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Stevens Point man killed in assault

Mar 21, 2024 | stevenspoint.news | Robert Cloud

By Robert CloudThe Portage County District Attorney’s office filed felony charges against three men who were allegedly involved in the assault that led to the death of a 61-year-old Stevens Point man. Brandon L. Boehm, 20, Christian J. Emerson, 18, both of Wausau, and Arlin O. Sangster, 19, Rothschild, were charged Thursday, March 21, with first-degree reckless homicide as party to a crime with penalty enhancements for an elderly victim.
Spees’ hat-trick propels Panthers to sectional final

Feb 21, 2024 | stevenspoint.news | Jacob Heid

By Jacob Heid Sports Editor STEVENS POINT — In an emotionally charged game dominated by physicality, the No. 2-seeded SPASH boys’ hockey team, led by three goals from junior forward Jackson Spees, defeated No. 3-seeded Hudson 5-3 in the sectional semifinal game at K.B. Willett Arena in Stevens Point on Feb. 20. Each team capitalized twice on the power play between the 16 penalties called during the game.
Boys basketball season glides into playoffs

Feb 20, 2024 | stevenspoint.news | Jacob Heid

By Jacob Heid Sports Editor PORTAGE COUNTY — With the calendar nearing March, area boys’ basketball teams have their final tune-ups this week before flipping to survive and advance mode for the playoffs. The Almond-Bancroft boys’ basketball team grabbed the No. 1 seed in its D5 sectional, while Pacelli and Rosholt got the No. 3 and No. 12 seed, respectively, to round out D5 action.
Wisconsin Valley Union’s furious comeback falls short

Feb 16, 2024 | stevenspoint.news | Jacob Heid

By Jacob Heid Sports Editor STEVENS POINT — The WIAA girls’ hockey playoffs opening round had plenty to see as the No. 4-seeded Wisconsin Valley Union hosted the No. 5-seeded Northland Pines Co-op from up north at Ice Hawks Arena in Stevens Point on Feb. 15. After the Union trailed 2-0 heading into the third, the game went to overtime before the visiting Eagles put the cherry on top with the game-winner for a 3-2 victory.
UW-Stevens Point announces WIAC hockey semifinal ticket information

Feb 15, 2024 | stevenspoint.news | Jacob Heid

For the Gazette STEVENS POINT — The regular season Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference champion UW-Stevens Point men’s hockey team hosts the conference tournament semifinal games at K.B. Willett Arena in Stevens Point on Feb. 23-24. The UW-Stevens Point athletics department recently announced ticket information for the upcoming series. Tickets are now available for season ticket holders and get until 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21, to claim seats.
Pacelli girls grab top seed, leads area teams into postseason

Feb 14, 2024 | stevenspoint.news | Jacob Heid

By Jacob Heid Sports Editor PORTAGE COUNTY — Girls basketball teams from around the state gathered Feb. 11 to find out where they’d be seeded for the 2024 road to the Resch Center in Green Bay. Pacelli was awarded the No. 1 seed in its D5 sectional, while Almond-Bancroft and Rosholt sit at the No. 6 and 12 seeds in their respective sectional in D5. SPASH got the No. 5 seed (D1) out of the Wisconsin Valley Conference. Amherst rounds out the area with a No. 5 seed and a road game in D3.
Rafters seek host families for upcoming 2024 season

Feb 13, 2024 | stevenspoint.news | Jacob Heid

For the Gazette WISCONSIN RAPIDS The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters baseball team has started its search for any individual or family interested in housing interns or players for the 2024 Northwoods League season. Host families play an integral role in the success of the Rafters organization by offering a nurturing environment for players and interns who are pursuing their passions in baseball and furthering their sports careers.
Nicolet National Bank Senior Spotlight: Tyler Loomis, SPASH boys’ hockey

Feb 12, 2024 | stevenspoint.news | Jacob Heid

By Jacob Heid Sports Editor SPASH senior Tyler Loomis has been an athletic kid since being young, and hockey was always a focus. A few things made hockey stand out as he grew with the game. Now a senior, he hopes to use his experience to help the younger kids at the varsity level learn what it means to put on the SPASH uniform and how to keep the culture alive. Here is more on the SPASH senior:What’s a nickname your family or friends gave you?
Eagles dominate free throws, edge Pacelli for conference title

Feb 9, 2024 | stevenspoint.news | Jacob Heid

By Jacob Heid Sports Editor STEVENS POINT — Conference title implications were on the line for the Almond-Bancroft boys’ basketball team as it traveled to Stevens Point to take on Pacelli on Feb. 8. In a physical battle, the Eagles outscored Pacelli 15-1 from the free-throw line in a 67-61 victory to clinch the CWC-South regular season title. It’s the Eagles’ second conference title in the last three seasons.
Rosholt’s Trzinski grabs 1,000th career rebound

Feb 7, 2024 | stevenspoint.news | Jacob Heid

By Jacob Heid Sports Editor ROSHOLT — A lot of buzz surrounds high school athletes when they hit the career 1,000-point milestone. Rosholt senior Sarah Trzinski recently hit a different kind of high school basketball milestone that is as impressive. In the Hornets’ 53 – 44 conference home win over Tri-County on Feb. 2, Trzinski pulled down 20 rebounds to surpass 1,000 career rebounds. “There have been more than a few players to reach the 1,000-point club.