Voting for the area’s top team saw two area teams battle for the title as team of the week.
Pittsville Boys Wrestling earned the title of OnFocus Team of the Week, January 22 to January 28, earning 227 votes.
Taking second place was Colby Boys Basketball, picking up 150 votes.
Link: Nominate Top Athletic Performances: Athlete of the Week and Team of the Week
OnFocus Team of the Week, January 22 to January 28
- Colby Boys Basketball – The Hornets took down Marawood Conference leader Marathon this week, 66-65, and also claimed wins over Gilman and and Greenwood.
- Pittsville Boys Wrestling – Pittsville went 3-0 this week at the Manawa Duals, with Racyn Schooley, Caden Behselich and Easton Damann each picking up two pins.
- Wisconsin Rapids Girls Basketball – The Raiders collected a big win over Mosinee, 62-55 this week, their third win in four games.
- Marathon Girls Basketball – The Raiders picked up a pair of wins this week, downing Newman Catholic 55-50 and Stratford 47-43.
- Shiocton Boys Basketball – The Chiefs are 7-0 in the CWC East, 9-6 overall, and hold a two and a half game advantage over second place Weyauwega-Fremont.
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Author: David Keech
David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
