East Dubuque claims victory in 26-20 football thriller over Galena Friday night

In one of the most exciting football games played at Galena High School in many years, East Dubuque came away with a 26-20 victory Friday night. The Pirates scored the first two touchdowns in the first quarter, but the Warriors came roaring back with 26 unanswered points. Time after time, East Dubuque went to its counter play and running back Jared Puls to bust open numerous big running plays. Puls rushed for 166 yards on the evening, 54 of them coming on a 54-yard third-quarter touchdown run. The Pirates Trevor Harris scored twice for the Pirates while Tyler DuPlessis scored on a 60-yard run on a fumble recover. After Galena went up 14-0, East Dubuque's Andrew Belken scored on an 80-yard kickoff return. He also scored on a 12-yard pass from quarterback Cole Thiell. In other area games, Stockton beat AFC 34-26; Platteville won 53-12 over Southwestern; Benton/Scales Mound lost to Freeport Aquin 25-6; and Warren beat South Beloit 8-6. Saturday, September 04, 2010

Pirates romp in opener

FRANKLIN GROVE-It took the Pirates almost two hours to get to their first game of the season but only seconds to take a 7-0 lead over their hosts Friday night. Tyler Duplesis took the opening kickoff 83 yards for a touchdown en route to a 43-14 victory over Ashton-Franklin Center in the opening game of the 2010 season. Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Winning Wildcats

"We are one." That was the slogan branded on the shirt of every coach, and each of the 200-plus fans who came to watch the River Ridge Wildcats step onto the football field for the first time as a stand-alone team on Aug. 27. The same slogan the team used in warm-ups. The same slogan they broke their huddles with. The same slogan the fans cheered, hundreds of voices in unison, as their team secured their first ever victory against the Durand Bulldogs. (1 comments) Tuesday, August 31, 2010

ED hopes to bounce back

EAST DUBUQUE-The East Dubuque Warriors golf team is preparing to bounce back from their 3-10 record in 2009 with the help of two returning starters and several promising newcomers. Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Roundup of area high school sporting events

Football East Dubuque 41, Polo 20 Southwestern 34, Warren 8 Aquin 7, Stockton 6 Volleyball and Golf... Tuesday, August 31, 2010

New coach excited about River Ridge's chances

ELIZABETH-Meagan Miller is entering her first season as the head coach of the River Ridge varsity volleyball team, and she is excited about the team she has inherited. "We can't wait to get the season started and see how far we can go," Miller said. Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Galena volleyball plans to contend for conference title

GALENA-The Galena Pirates varsity volleyball team finished third in the Upstate Division of the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference in 2009, with a 22-12 overall record, and a 9-4 record in conference play. Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Warren wants to get back to winning ways

WARREN-The Warren Warriors volleyball team is ready to make a run for a winning season. Last year Warren went 9-19-1, during their fourth season under Head Coach Erin Jordan. Jordan, who has a career record of 48-66-3, believes the Warriors have what it takes to put together a winning season in 2010. Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Scales Mound aiming for a return to postseason

SCALES MOUND-Last season the Hornets went 10-3 in conference play and 21-8-3 and a spot in the regional playoffs where they lost to Galena. Angie Winter is entering her 14th season as the team's coach, and she has plans to get Scales Mound back to the playoffs in 2010. Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Southwestern volleyball keeps eyes on state title

HAZEL GREEN- With five out of six starters returning to the Southwestern Wildcats volleyball team in 2010, head coach Jane Wills believes they have the experience and talent to win the Southwest Wisconsin Activities conference. Tuesday, August 31, 2010