Hartford Union High School @ Fond du Lac

DeForest @ Slinger

West Bend East @ Waukesha South

West Bend West @ Green Bay Preble

Kewaskum @ Luxemberg-Casco

Dodgeland vs Whitewater

Cedar Grove-Belgium @ Mayville

Beaver Dam @ Watertown

Horicon/Hustisford @ Lomira

Homestead @ Germantown

Nicolet @ Menomonee Falls

Kettle Moraine Lutheran @ Campbellsport

Many talented high school girls golfers competed in the Brookfield Central/Menomonee Falls Invitational at Dretzka Park Golf Course, in Milwaukee on Monday, August 17 and Tuesday, August 18. 

Team results:

1. Divine Savior Holy Angels  306  304  610

2. Bay Port  306  328  634

3. Homestead  333  318  651

4. Waunakee  329  325  654

5. Waukesha co-op  330  327  657

6. Arrowhead  334  326  660

7. Kettle Moraine  336  330  666

8. Brookfield Central  337  336  673

9. Cedarburg  339  335  674

10. Hartford Union High School  332  344  676

A number of notable rounds include Divine Savior Holy Angels senior Zoe Gryniewicz with rounds of 69 each day, finishing with a 138. Arrowhead junior Addison Johannes recorded a 144, while Slinger senior Ashley Greenhill finished with rounds of 75 and 72 for a total score of 147. Hartford Union High School senior Rita Kuepper was three under at the end of the first day of the invitational, in fifth place out of 145 golfers with a 70. Kuepper earned tenth place, overall with a round of 78 on the second day.        

On what feels a fitting date to celebrate Kyle Busch’s impact on NASCAR, today — 8/18, a nod to Busch’s famed car numbers — the sport’s entire industry will recognize “Kyle Busch Day” with competitors, crew members, team owners and corporate execs sharing favorite memories of the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion on multiple media platforms.

Busch, 41, passed away unexpectedly May 21 of complications from severe bacterial pneumonia and sepsis, however the impact of his life and career will never cease, thanks to an amazing legacy he established both on and off the race track.

“I think it’s an awesome remembrance and way to show he’s still on the top of all of our minds,” said Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell, who credits Busch with helping establish his own NASCAR career. “I think the industry has done really, really, good of not letting it just go. He had such a big impact on the whole industry. So, I’m glad they’re implementing it and I know it will go on for years to come and will be something we always cherish.”

Busch is the all-time winningest driver across NASCAR’s three national series with an astounding – and never to be matched – combined 234 victories.

The 2015 and 2019 NASCAR Cup Series champion has 63 wins in NASCAR’s premier series, ranking him ninth on the all-time list – driving for legendary teams and Hall of Fame owners such as Rick Hendrick, Joe Gibbs and Richard Childress.

The 8/18 is a nod to the No. 8 Chevrolet that Busch was driving for Childress when he passed away this spring and the No. 18 Toyota, which he won his season titles with driving for Gibbs.

Not only was his skill appreciated, but behind the brash, bold and competitive personality Busch was a devoted husband to Samantha and proud father to Brexton and Lennix – whether it be meticulously guiding 11-year-old Brexton’s young racing career or twirling around his beloved 4-year-old Lennix dressed in a princess gown. His love for his young family was always first in his heart.

He and Samantha founded the Bundle of Joy Fund to help provide IVF access, the dedication touching countless souls after candidly sharing the couple’s own challenges with infertility treatment. The tireless work they put into creating and funding this charity is indicative of the ways the Busch’s hoped to positively impact other families.

It’s indicative of the passion Busch possessed and shared. And for a racer who loved to test the tolerance and gumption of his competitors, they all respected his talent on track and that compassion off it.

Hartford Hawks 11

Thiensville-Mequon Twins 10

Rubicon Red Sox 10

Milton Crescents 7 

The Wisconsin state champion, Whitefish Bay Little League, plays Iowa in the Midwest Region Championship game on Friday, August 14 at noon in Whitestown, Indiana.

A spot in the Little League Baseball World Series is on the line.

Whitefish Bay won the Wisconsin 10-12 State Championship by defeating Lakeland, according to Yahoo Sports. Whitefish Bay won four straight elimination games, culminating with a 9-4 win over Missouri on Thursday, August 13.

The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association salutes the 28 schools that fulfilled criteria to be named recipients of the Award of Excellence in 2025-26.

The award promotes and recognizes the efforts and achievements of schools in the areas of sportsmanship, ethics, integrity, leadership, character and administrative accomplishment.

