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Exploring local faces in North Central Wisconsin Sports, WSAW's Hilight Zone Podcast aims to tell the stories of athletes, coaches, and programs from around the region.
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Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
The Mosinee 4x200 and 4x400 girls relay team was one second away from making the podium at state last year, and they return nearly everybody.
I speak with Adalyn Lehman, Kate Fitzgerald, Claire Selenske, Britt Fitzgerald and Katelyn Baars along with coach Craig Martens about their dynamic, their indoor performance and how they are hoping to get on that podium.
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
SPASH runner Roisin Willis has another world record, this time the fastest distance medley relay time ever recorded.
Willis set the mark with three new balance professionals at the unveiling of their new facility "The Track," besting the previous indoor mark by five seconds.
I speak to her about the opportunity and the moment, as well as discuss her high school season as she looks to break her own state record.
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Monday Apr 04, 2022
After making a thrilling run through the postseason last year, Marathon baseball's Jaden Koeller and Grant Warren hope to recapture some of that magic ahead of their new season.
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Stratford native Macey Kilty was on the biggest stage of her wrestling career so far. She was in the finals of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials until a shoulder injury in the final bout ended her hopes of qualifying for the Olympics.
11 months after the injury, Noah Manderfeld talks to the wrestler about that moment, the recovery and where she is at since returning to competition.
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Former Wausau West Track and Field star Brook Jaworski is coming off one of the most stunning moments of her career: tripping over a hurdle in the NCAA Preliminary Round last spring. But her mindset since has been one of focus.
Noah Manderfeld talks with Jaworski in a candid interview about that moment, and how she hit the reset button this year to qualify for the indoor championships, but also how badly she wants to finish business in the outdoor season.
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Lakeland Union's Julianna and Kristina Ouimette aren't your average sister duo. They are best friends.
What was meant to be an interview about Julianna Ouimette committing to Lehigh for girls basketball turned into one about her and her sister's relationship. The conversation starts with Julianna about her commitment, but then quickly turns to the pair about their height difference, cooking recipes and everything in between.
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
For the second year in a row, Lakeland Union boys hockey is back in the state tournament. But this year, their mindset is a bit different.
Head coach Jake Suter along with players Max Masayesva and Cooper Fink about the feeling of going to state, and how they intend to make noise this time around.
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
Mosinee girls basketball is 23-1, and they believe they have a chance at state.
A team made up of mostly seniors, they look like one of the most dangerous teams in Division 2.
Noah Manderfeld speaks with the team about the regular season, specific games and the team's goals moving forward in a playoff run.
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
For the first time ever in 100 years in conference, Marshfield is outright Wisconsin Valley Conference champions.
With an 11-0 record in the conference so far, the year 2022 will be on the banner forever.
Noah Manderfeld speaks to coach Chris Fischer, Gavin Fravert and Chase Hinson about the season and their upcoming playoff matchup against D.C. Everest.
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
The Hall brothers are an interesting duo, but their story this season with D.C. Everest boys basketball is special.
Colton, the senior, tore his ACL before the season started. His brother Marcus, the junior, has filled his role, averaging 29.6 points per game
The pair talk with Noah Manderfeld about an analogy including the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, pick-up basketball game, Marcus’ success and more.