Payton Havermann

Jun 20, 2024 | gazettextra.com | Payton Havermann |Eau Claire

The Northwoods League is back in action and the Eau Claire Express are looking to reach the postseason for the third season in a row. But closing in on a month into the season, it’s been an up and down ride so far for Eau Claire. Entering their Tuesday series opener against the La Crosse Loggers, the Express stood at 9-13 with losses in four of their last five games. That mark also puts Eau Claire in the bottom half of the Great Plains East standings.

Jun 18, 2024 | leadertelegram.com | Payton Havermann

The Northwoods League is back in action and the Eau Claire Express are looking to reach the postseason for the third season in a row. But closing in on a month into the season, it’s been an up and down ride so far for Eau Claire. Entering their Tuesday series opener against the La Crosse Loggers, the Express stood at 9-13 with losses in four of their last five games. That mark also puts Eau Claire in the bottom half of the Great Plains East standings.

Jun 14, 2024 | gazettextra.com | Payton Havermann |Eau Claire

Regis/McDonell’s small, but accomplished group of girls soccer seniors had just one thing that had eluded it coming into the season: A trip to the state tournament. The Saints have been close in recent years, reaching the sectional finals in 2023 and 2021, but ultimately coming up short. This season, Regis/McDonell was determined to break through.

Jun 12, 2024 | leadertelegram.com | Payton Havermann

Regis/McDonell’s small, but accomplished group of girls soccer seniors had just one thing that had eluded it coming into the season: A trip to the state tournament. The Saints have been close in recent years, reaching the sectional finals in 2023 and 2021, but ultimately coming up short. This season, Regis/McDonell was determined to break through.

Jun 10, 2024 | gazettextra.com | Payton Havermann |Eau Claire

With nine minutes to go in Regis/McDonell’s 4-3 Division 4 Sectional 1 championship win, the Saints were dead in the water. Though having largely dominated River Valley in chances and time of possession in the second half, the Saints had come up empty on every one of their opportunities and trailed River Valley 3-1. Regis/McDonell was in a situation it hadn’t faced all season — trailing by multiple goals — at the most inopportune time, but the Saints fought hard to turn the tide.