Right-side hitter Ben Heise helped lead Middleton to the WIAA state tournament.
A pair of former Sun Prairie volleyball standouts earned player of the year honors in their respective conferences.
Sauk Prairie coach Amy Schlimgen and senior Annika Braund earn the area's Coach of the Year and Player of the Year honors.
With non-football athletes able to sign national letters of intent for the 2023 college seasons in November, the State Journal is following commitments from area students. More students, including football athletes, signed in December.
The Eagles returned to the state tournament with a different mindset than when they reached the event in 2020.
The Sauk Prairie Eagles lost in four sets to the Xavier Hawks durign Saturday's WIAA Division 2 state title game.
Sauk Prairie trailed after the first set but found a way to secure its first ball, and will determine Saturday if it is gold or silver.
Photos: Action from a Division 2 volleyball state semifinal between Sauk Prairie, Wisconsin Lutheran
The Sauk Prairie Eagles played Wisconsin Lutheran in Friday's WIAA Division 2 state semifinal at the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon.
The Cardinals were on a state mission with three Division I teammates all season, but it came to a close against a high-flying opponent.
The fifth-seeded Cardinals felt they executed their game plan well in a tight match with fourth-seeded Waukesha Catholic Memorial.
With high school sports in full swing, it can be tough to keep up with all of the action. Here's what you should know this week.
The Cardinals withstood Waunakee in four sets to win the Division 1 sectional final.
The Eagles came out with nerves after having lost to the Crusaders on Oct. 8 during the Badger West Conference tournament.
The Eagles swept the Crusaders to return to the state tournament for the first time since 2020.
With high school sports in full swing, it can be tough to keep up with all of the action. Here's what you should know this week.
Many believe the setters share similar traits and qualities in volleyball to that of a quarterback in football.
Two new coaches have led two area teams to the sectional semifinals, and there are a couple stacked sectional brackets.
The State Journal recognizes outstanding achievements by high school student-athletes. To nominate someone, email wsjsports@madison.com and explain why they are deserving.
Middleton used its height advantage to overpower Monona Grove and capture a girls volleyball regional championship.
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To nominate a student-athlete, contact us at wsjsports@madison.com, with the student-athlete we should recognize, what school they attend and a short reason why they should be selected.
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Evin Jordee is the third Middleton volleyball player to verbally commit to an NCAA Division I program. She hopes their talent and chemistry leads to a state berth.
The 6-foot-3 Pertzborn is one of three NCAA Division I verbal commits for Middleton. She discusses her career, post-high school plans and being the daughter of a football coach.
Coaches want their servers to create chaos for opposing teams by hitting seams or targeting specific returners. Quality returns of serve, meanwhile, put the attack in motion.
Photos of the Portage and Oregon volleyball teams meeting in a Badger West Conference match on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at Portage High School. The Panthers got eight kills from senior Coco Barnett along with 12 digs and five aces from sophomore Gretta Schriever to sweep the Warriors, 25-20, 25-13,…
The 6-foot-2 Schmotzer is a senior middle blocker for the Crusaders' girls volleyball team.
Three-time reigning champion Middleton reloaded for another title push but the Cardinals' path to a fourth straight title won't be easy.