Todd Sommerfeldt

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Sports Editor at La Crosse Tribune

Husband, dad. sports guy.

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Williams, Van Maanen clean up at sectionals

1 month ago | lacrossetribune.com | Todd Sommerfeldt

WAUNAKEE, Wis. — Connor Williams could smile as he walked around the fieldhouse at Waunakee High School late Saturday afternoon. He could ride home to La Crosse with family or friends and be happy about the upcoming week. Williams, a Central High School junior, is a WIAA Division 1 qualifier for the individual state wrestling meet next weekend. That part is nothing new because both of his previous seasons provided a path to the Kohl Center and matches against the state’s best in his weight class.
High school basketball: Johnny Davis, Ethan Anderson, Luke Reader named WBCA All-State

1 month ago | lacrossetribune.com | Todd Sommerfeldt

The Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association released its All-State teams on Monday, and Central High School sophomore Johnny Davis, Black River Falls senior Ethan Anderson and Bangor senior Luke Reader found homes on their respective first teams. The 6-foot-5 Davis was an All-MVC first-teamer and helped the Red Raiders (24-3) to an MVC title and second consecutive appearance in the Division 2 state tournament.
WIAA Girls State Tournament: La Crosse Aquinas tops Mel-Min, wins D-4 title

1 month ago | lacrossetribune.com | Todd Sommerfeldt

GREEN BAY — There were times when Madessa Collins dribbled the ball into the lane and found opportunities to score. There were others when she was fed the ball and completed the drive.
WIAA girls state basketball: Melrose-Mindoro blows out Manitowoc Lutheran

1 month ago | lacrossetribune.com | Todd Sommerfeldt

GREEN BAY — The Melrose-Mindoro High School girls basketball team wanted a good start to the first game it had ever played in the WIAA state tournament. The Mustangs got much more than that Thursday night. Melrose-Mindoro scored the first 14 points and held Manitowoc Lutheran scoreless until 5 minutes, 48 seconds had passed on the way to an impressive 64-30 victory in the second of two Division 4 semifinals at the Resch Center in Green Bay.
Prep Notebook: Blair-Taylor softball rights ship, starts cruising

1 month ago | lacrossetribune.com | Todd Sommerfeldt

The Blair-Taylor High School softball team wasn’t really sure what awaited it when the season began. The Wildcats placed second in Division 4 at last year’s WIAA state tournament and not only returned several key players, they returned all of them. Coach Greg Bratina said that led to more adjustments than anyone anticipated, but the important thing is that they have been made, and Blair-Taylor is rolling again.
High school track and field: Small numbers don't mean small accomplishments for Melrose-Mindoro girls

1 month ago | lacrossetribune.com | Todd Sommerfeldt

Tory Lockington never pictured himself sitting with assistant coaches in a classroom until 11:30 p.m. trying to set up the most effective track and field lineup as they could. It just wasn’t what he envisioned before taking over the boys and girls programs at Melrose-Mindoro High School prior to last season. “I never thought being a track coach would involve this much strategy,” joked Lockington, also the school’s football coach. “It’s unreal what you have to do to maximize your talent.
High school football: Week 6 games to watch

Sep 25, 2024 | lacrossetribune.com | Todd Sommerfeldt

Central (2-3, 2-1) at Tomah (1-4, 0-3)NOTEWORTHY: Central—The RiverHawks have won two straight games with the emergence of junior Christian Rudrud, who has played both QB and RB. ... Rudrud (69 carries-588 yards, 7 TDs) has rushed for 518 yards and scored all of his TDs over the past 3 games. ...
3 things we've learned from the fall high school sports season

Sep 25, 2024 | lacrossetribune.com | Todd Sommerfeldt

Ideas of what fall high school sports teams — or programs as a whole — could become first formed in August, if not sooner. The anticipation of what new players could do or more experienced players might bring to the table was bantered about between fans, residents and participants alike. Was the championship in grasp? Everyone was eager to find out.
High school football: Week 6 games to watch

Sep 25, 2024 | gazettextra.com | Todd Sommerfeldt

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Sep 25, 2024 | gazettextra.com | Todd Sommerfeldt

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