Football
Homecoming 2017
Mineral Point School District is anxiously anticipating celebrating its 2017 Homecoming September 25-30. This year’s theme is Pointer Hair Band Nation (A Rock and Roll Flashback to the Big Hair ‘80s). Court members are, left to right, front row: Senior Representative Peyton Ross; Senior Queen Candidates Amanda Murphy, Malorie Johnson, and Madison Bowers; Senior Representative… Continue Reading Homecoming 2017
Filardo Enters Gridiron Hall of Fame
Nick Filardo became the latest member of the Mineral Point Gridiron Hall of Fame at halftime of the August 18 home football game vs. Lake Country Lutheran. Nick Filardo Halfback/Receiver/Defensive Back/Punt & Kick Returner 1987-88 Nick is one of three Filardo brothers that graduated from Mineral Point. His older brother, John, set the standard for… Continue Reading Filardo Enters Gridiron Hall of Fame
Stadium Project to Install Bleachers
An exciting next step has taken place with the Mineral Point Stadium Project. A purchase order was submitted in the amount of $201,500 for bleachers at the new field, which will be installed this coming Spring 2017. Many things combined to make this next step possible including: nearly 100 seat engravings purchased, large corporation donations… Continue Reading Stadium Project to Install Bleachers
Football Award Winners Announced
The Mineral Point Football Team held its awards banquet Thursday, November 10 to honor its outstanding performers of the season. Team Awards Most Valuable Offensive Back/Receiver – Lucas Sanchez Most Valuable Offensive Lineman – Joe Ripp Most Valuable Player Offense – Lance Steffes Most Improved Player Offense – Riley Workman Most Valuable Defensive Back/Linebacker –… Continue Reading Football Award Winners Announced
Murphy Inducted into Hall of Fame
Mike Murphy, MPHS Class of 1989, was inducted into the Gridiron Hall of Fame during halftime of the football game vs. Dodgeville Friday, August 26. Mike was the starting quarterback for the Mineral Point High School football team in 1987 and 1988. He is the son of long-time coach Ron Murphy and his wife Linda.… Continue Reading Murphy Inducted into Hall of Fame
MacGilvra, Pittz Play in WFCA All-Star Game
Mineral Point’s Dylan MacGilvra and Scott Pittz played in the Wisconsin Football Coaches’ Association Senior All-Star Game Saturday, July 16 at UW-Oshkosh’s Titan Stadium. Justin Leonard was an assistant coach. Fundraising proceeds benefitted the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. The Small School South Team, which is what the Pointers were a part of, raised the most of… Continue Reading MacGilvra, Pittz Play in WFCA All-Star Game
Southwest Health is First Championship Club Donor
The Mineral Point Unified School District, along with the Mineral Point Stadium Project, are pleased to announce its first Championship Club donation in the amount of $25,000 from The Orthopedic Institute at Southwest Health in Platteville. This donation will play an integral part in advancing forward the building of the Mineral Point Stadium Project. The… Continue Reading Southwest Health is First Championship Club Donor
Order Shirts to Support All-Stars and Children’s Hospital
Mineral Point High School will be well represented at the July 16 Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Senior All-Star Game to be held at UW-Oshkosh. Scott Pittz and Dylan MacGilvra will be on the field as players with Justin Leonard on the sidelines as an assistant coach. The cause behind the game is much bigger than… Continue Reading Order Shirts to Support All-Stars and Children’s Hospital
Fundraising Underway for All-Star Football Pointers
Three Mineral Point Pointers will be participating in the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-Star Game July 16 at UW-Oshkosh. Playing will be Dylan MacGilvra and Scott Pittz and Justin Leonard will be an assistant coach. The WFCA has partnered with the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin to raise funds for children in need who are admitted… Continue Reading Fundraising Underway for All-Star Football Pointers
MacGilvra, Pittz to play in All-Star game
Mineral Point High School is proud to announce Dylan MacGilvra and Scott Pittz have been selected to participate in the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Senior All-Star Game this summer. The duo will be members of the South Squad with MacGilvra playing at Offensive Tackle and Pittz at Quarterback. The game will be held July 16… Continue Reading MacGilvra, Pittz to play in All-Star game