The winning ways continue for the Bay Area girls hockey team as the Ice Bears claimed a 5-1 win over Beaver Dam on Dec. 20.

After a scoreless first period, Bay Area scored three goals in the second period for a 3-0 lead.

Ohana Growth Partners, a leading Planet Fitness franchise division that operates nearly 94 clubs across Wisconsin, Michigan, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Tennessee, Florida, Washington and California, has announced a partnership with two American athletes who will compete on the world stage in Italy this February.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is accepting award nominations for the 2025 Wisconsin Ethical Hunter Award. Nominees are selected based on exceptional moral actions and character while out in the field.

Established in 1997, the award recognizes a hunter whose action is symbolic of Wisconsin’s hunting heritage. This honor represents an outdoor tradition enjoyed responsibly, respectfully and safely.

With one more full semester of high school in front of them, a pair of Bonduel High School athletes are looking ahead to fall 2026 when they will attend Division 1 colleges for their education and sports.

Mariah Wondra and Ryan Westrich signed their letters of intent Dec. 11 at the school. Wondra will attend the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and Westrich will be at Western Michigan University.

Thursday, Dec. 18

Gillett 49, Lena 45

Gillett and Lena each sit at 2-3 after the Tigers beat the Wildcats 49-45 on Dec. 18.

Lena led 20-16 at the half, but Gillett surged in the second half.

Tuesday, Dec. 16

Lena 68, Suring 45

Lena used a strong second-half performance to run away with a 68-45 win over Suring.

Freshman Ella Thomson scored 14 points to lead the Wildcats. Senior Madilyn Thomson added 12, and freshman Alisa Finger contributed another 10.