At the WIAA girls state basketball tournament, Nina Rouse, Anna DeForge, and Katlyn Putney are doing more than just covering games—they’re helping tell the story of girls basketball in Wisconsin in a way that truly matters. Sitting behind the microphones, breaki ng down performances, and sharing player stories, their presence brings energy, insight, and authenticity to the tournament experience. What stands out most is their leadership and genuine passion for the game. They’r

BY: Tinlee Jeffrey My name is Tinlee Jeffrey and I am a junior at Barron high school! Here is a bit of my story as a Wisconsin women athlete: Before college coaches evaluated my footwork, positioning, or reaction time, doctors were fighting to keep me alive. I was born with a severe brain infection called Bacterial Meningitis that gave me a 1% chance of living. Because of that infection, I was born deaf. Over the years, I went through 14 surgeries, and eventually I was able t

High school sports are about much more than winning or being the best on the field. For Wisconsin girls, they are about joy, growth, and connection. A survey of over three thousand high school girls across fourteen schools found that the top reasons girls play sports are enjoyment and fun, health and fitness, competition, and team connection. Friendship and belonging appear again and again, showing that girls want to be part of a supportive community where they feel included