(This story has been updated to add new information.) In an attempt to resolve a looming budget deficit the Kettle Moraine School Board has agreed to close one of its elementary schools Board members voted, 4-3, on April 29 to pursue a closure. The vote did not decide which of the district's four elementary schools — Cushing Board President Carl Millard and board members Amy Richards The board is planning several listening sessions in May all in the library at Kettle Moraine High School The district hopes to get input from the community about how the closure will affect them in an effort to minimize those effects as much as possible said the district's chief communications officer The board could act in June on which school to close; the closure is scheduled for fall 2026, according to the district's website Otto said the district hopes to make a decision soon because it takes time to plan for closing a school including making arrangements for busing under the new configuration The board is also considering a referendum, possibly in spring 2026, fall 2026 or later, the district's website showed The district has projected a $7.6 million budget deficit by 2031-32 which includes an anticipated decline in enrollment and no increase in per student state funding and the reimbursement rate for special education costs Here's more about the financial and enrollment situation the district is facing The district's five-year financial forecast shows that its budget shortfall is being driven by declining enrollment Kettle Moraine also said state funding for schools has not kept up with inflation The district had a peak enrollment of 4,500 students in 2009 That number is down to 3,361 in the 2024-25 school year Closing one elementary school building would leave the district with three elementary schools and three classrooms per grade level at each elementary school The district is considering two possible grade configurations for the three elementary schools the three remaining elementary schools would keep the current setup of 4-year-old kindergarten through fifth grade while KM Explore a 5K through grade five charter school housed in Wales Elementary depending on which elementary school is closed and fifth grade elective options are removed from consideration Another option would change from the current setup of 4-year-old kindergarten through fifth grade at the elementary level and sixth through eighth grades at the middle school to a setup of 4-year-old kindergarten through fourth grade at the elementary level and fifth through eighth grades in middle school This option would have nine classrooms per grade level spread across the three schools The number of classrooms per school would be allocated depending on the number of students in each school’s attendance boundary defined by new alignment there could be three classrooms per grade level in one building four classrooms per grade level in the second building and two classrooms per grade level in the third building pursuing this option would provide the smallest most consistent elementary class sizes of 18 to 20 students with nine classrooms and 160-180 students per grade level in grades 5K through five; would allow for the lowest teacher reductions of approximately 6.5 across the district; and has the potential for more full-time staff at one location for art The teacher reduction would not necessarily all come from the school that would close; teachers would be reassigned throughout the district the district said it would mitigate reductions at grades six through 12; would maintain programs and class sizes; and that moving fifth grade to the middle school would provide more choice and efficient use of staffing resources closing an elementary school would also likely require relocating the KM Explore program a 5K through grade five charter school housed in Wales Elementary; and would necessitate redesigning transportation boundaries the district acknowledged there would be a transition disruption from changing the configuration of grades One scenario would have called for "changing very little" but asking residents to approve a $7.6 million operating referendum Otto said the district felt the community doesn't want it "We also feel that because our enrollment and our district resident student population has so dramatically declined that we really can't justify operating at the same level in terms of facilities," Otto said The board also considered keeping all four elementary schools open but reducing the number of classrooms per grade to two at each building That would maintain the current neighborhood schools setup But the district saw several downsides to this option: KM Explore would be eliminated as the number of classrooms could not support the school The district also said elementary transportation boundaries would be redesigned; that there would be part-time art/music/physical education or sharing of those services across buildings; larger more inconsistent class sizes with eight classrooms per grade districtwide; larger reductions of six additional teachers in sixth through 12th grades to recoup lost administrative/operations savings gained by closing a building; and that it would prioritize location over educational environment choice and opportunity Other options included closing Kettle Moraine Middle School and making the district's four elementary schools kindergarten through eighth-grade schools while keeping the high school ninth through 12th grades and restructuring the district's charter schools That would have cut 44 staff members districtwide Another option would have made the four elementary schools 4-year-old kindergarten through sixth grade closed Kettle Moraine Middle School and moved seventh- and eighth-grade students to Kettle Moraine High School to create a seventh- through 12th-grade building It would have eliminated 26.5 staff members districtwide Otto said the board decided against both options saying both would have required $16 million in capital costs to make those moves happen Another option called for "drastic" cuts of around $5.1 million The district has cut 15.5 positions over the past six years and has focused on reducing administrative clerical and operational staff to put more resources directly into classrooms the district said class sizes and caseloads have been significantly reduced over the past six years to improve educational opportunities But the district said it's not financially possible to reduce class sizes any further in its existing configuration the district considered selling its district office and Brandybrook Community Center but decided against both options Costs to move the district office would be greater than the revenue gained by selling it And offers for Brandybrook were below expectations any one-time revenue wouldn't be enough to support long-term district operations," the district said The district said it has partnered with businesses and secured sponsors and advertising revenue to fund facility upgrades. For example, Culver's is the sponsor of the district's stadium at Vock Field and Three Pillars Senior Living Communities sponsors the district's tennis complex along with budget savings and capital improvement funds the district said has helped it make necessary improvements without adding new debt "We've carefully focused on updates that were truly needed These one-time expenses were also key to helping us retain resident students and continue to attract open enrollment students," the district said Contact Alec Johnson at (262) 875-9469 or alec.johnson@jrn.com. Follow him on X (Twitter) at @AlecJohnson12 Kettle Moraine head coach Matt McDonnell looks on during the WIAA Division 2 state football championship on Nov WALES — Matt McDonnell has resigned as the head coach of the Kettle Moraine football program and will be assuming the same role at Cedarburg High School according to Kettle Moraine Athletic Director Ryan Tomczyk The position was posted on the Wisconsin Education