The recipients of the Award of Excellence, presented to high schools that have verified they have met each of the award’s criteria are Germantown, Lakeside Lutheran and Watertown. 

Of the 28 schools receiving the award this year, 20 have received the award multiple times and nine are first-time recipients. Those eight schools are Arcadia, Cuba City, Ellsworth, Loyal, Mauston, McFarland, Mishicot and Sun Prairie East.

Germantown and Watertown receive the award for the seventh time in the 10 years since the award’s inception, which ties three other schools for the most in the membership. Hilbert and The Prairie School are recipients of the award for the sixth time. 

Recipients will be presented the Award of Excellence at their respective district’s Area Meeting in September and will be recognized for the achievement on the WIAA website and social media, in State Tournament programs and video boards.

A fundraiser has been announced, which will include a Pasta Party for Addison Elementary School fourth-grade teacher and Slinger High School Head Football Coach Bill Jacklin.

It's scheduled for Sunday, September 13 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Slinger's Community Park. All of the donations go to Coach Jacklin.

There will be kid's games, activities and prizes. 

As Coach Jacklin continues on his healing journey, the community is invited to gather for an afternoon of great food and fun, while helping give back to someone who has given so much to others. 

Final scores from Sunday, August 9:

Hartford Hawks 8

Thiensville-Mequon Twins 3

Kewaskum A's 11

Slinger Stingers 2

Milton Crescents 15

Rubicon Red Sox 5

Clyman Canners 10

Farmington Flames 3

Saturday, August 8

Oconomowoc Five O's 9, Dousman Frogs 5
Oconomowoc raced out to a 7-0 lead after two innings, and scored twice in the 7^th. Brady Nelson and Maddux Hibbard each hit home runs for Oconomowoc. Cooper Pease hit three doubles for Dousman.

Hartland Oilers 6, Monches Irish 3
The upset of the day was in Monches, as the Hartland Oilers scored five times in the 4th to knock off the Irish.

Brookfield Bulldogs 10, Menomonee Falls Lakers 2
Brookfield scored in six consecutive innings after falling behind 2-0 through two, including five times in the 8th. Thomas Otto's grand slam in the 8th was the exclamation point for Brookfield. Danny Llanas went seven innings of four hit baseball for the Bulldogs, striking out eight.

Sunday, August 9

Genesee Rebels 6, Oconomowoc Five O's 4
Genesee entered the bottom of the 9th down 4-1, but scored five times to win in walk off fashion, capped by Lane Scott's three run walk-off home run for the Rebels. Genesee will represent the Kettle Moraine Division in next weekend's Final Four.

Brookfield Bulldogs 2, West Bend Spirits 0
In a pitchers' duel in West Bend, Thomas Otto's fifth inning two run home run held up for the Brookfield Bulldogs. James Severson and Gavin Hinckley were both brilliant in complete game efforts. Severson gave up just 2 West Bend singles and struck out 14, while Hinckley allowed just 4 hits and struck out 8. Brookfield will represent the Suburban Division in next weekend's Final Four.

Monday, August 10

Kenosha Kings at Waterford Rivermen — 7 PM
Hartland Oilers at Sussex Cardinals — 7 PM — in West Bend

Improvement projects centering around practice fields and the track at Hartford Union High School are taking shape. All of the work is thanks to the Hartford Union High School District's $25.8 million facilities referendum, which was approved by voters in November of 2024. It passed with 53 percent of the vote, or 11,566. 9,855 voted against it in 2024. 

The installation of a turf field is in progress at the time of this writing, and the asphalt pouring around the track is also underway. 

The installation of the sprinkler systems for the soccer field continues, along with the  building upgrades.

Concrete curbs are complete for the north parking lot. 

Slinger Stingers 10

Saukville Saints 3

Kewaskum A's 6

Hustisford Astros 2

Oakfield Oaks 7

Brownsville 49ers 3

Johnson Creek Pioneers 13

Watertown Cardinals 2

Hartford Union High School has announced that they have received a generous $145,850 grant from the United States Tennis Association. It will help fund the resurfacing of their eight northwest campus tennis courts.

This makeover is going to be a game-changer for their students, staff and community.

The courts will be ready just in time for our upcoming girls' tennis tournament, giving them a total of 16 fully playable courts for their important fall and spring tournaments, as well as PE classes.

The USTA's grant will go a long way to support the campus of Hartford Union High School.

