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Wisconsin athlete making waves as a competitive water skier
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – At simply 18-years-old, Wisconsin’s Alyssa Drake has develop into a nationally-ranked aggressive water skier.
The Oconomowoc native mentioned she discovered snowboarding at an early age, going out on the lake together with her Dad as a child. By the point she was 10, Drake had competed in Nationals and podiumed on her first attempt. In eighth grade Drake grew to become homeschooled so she might concentrate on competitively snowboarding. The now 18-year-old not too long ago graduated highschool and can attend Florida Southern Faculty and be on the Moccasins’ water ski crew.
“I’ve collegiate nationals now that I’m in faculty and I wish to win that,” Drake mentioned. “And work in direction of Open Worlds.”
On the finish of June, Drake as soon as once more discovered herself atop the rostrum when she took residence the title in Junior Girls’s methods (3,840 factors), leaping (130 toes) and general (2,992.7 factors) on the Junior U.S. Open Water Ski Championship.
“I missed the entire highschool expertise,” Drake mentioned. “However it’s price it now once I get the enjoyment being on prime of the rostrum it’s satisfying.”
Drake trains for a part of the 12 months in Florida however is presently again residence in Wisconsin making ready for the Water Ski Nationwide Championships this August in Maize, Kansas, after which the Pan American Water Ski Championships in late November. Drake mentioned her household lives on the lake so she has the good thing about simply going to her yard anytime she needs to ski.
Drake mentioned even in case you don’t have an curiosity in competing, water snowboarding continues to be one thing individuals can pickup as a enjoyable interest.
“It’s a fairly simple sports activities to exit within the evenings or weekends,” Drake mentioned. “It’s very enjoyable and really price it.”
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What channel is Wisconsin volleyball vs Nebraska on today? Time, TV, streaming, prediction, schedule, standings
Wisconsin volleyball ‘dominated by joy’ in sweep of No. 3 Penn State
Sarah Franklin, Anna Smrek and Caroline Crawford spoke to the media following the Badgers’ sweep of Penn State Saturday at the UW Field House.
The Wisconsin vs Nebraska doubleheader ends with volleyball taking center stage Saturday night.
After the Badgers-Cornhuskers football teams do battle in the afternoon at Memorial Stadium, the highly ranked volleyball teams square off down the road on campus in Lincoln, Nebraska.
And it doesn’t get any bigger in women’s volleyball than Wisconsin and Nebraska. The Big Ten rivals and national powers will meet for a second time this season with a lot at stake.
Wisconsin (21-5, 15-2 Big Ten), ranked sixth in the most recent American Volleyball Coaches Association top 25 poll, will look to exact some revenge after Nebraska swept the Badgers earlier this month in Madison. It was Wisconsin’s first and only home loss of the season. A win will also keep the Badgers’ Big Ten title hopes alive.
Nebraska (27-1, 17-0) is on a march toward perfection in the Big Ten and another conference championship. The Cornhuskers, ranked No. 2 nationally, haven’t lost at home this season and are poised for a top seed again in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.
Here’s how to watch Wisconsin vs Nebraska, part II.
Wisconsin volleyball vs Nebraska time today
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 23
- Time: 7 p.m.
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Wisconsin vs Nebraska volleyball prediction
As winners of its last six matches, Wisconsin has found its groove. The Badgers showed their fight in rallying for a wild five-set win over Minnesota earlier this week and before that gave Penn State its first Big Ten loss of the season last Saturday.
Can UW now give Nebraska its first conference loss? The Cornhuskers might just be too good in 2024 and will avoid the upset. Nebraska has won 24 straight matches since its lone defeat on Sept. 3, and with another victory it’ll get closer to a second straight Big Ten championship. Few Big Ten teams have even come close to beating Nebraska this season. The Cornhuskers have 13 sweeps in their 17 conference victories.
One of those 3-0 match wins came against Wisconsin three weeks ago. Kelly Sheffield’s team won’t be swept again, but the Cornhuskers will outlast the Badgers in a hard-fought five-set match before a sold-out crowd at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Wisconsin volleyball schedule
- Wednesday, Nov. 27, 7:30 p.m. CT, vs. Ohio State
- Saturday, Nov. 30, 8 p.m. CT, vs. Michigan State
After its showdown against Nebraska, the Badgers return home for their final two matches of the regular season. And Wisconsin will be the heavy favorite against both Ohio State and Michigan State, two teams well under .500 in the Big Ten. Fans will get to see seniors Carly Anderson, CC Crawford, Devyn Robinson, Sarah Franklin, Anna Smrek and Julia Orzol play at the UW Field House one last time before the NCAA Tournament.
Big Ten volleyball standings
- Nebraska (27-1 overall, 17-0 Big Ten)
- Penn State (26-2, 16-1)
- Wisconsin (21-5, 15-2)
- Purdue (22-6, 13-4)
- Oregon (20-6, 12-5)
- USC (19-8, 11-6)
- Illinois (18-9, 10-7)
- Minnesota (17-10, 10-7)
- Washington (19-7, 9-7)
- Michigan (17-11, 7-10)
- UCLA (12-13, 6-10)
- Indiana (12-14, 5-11)
- Ohio State (12-14, 5-11)
- Maryland (13-15, 4-13)
- Michigan State (11-17, 4-13)
- Iowa (10-19, 4-13)
- Northwestern (5-20, 3-14)
- Rutgers (5-23, 0-17)
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How much does a Thanksgiving meal cost in Wisconsin this year?
MILWAUKEE – Some good news for Wisconsinites this year: According to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, the traditional Thanksgiving meal will cost 2% less than last year.
According to the WFBF’s survey, the price tag for a typical Thanksgiving meal in Wisconsin is $57.61 this year. The survey tabulated the total cost at $58.86 a year ago.
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That meal includes turkey, green beans, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie and more.
For comparison, the American Farm Bureau Federation’s survey of the same items showed a 5% decrease from 2023 with prices nationally at $58.08 this year.
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Minnesota leading nation in voter turnout, with Wisconsin still counting votes
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota will once again be one of the top states in the country for voter turnout.
The State Canvassing Board said 3,272,414 Minnesotans cast ballots in the 2024 general election, which is 76.41% of eligible voters in Minnesota.
According to the University of Florida, that’s the highest turnout rate in the country right now. Wisconsin, which is currently ranked second with a 76.37% turnout rate, is still working to certify its election results.
The turnout rate for Minnesota this election is slightly lower than the 2020 election, in which 79.96% of eligible voters in Minnesota voted.
On Thursday, the board certified the election results of contests for president, vice president, U.S. senate and the U.S. House of Representatives for Minnesota.
The board also approved plans for Monday’s recount in the race for Minnesota House District 14B and noted the publicly funded recount that took place Thursday in Scott County for House District 54A.
After all recounts are complete, the board will meet and certify the results of the two house races.
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