Career Access Network (WECAN) this week with the start date for the job listed as July 28 "This was a family decision that he believed to be in the best interest of his family," Tomczyk said McDonnell had a memorable tenure with the Lasers highlighted by leading them to the WIAA Division 2 state championship in 2022 It was the program’s first gold ball since 1988 McDonnell was the defensive coordinator for one season under Justin Gumm before assuming head coaching duties in 2019 He becomes the second coach in a row to leave Kettle Moraine for a North Shore Conference program as Gumm went to Grafton to become the school’s offensive coordinator led the Lasers to the postseason in his first year as head coach Kettle Moraine came one win away from punching its ticket to Camp Randall Stadium finishing 9-4 and falling in the Division 2 state semifinals to Homestead SIGN UP After finishing in a tie for third in the daunting Classic 8 Conference in 2022 the Lasers went on a magical postseason run that culminated in McDonnell hoisting the gold ball in Madison Then the Lasers captured their first Classic 8 title in 2023 beginning the season 11-0 before running into eventual D2 state champion Badger in the third round of the playoffs Kettle Moraine would miss out on the postseason for the first time under McDonnell last fall coaching the KM girls flag football team to the Classic 8 Conference title this past winter which bid farewell to longtime head coach Brian Leair in February Leair retired after 32 years with the Bulldogs The Wisconsin Football Coaches Association 2023 Hall of Fame inductee compiled a 197-111 career record leading Cedarburg to a 2010 Division 2 state title game appearance and past the second round of the playoffs seven times “We are grateful for the dedication and passion that he brought to our program during his time with us,” Tomczyk said in a message shared with KM’s football families we fully support his decision and wish him all of the best in his future endeavors we are actively seeking a highly qualified candidate to take over coaching duties that will be passionate about building a dynamic program from youth through high school We will continue to remind our student athletes that this is an opportunity for student leadership and self-determination.” 10 things to know this week from the WOW counties (Waukesha Ozaukee and Washington) sent on Sundays Get the latest Waukesha County news delivered every day so you don't miss out on updates Have Waukesha County breaking news alerts sent to your inbox as they happen At 12:54 p.m. on Wednesday, a vehicle was stopped at Michigan Avenue and Grandview Boulevard for a stop sign violation. The driver a… Read moreWaukesha police blotter: April 30-May 1, 20225 Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: McDonnell, who had a highly successful six seasons at the helm, finished with a 41-25 overall record highlighted by a WIAA Division 2 state championship Kettle Moraine defeated West De Pere 27-10 in the championship game at the University of Wisconsin's Camp Randall Stadium on Nov claiming its second title in program history and first since 1988 The Lasers, who claimed their first Classic 8 Conference championship in 2023 qualified for the playoffs five times under McDonnell He served as the team's defensive coordinator for a season under former coach Justin Gumm before being promoted to the head coaching role for the Lasers "This was a family decision that he believed to be in the best interests of his family," said Kettle Moraine Athletic Director Ryan Tomczyk "We are grateful for the dedication and passion that he brought to our program during his time with us we fully support his decision and wish him all of the best in his future endeavors." a WFCA Hall of Famer who finished 197-111 overall in 29 seasons -- Jeff Hagenau | jeffreyhagenau@gmail.com JEFF HAGENAUJeff Hagenau has been a sports writer in southeast Wisconsin for the past 28 years He graduated from Carroll University with a degree in journalism and has showcased his versatility by reporting on a wide array of sports over the course of his memorable career © 2025 ABG-SI LLC - SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Ohio (WKEF) -- The Payne Rec Center in Moraine will be closed on Wednesday The City of Moraine posted on Facebook saying the center would be closed again The Rec Center has been closed since Monday due to the flooding surrounding the building When the top two teams in the state in one division meet up in the playoffs the expectations are it’ll be for a state championship For the Oostburg Flying Dutchmen and Kettle Moraine Lutheran Chargers, ranked Nos. 2 and 1, respectively, in Division 3 according to the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association their contest on Thursday wasn’t for any state trophy or even a sectional final plaque The winner would simply move on to Saturday’s sectional final Oostburg prevailed 59-49 but the victory meant more in some respects than if the game were played at the Resch Center next Saturday for the state championship To see the Flying Dutchmen faithful jumping up and down in celebration hooting and hollering you’d be remiss not to wonder why coaches or fans thinks a state title was won by beating Kettle Moraine Lutheran but what happened Thursday was another step in a journey that who received their first NCAA Division I scholarship offer before they stepped foot in Oostburg as high school students expectations get raised led by their coach and father Isaiah Ketterhagen reached the sectional semifinals as freshman More Oostburg girls basketball: No. 1 ranked Oostburg girls basketball something special, wins 6th-straight conference title A loss to eventual state champion Kewaskum was a lesson learned As was last year when the team failed to even reach sectionals with a loss against Dominican in the regional final freshman and NCAA Division 1 recruit Kinsley Ketterhagen and expectations get ratcheted up even more More Kinsley Ketterhagen: This Oostburg freshman holds multiple NCAA DI offers exceeding her own prodigious hype “This has been a hump they couldn’t get over,” Isaiah said is we have a goal and if we fail with that gold ball that’s fine a team and community having so much pressure to succeed maybe Oostburg had been through the crucible before and more prepared for Thursday “Since the brackets came out this game had a ton of hype We knew what we bring to the table and what they brought so this win shows that we have so much more in us Thursday felt like a state championship-type atmosphere so the key will be to not get carried away with the significance of one victory when the ultimate goal requires three more 4 ranked Catholic Memorial awaits on Saturday in the sectional finals “We can’t let this game get too high for us,” Ady said “Enjoy it tonight but tomorrow get back to work.” Contact Tom Dombeck at 920-686-2965 or tdombeck@htrnews.com. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @Tom_Dombeck. backbackEventsEventsEventsNo items found.00ShareShareJuly 28 2025$645/playerMoraine Country Club36 holes at one of Ohio's best kept secrets Centrally located in Dayton Moraine Country Club is one of the midwest's best designs that few people have visited we're spending a full day traversing Moraine's terrific property and enjoying some of the finest architecture Ohio has to offer The morning round will be best ball and the afternoon will be alternate shot Moraine Country Club is one of few hidden gems still remaining in America Originally designed by Alex 'Nipper' Campbell Moraine was restored in 2018 by Keith Foster exposing the land's tremendous terrain and expanding the course's greens and fairwasy back to their original sizes Perhaps the most enjoyable aspect of Campbell's design is how it moves across the rumpled property continually keeping the player off balance The routing moves up and down and across gentle Midwestern rolls allowing the natural land to be the course's main defense It's extemely playable off the tee but demands accuracy into its brilliant green complexes Moraine is a stout test of golf while remaining an enjoyable test for all skill levels It's a design that all golf course architecture fans will enjoy Read Andy Johnson's Moraine Country Club Course Tour Keith Foster’s 2016 restoration put Moraine Country Club back on the map revealing the excellence of Alex “Nipper” Campbell’s original design Suspendisse varius enim in eros elementum tristique Aenean faucibus nibh et justo cursus id rutrum lorem imperdiet 24ReplyCancelSUBMIT COMMENTSUBMIT COMMENTThank you! 