Sports & Recreation

Extended Highlights: Verona Beats La Follette 55-14

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor

Saturday, September 3rd, 2011, 12:53am

The Verona Wildcats topped Madison La Follette 55-14 on Friday night at Lussier Stadium.

Verona's defense came up big early, forcing a Lancers fumble deep in their own territory. The recovery by Jassam Saqr led to a Wildcats touchdown.

Quarterback Jake Hauser followed his blockers for a 23-yard touchdown run. That put Verona up 14-0.

In the second quarter, Hauser found Alex Watzke for a 30-yard touchdown.

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Extended Highlights: Verona Beats Madison West 48-7

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor

Saturday, August 27th, 2011, 12:05am

Verona had no trouble defending its No. 5 ranking in the state Division 1 polls with a 48-7 win over Madison West at home on Friday night.

Jake Hauser put the Wildcats up 21-0 in the first quarter when he rolled out and found Kaleb Lawrence for the 1-yard score.

In the second quarter, the Cats were on the door step again. Hauser rolled out again, but this time he kept himself for the short touchdown run. That put Verona up 28-0.

That was more than enough for Verona at home.

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Heartland Velo Show To Take Place At Alliant Energy Center

Submitted by Estephany Escobar on Monday, August 22nd, 10:07 pm

A Bicycle Festival that will focus on the history and how-to will ride into Madison on Aug. 27 and Aug. 28.

The Alliant Energy Center will house a weekend-long celebration of everything bicycle.

Artisans and manufacturers of bicycles and components, cycling accessories and apparel will display their wares.

The show will go from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

For more information, go to www.heartlandveloshow.com/Home.html.

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Goodman Pool Announces End-Of-Season Hours

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor

Thursday, August 18th, 2011, 5:07pm

Goodman Pool Announces End-Of-Season Hours

Hit the water before hitting the books. That's the message from the Madison Park's Department and Goodman Pool.

Recreation Swim Times

Aug. 18-28 -- Regular posted hours
Aug. 29-31 -- 12:30 - 7 p.m.
Sept. 1-2 -- 2 - 7 p.m.
Sept. 3-5 -- 12 - 7 p.m.

Lap Swim

Last day of season is Aug. 31

Two for Tuesday

2 Brats for $3

Goodman Pool is located at 325 Olin Avenue.

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Dane County Humane Society Presents 3rd Annual Ride For Pets

Submitted by Adam Malecek on Thursday, August 11th, 4:53 pm

The Dane County Humane Society is having its 3rd Annual DCHS Motorcycle Ride for Pets on Saturday, Aug. 13, where people can rev up their motorcycles to raise money for homeless animals.

Schedule:

* 10am-11am – Check In/Register at Engelhart Center (1589 Greenway Cross, Madison)

* 11am-3pm – Ride the Route! (Black Earth, Blue Mounds, Mount Horeb and Oregon areas - The suggested route is 112 miles, but you can ride as far as you like)

* 3pm – 6pm – Party at Quaker Steak & Lube (2259 Deming Way, Middleton)

Registration is only $35 (or $60 for two riders on one bike) and includes: a poker hand, commemorative t-shirt, meal, live music and it provides a dog three days of food and shelter at DCHS.

Please don't bring your own pets.

Special Features at Quaker Steak & Lube:

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