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 »
Girls’ basketball season opener
December 1, 2009 • written by Derek Stark
Filed under High School, Sports
It is time to tip-off another season of girls’ basketball. Fort Atkinson looks to improve upon its 4-17 record, which included just two wins in the highly-touted Badger South. In attempt to turn around a program which has gone seven straight seasons without a winning record, Fort has brought in Scott... Read more »
Behind the Scenes
December 1, 2009 • written by Derek Stark
Filed under High School, Sports
Most people have never heard of the group that brings athletic events to local viewers, puts in hours of work, yet gets little recognition: Fort TV. Fort TV is responsible for producing the content that is played on the public access channel, which allows people to view events they were unable to attend. This... Read more »
One week of two-a-days: Boys’ basketball players react to Coach Mike Hintz’s demanding coaching techniques
December 1, 2009 • written by Marta Kotz
Filed under High School, Sports
New to the boys’ basketball program is not only the coach, but also his aggressive coaching style. On Monday, November 16th, the boys’ basketball season began. To start off their season, they spent the first week of it with practices in the morning before school began, from 6-7:20, and after school,... Read more »
Team Spotlight
December 1, 2009 • written by Kyra Walling
Filed under High School, Sports
“I am very excited for this season. What more can a coach ask for than athletes with the desire to train!” Coach Frank Weiss said. Open mat is hold after school for wrestlers, and is a time for practicing positions and handling. Ten or more members showed up to these sessions prior to the start... Read more »
Intramurals: Basketball or Dodgeball?
December 1, 2009 • written by Marta Kotz
Filed under High School, Sports
With few sports offered in the winter, a majority of the student body looks forward to playing intramural basketball during these cold months. For these students, this year’s offering of intramurals may come to be a shock. Due to the overwhelming popularity of dodgeball during homecoming week, a survey... Read more »
Volleyball keeps up intensity at every level of play
October 27, 2009 • written by Ashley Strommen
Filed under High School, Sports
Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball team is on a hot-streak with a record of 8-2 and two first place tournament plaques. Varsity Girls Volleyball also has also been competitive record of 7 – 4, along with a first place at the Luther Prep Invite. Junior Varsity has a higher record by average, but... Read more »
FAHS Hall of Fame coach remembered
October 27, 2009 • written by Marta Kotz
Filed under Collegiate, High School, Sports
On September 25th, Fort Atkinson, along with many surrounding communities, lost an influential coach and friend. Pete Von Allmen, former FAHS Head Girls’ Basketball coach, died three days after his 65th birthday in his home. He had been struggling with heart problems for quite some time. Von Allmen... Read more »
Team Spotlight: Tennis
October 27, 2009 • written by Derek Stark
Filed under High School, Sports
For the first time in school history, the Fort Atkinson’s Girls Tennis team is headed to state. After winning the Badger Conference Title for the second consecutive year, the Varsity Girls’ Tennis squad knew they had the tools to be serious contenders this post season. What they did not know is... Read more »
Dahl aces third consecutive State Tournament
October 23, 2009
Filed under High School, Sports
By Derek Stark One of Fort’s most accomplished athletes in the past four years has been Senior Leah Dahl. With her fourth and final season all but over, Dahl posting a 23-1 record, earned first place in conference, and has advanced to state for the third time consecutively. “Leah had a great season,... Read more »
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