West Bend Spirits 5

Hartland Oilers 1

Monches Irish 8

Merton AmVets 0

Sussex Cardinals 15

Merton AmVets 5

Menomonee Falls Lakers 5

Brookfield Blue Sox 4

Genesee Rebels 9

Oconomowoc Five O's 7

Dousman Frogs 2

Rome Raiders 0

Waterford Rivermen 14

Racine Kiwanis 2

East Troy Express 16

North Prairie Pythons 11

New Kewaskum High School Athletic and Activities Director Josh Boyer joins the district, after serving Sauk Prairie High School in a similar position for the last 10 years. 

Boyer is from West Bend and a graduate of West Bend East High School. 

Kewaskum High School is a member of the Glacier Trails Conference and offer 18 WIAA sports, seven competitive club teams and over 20 performing organizations, classes and non-competitive clubs.     

The 48th enshrinement into the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame will take place in Madison, at the Marriott West on Saturday, April 10, 2027.

The WFCA will induct 11 new members into the Hall of Fame. They will also recognize two National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductees from Wisconsin, along with this year’s recipient of the Dave McClain Distinguished Service Award and the Margie and Dick Rundle Positive Influence of Coaching Award. 

Former Lomira High School Head Football Coach Randy Hatlin is part of the class. Coach Hatlin also coached at Cassville. Former Arrowhead High School Head Football Coach Fritz Rauch will also be inducted. Coach Rauch also coached at Homestead High School. Former Dodgeland High School Head Football Coach Mike Schmitt is part of the class. Coach Schmitt also coached for Ripon College, Waupun and Randolph. Robert Vitale coached at Menomonee Falls High School, Catholic Memorial and New Berlin Eisenhower.

NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC COACHES ASSOC. HALL OF FAME

• Kip Cramer, Grafton High School

• Steve Jorgensen, Bay Port/Kimberly High Schools

DAVE MCCLAIN DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

• Paul Nievinski, Mosinee HS

MARGE AND DICK RUNDLE POSITIVE INFLUENCE OF COACHING AWARD

• Jason Gorst, Spencer/Columbus Catholic High School

Hartford Hawks 8

Oakfield Oaks 3

Slinger Stingers   13   7

Hustisford Astros  8   9

Farmington Flames 5

Neosho Rockets   0

Thiensville-Mequon Twins 17

Saukville Saints  5

Clyman Canners 14

Watertown Cardinals 12

Johnson Creek Pioneers 24

Helenville Rebels 3

Milton Crescents 5

Rubicon Red Sox 1

Cedarburg Mercs 5

Brownsville 49ers 4

Brookfield Blue Sox 7 Monches Irish 4

Hartland Oilers 11 East Troy Express 1

Rome Raiders 7 Racine Kiwanis 6

Kenosha Kings 7 Waterford Rivermen 6

Genesee Rebels 7 North Prairie Pythons 2 - Connor Nolen 17 Strike outs for Genesee

Oconomowoc Five-O's 10 Dousman Frogs 5

Sussex Cardinals 8 Merton Amvets 0 - Lucas Keller picked up his league leading 6th win on the mound.  Sussex clinched at least a share of 1st place in the Lake Country Division.

West Bend Spirits 6 Menomonee Falls Lakers 4 - West Bend clinched at least a share of 1st place in the Metro Division

Kewaskum A's 1

Sheboygan A's 0

Kenosha Kings 15

Oconomowoc Five O's 5

East Troy Express 11

Racine Kiwanis 8

The Bend Theater will host "Ueck," the feature length documentary on Milwaukee Brewers bradcasting legend Bob Uecker, on Monday, August 17 at 7 p.m. as the West Bend stop, kicking off the film's statewide tour outside Milwaukee. The screening will be followed by a roundtable discussion with the film's producer and filmmakers.

The evening is presented as part of The Bend Sessions, West Bend's community lecture series.

Joining the conversation on stage will be filmmakers Steve Farr and Michael Vollmann, and former Milwaukee Brewers player Willie Mueller, a West Bend native who co-starred with Uecker in the movie Major League - playing the Duke.

Following the August 17 screening and roundtable, "Ueck" will play exclusively at The Bend Theater for three encore screenings: August 18 at 7 p.m., August 19 at 7 p.m. and August 22 at 1 p.m. 

The film traces Bob Uecker's path from his sandlot days to a backup catcher in the majors and more than five decades behind the microphone for the Brewers.   

Uecker passed away in January, of 2025 after a private battle with lung cancer.

