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Central/Clayton Ridge Girls Wrestling Preview: Athletes aim to wrestle with confidence, discipline

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/03/2025 - 12:56

By Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns | Times-Register

For the fourth season of the program, 13 athletes will make up the Central girls wrestling team. Co-head coaches Abby Heitman and Levi Leur will lead athletes from both Central and Clayton Ridge high schools with the help of volunteer coaches Colten Ledbetter and Reese Berns.

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Dec

Central Boys Basketball Preview: Experience, speed among strengths for Warriors

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/03/2025 - 12:50

The Central boys basketball team includes (front, left to right) Henry Reimer, Keshaun Foster, Maxwell Schantz, Weston Stannard, Owen Burke, Chris Domka, Griffen Hammersland, Mason Loan; (back) coach Blake Rodenberg, Tyce Zittergruen, Carson Ruegnitz, Trey Sylvester, Garrett Burns, Jake Hertrampf, Isaac Loan, Caden Fette, Owen Hammersland and coach Brady Stramer. Not pictured is Corbyn Clark. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

After graduating only one senior from last season, the Central boys basketball team returns a large number of players for 2025-2026. That includes seven seniors who have played all four years.

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MFL MarMac Boys Basketball Preview: Bulldogs aim to improve every day

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/03/2025 - 12:45

The MFL MarMac boys basketball team includes (front, left to right) manager Olivia Kirby, Cooper Kuehl, Ashton Phillips, Rial Carlson, manager Emma Niedziejko; (middle) Bryce Jones, Sawyer Ehde, Landon Meyer, Tristan Bacon, assistant coach Mychal Moon; (back) head coach Eric Dettbarn, manager Kolten Strong, Easton Lange, Carter Lightfoot, Carsten Pester, Wesley Corlett, Eli Hanson, Kynnick Corlett, Cael Lightfoot and assistant coach Cory Donlon. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

Ball handling and shooting will be strengths for the MFL MarMac boys basketball team this season, according to head coach Eric Dettbarn. The Bulldogs will also rely on quickness—particularly at the perimeter.

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Dec

MFL MarMac Girls Basketball Preview: Mix of talent will make team exciting to watch

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/03/2025 - 12:41

The MFL MarMac girls basketball team includes (front, left to right) Olivia Driscoll, Brooklyn Landt, Khloe Schutte, Cora Keehner, Kacie Picha, Nora Rasmussen, Blair Winter, Kinsley Young; (back) manager Ariana Fish, assistant coach Mike Driscoll, manager Taylor Randall, Ashtyn Dundee, Evie Fritz, Emma Driscoll, Brynlee Fritz, Samantha Ruff, Emme Wikner, Evelyn Birdnow, manager Kambry Keehner and co-head coaches Jess Schubert and Brian Bugenhagen. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

A strong returning core infused with a talented class of freshmen will make the MFL MarMac girls basketball team exciting to watch this season, said co-head coach Brian Bugenhagen.

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Dec

MFL MarMac Boys Wrestling Preview: Bulldogs return three state qualifiers

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/03/2025 - 12:33

The MFL MarMac wrestling team includes (front, left to right) manager Devon Meyer, cheerleaders Avery Kugel, Layla Landt and Desirae Kugel and manager Hadyn Meyer; (middle) cheerleader Alexandria Ames, Tacoma Thompson, Gavin Kishman, Christian Escobar, Draven Stuckman, Benjamin Kite, Parker Muras, Kynlee Baker; (back) head coach Travis Johnson, assistant coach Mike Meyer, Tristan Hoopes, Will Howes, Blake Roe, Maddox Hanson, manager Hayden Halverson, coach Trey Burnikel and coach Elliot Wirkler. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

The MFL MarMac boys wrestling team is smaller but mighty this season. Of the 10 wrestlers, three are returning state qualifiers.

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Dec

MFL MarMac Girls Wrestling Preview: Growing team hopes to prove itself in more duals

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/03/2025 - 12:26

The MFL MarMac girls wrestling team includes (front, left to right) manager McKenna Kozelka, Charlotte Koether, Aaliyah Corcoran, Ayla Ruff, Kennedy Bachman, manager Mayleigh Ruff; (back) coach Pape, Kaitlyn Kozelka, Hannah Jacobson, Bayleigh Wood, Isla Henkes, Veda Torkelson and Alydia Abel. Not pictured are April Upton and coach Shawn Morrissey. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

The MFL MarMac girls wrestling team continues to grow, and with 11 athletes, is hungry to prove itself in more duals this season.

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Nov

'It's going to be missed:" Closure of Marquette Bar and Cafe will leave void in town

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/25/2025 - 11:17

The Marquette Bar and Cafe closed on Nov. 23 after over a century of operation as not only a restaurant but a social hub for the community. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

Julie Troester (left) and Krissy Johnson, along with late owner Dave Martin, have been the heart of the Marquette Bar and Cafe for over two decades. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

The location at 87 First St., in Marquette, has served meals made from scratch since 1904, when James Berry built the New Berry Hotel a half block from the depot where the passenger trains stopped. The original large corner turrets are no longer on the building.

Frank Rodenberg, BonaDean Feller and Adrian Kinley are among the long-time regulars who will miss the food and social interaction at the cafe. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten | Times-Register

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Nov

Central hosts ‘Out of this World’ Family Literacy Night

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/25/2025 - 10:56

Middle and high school teacher Carla Farinas is pictured in the astronaut photo op she made for the event made entirely out of recycled materials.

Rhett Meyer and his parents, Joy and Adam, participate in the re-teller craft station at the “Out of this World” Family Literacy Night at Central on Nov. 20. The families of 81 students attended the fun and engaging reading event.

Greta Scherf posed with the first page of the story walk. Central Elementary Principal Amy Pope expressed gratitude for her work in organizing the story walk and astronaut footprint path through the event, as well as other students and staff.

JoElla Carlson smiles for a photo with her new reading night and bag of books she received at Central’s “Out of this World”-themed Family Literacy Night on Nov. 20.

By Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns | Times-Register

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