Cranberry Classic concludes, Riverkings return

Royals, Dons win Cranberry Classic crowns

The Assumption and Columbus Catholic Girls and Boys Basketball teams claimed titles at the 40^th annual Cranberry Classic Basketball Tournament over November 29 and 30 at Assumption High School.

Assumption won its fourth consecutive title via a 71-45 win over Pittsville, while the Dons captured their fifth straight title with a 62-31 decision over Port Edwards.

The Nekoosa boys edged Assumption in the consolation game, 59-47, while the Papermakers dropped the consolation game in girls play to Columbus Catholic, 51-11.

Beck breaks 1,000 career points at Cranberry Classic

In the first game of the season on November 29, Port Edwards senior, Brynden Beck, made history just moments into the game against Nekoosa.

Beck came into the season needing just four points to eclipse the 1,000-point mark for his career. He accomplished that in the opening minutes of the first half in a 59-40 win as he led all scorers with 30 points.

Radtke resets Rebound Record

In a nonconference game against Menasha on Monday, December 2, Wisconsin Rapids senior, Kristin Radtke, became the top- rebounder in program history.

Radtke needed six boards to take over the top spot as she surpassed the 428 rebound threshold as she snared seven on the day to end the contest with 429 and counting.

The old record of 428 was set by Vanessa Vechinski in the 2021-2022 season.

Riverkings return home

The Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings return home for the first time in nearly a month as they take on the Minnesota Blue Ox in a two-game series over Friday and Saturday, December 6 and 7.

The Ox are currently in fifth place in the USPHL Premier North Division. Rapids tied for first place with 32 points.

Game times for both dates are slated for 7:00 p.m. at the South Wood County Recreation Center.

Links

You can find more local sports reporting on Michael Kommer’s website. You’ll also be able to tune in to broadcasting of high school sports on WFHR and WIRI. The call-in sports talk show Playmakers airs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5 to 6 PM on 97.5FM / 1320AM.