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Something went wrong while submitting the form.Author NameJan 13, 2025DeleteLorem ipsum dolor sit amet FooterA deeper level of golfSign up to our newsletter for fresh takes Mondays Fried Egg Course RatingWe rate golf courses using a three-"Egg" scale a course must be very good; to receive three Most courses will not get any Eggs at all — and this is not meant as an insult Click here to learn more about our rating system and our criteria of Land WALES — The Kettle Moraine School District is facing some tough decisions in the future the school board heard a presentation by Kettle Moraine School District Superintendent Steve Plum regarding different financial scenarios There are three choices the district can choose from Declining enrollment and other factors have led the Kettle Moraine School District to project what could be a $7.6 million deficit by 2031 drastic cuts or a mix of both a referendum and cuts On the table includes elementary reconfigurations (closing an elementary school) changing middle and high school schedules and charter school operations Also under consideration would be closing the middle school and moving to K-8th grade in the elementary schools or K-6th grade and having high school be grades 7-12 There are three different choices to pick from Asking for a $7.6 million operating referendum Tax impact: $3.5 to $5 million tax increase (above current levels) — $0.78 per $1,000 in equalized value Make $3.1 to $3.6 million in reductions and ask the voters for $4 to $4.5 million in an operational referendum (four scenarios outlined in side bar) Tax impact: $100k decrease to $1.9 million tax increase (above current levels) $0.23 per $1,000 in equalized value cuts through changes and curricular reductions significantly reduce/eliminate the current $2.5 million capital infrastructure budget "The topic of shrinking enrollment is not surprising," said Carl Millard Millard said that while they can’t control state aid among other factors what they can do is “make this as much of a destination district as possible.” He said the district has children who are residents of Oconomowoc and Pewaukee The district used to have 4,500 students 18 years ago but now it has decreased to 3,200 students “What I’d like to say about scenario planning is it is about as proactive as it can get We have something on the horizon,” Plum said Plum said the issue is 70-75% enrollment issue and 25-30% funding issue brought up developments in the area such as Oconomowoc Oconomowoc is still in declining enrollment If you look at what is being built out here the homes or the condos that are being built are not producing children The price point is too high,” John Stellmacher he was told the price point in the Delafield area is $800,000 to $1 million because that’s the point that is attractive for municipalities from a tax base versus additional services they need to provide Stellmacher added even if there is development it doesn’t necessarily correlate with additional students said they are dealing with multiple variables and it is easy to get upset about the house prices in the area “The reality is the birth rate across the nation has been dropping since 2007 We have an additional factor with the housing cost It’s just a reality we have to accept,” Richards said recalled how he was one of the parents who open enrolled in this district because he couldn’t find a house he could afford He added there are 20 kids in his neighborhood who probably will open enroll in Dousman next year Stellmacher said it is important for people to remember when they graduate 300-330 students they need 330 new students to be born and moving into the community to keep the enrollment flat the district needs to have 12 years in a row where kindergarten doesn’t drop Richards said she wants to invest in children with the money the district has In March-April will be devoted to administration/school staff presentations and discussion there will be a follow-up/refined presentation to the board Listening sessions with the community are being planned SCENARIO IIA: Close one elementary building leaving three elementary buildings with three sections each/grade with a 4K-5 grades Middle school remains grades 6-8 with restructured schedule or reconfigure to (5-8) high school campus — 9-12 high school with possible charter restructure Rough staff reductions: 21 elementary staff Minimizes impact on classroom teaching staff Most likely to be sustainable for over seven years SCENARIO IIB: Four elementary buildings: two sections each — 4K-5 with larger class sizes average than IIA Redesign of elementary transportation boundaries Middle school stays 68 with rescheduling and larger class sizes Kettle Moraine High School returns to a traditional campus Rough staff reductions: 18.5 elementary staff SCENARIO IIC: Move four elementary schools to K-8 structure high school stays 9-12 (restructured charters) (eliminate 33 elementary/middle school staff there would be significant one-time capital costs — $16 million Considerations: KMMS significantly exceeds expectations elementary schools are not built for a K-8 structure SCENARIO IID: Four elementary buildings 4K-6 712 junior/senior high school (eliminate 26.5 elementary/middle school staff there would be significant one-time capital costs — $16 million Be one of the first to try our new activity feed Wisconsin's Kettle Moraine State Forest is the right place for you I wanted to do some springtime hiking in Wisconsin’s Kettle Moraine State Forest when the trees were budding But other commitments kept getting in the way along with the poison ivy and ravenous mosquitoes so it was early fall and peak color before I finally made the journey and southeast Wisconsin decided to tout its early fall finery There wasn’t a better day for hiking or mountain biking—bikes are allowed on 23 of the area’s 145 miles of trails Clusters of multicolored trees surrounded ponds and streams running across the countryside Hilltop vistas revealed quintessential dairyland scenes: rolling hills overlaid with a patchwork of farms and dairies that stretched to the horizon this area was buried under a glacier that covered two-thirds of Wisconsin and most of northern North America The giant sheet of ice advanced and retreated several times over the course of about 15,000 years and deposited pieces of terra firma along its path Giant boulders and anomalous piles of cobbles were left among the rolling hills and ridges Large conical hills along with dells and dales dotted the undulating countryside Ponds and lakes filled depressions left behind were formed by surface rivers flowing down to the ground through cracks in the ice depositing heaps of cone-shaped debris along the way were formed by streams traveling through tunnels at the base of the ice sheet and cobbles when the glacier melted are called moraines Errant rock piles and boulders became a part of the traveling deep freeze moving with the ice until the glacier melted and randomly deposited its cargo a block of ice became buried under the debris Many of Wisconsin’s lakes now fill these kettles The 1,000-mile Ice Age Trail traces the edge of the glacier’s path and links the two Kettle Moraine State Forest units Hikers can explore everything from rugged half-day treks to multi-day adventures you’ll find