SPRING VALLEY, WI – When you reach the top of the mountain, you get the honors and the Spring Valley volleyball team did that by winning the conference title. Now they get to reap the rewards of their hard work with post season honors.

Leading the way for Valley were a pair of first team senior honorees – Mara Ducklow and Charli Vanasse.

Ducklow led the Cardinals and was given the honor as the Conference Player of the Year for her efforts. The senior led the conference in attacks and kills for the season. She had 258 kills in 713 attacks with 95 errors, which led the team as well. Ducklow was also second in the conference in digs, with 371 defensive plays, and was third in the conference in service aces.

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with Mrs. Lisa Fesenmaier, SV Elementary School

SPRING VALLEY, WI – It was Elementary Student EXPO time on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Spring Valley (SV)Elementary School. It was a beehive of EXPO events from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. There were so many wonderful projects to see and learn about from students in kindergarten through fifth grade.

First grade teacher, Mrs. Lisa Fesenmaier, EXPO Co-coordinator, shared these observations with the Sun-Argus, “Every year, Spring Valley Elementary School students get a chance to share their interests and talents by creating projects for the Elementary Student EXPO and this year was no exception.  This is a huge event with hundreds of students and families coming together for a gallery of projects, book fair, games, food, and the beloved teacher pie throw.

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HAMMOND, WI – The #4 seeded Baldwin-Woodville Blackhawks conquered the #1 seeded St. Croix Central Panthers (SCC) in a commanding fashion, 46-29, for level two of the 2023 Division 4 WIAA Football Tournament. Passionate and resilient play by the Blackhawks led to Baldwin-Woodville’s victory in a action packed rematch of two Middle Border Conference teams; avenging the Blackhawks week-eight loss, 54-21, to the Panthers.

SCC opened the game struggling to move the ball. The Panthers punted and Baldwin-Woodville began at their own 37-yardline. The Blackhawks hit the ground running with a solid quarterback keeper run by Cal Smith and a long pass reception by Collin Fritts. The Blackhawks struck first to take the lead 7-0, with a rushing touchdown by Colton Hush and a successful point-after by Gus Kroening. Baldwin-Woodville scored immediately after on SCC’s next offensive possession with a defensive 28-yard fumble return ‘scoop-and-score’ touchdown by Ryan Veenendall, 14-0. SCC punted on their following drive continuing to be challenged by the Blackhawk defense. Smith and the rest of the Baldwin-Woodville offense shined through the air moving 67-yards downfield in only a few plays and adding to the lead with a Hush receiving touchdown, 21-0. SCC responded with a 72-yard rushing touchdown and another short-yardage touchdown to end the first quarter, 21-14.

SCC kicked off to Baldwin-Woodville, however a Blackhawk fumble gave the Panthers possession. The Panthers offense moved towards the endzone but hindered by penalties and Baldwin-Woodville’s defense turned the ball over to the Blackhawks. This gave Baldwin-Woodville possession from their own 1-yardline. A ‘holding in the endzone’ penalty against the Blackhawks awarded SCC a safety, 21-16. SCC methodically advanced across the field on their next drive to take the lead, 22-21. SCC’s two-point conversion was no good. The Blackhawks answered, reclaiming the lead with a 69-yard touchdown pass from Smith to Monicken at the end of the first half, 27-22. The Blackhawks two-point conversion was also unsuccessful.

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BOYCEVILLE, WI – The final game of the season is never easy. It’s messy, emotional, usually cold. Most teams finish their season disappointed with their record or the outcome of their final game.

While it wasn’t the season the Spring Valley football team was hoping to have, there were a lot of pluses to take away.

Boyceville, which is having an incredible season, ended the Cardinals hopes of advancing to Level 3 playoff action by shutting out the Cardinals 30-0 here last Friday, October 27, bringing the 2023 football season to a close.

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SPRING VALLEY, WI – It was a bittersweet week for the Spring Valley volleyball team. The D-SC champions earned the right to host both playoff games this past week, unfortunately their season ended earlier than hoped for with a loss to Regis in the second round.

The loss may have dampened the season, but the team should be proud of all of their accomplishments this year, especially earning the D-SC title.

Valley started the week with a 3-0 win over Blair-Taylor. The sweep of the Wildcats by scores of 25-18, 25-18 and 25-14, was led by the senior attack of Mara Ducklow and Charli Vanasse. Vanasse led Valley with 14 kills and Ducklow had 11. The team had 38 kills in 94 attacks with 16 errors. Sophomore Addison Nelson assisted on 32 kills.

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The Baldwin-Woodville Area School District Board of Education recently recognized Culver’s of Baldwin, Nolato Contour, and Nilssen’s Foods for their support of the Baldwin-Woodville Area School District.

These businesses were honored as part of the Wisconsin Association of School Boards’ 2023 Business Honor Roll program. The program recognizes local school district business partners that support their local schools by providing resources or additional learning opportunities for students and staff.

“Culver’s of Baldwin, Nolato Contour, and Nilssen’s Foods are strong supporters of the Baldwin-Woodville Area School District,” said school board president Ken Dykhouse. “In the past year, they have not only made significant monetary contributions, but they have provided career and educational opportunities for our youth apprenticeships, provided evenings in which our groups, athletics and school clubs have the opportunity to earn additional funds, and donated food, beverages, and resources to all of the schools in our district. We truly appreciate the support of all businesses in Baldwin and Woodville.

“On behalf of the Baldwin-Woodville Area School District, we are honored to acknowledge Culver’s of Baldwin, Nolato Contour, and Nilssen’s Foods for their generous support and helping to prepare the children of our community to be tomorrow’s leaders.”