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Wisconsin wake surfing is a low

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AI-assisted summaryWake surfing is a safe and enjoyable way for people of all ages to enjoy being on the water.Claims that wake boats negatively impact the environment are unfounded and not based on scientific evidence.Safety concerns about wake surfing are overblown, and the activity is actually very controlled and low-risk.Efforts to restrict or ban wake surfing are driven by fear and misinformation rather than legitimate concerns.There are few things that make me happier than spending a warm summer day on the lake with my friends and family. Whether it’s getting out early to cast a line, water skiing or tubing during the afternoon, or an evening cruise on the pontoon, lake life is a huge part of what makes summer in our great state so much fun.In recent years, my family and I have discovered a new passion – wake surfing. Wake surfing is a low speed, safe way for people of all ages to enjoy the water. Instead of a tow rope and big wipeouts behind a speed boat, wake surfing happens behind a boat that is going slower and creates a wake that allows the surfer to ride the waves. It’s low-impact on the surfer, which allows people of all ages to participate, and, despite what detractors would want you to think, it’s low-impact on Wisconsin’s lakes.

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That last part is important, because as someone who enjoys wake surfing, my love for the lake and health of the ecosystem is most important. Without a healthy lake, all of the fun would eventually vanish.

Claims about negative impact of wake boating don’t hold up

Unfortunately, there has been a lot of misinformation spread about wake boats and wake surfing. Opponents – many of them the same people that will find just about any reason to support restrictions on outdoor recreation opportunities – claim that wake boats will lead to a spread of invasive species, destroy shorelines and lake bottoms, and pose a safety risk. These arguments are nonsense – compelling and emotionally-charged, but nonsense nonetheless.First, let’s quickly address the invasive species issue. Wake boats– like all watercraft – are subject to state law requirements that are in place to protect our lakes from invasive species. Boat owners must drain water from boats, motors and all equipment before moving them from one body of water to another. The bottom line: when drained properly – as required by law – wake boats do not increase the spread of invasive species.

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Then there’s the shoreline and lake bottom argument. The low-impact nature of wake surfing means that, when done responsibly, it generates minimal wave energy, far less than what we see on windy days. Research has demonstrated that at a 200-foot distance from shore, the energy of a wake boat wave is about the same as waves generated by a 20-mph wind over a one-mile of water and much less than waves generated by wind on large lakes. And compared to windy conditions that may persist for hours at a time, waves from wake boats are only on the lake for a brief period of time.

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At the end of the day, this shouldn’t be an issue dominated by scare tactics and legal issues. At the end of the day, what’s truly important is ensuring access for all lake users to enjoy sharing stories and laughs with your friends and family about the great time you just had out on the water as you watch the sun set on another beautiful Wisconsin summer day at the lake – whether it was on a fishing boat, a pontoon, or, yes, a wake boat.

Ed Gignac is an avid water sports enthusiast. He lives on Powers Lake in Kenosha County and also has a longtime family property on Butternut Lake in the Northwoods.

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NCAA Volleyball Regional Schedule Set

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The fourth-seeded Indiana volleyball team (25-7, 14-6 B1G) will play in the Sweet 16 for just the second time in program history. The NCAA announced start times and dates for next week’s regional semifinals on Sunday (Dec. 7) afternoon. The Hoosiers will play top-seeded Texas at Gregory Gymnasium on Friday (Dec. 12) afternoon at Noon ET on ESPN.

 

Following the greatest regular season in program history, IU was awarded a top-16 national seed and the chance to host the opening two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. The Hoosiers made quick work of their first two matchups, sweeping Toledo and fifth-seeded Colorado in Bloomington to advance to the Sweet 16.

 

IU is one of five Big Ten programs remaining in the NCAA Tournament. Of the 16 schools left in the big dance, IU is one of two teams (Cal Poly) that didn’t make the big dance last year. The Hoosiers have already set a single-season program record for wins (25) and will attempt to advance to the regional final for the first time in program history.

 

The other matchup in the Austin Regional will pit second-seeded Stanford and third-seeded Wisconsin against each other. Their match will begin 30 minutes after the conclusion of IU’s. The winners of both regional semifinals will meet on Sunday (Dec. 14) afternoon for a spot in the national semifinals in Kansas City.



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Louisville volleyball NCAA Tournament bracket, Texas A&M vs UofL game

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Dec. 6, 2025Updated Dec. 7, 2025, 6:08 a.m. ET

After defeating Marquette 3-2 in the second round of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament on Saturday night, No. 2 Louisville will travel to Lincoln, Nebraska, and take on No. 3 Texas A&M in the Sweet 16 at 7 p.m. Friday.

This will be the Cardinals’ seventh consecutive regional appearance but first with Dan Meske as head coach.

Here’s everything you need to know to keep up with the match from home:

No. 2 seed Louisville versus No. 3 seed Texas A&M will be broadcast live on ESPN or ESPN2.