three-sided shelters scattered along the Ice Age Trail including several nestled in the Kettle Moraine forests crews groom some of the trails for cross-country skiing One person told me that the silence of a snow-covered trail under the light of a full moon rivals the vibrant fall foliage and the blossoms of spring and summer and turtles frolicking through Kettle Moraine The plant life along the area’s trails is as unique and varied as the geologic history Because the Kettle Moraine landscape is so rugged and forbidding to human settlers many rare plants thrive in the diverse sanctuary of the forests Fields that dance with wildflowers one week can become a blanket of shimmering straw grasses just a few weeks later Stands of silver-trunked birch carpet the ground with yellow leaves Vehicle admission is $8 per day for Wisconsin residents Annual parking stickers (good at all Wisconsin state parks and forests for one calendar year) are $28 for Wisconsin residents Parks also require a state trail pass for anyone 16 and over who are biking or horseback riding Purchase annual or daily trail passes and vehicle stickers at any self-registration pay station Kettle Moraine is located in southeast Wisconsin and 67 all lead to the park’s Southern Unit temperatures are between 75 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit temperatures are perfect for skiing at 0 to 32 degrees Fahrenheit Bike trails are open from mid-April through November The shores of Lake Michigan are 20 miles east. Also, throughout this part of Wisconsin, Old World Wisconsin provides a trip into the 1700s and 1800s with historic buildings and sites Some of the land within the forest boundary is under private ownership. Respect private property. Stay in designated areas. Stay on trails and in picnic areas and other developed areas. All LNT guidelines apply The 30-mile thru-hike was the ideal trip for putting our backpacking and hiking candidates through the wringer You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Moraine State Park is looking for people able to help out with a job later this week On Tuesday park staff will meet outside the South Shore park office for a Kayak Cleaning Day from 10:30 a.m Those interested in volunteering will help with cleaning the park’s kayak and canoe fleet for the upcoming season of activities Participants should dress for a spring-cleaning day and bring lunch Pre-registration is required through the DCNR Calendar of Events website Alex "Nipper" Campbell (original design Join the clubJoin the clubJoin the clubJoin the clubLog inLog inLog inLog inAccessPrivate Byron Nelson won 11 consecutive tournaments on the PGA Tour The ninth of those victories was the only major he won in that stretch the PGA Championship at Moraine Country Club Fifteen years prior to Nelson’s PGA Championship some of Ohio’s most prominent figures commissioned Scottish professional Alec “Nipper” Campbell to design Moraine Country Club on glacier-shaped farmland on the southside of Dayton Campbell had a history as a professional at prominent clubs like The Country Club (Brookline) and Baltimore Country Club and was serving as the head pro at Miami Valley Golf Club in Dayton at the time While Campbell has five top 10s in major championships to his name his design work at Moraine is undoubtedly his crowning achievement as a golf course architect By focusing his routing on the property’s series of dramatic formations Campbell allowed the course to highlight its land and create a series of exceptional golf holes that are both strategic and playable More than 80 years after Campbell’s original design architect Keith Foster was brought in to restore Moraine to its original brilliance In working with then-Superintendent Jason Mahl and the Moraine staff Foster’s extensive project removed hundreds of trees to properly show off the wonderful land movement and restored the greens to their original intent Foster had to rebuild greens that had been altered over the years the course features stunning views across the property and utilizes its topography to the fullest extent {{content-block-course-profile-moraine-country-club-001}} you may notice a couple of tee markers on the northeast end of the putting green A championship tee was added on the back of the putting green to add 40 yards to the opening hole The tee shot plays directly over the putting green making it impractical for busy days but a fun tee shot for member play and events like the Club Championship Look up the hill from the fifth green at Moraine and you’ll often see golfers on the third tee of the South Course at NCR Country Club another proud Dayton club that occupies the land just south and east of Moraine It was founded by Stanley Allyn during his time as president of the National Cash Register Corporation Following a successful PGA Championship at Moraine in 1945 Allyn worked to get a club built to benefit his company and NCR Country Club opened in 1954 The championship pedigree of NCR overshadowed the architectural brilliance of Moraine for years astute visitors are seeking out both Moraine and NCR for their itineraries The Western Amateur is known as one of the most grueling championships in golf due to its back-breaking format The final two players play eight rounds of golf (four stroke play and four match play) over the span of four days During the 2024 Western Amateur hosted at Moraine the championship match between eventual winner Ian Gilligan and Jack Turner lasted 29 holes adding an 11-hole playoff to an already demanding format Look up Moraine Country Club on Google Maps and you’ll see a “golf shop” titled Fourteen Out of Bounds to the west of the 14th hole Visit their website and you’ll see it is a homeowner with a dummy business account to alert you that you have hit a ball in their backyard They put free golf balls back by the fence for those who hit one O.B Many holes at Moraine are filled with strategy and demand answers to uncomfortable questions No hole highlights that better than the short par-4 seventh The first decision is whether or not to try and drive the green a very achievable goal for those who can carry the cross bunker and use the kicker to bound their ball forward your best course of action is to hug the left side and get as close to the cross bunker as possible but missing it to any side with your approach brings a big number into play {{content-block-course-profile-moraine-country-club-002}} Not only did the restoration work put Moraine back on the map but the course is now in the same conversation as some of the best in the country Moraine is a far better golf course than many found in typical Top 100 in America lists Campbell’s minimalist approach that uses the land to defend par2 The course’s playability for average golfers and beginners4 Wide openings to the fronts of greens on long holes that allow for the ground game Moraine has a spectacular property for golf Its rolling topography gave the architect a beautiful canvas over which to paint his holes so Campbell let the property do the talking Instead of forcing elements that fought the land he embraced simple principles of design brought over from his home country of Scotland and married them with the property’s natural features Campbell’s work became an afterthought over the years as trees overshadowed the beautiful land forms and greens shrunk Keith Foster’s restoration work had impacts at both the macro and micro levels returning the grand scale of the course while highlighting its minimalism players are treated to a series of dramatic reveals as they make their way up and down the ridge that cuts across the property A few quibbles you could make with Campbell’s design are with the routing 15 of them play either south to north or north to south The property’s awkward shape facilitates this dynamic much like the recently profiled Creek Club Another quibble would be how Campbell chose to navigate the property’s most severe feature and it’s impossible to know what