Thrilling victories. Magnificent individual performances. Memories to last a lifetime.
These are the norm inside the sports programs at Middleton High School.
But there was nothing normal about 2020.
The sports world came to a screeching halt on March 12 due to COVID-19. And amazingly, the Cardinals didn't have a single event the rest of the year.
Oh, there were a few memorable moments. There was also a lot of waiting, watching and wondering.
Times-Tribune Sports Editor Rob Reischel looks back at the top-10 stories of 2020.
1. Middleton A.D. Bob Joers dies
Bob Joers led Middleton’s athletic department into the 21st century.
Joers helped the Cardinals become arguably the top athletic program in the state.
And through it all, he remained one of the most flexible, accessible and personable people in his industry.