Lady Penguins stand proud in Regional volleyball action

Addyson Rettler goes on the attack with force.

Photos by Gary LeBouton, Argus Correspondent

Aria Wallner stops a fast, hard-driven ball from a Lady Chief spike to the back court.

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Addyson Rettler reaches 1,000 assists .Addyson Rettler reached her1000th assist during the regional match against Coleman, helping secure a thrilling 3-2 WIAA Regional victory. A varsity starter since her freshman year, Addyson was an integral part of the conference and regional championship teams in 2024. Achieving her 1000th assist in what could have been her final high school match, she propelled the Lady Penguins into the regional semifinal against Shiocton. Although the team fell to the top-seeded opponent, Addyson continued to shine, adding eight more assists to her impressive record. Congratulations, Addyson, on earning the Double Quadruple—amassing both 1000 career assists and 1000 career digs—throughout your outstanding high school career..Photo by Gary LeBouton, Argus Correspondent

Addyson Rettler reaches 1,000 assists Addyson Rettler reached her1000th assist during the regional match against Coleman, helping secure a thrilling 3-2 WIAA Regional victory. A varsity starter since her freshman year, Addyson was an integral part of the conference and regional championship teams in 2024. Achieving her 1000th assist in what could have been her final high school match, she propelled the Lady Penguins into the regional semifinal against Shiocton. Although the team fell to the top-seeded opponent, Addyson continued to shine, adding eight more assists to her impressive record. Congratulations, Addyson, on earning the Double Quadruple—amassing both 1000 career assists and 1000 career digs—throughout your outstanding high school career. Photo by Gary LeBouton, Argus Correspondent

Elli Rattler stretches to hit the ball over the net.

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Ashlyn Eastling bumps the ball to a setter.

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Emily Lauer hits the ball towards a hole in the Lady Cougars defense.

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Kelsey Flyte serves the ball, looking for an ace.

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Parker Thoren saves the ball from hitting the floor to keep it in play.

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Posted Monday, October 26, 2026 3:40 pm

The Tri-County Lady Penguins (#8 seed) came together for the WIAA volleyball playoffs this past week.

The Tri-County Lady Penguins (#8 seed) packed the gym for the first round of WIAA volleyball playoffs against the Coleman Lady Cougars (#9 seed) on Oct. 20. Both teams battled it out in five evenly matched sets, with the Lady Penguins edging out their opponents for a close 3-2 win (set scores of 25-19, 22-25, 25-17, 20-25, and 15-9).

Sophomore Elli Rettler led the charge with 34 digs, 15 kills, 15 assists, and 7 ace serves. Senior Addyson Rettler added 23 kills, 17 digs, and 14 assists. Freshman Ashlyn Easting took on 20 digs of her own, with Lauren Wilkins adding 12 digs and 12 assists.

It was a valiant team effort, with a team total of 104 digs, 50 kills, and 41 assists.

The Lady Penguins were off to Shiocton (#1 seed), where they had a tough battle ahead of them. It was a well-fought effort, but the team’s season came to an end with a 0-3 loss (set scores of 19-25, 15-25, and 15-25).

Tri-County’s season concludes with a 14-22 overall record. The Lady Penguins finished fourth in the Central Wisconsin Conference with a 3-3 record.