Campbell was thinking but there are two options presented off the tee You can bomb it up to a narrow blind area or hit something to the base of the hill and leave an awkward blind second shot over a massive hill but perhaps a more elegant or efficient manner to get over this hill could have been created the most memorable aspect of a day at Moraine is without a doubt its green complexes these surfaces offer intricate finales to every hole while still allowing the most dramatic landforms to pop Campbell matched some of his boldest greens and contours with the holes on the flatter sections of the land (Nos 11) while also capturing the character of some other holes in his green designs notably the riptide par-4 third and rollercoaster par-5 13th {{content-block-course-profile-moraine-country-club-003}} Moraine is a stout championship test that remains exceptionally playable for the average golfer I played the course in competition for a U.S Amateur qualifier; the field consisted of top amateurs and collegiate players only one player in the field recorded an 18-hole score under par players who don’t possess elite traits are still more than capable of enjoying themselves Wide openings to greens on the longest holes Lending a hand on the theme of playability Campbell (and Foster’s new holes) took all skill levels into consideration when designing approaches into each hole The holes that can require the longest approaches (Nos and 18 among them) all have plenty of room to run the ball up and use the slopes 15 among them) have more contour short of the green or play uphill to protect the surface The short par-3 fifth is the only shot on the course that really requires a forced carry over a bunker but more than 40 yards of fairway on the other side allows players to still bounce the ball in So while the top players won’t be utilizing these areas {{content-block-course-profile-moraine-country-club-004}} (How We Rate Courses) Moraine never fails to blow away first-time visitors Campbell might not have been the most prolific architect of his day but Moraine proves that his skills were on par with the greats of the Golden Age This is a strong one-egg course thanks to the property and design If not for a couple of less-than-memorable flatland holes and more variety in the orientation of the holes {{content-block-course-profile-moraine-country-club-005}} {{content-block-course-profile-moraine-country-club-006}} {{content-block-course-profile-moraine-country-club-007}} {{content-block-course-profile-moraine-country-club-008}} The Course Next Door: Moraine (Article) Tempted by Nipper: The 7th at Moraine (Article) Founder Andy Johnson started Fried Egg Golf in 2015 by answering his own question: What if we made golf architecture approachable In looking at an entire golf course holistically Fried Egg Golf brings another dimension to the game and fills a gap in golf coverage WALES — Declining enrollment and other factors have led the Kettle Moraine School District to project what could be a $7.6 million deficit by 2031 Also under consideration would be closing the middle school and moving to K-8th grade in the elementary schools or K-6th grade and having high school be grades 7-12 Kettle Moraine School District Superintendent Steve Plum will review the current trends in school enrollment decline and programming with the declining student population during the Board of Education meeting tonight Three options include Ask for a $7.6 million operating referendum Make $3.1 to $3.6 million in reductions and ask the voters for $4 to $4.5 million in an operational referendum (four scenarios outlined below) Tax impact: $100k decrease to $1.9 million tax increase (above current levels)* $0.23 per $1,000 in equalized value significantly reduce/eliminate the current $2.5 capital infrastructure budget The timeline for decision making is: Tonight: Present initial scenarios Thursday: Present to Budget Advisory Council March-April: administration/school staff presentations and discussion April 29: Follow-up/refined presentation to the board TBD June 17: listening sessions with community annual meeting finalized options July-August: finalized decision Ask for a $7.6 million operating referendum Make $3.1 to $3.6 million in reductions and ask the voters for $4 to $4.5 million in an operational referendum Tonight: Present initial scenarios to the board Thursday: Present to Budget Advisory Council March-April: Administration/school staff presentations and discussion June 17: Listening sessions with community Description:  Two sets of Wisconsin parents have filed a lawsuit against the Kettle Moraine School District to challenge its policy that allows minor students to change their name and gender pronouns at school without parental consent High Resolution Photos Lawsuit challenges Kettle Moraine School District policy of changing students’ names WAUKESHA, Wis. – A Wisconsin court ruled Tuesday that Kettle Moraine School District’s policy of changing students’ names and pronouns at school without parental consent and over their objection violates parents’ rights Attorneys with Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty and Alliance Defending Freedom representing two sets of Wisconsin parents challenging the policy filed the lawsuit In February of this year, the parents filed a motion that asked the Waukesha County Circuit Court to rule in favor of their parental rights after the court denied the school district’s motion to dismiss the case and noted that the school district policy potentially violates the parents’ rights “Parents’ rights to direct the upbringing and education of their children is one of the most basic constitutional rights every parent holds dear,” said ADF Senior Counsel Kate Anderson director of the ADF Center for Parental Rights “Yet we are seeing more and more school districts across the country not only ignoring parents’ concerns but actively working against them The court was right to respect the serious concerns of these parents by holding that Kettle Moraine School District’s policy which undermines parents and harms children “The School District could not administer medicine to a student without parental consent The School District could not require or allow a student to participate in a sport without parental consent the School District cannot change the pronoun of a student without parental consent without impinging on a fundamental liberty interest of the parents,” the Waukesha County Circuit Court wrote in its opinion One of the couples suing the school district was forced to withdraw their then 12-year-old daughter from the district to protect her mental health and preserve their parental role The district violated their constitutionally protected freedoms by insisting that school staff use a male name and male pronouns to address their daughter at school without their consent and over their objections another couple joined the lawsuit to make sure the same thing doesn’t happen to their children ADF attorneys serve as co-counsel for the two families along with WILL Deputy Counsel Luke Berg “This victory represents a major win for parental rights have the right to decide whether a social transition is in their own child’s best interests The decision should be a warning to the many districts across the country with similar policies to exclude parents from gender transitions at school,” Berg said Alliance Defending Freedom is an alliance-building non-profit legal organization committed to protecting religious freedom One-page case summary Kate Anderson serves as senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom where she is the director of the Center for Parental Rights she leads the team working to ensure schools respect the role of parents in directing the upbringing successfully defended parents in Wisconsin and her team is actively engaged in many other states and courts protecting the fundamental rights of parents Anderson’s work at ADF began in 2015 focusing on protecting the conscience rights of individuals being unjustly compelled to forfeit their beliefs under threat of government retaliation Anderson was an associate attorney with Ellis where she litigated both civil and criminal cases She obtained her law degree magna cum laude in 2009 from Gonzaga University School of Law where she served on the Gonzaga Law Review She is admitted to the state bars of Arizona and Washington and several federal district and appellate courts © 2025 Alliance Defending Freedom is a registered 501(C)(3) Charity. