SPASH Hall of Fame

07/22/2026

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Badger. Champion. Coach. Now, Chris Solinsky is back in Madison leading Wisconsin cross country and track & field. See why he's taking an "all gas, no brakes" approach to the opportunity.

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07/19/2026

SPASH Grad Brady Koontz. https://www.facebook.com/share/195eJSYhCS/?mibextid=wwXIfr

BUDAPEST, Hungary – The 2026 Polyák Imre, Varga János & Kozma István Memorial concluded Sunday in Budapest, Hungary, with six Greco-Roman weight classes contested. Brady Koontz earned the lone medal of the day for the U.S., taking silver at 55 kg. Max...

07/11/2026

Babe was a member of the 1954 PJ Jacobs State Championship basketball team that is in the SPASH Hall of Fame. His son Scott was the starting first baseman for the 1987 State Champion SPASH baseball team.

Ronald Paul “Babe” Sroda, of Stevens Point, passed away peacefully from stroke complications on July 5, 2026, at the age of 91, surrounded by the...

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

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A legend returns.

Help us welcome Chris Solinsky as our new Director of Track & Field and Cross Country!

🔗 go.wisc.edu/Solinsky

06/08/2026

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Walk Wisconsin made its way to Stevens Point on Saturday, bringing together runners, hobbyists, and Olympians. Among the participants was Curt Clausen, a SPASH track standout who, at 58, still holds five world records for race walking.

01/23/2026

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New home for SPAPSD athletics schedules! 🏀🏈⚽️

We’re making it easier than ever to follow your favorite teams. We are excited to announce that SPAPSD is transitioning to Arbiter, a more reliable, user-friendly platform for all sports schedules at SPASH, Ben Franklin, and P.J. Jacobs.

What This Means for You:
✅ Easy Access: Links to specific sport schedules will remain on the SPAPSD website.
✅ Follow Your Team: "Follow" specific teams on Arbiter for reminders and game-day info.
✅ Live Updates: Receive real-time alerts for schedule changes and final scores.
✅ On-the-Go Access: Use the free Arbiter mobile app (available on iOS and Android).

Get Started Today (Optional):
1️⃣ Visit www.arbiterlive.com
2️⃣ Search for your school (SPASH, Ben Franklin, or P.J. Jacobs)
3️⃣ Sign up to start following your teams!

While we will be fully transitioned by the end of the school year, many 2026–27 schedules are already being added. See you at the game!

12/26/2025

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Scott Longley became an unlikely hero on SPASH's 1985 state cross country championship team. 40 years later, his former head coach made sure to ensure Scott's Christmas wish.

STORY: https://www.wsaw.com/2025/12/26/spash-fulfills-christmas-wish-former-cross-country-hero/