High School Athletics
Gymnasts to make State debut
The Dodgeville-Mineral Point gymnastics team made history at the WIAA Sectional in Baraboo on Friday, February 26. The squad becomes the first ever in program history to advance to the state meet as a team. Dodge-Point took the sectional runner-up spot behind Viroqua/Cashton/North Crawford. Individually advancing to state is Lauren May (3rd in the all-around,… Continue Reading Gymnasts to make State debut
Pittz, Schmitz named to Scholar All-State Team
Crossface has released its list for the Scholar Athlete of the Year All-State Team and the list honors two Pointers. Boone Schmitz and Scott Pittz both placed 4th in their respective weight classes. The full team can be viewed here: http://www.crossfacewisconsin.com/all-state-team.html
Seven head to State Mat Meet
The Mineral Point wrestlers had a banner day at the WIAA Sectional meet held in MP on Saturday, February 20. All seven Sectional qualifiers placed high enough to advance to the WIAA Individual State Tournament to be held at the Kohl Center in Madison February 25-27. Scott Pittz placed 1st, Boone and Logan Schmitz 2nd,… Continue Reading Seven head to State Mat Meet
May wins Conference Bars Title
Lauren May claimed the SWC Conference Uneven Bars title Friday night for the second year in a row. The gymnastics meet was held at Dodgeville Middle School. She also placed 2nd on balance beam and in the all-around and 3rd on floor exercise. The team tied for 2nd place with Platteville/Belmont/Lancaster, behind Cuba City/Southwestern. The Dodge-Point… Continue Reading May wins Conference Bars Title
Girls win SWAL crown
The Mineral Point girls basketball team claimed the undisputed SWAL Conference title February 18 with a 57-53 victory over host Cuba City. This was the Pointers’ first title since 2004. The win was also the 400th for Coach Mitch Wainwright in his storied career. The two teams could meet again Thursday, March 3 in the… Continue Reading Girls win SWAL crown
Three win WIAA Regional mat crowns
Danny Pittz, Boone Schmitz, and Scott Pittz all claimed WIAA Regional wrestling titles Saturday, February 13 at Riverdale. The 2nd place finishers who advance to sectionals as well include Logan Schmitz, Brandon Forseth, Kyle Juedes, and Riley Workman. The Pointers finished 2nd as a team to Fennimore. Sectionals begin at 10 am Saturday, February 20… Continue Reading Three win WIAA Regional mat crowns
Schultz surpasses 1,000 point mark
Senior Jessica Schultz surpassed the 1,000 career point mark in a 69-46 win over Riverdale February 9. She scored 23 points in the contest.
Pittz claims CLASH crown
Senior Scott Pittz claimed the 170 lb. SWC/SWAL Conference CLASH championship Saturday with a 10-0 major decision over River Valley’s Elijah Alt. The Pointers finished 3rd as a team.
MP Student-Athlete knows no limits
Cassie Bossert, MPHS Junior, is a featured athlete profile from the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA). Read here about the young lady who hasn’t let a severe hearing impairment impact her success. Bossert knows no limits WIAA article
Chambers hits 1,000 point mark
Clara Chambers tallied her 1,000th career point Friday, January 29 at Iowa-Grant. The Pointers went on to win the game 60-31 over the Panthers.