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions WALES — The Kettle Moraine Board of Education on Tuesday will have a more refined discussion regarding the proposed financial scenarios it is considering On the table are elementary configurations and charter school operations and configurations Superintendent Steve Plum and School Board President Carl Millard posted a YouTube video to the district’s website describing the challenges such as declining birth rates and its impact on enrollment He said the problem is if the district spends as if it has 4,0004,500 kids this has been a trend that’s been going on for a while and we’ve scaled down but now we are seeing a demographic void," Millard said The void will be more pronounced with younger children and will be that way into the future because changes will be easier to implement and less painful Plum added they expect arguments saying the district is moving too fast several parents asked them to "pump the brakes." Plum said the other argument is that the district is moving too slowly Plum said the district wants to be thoughtful with its taxpayer dollars Which is where we look at closing an elementary school and that would save a significant amount of money because it costs money to operate a school,” Plum said Scenario IIB would say all four elementary schools are important and would reduce options at the middle school and high school Plum said the decision between both scenarios would need to be made “relatively soon” due to planning taking a year Another option which hasn’t been ruled out would be to go straight to cuts and/or a referendum “That would be pretty painful,” Millard said Plum indicated that it would mean cutting two elementary schools because it would mean $5 million-$6 million in cuts We want to scale our operations to fit our work and enrollment,” Millard said Community listening session will be held May 1, 8, and 17. For more information visit https://www.kmsd.edu/page/fiscal-planning Responders are required to sign their names Please provide a phone number for verification and the community where you live Email: soundoff@conleynet.com MEQUON — There might only be a dozen people who play this traditional folk instrument in all of Wisconsin and six of them just so happen play in a Milwaukee-area band The Kettle Moraine Alphorn Group is made up of three sets of couples It's the national instrument of Switzerland there is a saying that alphorn players have and that is I'm not doing this because it's easy I'm doing this because I thought this was going to be easy," Eric Dietenberger The group practices at the Lindenwood School Community Center in Mequon the instrument is traditionally played outside high in the Swiss Alps and we play a lot of - the pieces we play have a lot of chords it was used for herdsmen to communicate with each other in the mountains or with villagers in the valley below It was also used to soothe cows or call them back to the farm after grazing “They say that the sheep and the cows really like the sound and the cows give better milk when they're serenaded by the alphorns," Hebar said That makes it the perfect instrument to play in Wisconsin since we’re the Dairy State All the members of the Kettle Moraine Alphorn Group have only been playing for a few years Each one of them was interested in the unique sound and shape of the horn But this wasn't the first instrument they learned Each of them has a background in other brass instruments the alphorn is considered a wooden brass instrument and has no valves “And so it's not just the sound and the music that's played It's the culture that's around it at the same time," Dietenberger said He can trace his roots back to Germany, where the instrument was also popular. For Dietenberger, it's a way to connect with his heritage. That's why he also plays in the Freistadt Alte Kameraden Band the alphorn isn't the easiest instrument to play especially if you want an authentic handmade Swiss horn “The hardest thing is to find a horn because they are very rare and that took me a couple of years to find a horn that I could play," Hebar said But for those willing to embark on this journey The Kettle Moraine Alphorn Group plays a few times a year You can find them at Germanfest in Milwaukee or Das Fest at the Kenosha County Fairgrounds Or maybe you’ll catch them at a random park this summer They also play with the Alte Kameraden Band Another alphorn player in the area is the local legendary musician Sigmund Snopek Watch the story on the Kettle Moraine Alphorn Group to hear them play.. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for “TMJ4” on your device Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more. Report a typo or error Report a typo MORAINE, Ohio (WKEF) -- It’s been nearly a week since heavy rains flooded the Miami Valley, forcing the City of Moraine to shut the Payne Rec Center doors for five days now Dayton 24/7 Now's Gwyneth Falloon spoke with City Manager Michael Davis about the damage and the city plans to re-open “There was minor flood water coming into the building It wasn’t very significant," Davis shared “Most of it really was concerned with the possibility of any sanitary sewer backup or really just flood waters coming in.” The City of Moraine was still unable to open the Payne Rec Center Friday after heavy rains flooded the area the previous weekend “We didn’t feel that it was appropriate to open our rec center to the public for health and fitness activities if we didn’t have operational restrooms," said Davis He said access to the center was also limited “Main Street was closed because of high waters," Davis recalled “We have a back entrance off of Trail-On (Road) and unfortunately that was quite a bit underwater as well The other thing we really didn’t want people to risk driving their vehicles in.” the city has worked to repair minor damage relocating some activities in order to do so “We have one coming up this evening and tomorrow and the only impact on them is that they’ve been relocated to our Gerhardt Civic Center," Davis stated But Davis said the city looks forward to welcoming its community back soon "There’s no permanent damage to the building The center will remain closed Saturday but Davis said he’s hopeful the city will be able to re-open on Monday Arrowhead senior Jacquelyn Cox slides safely into third base in front of Kettle Moraine junior Alesandra Hernandez during a Classic 8 Conference softball game on Tuesday at Kettle Moraine High School Arrowhead senior Sammie Radish of Arrowhead pitches during a Classic 8 Conference softball game against Kettle Moraine on Tuesday at Kettle Moraine High School Kettle Moraine junior Jamie Gorski lays down a bunt during a Classic 8 Conference softball game against Arrowhead on Tuesday at Kettle Moraine High School Arrowhead senior Ashley Gilroy attempts a slap hit during at Classic 8 Conference softball game against Kettle Moraine on Tuesday at Kettle Moraine High School WALES — There aren’t many schools that could lose the best softball player in school history… dozens stood outside of the Tesla Service Center in Moraine in protest of Elon Musk and the Trump Administration Protestors said the Tesla CEO is making “arbitrary” cuts to public services The group believes the proposed cuts and changes on the table will be extremely harmful to everyday Americans “Wright Patterson Air Force Base is the largest employer in Ohio To think that wouldn't