High School Athletics
Schmitz to Enter Martin Hall of Fame
Head Mineral Point wrestling coach Scott Schmitz will add another accolade to his already impressive resume when, on November 4, he is inducted into the Wisconsin Wrestling Coaches Association George Martin Hall of Fame. Joining him will be Ben Askren of Wauwatosa, Marty Loy of Stevens Point, John Mesenbrink of Hartland, and Al Poser of La… Continue Reading Schmitz to Enter Martin Hall of Fame
Volleyball Fight Cancer Night
The Mineral Point volleyball team is hosting a Cancer Night on September 22 to raise awareness and funding for patients with all types of cancer. The Cancer Night will take place during their match vs. Iowa Grant. The junior varsity and varsity reserve teams play at 5:45 pm with the varsity match to follow at… Continue Reading Volleyball Fight Cancer Night
WIAA Sportsmanship Award Received
During halftime of the football game Friday, August 26, #PointerNation was presented with its WIAA/Rural Mutual Sportsmanship Award that it earned during the State Girls Basketball Tournament in Green Bay in March. The school received a trophy to display, as well as a banner to be hung in the gym. This is the third time… Continue Reading WIAA Sportsmanship Award Received
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
Baseball team receives awards
The Mineral Point baseball team received its team awards this past week at a banquet. Those honored include, left to right: Curtis Cox, most hits and SWAL All-Conference Honorable Mention; Dylan MacGilvra, captain; Brandon Dolphin, most runs; Joey Dolphin, best ERA, SWAL All-Conference First Team; and Cole Howard, most dedicated and SWAL All-Conference Honorable Mention.… Continue Reading Baseball team receives awards
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
Chambers, Schultz play in WBCA All-Star Game
Clara Chambers and Jessica Schultz, members of the 2016 Mineral Point State Championship Team, had the honor of playing in the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Game Friday, June 17 at JustAGame Fieldhouse in Wisconsin Dells. Unfortunately, their Division 4 South squad fell to the North by a score of 81-54. Jessica finished with nine… Continue Reading Chambers, Schultz play in WBCA All-Star Game
Chambers, Qualley Play on All-Star Softball Team
Pointer Seniors Clara Chambers and Carlie Qualley participated in the Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association All-Star Game Tuesday, June 14 in Wisconsin Dells. Wisconsin’s top seniors compete annually in the WFSCA Senior All-Star Game. Nominated by their coaches and selected for their softball accomplishments throughout their high school careers, the seniors come to Wisconsin Dells… Continue Reading Chambers, Qualley Play on All-Star Softball Team
Jones Makes First Team SWC Soccer
Mineral Point Freshman Savannah Jones has earned First Team SWC All-Conference Soccer honors as part of the Dodge-Point team. Other Dodge-Point players earning accolades include: First Team: Cassara Carey, Jenna Sersch, Katie Valeria; Second Team: Claire Baldus, Hayley Elsner, Haley Martin; Honorable Mention: Avery Peterson, Makayna Lemanski, Mara Breuer. Dodge-Point finished 5-4-1 in the SWC… Continue Reading Jones Makes First Team SWC Soccer