
Craig Sesker
Sports Editor at Herald-Whig
Sports Editor, Burlington (IA) Hawk Eye, MVP. Father, grandfather. Award-winning sportswriter and author who has written 19 books. ⭐️⭐️
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1 week ago |
leadertelegram.com | Craig Sesker
Spencer Lynch rolled in a 10-foot birdie putt on his final hole, walked off the green and then glanced at his phone. The UW-Eau Claire sophomore immediately checked the leaderboard and received the news he was hoping for. Lynch had earned one of the biggest victories of his golf career. kAm{J?49 7:C65 2 ef :? E96 D64@?5 2?5 7:?2= C@F?5 =2DE $2EFC52J E@ 42AEFC6 E96 492>A:@?D9:A 2E E96 x==:?@:D (6D=6J2? x?G:E2E:@?2= 2E (6:3C:?8 v@=7 r=F3 :? q=@@>:?8E@?]k^AmkAm“xE H2D 2 DFCC62= 766=:?8[ <?@H:?8 x 925 H@?
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gazettextra.com | Craig Sesker |Eau Claire
By Craig Sesker - The Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis. (TNS) At first glance, Ian Pepple looks more like a basketball player than a wrestler. He stands 6-foot-5 and possesses a large wingspan. But when Pepple steps on the wrestling mat, there is no question what sport he excels in. Just ask the school-record 25 wrestlers that Pepple pinned this past season. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
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2 weeks ago |
sports.yahoo.com | Craig Sesker |Eau Claire
At first glance, Ian Pepple looks more like a basketball player than a wrestler. He stands 6-foot-5 and possesses a large wingspan. But when Pepple steps on the wrestling mat, there is no question what sport he excels in. Just ask the school-record 25 wrestlers that Pepple pinned this past season. AdvertisementThe UW-Eau Claire sophomore had a breakthrough season, earning All-American honors after placing sixth at 197 pounds at his first national tournament.
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2 weeks ago |
leadertelegram.com | Craig Sesker
At first glance, Ian Pepple looks more like a basketball player than a wrestler. He stands 6-foot-5 and possesses a large wingspan. But when Pepple steps on the wrestling mat, there is no question what sport he excels in. Just ask the school-record 25 wrestlers that Pepple pinned this past season. kAm%96 &(\t2F r=2:C6 D@A9@>@C6 925 2 3C62<E9C@F89 D62D@?[ 62C?:?8 p==\p>6C:42? 9@?@CD 27E6C A=24:?8 D:IE9 2E `hf A@F?5D 2E 9:D 7:CDE ?2E:@?2= E@FC?2>6?E]k^AmkAm“xE 92D 366?
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2 weeks ago |
gazettextra.com | Craig Sesker |Eau Claire
By Craig Sesker - The Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis. (TNS) UW-Eau Claire athletic director Jason Verdugo loves the direction that Blugold sports programs are headed. UWEC has already has enjoyed its share of success this school year with 22 athletes earning All-American honors in addition to the school's conference championship teams and all-league selections. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
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