May 18, 2013

Athlete of the Week Headlines

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Amanda Fischer named WIAC Player of the Year

Posted: 05/08/13 - The UW-Eau Claire softball team opens play in the NCAA Whitewater Regional tomorrow afternoon when the Blugolds play North Central of Illinois in the first round of the double elimination tournament. The Blugolds need to win the regional to advance to next week's NCAA Division 3 championships which will be held here in Eau Claire. Sportscene 13's Jenn Chapman has this week's Gordy's Athlete of the Week, Amanda Fischer. Read More

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Andrea Ostenso back for more titles/records

Updated: 04/10/13 - Ladysmith senior, Andi Ostenso is a highly decorated runner. As a sophomore, Andi won the state title in the mile, as a junior she ran a 4:54 mile, and now as a senior, Andi is back for more. In this week's Gordy's Athlete of the Week, SportScene13's Jenn Chapman meets this 4.0 student who excels at taking the lead. Read More

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Blugolds Dennis a humble champion

Updated: 03/27/13 - The UW-Eau Claire men's track and field team had never claimed first in a running event at the NCAA Indoor Nationals until this past season when they captured first in not one but two events. In this week's Gordy's Athlete of the Week, Jenn Chapman highlights Blugold standout Thurgood Dennis who was a part of both titles. Read More

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Undefeated Eric Peissig follows in brothers footsteps

Updated: 02/27/13 - It was a memorable season for the Menomonie high school wrestling program, they captured their first conference title in nearly a half-century, then watched Eric Peissig complete a perfect year, winning a state championship last weekend in Madison. In our Gordy's Athlete of the Week, Jenn Chapman shows us how the sport of wrestling has always been a Peissig family tradition. Read More

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