Madison Sports Headlines

Student-athletes share how missed classes and late nights force difficult choices as they balance academics, athletics and life.

Here's where the top Racine County athletes in the Class of 2026 will play college sports next year.

Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau appointed a fresh face to head its athletic department, and the experienced leader is looking forward to the challenge ahead.

What are high school athletes carrying that fans, parents and coaches don’t always see? A new State Journal/WiscNews series lets area athletes explain.

Hilary Stanek is an experienced administrator who gained her education from a nearby university.

Bangor announced it hired Shane Schmeling, who led the school's girls basketball team to a state championship in 1997, as its athletic director Friday.

The outgoing AD is proud of the renewed spirit, connections and increased number of opportunities he was able to foster in six years on the job.

Wisconsin may continue to ban transgender girls from competing on girls sports teams after a Tuesday decision by the U.S. Supreme Court.

The La Crosse area had many memorable moments during the 2025-26 school year. Here are five that stand out.

Looking back on another moment-filled school year, here are the five most memorable moments I saw during the 2025-26 season.

There was plenty worth remembering from the county's prep squads. These are a few of the top memories.

Waterford athletics and activities director Jill Stobber is retiring after 11 years in the role. Longtime AD Jim McClowry is set to fill the vacancy.

Ryan Olson is leaving West Salem after six years as the school's athletic director.

Holmen softball pitcher Gabi Stuhr discussed her senior season, the team's recent regional title and much more with the Tribune on Thursday.

La Crescent-Hokah was among the first schools to help launch flag football in Minnesota. The Lancers' impact has continued to show in the years since.

Flag football is one of the fastest growing high school sports across the country. Madison high schools are some of the latest to establish club programs in the state.

Cinderella title runs on the tennis court and conference track titles highlighted last week's action. Vote for the most notable effort.

This week's 5 stars include several track and field athletes who set multiple personal bests in the past week.

Tracks stars who shined at their conference meets and a slugger from the softball diamond headline this week's stars. Cast a vote for your favorite effort.

Verona and Mount Horeb are the latest area schools to join the Adapted Sports League. See how the league, created in 2022, has helped students with disabilities and their families.