impact other local businesses and the rest of the community I think is a bit short sighted," said Sara Spearing "Losing all of those jobs and having those workers needing to seek employment their money is not being poured back into the local economy It has secondary and tertiary ramifications that I'm not sure were completely thought through at this point.” also expressed concerns about cuts to the VA and Department of Education which could privatize veterans' care and raise taxpayer costs This is just the most recent protest outside that service center over the past few weeks Ohio (WKEF) -- A man who died in a roll over crash Friday was identified The Montgomery County Coroner's Office identified the victim as 47-year-old Joshua Ort Ort died at Miami Valley Hospital after police say his car hit a utility pole before rolling on it's top Ohio (WKEF) – A man died in a car accident in Moraine in the early hours of Friday Moraine Police and Fire Departments arrived at the scene of a rollover crash on the 3000 block of Springboro Pike officers located the vehicle in the northbound lanes of the street After completing a preliminary investigation police believed that the car hit a large utility pole and rolled over The driver was removed from the car and taken to a local hospital suffering from life-threatening injuries and died there The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office will release the identity of the driver once the next of kin is notified The northbound lanes of Springboro Pike between W will remain closed for some time while the investigation is ongoing The public is asked to avoid the area if possible Today we’re going to talk about my time riding the Salsa Cycles Moraine Deore 12 eMTB I rode the Moraine almost exclusively for the last 4 months This will not be a review that’s overly focused on the technical mumbo-jumbo I’ll still cover all of the pertinent tech details but what I want to focus on is something else the Salsa Moraine Deore 12 served up something that I wasn’t expecting It served up a completely different and new outlook on eMTBs It opened up a whole new world of options for me as a rider While I had some positive enlightenment about eMTBs I also experienced a weird guilt for riding one The super high “fun factor” of the Moraine wasn’t completely unexpected when I decided to bring one in for review. After seeing the Moraine at Sea Otter earlier this year and what the bike did for me on a personal level while I had it When the Moraine Deore 12 showed up, I was so excited to get it built and on the trails. The bike is very handsome, and the Terracotta Orange color looks great. The Moraine comes in two models, the Deore 12 (tested), and the CUES 10 The Deore 12 retails for $5,999 and the CUES 10 retails for $4,999 The claimed weight of a medium-sized Moraine Deore 12 is 49 lbs-13 oz as my large weighed in at a little under 53 lbs I was expecting the Salsa Moraine to feel dull and lack any sort of personality That was a nice surprise. One of the main reasons I picked the Moraine to review over the more enduro-focused Salsa Notch was because the Moraine didn’t look like an eMTB immediately It looked sleek and had an aesthetic that I was immediately drawn to I just thought it was a bitchen looking bicycle… and I wanted to ride it It rode “light” if that makes sense Once I tuned in the suspension for my weight and style of riding the geometry then fell into place and the bike then felt comfortable and familiar I couldn’t wait to get it on some of the rocky terrain around my parts As someone who’s been “on the fence” but still super curious about eMTBs bringing the Salsa in for review seemed a bit odd to me at first – a full-suspension eMTB wasn’t my typical bike review This bike taught me a lot… we’ll get into that later It wasn’t light by any stretch of the imagination but at 53 lbs it wasn’t nearly as heavy as I thought it would be I didn’t notice the weight at all while riding it I live in the Angeles National Forest and riding the Moraine on singletrack in my area and most other National Forests, as mentioned in my review of the Tern OROX I kept the Moraine on legal trails and fire roads while I rode near my house I took it down to Orange County every time I could where I could blissfully and legally ride most of my favorite trails the bike opened up and became an amazingly fun addition to my stable of bikes I had a hard time not choosing it for all of my mountain bike rides The Moraine has three assist levels plus a “boost”; Breeze (green) I tended to fluctuate the levels of assist between River and Rocket with a majority of the time spent in Rocket it tackled everything I threw at it with ease The Moraine made quick business of bombing all of my favorite technical downhill trails while allowing me to climb up and do it again without killing myself the Deore 12-speed made it a breeze to find the right gear to match the effort of the assist The Fazua Ride 60 is a small motor that delivers a claimed 60Nm of torque the assistance comes on smoothly with the motor rewarding higher cadences The handlebar-mounted ring controller cycles through the assist levels intuitively It is pleasantly minimalistic and easy to get to when you need it you can push and hold the ring controller to the side and you have a very usable “walk assist” for those hike-a-bike sections on rides where I spent most of the time in ‘River’ assist mode I was getting about 35 miles until the gauge dropped to one indicator light That seems pretty good for a bigger guy riding in an area with a lot of climbing the range will vary drastically based on multiple factors including ride weight The Shimano Deore drivetrain and brakes worked so well while I had the Moraine One of the biggest surprises while riding the Moraine was the performance of the Deore hydraulic brakes It might have been because of the 200mm rotors in both front and rear They were powerful and modulated like brakes that cost twice as much The Moraine’s Split Pivot suspension (160mm front and 145mm rear) operates exactly as intended The suspension felt very supple over the small stuff while devouring the bigger hits It’s a confidence-inspiring all-mountain bicycle Salsa says that “the concentric rear axle pivot results in excellent bump compliance and pedaling efficiency smooth and predictable braking throughout travel It was amazingly comfortable and easy to ride fast While having the Moraine in my quiver over the last 4 months I found myself reaching for it more so than any other bike I had It wasn’t because it was easier to ride around the mountains where I live it was because it opened something that I never considered I’m still relatively new to the area I live in and I still don’t have a lot of knowledge on places to ride the Moraine helped me do a lot of trail recon It also made me work harder than I thought I would on an eMTB It wasn’t just breezy coasting and little effort while out on the Moraine and was able to control my heart rate keeping it around 140 bpm most of the time The bike rides very naturally for an eMTB and is an easy transition from an analog MTB to the Moraine I would for sure recommend the Salsa Moraine Deore 12 to anyone looking for a reasonably priced eMTB SalsaCycles.com Ron Frazelle is the Cycling Lifestyle Editor for Bikerumor he has been writing about bicycles and the cycling way of life for 7+ years Frazelle is an avid cyclist of all disciplines Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed Tip of the hat for the “Notch” model as well another manufacturer pushes chips in with Fazua A Fazua small battery mid-power motor on a 53 pound bike Porky aluminum frame and lower end components That’s fine is all one wants to do is cruise and take in the scenery Try keeping up with others on full power bikes and 700Wh plus batteries but don’t want to deal with solvents Simpyfast claims their Lube Cube is the easiest way Peak Performance expands on their MTB specific clothing with new