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August 2024

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Middleton's defense could be special

Submitted by MTT News on Wed, 08/21/2024 - 08:48

Drew Cooney sees it every day.

The size. The speed. The strength.

As Cooney, Middleton’s standout senior tight end, tries finding openings in the Middleton defense, he has one prevailing thought.

“We’ve got some dogs,” Cooney said of Middleton’s defense.

Middleton definitely has its fair share of talent on the defensive side of the ball. And the Cardinals hope their defense becomes elite as they chase their first Big Eight Conference title since 2015.

Middleton opens its new season Thursday when it hosts traditional state power Bay Port at 7 p.m.

“I think we have a lot of young guys ready to step up and some older guys  who are definitely going to step up,” said senior safety Harrison Armstrong, one of Middleton’s five captains. “It should be a really fun season. Lots of challenges, but I think we’re going to be pretty good.”

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Middleton hopes to be ‘top dog’ in the Big 8

Submitted by MTT News on Wed, 08/14/2024 - 21:10

Tim Simon doesn’t say much to move the needle.

And that’s certainly by design.

Middleton’s co-head football coach, now in his 34th year with the program, would rather be vanilla than rocky road.

Simon didn’t say anything shocking or outlandish last week when discussing goals for his 2024 Cardinals. But he was forthright.

“Verona’s been the top dog the last couple of years,” said Simon, whose program last won the Big Eight in 2015. “We want to be the top dog.”

Sun Prairie divided into two schools and left the Big Eight Conference after the 2021 season, and the Wildcats have capitalized on the Cardinals’ exit.

Verona has won the last two Big Eight titles and is 14-0 overall in the conference in that time. The Wildcats return as the conference favorites once again in 2024.

The Cardinals’ goal will be to knock off Verona this year and bring the conference title back to Middleton.

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NuCare and VitaCare Forge Strategic Alliance to Elevate Senior Living in Cross Plains

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/14/2024 - 10:28

NuCare Senior Living has partnered with VitaCare Living to enhance the quality of life for residents in the senior living communities of Mount Horeb and Cross Plains, Wisconsin. This collaboration aims to provide comprehensive care services, foster community connections, and implement a resident-centric approach.

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Dental Care for Vets: Initiative Gives Veteran a Reason to Smile

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/14/2024 - 10:27

The vast majority of veterans in the United States do not qualify for dental coverage through the Veterans Administration (VA). Nearly half of them report having dental health issues. 

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A Window Into the World of Cardinal Glass Industries

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/14/2024 - 10:26

Travel west on Highway 14 to Spring Green, and you can’t help but notice a large industrial plant owned by Cardinal Glass Industries. Last week, Cardinal’s Coated Glass Sales Manager Jason Koch

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Week 33

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Middleton golfers expecting big things

Submitted by MTT News on Mon, 08/12/2024 - 18:45

When it comes to quarterback play, the Green Bay Packers are the envy of the NFL.

From Brett Favre to Aaron Rodgers to Jordan Love, the Packers are poised for four decades — or more — of elite quarterbacking play.

In many ways, Middleton is the Packers’ parallel when it comes to prep girls golf.

When Jill Reis left, Heidi Hinners took over. When Hinners graduated, Lindsey Solberg grabbed the reigns.

The list is endless, too, from Allison Van Hueklem, Loren Skibba, Alexis Thomas, Kate Maier, Ellie Frisch and Vivian Cressman, the Cardinals have had someone ready to lead their next group of standouts for more than a quarter century now.

MHS coach Becky Halverson isn’t sure who that player will be this fall. But history tells her someone will emerge, and odds are, the Cardinals will find themselves where they always do — among a handful of teams vying for a state title.

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Hylbert named MHS' new boys hockey coach

Submitted by MTT News on Thu, 08/08/2024 - 18:41

Jochen Hylbert has taught at Middleton High School for 18 years now.

He knows the students, the families and the ins-and-outs of the district.

Most importantly, though, Hylbert knows hockey.

Add it all up and you can see why Hylbert was chosen as Middleton’s next boys hockey coach. Hylbert replaces Dan Truehl, who stepped down following the 2024 season after his responsibilities intensified at his day job.

“I have worked at Middleton High School going on 18 years and I know most of the players from having them in my elective classes and I just have always really enjoyed supporting our hockey program,” said Hylbert, a Physical Education and Health teacher at MHS. “I am very honored to continue this tradition of MHS hockey and explained that … when I was selected as head coach.”

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Ashton knocks off Middleton

Submitted by MTT News on Thu, 08/08/2024 - 18:26

ASHTON – There are plenty of reasons to attend a Home Talent League baseball game in Ashton.

The cornfield behind the left field fence provides a ‘Field of Dreams’ like atmosphere.

There are plenty of brats hot off the grill and cold beverages available along with a 50-50 raffle that is second to none in the HTL.

But nothing beats the main event, watching the home team A’s playing a solid brand of baseball that keeps the fans coming back.

First baseman Luke Ballweg did just that Sunday afternoon, lining a two-run single that helped second-seeded Ashton rally from a late two-run deficit and edge third-seeded Middleton, 5-4, in the second round of the Northern Section playoffs.

The victory sent the A’s (11-3) into the Northern Section championship at Sauk Prairie (13-1) on Sunday at 1 p.m. The top-seeded Twins rallied for an 11-8 victory over fifth-seeded Reedsburg.

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Gators 2nd at All-City meet

Submitted by MTT News on Thu, 08/08/2024 - 18:23

The Midleton Gators finished in second place at the All-City Swim Meet held  at Shorewood Hills from Aug. 1-3.

Ridgewood won the 13-team meet with 2,637.0 points, while Middleton was second at 2,236.50. Parkcrest (1,856.50), Seminole (1,795.50) and High Point (1,726.50) rounded out the top five.

Here’s a list of the Gators that had top-eight finishes:

 

FIRST PLACE

• Boys 11-12 200-yard medley relay — Eric Kim, Dmitriy Pronin, Aaron Dopp, Cameron Dula

• Girls 13-14 200-yard medley relay — Taetem Martin, Gianna Gabert, Abigail Frommelt, Jane Garlock

• Boys 15-19 200-yard medley relay — Max Carter, Sam Wolf, Ben Cutlet Heiderschelt, Jackson Esteves

• Boys 11-12 50-yard freestyle — Cameron Dula

• Girls 13-14 100-yard freestyle — Jane Garlock

• Boys 15-19 100-yard freestyle — Sam Wolf

• Girls 13-14 100-yard backstroke — Taetem Martin

• Boys 15-19 100-yard backstroke — Max Carter

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