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Petitgoue; Rose Selected National Coach of the Year in Respective Sports

STEVENS POINT, Wis. — Jerry Petitgoue, head boys basketball coach at Cuba City High School, and Michael Rose, head girls swimming and diving coach at Brookfield East High School were two of 23 high school coaches from across the country selected as 2020 National Coaches of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations.

Board of Control January Meeting Release

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control suspended tournament travel reimbursements to schools and approved a limited number of fall sport coaches’ recommendations at its January meeting today.

State Gymnastics Qualifying & Format Revised

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association revised the number of teams and individuals qualifying for the 2021 State Gymnastics Team and Individual Championships and the format of the State meet in accordance with guidelines to mitigate COVID-19 exposure.

Boys & Girls Hockey Tournament Brackets Released

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association released the pairings and brackets for the 2021 Boys & Girls Hockey Tournament Series today

Deadline to Announce Candidacy for Board of Control & Advisory Council Positions Approaches

Administrators at WIAA member senior high schools are reminded that February 23, 2021 is the deadline to announce their candidacy for positions on the Board of Control and High School Advisory Council.

Wrestling Tournament Series Assignments & Procedures Revised

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association revised the 2021 Individual and Team Wrestling Tournament Series assignments and procedures.

Basketball Division Placements & Assignments Revised

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association revised the 2021 Boys and Girls Basketball Tournament Series divisional placements and assignments.

Task Force Conducts Conference Realignment Reviews & Appeals

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Conference Realignment Task Force Committee reviewed plans on Jan. 6 that were initially advanced for further consideration and to conduct appeals of realignment requests that were denied last month.

Gralla Retires from Executive Office Position; Mortimer Promoted to Assistant Director

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association announced the retirement of Joan Gralla, a long-time member of the executive office staff, and the promotion of Kassie Mortimer (formerly McGettigan) to assistant director, effective on Dec. 22, 2020.

Board Addresses Quarantine Period & Reviews Sports Season Calendar

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control, at its special meeting today, reviewed and reaffirmed the winter sports guidance recommendation requiring a 14-day quarantine period before student-athletes return to participation following close contact with anyone tested positive for COVID-19.