James Krause

The La Crosse Tribune will recognize the accomplishments of five high school girls athletes from our coverage area each week.

Wood made 13 Truck Series starts with McAnally-Hilgemann Racing in 2024.

Packers Coach Matt LaFleur: 'Shoutout' to Fans vs. Seahawks After winning just nine games in three seasons prior, Logan head football coach Casey Knoble led the Rangers to 10 wins and a share of the MVC title. Knoble has been named the Tribune coach of the year. Logan head coach Casey Knoble (far left) and his captains receive their semifinalist medals after a 41-21 loss to Notre Dame at South Wood County Stadium in Wisconsin Rapids.

Logan senior quarterback Bradley Check led the Rangers to a Mississippi Valley Conference championship and state semifinal appearance in 2024. Logan senior quarterback Bradley Check runs with the ball during a game against Sparta. Logan quarterback Bradley Check fires off a pass during a game against Onalaska. Logan teammates and brothers Tommy (7), Bradley (12) and Owen Check (99) celebrate after a touchdown run by Bradley during a WIAA Division 3 second round football game against Onalaska.

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We're giving out driver of the year, the Sheldon Creed "Close But No Cigar" award and much more.

ALL-TRIBUNE VOLLEYBALL | COACH OF THE YEAR Dec 30, 2024 0 sec ago Video Player is loading. This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color Transparency Background Color Transparency Window Color Transparency Font Size Text Edge Style Font Family End of dialog window. HOLMEN — Pressure is nothing new to Holmen High School volleyball coach Nicky Rose. IN PHOTOS: Holmen volleyball faces Divine Savior Holy Angels in state quarterfinals 11-7-24 James Krause can be reached by email at [email protected] or on Twitter @jkrausepro. VOLLEYBALL COACHES OF THE YEAR Nicky Rose, Holmen Scott Koepke, Caledonia Arena Kvamme, Westby Sammi Maier, Holmen Jessica Rohde, Onalaska Nellie George, Aquinas Sammi Maier, Holmen Nellie George, Aquinas Scott Koepke, Caledonia Bri Ebenhoe, Aquinas Amy Olson, Central Mike Jungwirth, Arcadia Amy Olson, Central Amy Olson, Central Darcy Sawyer, West Salem Nellie George, Aquinas Carol Hanson, West Salem Carol Hanson, West Salem Jennifer Slusser, Sparta Rob Schroeder, Hillsboro Kari Rosenberg, Onalaska Luther Carol Hanson, West Salem Phil Gilbert, Holmen Ryan DeLong, Aquinas Video Player is loading. This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color Transparency Background Color Transparency Window Color Transparency Font Size Text Edge Style Font Family End of dialog window.

Aquinas senior Addison Foor swings for a kill. The four-year varsity player led the Blugolds to a WIAA Division 3 state championship appearance this season. Aquinas senior Addison Foor became a six-rotation player as a junior, and amplified her skills as a senior. Addison Foor celebrates a point during the Aquinas volleyball team's WIAA Division 3 state championship match.

Davis Dempsey Foor Ihle Kline Mascotti Wilson Two La Crosse area teams took very different routes to the WIAA state tournament in Green Bay.

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