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Middleton topples Madison Memorial

Submitted by MTT News on Wed, 09/10/2025 - 20:46

MADISON — Twice Madison Memorial chased Middleton down and backed the Cardinals into a corner.

The Cardinals punched their way free both times.

The last of those times — midway through the fourth quarter — made it a two-score game and propelled the Cardinals to a 35-13, Big Eight Conference win over the Spartans on Sept. 5 at Mansfield Stadium.

Middleton’s offense knew it needed to step up.

“Let’s just punch it in,” quarterback Joey Passaglia said of the unit’s attitude after Memorial found paydirt with 10 minutes, 13 seconds remaining to get within 21-13. “They scored, now we have to come back and punch it in the end zone once again.

“We trusted each other, we relied on each other and we just had that attitude that we’re not losing. No one’s going to beat us.”

Passaglia and Co. turned to a play that had already worked once, a play action pass to running back Elijah Jackson on a wheel route out of the backfield.

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White notches 500th career win

Submitted by MTT News on Wed, 09/10/2025 - 20:36

Ben White probably doesn't want to be called Mr. 500.

Middleton’s girls volleyball coach doesn't much care for the spotlight. He’d rather the attention was on his team.

But White entered some rarified air on Sept. 6 when he posted the 500th win of his illustrious career during the Middleton Invite. The Cardinals went 3-2 overall at the 16-team tournament.

“I definitely kept this quiet and didn't tell anyone but my wife prior to the day, because the truth is it should never be about the head coach,” White said. “I've been lucky to coach with some great people and have had the opportunity to work with a lot of special student athletes.”

White’s been an awfully special coach, as well, during his time at MHS.

White coached Middleton’s boys for 19 years, going 448-172 record overall. White led Middleton’s boys to 11 state tournaments, two Final Fours and 13 Big Eight Conference championships.

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Tennis Cardinals enjoy big week

Submitted by MTT News on Wed, 09/10/2025 - 20:29

Middleton’s girls tennis team enjoyed a big week, winning all six of their matches.

The Cardinals won a pair of Big Eight Conference matches and went 4-0 at the DeForest Invite.

Here’s a recap of the Cardinals’ week.

 

BIG EIGHT CONFERENCE

• Middleton 7, Madison La Follette 0 — The Cardinals rolled to straight set wins at all seven flights on Sept. 2.

Mira Russo, Avery West, Nithya Uppala and Kaelyn Chen all posted singles wins.

In doubles play, the tandems of Elina Koenst and Ava Giles, Elsa Heshelman and Dhrithi Putti, and Grace Mayer and Zoe Baumgard all earned wins.

• Middleton 7, Janesville Craig 0 — The Cardinals cruised past the Cougars on Sept. 4.

Russo, West, Uppala and Chen all had singles wins. In doubles play, the teams of Sophie Shi and Sarah Li, Baumgard and Putti, and Heshelman and Grace Meyer notched straight set wins.

 

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Boys spikers win Spartan Invite

Submitted by MTT News on Wed, 09/10/2025 - 20:26

Middleton’s boys volleyball team won a state championship in 2023. The Cardinals were state runners-up in 2024.

And Middleton has been to the state tournament 15 times since 2002.

By the looks of it, though, one day the 2025 Cardinals could be talked about as the best team in school history.

No. 1 ranked Middleton rolled through the star-studded Brookfield East Invite on Sept. 6. The Cardinals won all five of their matches — including two against ranked opponents — in straight sets on their way to the title.

“We played great throughout the entirety of the tournament,” Middleton coach Dylan Griffith said. “All the teams we played we have yet to see this season, so it was a great opportunity to test some things out against different competition.

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Soccer Cards enjoy terrific week

Submitted by MTT News on Wed, 09/10/2025 - 20:15

The king is alive and well.

And knocking it from its throne will be a lot harder than many had anticipated.

Middleton’s boys soccer team — winners of two straight WIAA Division 1 state titles — might have appeared vulnerable after returning just one starter this season. Instead, the Cardinals have picked up right where they left off and have raced to a 3-0 start.

Last week, Middleton defeated Madison East, 2-1, on Sept. 4. The Cardinals then downed Oregon, 3-2, on Sept. 6.

“Both games were battles,” Middleton coach Kevin Pauls said. “We keep telling the team ‘we're going to get everyone's best shot’ and that's what's happening.”

And the Cardinals have been up to every challenge.

Here’s a recap of Middleton’s week.

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MHS’ boys XC team shines at Verona

Submitted by MTT News on Wed, 09/10/2025 - 20:09

The Verona Invitational is always one of the elite cross country meets of the season.

That’s why Middleton’s boys had to feel extremely satisfied last Saturday.

The Cardinals finished third at the 15-team invite, highlighted by a 10th-place individual finish by freshman Andrew Bertram.

DeForest won the team title with 54 points, while Madison West was second with 90. Middleton (98), Verona (103) and Madison La Follette (178) rounded out the top five.

Bertram was the Cardinals’ top finisher, completing the 5,000-meter race in 16 minutes, 47.9 seconds.

“He continues to impress with the way he approaches both practice and race day,” Middleton coach Brian Finnel said of Bertram. “He loves to compete and never seems fazed by the moment.”

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MHS swimmers down Verona

Submitted by MTT News on Wed, 09/10/2025 - 19:54

Middleton’s girls swimming and diving team has dominated the Big Eight Conference in recent years.

The one team that’s pushed the Cardinals, though, has been Verona.

That was the case again on Sept. 5, when Middleton and the host Wildcats had a thrilling dual meet. The Cardinals prevailed, though, pulling out an exciting 105-81 win.

“I thought the girls did a great job,” MHS first-year coach Andrew Cotton said. “They really stepped up and performed well against a great team.”

Middleton’s quartet of senior Sulia Miller, senior Clara Kiehl, sophomore Abigail Frommelt and sophomore Jane Garlock won the 200-yard freestyle relay, while the foursome of junior Rian Jost, senior Anna Dart, sophomore Olivia Rashid and sophomore Addi Haack was third.

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Jafferis, golfers second at MHS invitational

Submitted by MTT News on Wed, 09/10/2025 - 19:51

Middleton’s girls golf team hosted a star-studded, 20-team invitational on Sept. 6 and finished second overall.

Divine Savior Holy Angels won the tournament with a 309 team score, while the Cardinals finished second with a 326. DeForest (334), Waunakee (357) and Menomonee Falls (367) rounded out the top five.

Senior Annika Jafferis led the Cardinals and finished third individually with a 74. Jafferis made a pair of birdies on the back nine and had 12 pars in her round.

“Annika’s been working really hard, and it was fun to see everything come together for her out on the course,” Middleton coach Becky Halverson said. “I’m really proud of the way she handled herself and played with confidence.”

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Mammoth Hike Challenge Marks 45 Years of the Ice Age Trail

Submitted by MTT News on Wed, 09/10/2025 - 09:36

October is shaping up to be one of the busiest months of the year for Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail. The reason? Thousands of hikers are expected to lace up their boots and join the Mammoth Hike Challenge, a month-long event that celebrates both the trail’s rich history and its growing popularity.

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Federal Layoff Holding Up Village Loan

Submitted by MTT News on Wed, 09/10/2025 - 09:34

CROSS PLAINS – The new village hall/police station building faces another challenge as processing the USDA loan relied on to finance the estimated $8 million project has been delayed by federal layoffs.

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