. But that didn't matter in the semifinals of the WIAC Tournament. Playing a red-hot College of Saint Benedict team it had lost to 18 days ago, the Blugolds were determined to avenge that setback while playing at home. kAmp?5 E96J 5:5 6I24E=J E92E H:E9 2? :>AC6DD:G6[ 92C5\7@F89E `g\`d H:?
Blugolds power past UW-River Falls in home softball finale

1 week ago | gazettextra.com | Craig Sesker |Eau Claire

By Craig Sesker - The Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis. (TNS) The UW-Eau Claire softball team was clapping, cheering, smiling and singing. It was a great day to be a Blugold on Wednesday at Bollinger Fields. UW-Eau Claire was in a celebratory mood after rolling past UW-River Falls 10-0 and 11-3 in the regular-season home finale. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
Strunsee makes significant impact for Blugold softball team

1 week ago | gazettextra.com | Craig Sesker |Eau Claire

By Craig Sesker - The Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis. (TNS) It is only fitting that Kenna Strunsee bats leadoff for the UW-Eau Claire softball team. She has provided a spark for the Blugolds from the moment she arrived on campus. The senior center fielder from Waukesha, Wisconsin has been a four-year starter for UW-Eau Claire while performing at a consistently high level. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
Menomonie's Pember recognized for excellence in athletics, academics

1 week ago | gazettextra.com | Craig Sesker |Eau Claire

By Craig Sesker - The Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis. (TNS) MENOMONIE - Ray Pember is in elite company. The Menomonie High School senior is being recognized as one of the best in the state for excellence in academics and athletics. Pember has been selected as one of 32 statewide finalists for the prestigious WIAA Scholar Athlete Award. He is one of just four Wisconsin boys recognized as a finalist in Division I. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
Menomonie's Pember recognized for excellence in athletics, academics

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Craig Sesker |Eau Claire

MENOMONIE — Ray Pember is in elite company. The Menomonie High School senior is being recognized as one of the best in the state for excellence in academics and athletics. Pember has been selected as one of 32 statewide finalists for the prestigious WIAA Scholar Athlete Award. He is one of just four Wisconsin boys recognized as a finalist in Division I. AdvertisementPember ranks first in his class with a 4.0 grade point average. He qualified for the state tournament in wrestling the past two seasons.
Menomonie's Pember recognized for excellence in athletics, academics

2 weeks ago | leadertelegram.com | Craig Sesker

MENOMONIE — Ray Pember is in elite company. The Menomonie High School senior is being recognized as one of the best in the state for excellence in academics and athletics. Pember has been selected as one of 32 statewide finalists for the prestigious WIAA Scholar Athlete Award. He is one of just four Wisconsin boys recognized as a finalist in Division I. kAm!6>36C C2?<D 7:CDE :? 9:D 4=2DD H:E9 2 c]_ 8C256 A@:?E 2G6C286] w6 BF2=:7:65 7@C E96 DE2E6 E@FC?2>6?E :?