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The Amherst Falcons Boy's soccer team after they won the Regional Final

Falcons Seize Regional Soccer Title, Earn Much Deserved Hardware

Ian Dudley, Sports Editor October 27, 2025

The Amherst Soccer team showed up on October 25 versus the Richland Center Hornets and quickly proved they weren't there to mess around. Amherst exposed the Hornet's weaknesses and slowly chipped away...

Through the Eyes of Our Seniors: Falcons Repel Flying Arrows to Open Playoffs

Through the Eyes of Our Seniors: Falcons Repel Flying Arrows to Open Playoffs

Alex Duley, Sports Reporter October 27, 2025

In the heart of Wisconsin, under the Friday night lights, the Amherst Falcons are again one of the most dominant teams in the conference. The team is led by a mix of seniors and an electrifying group of...

Volleyball Team Repeats as Conference Champs

Volleyball Team Repeats as Conference Champs

Presley Voss, Reporter October 16, 2025

The Amherst girls volleyball team has emerged from conference play with a regular season record of 6-1, sharing co-conference honors with Wittenberg-Birnamwood, whom they swept in three sets on September...

Captains of Football Team Voice Appreciation for Community Support

Captains of Football Team Voice Appreciation for Community Support

Aubrey Chandler October 14, 2025

The Amherst High School Varsity Football Team enters the final week of the regular season with a dominating 7-1 record and a secure spot in the playoffs! The team’s success is representative of all of...

Why Work for the Talon?

William Van Lannen October 13, 2025

As we publish stories and photos from the first month or so of the school year, I’d like to remind students that Now is the time to contribute to our online publication. There are several reasons...

Amherst Soccer Draws Against State Power Arcadia

Amherst Soccer Draws Against State Power Arcadia

Ian Dudley, Sports Editor October 8, 2025

The Amherst boys soccer team faced an undefeated Arcadia Raiders team on September 27, and in one of the marquee matches of the season, emerged with a draw, a 1-1 tie against a state power. Amherst...

Trip to Spain 'Wonderful' In Myriad Ways

Trip to Spain ‘Wonderful’ In Myriad Ways

Ila Culver, reporter/photographer October 8, 2025

Going to Spain was a wonderful experience, the food was delicious and the sights were absolutely exhilarating. Being able to fully immerse myself by living with host families was such an incredible experience...

Boys Among Leaders at Rosholt Invite

Boys Among Leaders at Rosholt Invite

Elliot Podeszwa, photographer October 8, 2025

High School Results of the Waupaca Cross Country Invite - Oct 2 Girls High School 5000 Meter Race Team Overall - 7th Place (of 10 Teams) Awards winners finishing in the top 15: Ellie Laws (Junior)...

Amherst Soccer Moves Into the Ranks of the Contenders

Amherst Soccer Moves Into the Ranks of the Contenders

Ian Dudley, Sports Editor September 23, 2025

The Amherst Falcon soccer team has enjoyed a terrific start to the season despite a recent loss to conference rival Columbus Catholic. The team won its first five matches without a loss,  defeating two...

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