Craig Sesker

Burlington

Sports Writer at Leader-Telegram

Sports writer/editor, Father, grandfather. Award-winning writer and author who has written and produced 21 books. ⭐️⭐️

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Articles

Express squander late lead in loss to Bucks

2 weeks ago | gazettextra.com | Craig Sesker |Eau Claire

For the Eau Claire Express, there was good news. And there was bad news on a blustery Sunday afternoon at Carson Park. The good news was that starter Walker Retz survived a rough start to pitch six strong innings.
Immanuel Lutheran's Arndt excels in final state meet

2 weeks ago | gazettextra.com | Craig Sesker |Eau Claire
Menomonie's McCalla earns pair of runner-up finishes

2 weeks ago | gazettextra.com | Craig Sesker |Eau Claire

By Craig Sesker - The Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis. (TNS) LA CROSSE - It was nearly the comeback of the weekend at the state track and field championships. Trailing leader Charlize-Trinity McKenzie of Cedarburg by 25 meters or more for a majority of the race, Menomonie junior Lauren McCalla almost caught her with a strong and dramatic finishing kick. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
Express squander late lead in loss to Bucks

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Craig Sesker |Eau Claire

For the Eau Claire Express, there was good news. And there was bad news on a blustery Sunday afternoon at Carson Park. The good news was that starter Walker Retz survived a rough start to pitch six strong innings. AdvertisementThe bad news was that the bullpen blew a one-run lead as Waterloo's offense erupted in a 15-6 baseball win over the Express before 1,627 fans. "We had another rough stretch," Eau Claire manager Dale Varsho said.
Express squander late lead in loss to Bucks

2 weeks ago | leadertelegram.com | Craig Sesker

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Menomonie's McCalla earns pair of runner-up finishes

2 weeks ago | leadertelegram.com | Craig Sesker

LA CROSSE — It was nearly the comeback of the weekend at the state track and field championships. Trailing leader Charlize-Trinity McKenzie of Cedarburg by 25 meters or more for a majority of the race, Menomonie junior Lauren McCalla almost caught her with a strong and dramatic finishing kick. kAm|4z6?K:6 ?2CC@H=J 96=5 @77 |4r2==2 5@H? E96 7C@?E DEC2:89E2H2J E@ H:? E96 `[e__\>6E6C E:E=6 2E E96 DE2E6 EC24< 2?5 7:6=5 >66E $2EFC52J 2E #@86C w2CC:?8 $E25:F>]k^AmkAmr@>A6E:?8 :? s:G:D:@?
Cadott's Sonnentag captures three state titles

2 weeks ago | gazettextra.com | Craig Sesker |Eau Claire

By Craig Sesker - The Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis. (TNS) LA CROSSE - Cadott junior Iszy Sonnentag entered the state track and field meet with sky-high expectations. And believe it or not, she may have even surpassed them. Sonnentag turned in an incredible performance at the state track and field meet Saturday, capturing three state championships at UW-La Crosse's Roger Harring Stadium. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
Hebert wins 2 golds before emotional moment with father

2 weeks ago | gazettextra.com | Craig Sesker |Eau Claire

By Craig Sesker - The Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis. (TNS) LA CROSSE - Chippewa Falls senior Sam Hebert could not have envisioned a more perfect ending. Or a more happy one. The final race of his brilliant high school track and field career at Saturday's state meet is one he will never forget. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
Ramblers rumble to 4x100 state championship

2 weeks ago | gazettextra.com | Craig Sesker |Eau Claire

LA CROSSE - A fast start. Three excellent baton passes. And a determined dash to the finish line. For Eau Claire Regis, that was the formula for success at the state track and field meet Saturday.
Immanuel Lutheran's Arndt excels in final state meet

2 weeks ago | leadertelegram.com | Craig Sesker

LA CROSSE — Audrey Arndt didn't capture a state championship on Saturday. But she did her best. And her best was pretty darn good. kAm%96 t2F r=2:C6 x>>2?F6= {FE96C2? D6?:@C 42AA65 2 DFA6C3 AC6A 42C66C H:E9 2 EC:@ @7 E@A\E9C66 7:?:D96D 2E E96 DE2E6 EC24< 2?5 7:6=5 >66E]k^AmkAmQx 2> 92AAJ 2?5 AC@F5 E@ 7:?:D9 =:<6 E92E[Q pC?5E D2:5] Q%9:D H2D 2 8C62E H2J E@ 8@ @FE] xEVD 366? 2 G6CJ C6H2C5:?8 6IA6C:6?46 7@C >6] p?5 :EVD 366?