View From the Bench: Conference realignment
September 27, 2011
Filed under Sports, View from the Bench
Due to competition among many schools at many levels nationwide, athletic conferences are being realigned left and right. This issue really hit home in 2008-2009 when the Southern Lakes conference removed teams including Fort Atkinson, Jefferson and Milton. Due to the disbanding, Fort Atkinson found... Read more »
Girls’ soccer big on bonding
April 21, 2011 • written by Courtney Hammer
Filed under High School, Sports
With every practice that brings new and interesting things, the 2011 Girls’ Soccer team could be compared to a big family. Including pasta parties, Frostie Freeze fun-runs and many other team outings, the fun on the team truly never stops. “I have many favorite things about playing soccer. One of... Read more »
Boy’s basketball drills in success
February 10, 2011 • written by Chad Hoof
Filed under High School, Sports
The Boy’s Varsity basketball team had a drastic turn around compared to last season’s woes. A major contribution to the team turnaround has been the defense. Going into the season, head coach Mike Hintz said defense would be a key component... Read more »
Girls Volleyball sets up for playoffs
October 30, 2010 • written by Alexiyah Kohler
Filed under High School, Sports
The three month season has begun for the varsity, lady Blackhawk, volleyball team. While former senior athletes are off to new places, the team is working hard to enhance their game and competition. Janelle Gerds, Madeline Podmolik and Alison Kozulla are the starters in the front row. Back row... Read more »
BCS system reevaluated
October 30, 2010 • written by Chad Hoof
Filed under Collegiate, Sports
Since the dawn of college football, controversy has surrounded the determination of the two participants in the National Championship game. Ever since the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) has been used as a determinant, it has only added fuel to the fire. If a team wins a BCS conference title (Big... Read more »
FAll Sports Updates
October 4, 2010
Filed under High School, Sports
Cross Country Both boys’ and girls’ cross country are off to a fast start with six meets behind them already. There have been various individual medal winners in each race, but the team has not taken home any trophies as a whole. The conference meet will be held at the Koshkonong Mounds golf course. ... Read more »
Bush’s Heisman revocation unjust
October 1, 2010 • written by Thomas Shockman
Filed under Sports, View from the Bench
On September 15th, Reggie Bush had his 2005 Heisman award wrongly vacated for receiving improper benefits while he was a running back at the University of Southern California. The improper benefits he accepted put him in violation of NCAA rules and regulations, therefore making him ineligible to play... Read more »
Going…going…??? Fort sluggers step to the plate in sectionals
June 9, 2010
Filed under High School, Sports
The Fort Atkinson baseball team defeated Oregon 9-7 in their sectional match-up. This win allows the Blackhawks to advance to the sectional final game at 5:00 on June 9 (today) at Riverside Park in Janesville playing either Milton or Oconomowoc!!!!! For those who can’t make it to the game it... Read more »
Girls Softball plays in Sectionals today
June 9, 2010
Filed under High School, Sports
The WIAA softball tournament shifts into high gear with sectional semifinals Wednesday at locations throughout the area, and the Madison.com coverage team will provide updates throughout the competition. The games will determine the matchups for Friday’s sectional finals, the last stage before... Read more »
Amount of playing time questioned by athletes
December 1, 2009 • written by Chad Hoof
Filed under High School, Sports
At the beginning of every sports season, a student athlete must pay a $40 fee in order to participate in games and practices. The only question is if every athlete gets enough playing time for hard work that they put in and the $40 participation fee they payed. “I did pay that fee and on top of that... Read more »