The Journal - Pierce County's Newspaper

The Journal is a weekly newspaper in Pierce County, Wisconsin, that provides local news and sports coverage.

[Jonah Severson @JonahSeverson]

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@UWRFFootball @CoachWalkerRF

[UW-River Falls Athletics @UWRFFalcons]

No. 9 @UWRFFootball moves to 2-0 with a road win at Ohio Wesleyan!

#FFT

[Falcon Football @UWRFFootball]

SCHOOL RECORD ALERT 🚨 In his performance today, Kaleb Blaha broke the school record for total offense in a game with 566 yards!

The record was previously held by Ben Beckman who had 547 yards against UWL in 2019.

[Carmen Pata @CarmenPata]

Hey @UWRFFootball Nation! Woody Fangmeier '96 is in a tough spot battling cancer. We always talk about being a family, well now is time to walk the talk. Show a brother some love donate what you can but repost this now. Hold your head up high as we go marching by for @UWRFFalcons

[Andrew Caudill @Altoona_AD]

New Story: After 22 Years, Jay Bartsch Steps Down as Boys Golf Head Coach https://t.co/f1CvkZ7o9I

[RF Baseball @RFHS_Baseball]

Post 121 over Chippewa to finish 3-0 & win the 2023 Falls Classic Sr. Legion tournament. Holmen went 3-0 to win the Jr’s bracket. Thanks to our volunteers, and great competition from @FondyLegion @holmenlegionba1 @Post77Baseball. Thanks for spending your Father’s Day with us!🇺🇸⚾️

[River Falls Boys Basketball @RFBoysHoops]

6/17 V Tourney @ UW River Falls

W vs Cambridge-Isanti
W vs Woodbury
W vs Stanley-Boyd

[Prescott Cardinals Softball @PrescottCardsSB]

Taylor and Izzy represented PSB at the WFSCA Senior All Star game this week, along with some other MBC familiar faces!! Congrats on your amazing careers ladies and for making us #PrescottProud!

[RF Baseball @RFHS_Baseball]

Congrats to our Wildcats who earned All-BRC honors for the 2023 season. Congrats men, well deserved! 👊🏻

[The Journal - Pierce County's Newspaper @PCJournalSports]

STATE CHAMPION: Elmwood/Plum City senior Trevor Asher wins the Division 3 State Championship on his final jump of the year.

Asher, who trailed going into his last jump, leaped 45 feet, 3.25 inches to claim the state title.

He bested the previous mark of 44 feet, 9.25 inches.

[RF Baseball @RFHS_Baseball]

Your Regional Champion, River Falls Wildcats with the 7-1 W at Wisconsin Rapids to advance to the WIAA D1 Sectionals where we will face #1 seed Stevens Point in a 10am matchup at Marshfield. Keep fighting for each other men! 👊🏻💙⚾️

[Prescott Cardinals Softball @PrescottCardsSB]

SECTIONAL FINALS DAY for the Cardinals! Our girls set some big goals this season and have dedicated themselves to doing whatever it takes to reach them. They play for eachother and for #CardinalNation ❤️❤️ Let’s punch that ticket to Madison! #PlayAsOne #RoadToGoodman

[Matt Walker @MattWalkerDU]

1⃣ Week Away from Minnesconsin Mega Camp
5⃣0⃣ Total Schools Attending
2⃣6⃣ Scholarship Schools Coming
4⃣ Power 5 Schools Will Be Here
🚨Register Here Today: https://t.co/Z5wEjDnHct

[Prescott Cardinals Softball @PrescottCardsSB]

Kate’s our lucky charm! Cardinals win 6-5 over BW and we’re onto the Sectional Final! #babycardinal #notdoneyet #PlayAsOne

[Prescott Cardinals Softball @PrescottCardsSB]

Prescott 3&4 graders helped get the team ready for its Regional Final vs Elk Mound at 5pm tomorrow. Good thing we’re not playing these mini-Cardinals…they scored 2 runs on us tonight and stole many bases. The future of Cardinal Softball is bright indeed!

[Ellsworth Panthers @E_TownAthletics]

Following their first playoff win last night, our #1 ranked softball team will now face #4 Rice Lake at home on Thursday, be there at 5!

[Molly Janke @mollyjanke]

Thank you @HamlineWBB for the great visit and offer to play basketball!

[Matt Walker @MattWalkerDU]

The Minnesconsin Mega Showcase at River Falls by the Numbers...
4⃣0⃣ Total Schools
4⃣ Power 5's
1⃣7⃣ Division 1's
2⃣6⃣ Scholarship Schools
Register Here: https://t.co/Z5wEjDof21

[Keyah Strop @StropKeyah]

I’m very blessed and beyond excited to announce that I have received an offer to play basketball at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater! I can’t thank the coaching staff enough for this opportunity and for welcoming me into their family. Go Warhawks!!💜@UWWWomensHoops

[RF Baseball @RFHS_Baseball]

Wildcats over Osceola 5-4 in 10 innings to wrap up a busy week. 3 of 4 games were decided by 1 run, 2 of which went extra innings. 18 players saw important game action, while 8 different pitchers stepped up to throw quality innings. Continue to be ready for next pitch fellas! 👊🏻