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Malik Henderson (23) takes a shot during the Madison College men’s basketball game against Fox Valley Tech on Jan. 4.

Men’s basketball team finds success with the new year

Bailey Ayres, Sports Editor January 19, 2016

The Madison College men’s basketball team got off to a slow start, going 3-8 to open the season. But things have turned around a bit since then, with the team winning four of its first six games in January. Now...

Women’s basketball win streak ends after 16 games

Bailey Ayres, Sports Editor January 19, 2016

After winning 16 straight games to open the season, the Madison College women’s basketball team got what their coach called a dose of “perspective” in a 66-55 loss to rival Rock Valley College on...

Kaitlyn Kast (15) leaps for the ball during WolfPack 96-37 win against the Fox Valley Technical College Foxes on Jan. 4.

Kast lacks height, but brings the energy for WolfPack

Stephanie Riedel, Staff Writer January 19, 2016

There’s a bit of a stereotype in basketball. You’ve got to be tall, real tall, if you want any chance to play. Here at Madison College, there’s one player who absolutely defies this stereotype....

Chase Ramos (3) brings the ball upcourt for Madison College during its game against Elgin Community College on Dec. 5.

WolfPack men’s basketball team falls short in overtime despite big rally

Clarion Staff Report December 10, 2015

After rallying from a 22-point deficit to force overtime, the Madison College men’s basketball team was unable to grab a victory at home on Dec. 5. Elgin Community College outscored Madison College,...

Are fantasy sports a form of gambling or a test of skill?

Jolie Vale, Staff Writer December 10, 2015

On Nov. 11, New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued cease-and-desist letters to daily fantasy sports sites FanDuel and DraftKings stating that the online gambling industry goes against...

Football Head Injury Illustration

Head injuries cast a shadow over the game

Morgan Engels, Staff Writer December 10, 2015

On Nov. 4, Luke Schemm scored two touchdowns for his high school team. Then he suffered a traumatic brain injury during the game that caused his brain to swell and the blood flow to it. Schemm was a...

NHL should save roster space for a third goalie

Bailey Ayres, Sports Editor November 25, 2015

They say that three is a crowd. Well, when you are a National Hockey League team, this happens not to be the case with goaltenders. Each NHL team should at least have three goalies, but it seems like...

Women’s basketball off to a fast start

Clarion Staff Report November 25, 2015

The undefeated Madison College women’s basketball team has had a dominant start to the season. Its closest game among the first six of the season was an 11-point victory over Anoka-Ramsey Community...

Men’s basketball team loses 3-straight games

Clarion Staff Report November 25, 2015

The Madison College mens’ basketball team now stands a 2-5 overall after dropping two games in the Carl Sandburg Classic and falling to Sauk Valley in double overtime. The WolfPack’s next two chances...

WolfPack volleyball placed third in the NJCAA division III National Tournament on Nov. 14 in Rochester, MN.

Volleyball team ends season with top 3 finish

Clarion Staff Report November 25, 2015

Madison College came up just a few points short in its unprecedented quest to become the first team to win three straight NJCAA Division III volleyball national titles. But the team showed true character...

Members of the Madison College men’s basketball team talk during a break in play during the Border Battle Tournament held at Madison College on Nov. 6-7.

WolfPack men hope to challenge conference’s elite competition

Jolie Vale, Staff Writer November 10, 2015

Five of the top six scorers from last season’s 22-11 team are gone, but the Madison College men’s basketball team has reason to be optimistic heading into this season. This year’s roster features...

Madison College’s Taylor Nelson, right, passes around a Gogebic opponent during a game at home on Saturday, Nov. 2. The WolfPack women’s basketball team posted a 68-50 victory, improving its record to 3-0.

Women’s basketball team has lofty goals

Jolie Vale, Staff Writer November 10, 2015

Coach Jessica Pelzel knows the one word most people will use to describe her Madison College women’s basketball team this season – tall. With six players 6-foot tall or taller and two others over...

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