pants Apparently that’s an option when you’re designing products for the GOAT We spotted Cofidis racing an all-new prototype wireless 13-speed Campagnolo Super Record 13 WRL SC road groupset Canyon Bicycles is now selling select models directly through Amazon.com Want wireless shifting but don’t want to have to buy a whole new drivetrain Be protected from the sun with the new UV Hooded Trail Shirt… OrNot The new Van Nicholas Astraeus is a beautiful titanium road bike that’s limited to just 50 frames A local state park will welcome volunteers of all ability levels later this week for a work-day party On Tuesday Moraine State Park staff will be completing two projects near the park office on the South Shore The main project for the day isweeding and mulching the native plant garden in front of the office and dress for working outdoors with sturdy shoes and work gloves Tuesday’s Earth Day Spring Clean-up Day will run from 10 a.m Pre-registration is required by visiting the DCNR Calendar of Events webpage Shearer’s Foods will convert part of a former General Motors vehicle painting facility in Moraine into a production factory for its snack foods The Dayton Daily News reported Shearer’s is slated to receive $12.5 million in federal tax credits through Dayton’s CityWide Development Corp It was the first time Shearer’s was identified as the developer of the facility According to Dayton city and Montgomery County documents last year some manufacturer wanted to bring 250 jobs to the area eyeing the former paint shop facility for what was thought would be a $106 million project But city and county officials did not identify the prospect at the time The plant is expected to be operational by late 2026 a contract manufacturer and private label supplier of salty snacks is headquartered about 200 miles northeast of Dayton in Massillon Shearer’s has 10 manufacturing plants and a distribution center in the U.S Eleven months ago, Shearer’s was acquired by private investment firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice Dave Fusaro has served as editor in chief of Food Processing magazine since 2003 Dave has 30 years experience in food & beverage industry journalism and has won several national ASBPE writing awards for his Food Processing stories quoted in national newspapers and he authored a 200-page market research report on the milk industry Formerly an award-winning newspaper reporter who specialized in business writing he holds a BA in journalism from Marquette University Dave was Editor-In-Chief of Dairy Foods and was Managing Editor of Prepared Foods The public is invited to get a closer look at a rare phenomenon later this week at Moraine State Park As a total lunar eclipse with orange tint is set to take place Thursday night into Friday morning the park naturalist will host a Full Moon Hike from 7 to 9 p.m Participants will meet at McDanels Launch Area on the North Shore and learn about what is happening with the moon while trekking along two and a half miles of moderately flat trail Those planning to attend are asked to wear sturdy shoes WALES — A few parents spoke during the Kettle Moraine School Board meeting on Tuesday asking the board members to "pump the brakes" regarding decisions that could result in cuts and refiguration of schools A parent who spoke during public comment asked for consideration of taking more time to work through it She asked if they could delay this decision one year to put in some more time working through the alternatives She also asked what happens if there are changes in the state budget to give more funding to schools and programs like Special Education School Board Member Scott Kelly said having an expectation that the district will be bailed out by the state is unrealistic "I think advocating for and talking to our local officials advocating for responsible budgeting that helps KM is what we need to be doing The reality is it doesn’t address the shortfall that comes in the next 2-5 years," Kelly said Another parent said "I would strongly urge The School Board met on Tuesday to hear an update regarding the different financial scenarios to consider and a survey The Kettle Moraine School District has 1,200 kids fewer than it had 10-15 years ago "That’s the crux of the situation," Superintendent Steve Plum said Plum said there are a lot of things in play where decisions have to be made to be able to take action in a year or two years from that "If we are going to be thinking about making a decision on something in 2026 We should have agreement at least a year before that there’s a lot of planning that goes into it," Plum said School Board Member Kelly Brown said the conversation has been ongoing for years and encouraged parents to attend meetings and not just when an issue comes up "You need to come all the time and be involved," Brown said The board moved two proposals forward to consider SCENARIO IIA: Close one elementary building SCENARIO IIB: Four elementary buildings: two sections each — 4K-5 with larger class sizes average than IIA On April 29 there will be a follow up/refined presentation to the board There will also be listening sessions with the community This website is unavailable in your location It appears you are attempting to access this website from a country outside of the United States therefore access cannot be granted at this time Lake and McHenry County Scanner A McHenry man found unresponsive on a walking trail at Moraine Hills State Park late last week died of natural causes was found on a walking trail at Moraine Hills just south of McHenry Michael Rein said in a news release Tuesday Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director of Communications Jayette Bolinski said authorities were alerted after the man was found unresponsive on the trail in the park at about 3:30 p.m Rein said the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office contacted the McHenry County Coroner’s Office to investigate the death The investigation determined that Ragusin had passed away due to natural causes Ragusin has since been released to a local funeral home Rein said the McHenry County Coroner’s Office would like to thank the Illinois Conservation Police and the McHenry Township Fire Protection District for their collaboration during this investigation No part of this website may be reproduced or stored in any form without written permission from Lake and McHenry County Scanner To keep you informed about the latest news across Lake and McHenry 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Follow Joe on Twitter @joec2319 Muskego senior Autumn Dibb passes the ball during the second half of a Classic 8 Conference girls soccer match against Kettle Moraine on Tuesday at Muskego High School Muskego junior Ashlynn Scharrer tries to keep the ball between Kettle Moraine sophomores Georgia Boland (22) and Kendal Moore (15) during the first half of a Classic 8 Conference girls soccer match on Tuesday at Muskego High School Kettle Moraine sophomore Hannah Hoffmann holds off Muskego senior Bella Mittelstaedt during the second half of a Classic 8 Conference girls soccer match on Tuesday at Muskego High School Muskego senior Norah Augustine gets a pass off just ahead of Kettle Moraine sophomore Kendal Moore during the first half of a Classic 8 Conference girls soccer match on Tuesday at Muskego High School Muskego junior goalkeeper Savannah Mittelstaedt clears the ball during the first half of a Classic 8 Conference girls soccer match against Kettle Moraine on Tuesday at Muskego High School Muskego junior Abby Artlip just keeps the ball in play during the second half of a Classic 8 Conference girls soccer game against Kettle Moraine on Tuesday at Muskego High School Muskego senior Jess Fernau passes the ball during the second half of a Classic 8 Conference girls soccer match against Kettle Moraine on Tuesday at Muskego High School MUSKEGO — Losing a two-time Gatorade Player of the Year would hurt most girls soccer program…