The Rock River Baseball League, and the Land O' Lakes Baseball League postponed their games on Sunday, July 19 out of caution, given the Air Quality Advisory at all of their locations. They were looking out for the players, umpires, and fans, according to an announcement.

They saved a day at the end of the year, so all Rock River Baseball League and Land O' Lakes Baseball League games will move to Sunday, August 2. 

Land O’ Lakes Baseball were able to get five games in this weekend, Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18. 

Brookfield Bulldogs 14

Hartford Hawks 3           Bill Majeskie Memorial Game

Lannon Beavers 9

Brookfield Blue Sox 6

Menomonee Falls Lakers 14

Genesee Rebels 1 

Sussex Cardinals 12

Hartland Oilers 4 - Chris Barnes hit for the cycle for Sussex.

Lannon Beavers 3

West Bend Spirits 2 

Alex Lavine has been named the new athletic and activities director at Slinger High School.

Slinger High School announced that Alex currently serves as a teacher and coach at Slinger High School, and they are excited to announce that he will be joining their administrative team. They are confident that he will continue to build strong relationships and provide outstanding leadership in this new role.

Lavine stepped down as Slinger High School's head boys basketball coach. He led the team to their first state tournament appearance in nearly 50 years last season.

A football-only conference realignment for the 2026 season was approved by the WIAA Board of Control. 

Hartford Union High School Dean of Students and Athletic and Activities Director Scott Helms discussed the adjustment with WTKM.

"The North Shore Conference this year has a different conference for football and football only. We added Menomonee Falls, Waukesha West and Wisconsin Lutheran. We lost both West Bend schools and Nicolet. The football schedule looks a little different with three new teams. We will see the regular realignment happen next year for all of the other sports."

The newly approved WIAA football alignment requires mandatory crossover games to ensure teams get a full slate for playoff qualification consideration.

"Some of the smaller schools felt like they didn't belong within the conference," according to Helms. "Or they couldn't support three programs, with football especially. We have seen that with other sports within our conference, especially softball and girls soccer."

The three programs, or three levels that Helms referred to include varsity, JV and JV2.

"We are able to do that, so we want to make sure we have teams to play. If not, we find non-conference games to give our student-athletes opportunities."

The upcoming Hartford Union High School varsity football schedule. 

August 21 @ Fond du Lac High School  7 p.m.

August 27 Germantown High School  7 p.m.

September 4 Homestead High School  7 p.m.

September 11 @ Wisconsin Lutheran High School  7 p.m.

September 18 Waukesha West High School  7 p.m.

September 25 @ Menomonee Falls High School  7 p.m.

October 2 @ Cedarburg High School  7 p.m.

October 9 Slinger High School  7 p.m.

October 16 @ Whitefish Bay High School  7 p.m.

Hartford Hawks 7

Slinger Stingers 6

Hustisford Astros 8

Brownsville 49ers 7

Kewaskum A's 21

Saukville Saints 6

Milton Crescents 14

Helenville Rebels 0

Rubicon Red Sox 12

Clyman Canners 11

Farmington Flames 14

Watertown Cardinals 8

Oakfield Oaks 3

Cedarburg Mercs 0 

West Bend Spirits 7

Monches Irish 1

Oconomowoc Five-O's 9

North Prairie Pythons 5

Menomonee Falls Lakers 4

Milwaukee Beavers 2

Dousman Frogs 10

Merton AmVets 6

Waterford Rivermen 4

Genesee Rebels 1

Brookfield Blue Sox 14

Brookfield Bulldogs 12

Rome Raiders 11

Racine Kiwanis 1 

An exciting new outdoor tradition is making its regional debut in Beaver Dam. 

The Dodge County Fairgrounds will play host to Huntstock Midwest July 17 to July 19 —a high-energy, three-day immersion into the hunting lifestyle. Often described as the "Woodstock of hunting," the festival is making its very first appearance in the Midwest, making the Dodge County Fairgrounds the epicenter of the region's outdoor community.

Whether you are looking to fine-tune your whitetail strategy, test out the latest archery gear, plan a fun family outing, or just talk shop with fellow hunters over great food and live music, this weekend is built for you.

Hunting is all about passing the torch to the next generation. To make it easier to bring the whole crew, kids under 12 get in completely free. The festival will feature a pellet gun range put on by Wisconsin Hunters Education, outdoor lawn games, a make-a-smore station and other activities designed to keep young hunters engaged and excited.

Photo by the Dodge County Fair Association.