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WIAA Top Ten Action

Written by Chris Walby

January 7, 2011

Middleton's Adam Derosa and Memorial's Eric Zwaska

#1 Eau Claire Memorial 9 – 1 Eau Claire North

Eau Claire Memorial (14-1-0), fresh off their first loss, handled their city rival in a route last night at the Hobbs Ice Arena.  The Old Abes scored six first period goals and cruised to a 9-1 win.    

A week ago, top ranked Eau Claire Memorial, lost to New Ulm (MN), 2-0.  Senior Alexander Dahl blames the loss on the team’s flat performance in the first period.  “We learned our less the hard way and it won’t happen again,” said Dahl. 

This past week, in preparation for Eau Claire North, the Old Abes responded to the loss. “Players have been showing up to the rink more focused and ready to get back to work,” said Dahl. 

#2 Wausau West 3 – 2 D.C. Everest (Overtime)

Wausau West peppered D.C. Everest goaltender, Jared Enkers, with 59 shots in an overtime thriller last night.  The Warriors big man, Ryan Condon, got the game winner and second ranked Wausau West improved to 9-1-0. 

Tonight’s Top Ten Action

In “top ten” action tonight, the seventh ranked Middleton Cardinals square off against Big Eight Conference foe, the Memorial Spartans.  Ninth ranked Stoughton, travels to Waukesha for a sectional match up against the Waukesha Wings. 

The defending state champs, University School (5-5-2), plays host to sixth ranked Catholic Memorial (10-4-0) in a classic Milwaukee match up.  These two teams have battled hard in over the past few years with Catholic Memorial usually ending up on top.

Green Bay United, recently ranked tenth in the state, travels to Stevens Point to play SPASH in the Sentry Classic.  The Gryphons can catch the Mosinee/Waupaca tilt padded up and rink side, before they take the ice.