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2 days ago | htrnews.com | Tom Dombeck

Tom DombeckManitowoc Herald Times ReporterMaking history can be a little rocky sometimes, something the Valders Vikings softball team learned on June 5. Valders trailed until the bottom of the fifth before scoring eight unanswered runs to defeat the Xavier Hawks 8-2 in the WIAA Division 3 sectional final to clinch the program’s first-ever state appearance. It was a pair of juniors who sparked the Vikings, pitcher Megan Hochkammer and designated player Madison Bergel.

5 days ago | htrnews.com | Tom Dombeck

Tom DombeckManitowoc Herald Times ReporterThere was plenty of action to look back on from the past week. Here are the top prep performers from the week of May 26-31 in Manitowoc and Sheboygan counties. There won’t be a set number of players chosen in each sport in a given week, just including performances which stood out and deserve recognition. This means there might be more or less than the week previous. Another criteria is to limit selections to one player per team, per sport. Need a break?

6 days ago | htrnews.com | Patti Zarling

Manitowoc County offers a variety of swimming locations, from Lake Michigan beaches to a family aquatic center. The Manitowoc Family Aquatic Center features a heated pool, waterslides and a lazy river. Neshotah Park and Beach offers a sandy beach, volleyball courts and a concession stand. A lesser-known "North Pier Beach" provides a quieter alternative to Neshotah Beach. Red Arrow Park and Lighthouse Park offer additional beach access and amenities.

6 days ago | htrnews.com | Tom Dombeck

Tom DombeckManitowoc Herald Times ReporterWho was the area's top high school performer last week? You tell us. You can vote for the Maritime Ford Athlete of the Week until noon on Thursday. You don't have to be a subscriber to vote. More high school sports voting: Vote for the girls soccer player to watch this postseason in Manitowoc and SheboyganPath to state: WIAA girls soccer: These 7 Manitowoc, Sheboygan teams have best path to state tournamentNeed a break?

1 week ago | htrnews.com | Gary Klein

Gary C. KleinAndrew Lee (14) corners to the edge of turn 6 during MotoAmerica Superbike weekend, Saturday, May 31, 2024, at Elkhart Lake’s Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis. Gary C. Klein/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinShane Maggs (129), of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, is a blur of action out of turn 13 during qualifying for MotoAmerica Weekend, Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Elkhart Lake’s Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis. Gary C.