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Battle of the Beards

Submitted by MTT News on Wed, 06/25/2014 - 10:58

They go by many names. The Van Dyke. The Musketeer. The Grizzly Adams.

They are sustained by an array of waxes, oils, tonics and balms. Some say sweat, or the tears of beautiful maidens, are the secrets to their luster and length.

Soup is their kryptonite.

Ranging from ridiculous to elegant - from comical to historical - these epic mustaches and beards will soon face off in the Good Neighbor City. The Madison Beard Wearers’ Union - Local 608 will host the Midwest Mustache & Beard Wearers Championship, right here in Middleton on Saturday, July 12. 

The event, held at Capital Brewery from 1-8 p.m., is sponsored by Remington, an ironic supporter if ever there were one. Proceeds will go to Porchlight, an organization that provides emergency shelter, food, employment services, counseling, and affordable transitional and permanent housing to homeless people in the Dane County area.

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Middleton golfers dominate all-Big 8 team

Submitted by MTT News on Wed, 06/25/2014 - 10:26

They were one of the deepest teams in the state.

A sensational quintet from top to bottom. One of Middleton’s most impressive ‘Fab Fives’ in quite some time.

So it came as no surprise that each and every Cardinal was named to the all-Big Eight Conference team.

Middleton sophomores Brady Thomas and Emmet Herb, along with senior Josh Haunty were all named first-team all-conference. Senior Charlie Stankiewicz and sophomore Joey Levin were both named second-team all-conference.

The all-conference team was determined by scores from conference matches only, not all events.

“They were so close to each other, they relied on each one to pick each other up, it was just an extremely fun group to be around,” Middleton coach Tom Cabalka said. “The season seemed to fly by, every practice was meaningful to them and they all worked extremely hard at improving their game.  

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Nine softball players named all-Big 8

Submitted by MTT News on Wed, 06/25/2014 - 10:18

When Middleton’s girls softball team first gathered back in March, Cardinals manager Cherie Hellenbrand had doubts.

“I was wondering if we could be a 500 team,” Hellenbrand said.

But as the year unfolded, Hellenbrand’s optimism grew by the day.

“What stood out, especially during spring break, was their work ethic and team unity,” Hellenbrand said. “We had long practices and we worked very hard. Every day their confidence grew and so did their skills and desire to win.”

And it certainly paid off.

Middleton had a memorable season, finishing third in the ultra-competitive Big Eight Conference, winning a regional title and posting a 17-8 overall record. The Cardinals were also rewarded for their success, landing nine players on the all-Big Eight Conference team.

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Middleton falls in state quarterfinals

Submitted by MTT News on Tue, 06/17/2014 - 22:38

GRAND CHUTE — The final score was staring back at Kasey Miller, courtesy of the giant scoreboard in centerfield.

And even though that result had been a painful reality for nearly 30 minutes now, Miller was still having a hard time swallowing it.

Wilmot 2, Middleton 1.

“We definitely felt like we could win it all this year,” Miller said. “We had the team to do it. We’re leaving with our heads held high, but we certainly feel like we could have had more.”

It’s easy to see why.

In a WIAA Division 1 state quarterfinal baseball game held at Fox Cities Stadium Tuesday, Middleton had a bevy of chances to turn defeat into victory. But the Cardinals couldn’t get the key hit against a Wilmot team that played sublime defense.

Middleton, which made its seventh state appearance since 2002, finished the season 21-9. Wilmot improved to 24-3.

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Middleton seniors enjoyed a great ride

Submitted by MTT News on Tue, 06/17/2014 - 21:00

GRAND CHUTE — They played baseball together since they were children.

They grew up together, excelled together, and eventually reached a state tournament together.

So now that it was officially over, it was easy to see why Middleton’s 11-person senior class didn’t want to say goodbye.

The Cardinals fell in the WIAA Division 1 state quarterfinals to Wilmot, 2-1, Tuesday afternoon. And afterwards, this deep and gifted senior class had a hard time exiting Fox Cities Stadium.

“We were on youth teams together or always playing against each other,” Middleton second baseman Luke Schafer said. “I’ve played with a ton of these guys for a really long time, and we were a great group.

“We got stronger and stronger and stronger as the year went on. And the worst part is I won’t get to play with these guys any more.”

Senior first baseman Alex Elliott agreed.

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Soccer Cards fall in sectionals

Submitted by MTT News on Mon, 06/16/2014 - 00:00

Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.

The great Dr. Seuss once coined that remarkable phrase. And that saying might best describe how Middleton’s girls soccer team was feeling last Thursday.

The Cardinals fell to Madison West, 1-0, in a WIAA Division 1 sectional semifinal. That marked the end of the road for the Cardinals and their 11 seniors, a group that left a lasting imprint on the program.

“After all the wins and the loses, what it boils down to is the 23 girls for 2014,” Middleton coach Mary Duffy said. “There will be no team like this one. Next year we will have new people and a new identity, but what will remain the same are the bonds that these 23 girls made this season. 

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Tennis Cards ousted in state quarters

Submitted by MTT News on Sun, 06/15/2014 - 00:00

 

For Ben Luskin, this truly was the best — and the worst — of times.

Luskin, a senior tennis player at Middleton High School, played one of the best matches of his career last Friday. Unfortunately for the Luskin and the Cardinals, it wasn’t enough as Milwaukee Marquette toppled Middleton, 4-3, in a quarterfinal match at the WIAA Division 1 state team tennis tournament.

“The team competed amazingly and I'm so proud of how we played,” Luskin said. “We're obviously incredibly disappointed how it turned out, especially considering how close we came. But we have had an absolutely amazing season.

“It was very emotional for all of us to see our season come to an end, but I can’t imagine playing with a better group of guys. Not only are they great players, but they are great teammates and I’ll never forget this incredible season.”

One reason Luskin won’t forget the ending is how well he played in his own match.

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Baseball Cards headed back to state

Submitted by MTT News on Wed, 06/11/2014 - 09:42

Their pitching was sublime throughout the day.

They had timely hitting and the defense was immaculate.

And because Middleton’s baseball team was terrific in all three areas, it’s headed back to the WIAA Division 1 state tournament.

Middleton won its own sectional Tuesday and will now play in a state quarterfinal game June 17 at 1 p.m. at Fox Cities Stadium in Appleton.

Middleton opened the day with a 2-1 over La Crosse Central in a sectional semifinal. The Cardinals then toppled Reedsburg, 7-3, in the sectional final.
Middleton will now make its seventh trip to state since 2002.

“We’re playing our best ball right now and that was our goal at the beginning of the season,” Middleton senior catcher Jackson Keeler said. “It’s nice to try to win the conference, but ultimately we want to be playing our best baseball when the playoffs roll around.”

They are.

Middleton escaped in the sectional semis against La Crosse Central.

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