Authenticated subscribers can access ESPN2 via TV-connected devices or by going to WatchESPN.com or the WatchESPN app.

Those without cable can access ESPN2 via streaming services, with Fubo offering a free trial.

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After defeating Marquette, UofL will play Texas A&M in the Lincoln, Nebraska, Regional Friday at 7 pm. Here’s a look at the tournament schedule:

  • First and second rounds: Dec. 4-6
  • Regionals: Dec. 11-14
  • Semifinals: Dec. 18 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri
  • Championship: Dec. 21 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri



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Men’s T&F Opens Season at Diplomat Open

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Lancaster, PA (December 6, 2025) – The DeSales University men’s track & field team opened the 2025-26 indoor T&F season competing at the Diplomat Open at Franklin & Marshall College on Friday.

The Bulldogs posted 10 MAC qualfying times/marks in the meet.

Among the qualifying times were junior Bryce Guthier taking second in the 400-meters with a time of 52.08. It is the fifth fastest time in indoor history.  Senior Davis Trump also qualified in the 5K with a time of 16:20.32.

In the field events, DSU posted eight qualfying marks. Junior Weston Simak qualified for the MAC Championships in both the long jump (6.52m) and triple jump (13.72m). His triple jump mark was the second best in team history.  First-year Luke Heimann also qualfied in the triple jump (11.86m).

Junior Jonathan Castronovo took home first place in the long jump with a mark of 6.58m, the second best long jump in team history.

First-year John Amoretti qualified in the shot put (12.33m), seniors Jonathan Eudja and Giovanni Wellington qualified in the weight throw with marks of 14.85m and 14.23m. First-year Ryan Rodriguez also quallified in the weight throw (11.89m).

The Bulldogs won’t return to action till the New Year at the Blue and Grey Invitational on Jan. 17th.

 



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Women’s Track & Field Turns in Multiple High Marks to Begin Season at Cornell

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ITHACA, N.Y. –

The Ithaca College women’s track & field team opened its 2025-26 season over the weekend as the Bombers made the short trip across town to compete in the Greg Page Relays hosted by Cornell University on December 5-6.

Lola Gitlin posted a time of 10:25.57 in the 3000-meter run to finish third overall.

Rachel Larson was a fourth place finisher with a time of 8.58 seconds in the 60-meter hurdles. That time is currently No. 1 in Division III after the opening weekend of the season.

Aynisha McQuillar took fifth in the 200-meter dash in a time of 26.61 seconds. McQuillar also ran in the 60-meter dash and posted the 11th fastest time in DIII during the prelim with a performance of 7.78 seconds.

Lyla Powers was fifth in the 500-meter dash with a time of 1:21.75.

Lily Seyfert claimed fifth in the shot put with a heave of 12.78 meters, which is currently ninth in the nation.

Bree Boyle and Erin Eastwood each cleared 3.54 meters in the pole vault, which is tied for 11th on the Division III performance list.

Alexis Brown turned in a leap of 11.02 meters in the triple jump for the 17th best mark in the country.

Ithaca is off for the remainder of 2025 and will return to Cornell on January 10 for the Southern Tier Invitational.

 



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Men’s Track & Field Opens Indoor Season at Cornell Greg Page Relays

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ITHACA, N.Y. –

The Ithaca College men’s track & field team opened its 2025-26 season over the weekend as the Bombers made the short trip across town to compete in the Greg Page Relays hosted by Cornell University on December 5-6.

Anik Vossschulte claimed third in the 200-meter dash in a time of 23.32 seconds, while Jacob Antilety was seventh at 23.71 seconds.

Matt Lokshin posted a time of 8.65 seconds in the 60-meter hurdles to place third in the event. Aidan Irwin took fourth in the high jump with a mark of 1.70 meters.

Quinten Lewis posted a mark of 13.73 meters in the triple jump to place fourth and Sebastien-Oliver Lacrete was sixth at 12.68 meters, while Evan Cherry secured fifth in the long jump with a leap of 6.84 meters.

IC’s 4×400-meter relay team of Damian Simmonds, Griffin Lupes, Noah McKibben and George Nilson placed sixth in 3:34.49.

Luke Ellor finished sixth in the shot put with a mark of 14.40 meters.

Three Bombers finished within the top eight in the 500-meter dash as Brad Kellogg was sixth in 1:09.73, Peter Tysiak followed in seventh with 1:10.74 and Matthew DeJulio was next at 1:11.59.

Kaiden Chandler and Luke Ferrer posted times of 4:41.29 and 4:53.44 in the mile to finish in seventh and eighth.

Raf Campanile was seventh in the pole vault with a clearance of 4.25 meters.

Ithaca is off for the remainder of 2025 and will return to Cornell on January 10 for the Southern Tier Invitational.

 



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