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Middleton routs Madison East

Submitted by MTT News on Tue, 12/08/2015 - 23:24

Nine months ago, Middleton’s boys basketball team came to Madison East and saw its season end in heartache.

Just two weeks into the 2015-’16 campaign, it’s clear these Cardinals are older, wiser, better.

In an early-season showdown of Big Eight Conference heavyweights, Middleton used a pair of huge runs to topple the host Purgolders, 93-75. The Cardinals took control of the game with a 17-0 run early in the first half, and when East pulled within five points midway through the second half, Middleton uncorked a 16-0 burst.

It was a far cry from the WIAA Division 1 regional final in March, when the Purgolders edged the Cardinals, 56-53.

“All year, all summer that motivated us,” said Middleton junior forward Tyree Eady. “We felt like we shouldn’t have lost that game. We really wanted to get them back.”

Eady was a big reason why the Cardinals got measure of revenge. Eady pumped in a career-high 29 points and added nine rebounds and five steals.

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Speed kills for girls basketball team

Submitted by MTT News on Tue, 12/08/2015 - 17:22

Middleton’s girls basketball team was maybe 25 minutes into its season opener. And that’s when Bria Lemirande realized the method to the madness could yield enormous dividends.

Lemirande is the point guard for the Cardinals’ undersized, but remarkably speedy girls basketball team. And midway through the second half of the Cardinals’ first game of the year, their fast, aggressive, grueling style began paying off.

The opposing players from Stoughton struggled getting back on defense. Heads began to hang. The Vikings’ had lost their aggression.

Middleton, which trailed by eight points at halftime, stormed back for a 77-70 win. The Cardinals haven’t stopped rolling since.

There’s an old saying that speed kills — and these Cardinals are proof of that. Middleton knows just one gear — fifth.

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Boys basketball team wins first two

Submitted by MTT News on Tue, 12/08/2015 - 17:19

Start fast. Finish strong.

Middleton’s boys basketball team did both last week and won its first two games of the season.

The Cardinals opened the year with an 82-73 road win at Janesville Parker last Thursday. Middleton followed that with an impressive 79-65 win over visiting Verona last Saturday.

Junior forward Tyree Eady scored a game-high 25 points in Middleton’s win over Parker. Junior guard Storm Murphy added 24 points and six rebounds, while junior guard C.J. Fermanich added 12 points.

Junior forward Myron Ashford added seven points, while junior Daydrian Spears added six points.

“(Parker) had two games under their belts,” Middleton coach Kevin Bavery said of the Vikings. “They are big, physical and athletic with a prolific shooting guard. Any time you travel on a weeknight to Janesville or Beloit and come away with a Big Eight Conference victory you are pleased.”

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Middleton gymnasts aiming high

Submitted by MTT News on Tue, 12/08/2015 - 17:16

Kari Steck would make one heck of a poker player.

Middleton’s girls gymnastics coach never tips her hand. And Steck always keeps her cards close to the vest.

When discussing goals and possibilities each and every season, Steck is more Bill Belichick than Rex Ryan.

“As always, the end goal in mind is for the girls to have a memorable and healthy season,” Steck said. “If that includes a Big Eight championship and a trip to state, we’ll be happy. However, it’s more important to me that the girls grow as young women and as a team.”

Don't be surprised if all of the above happen.

That’s become the norm under Steck.

Middleton has qualified for state each of Steck’s first four seasons, highlighted by a fourth place finish in 2014 and a fifth place finish last year.

The Cardinals were also second in both the Big Eight Conference’s regular season and postseason tournament last year. Middleton then won its own sectional.

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Hockey Cards a perfect 4-0

Submitted by MTT News on Tue, 12/08/2015 - 17:13

One quarter of their season is complete.

They have dominated every foe and passed every test.

If you’re a Middleton hockey fan, there’s a lot to like right now.

The Cardinals improved to 6-0 last week with a pair of impressive conference wins. Middleton rolled past Janesville, 7-1, last Tuesday, then drilled Beloit Memorial, 5-1, last Saturday.

Middleton has won its first six games by a combined score of 34-9.

“The coaching staff is very pleased with our quick start,” Middleton coach Steffon Walby said. “In all fairness, we have allowed the team to pick up where they left off last year. The seniors have had a great attitude and a hunger that has helped. The underclassmen have certainly followed the senior’s examples.
“Tony Wuesthofen has been solid in net, and we have played great team defense in front of him. Special teams have been better than last year, and we have found the scoring touch early on.”

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