The Rice Lake girls soccer team is gearing up for the state tournament at Uihlein Field in Milwaukee, a milestone that could deliver the program’s first-ever championship.
A Season of Firsts
Head coach Shawn Gilbert has guided the Warriors through a two‑year plan that began the moment the previous season ended, emphasizing relentless focus on the goal of reaching the state stage.
Senior midfielders Mindy Barta and Clara Drost have embodied that commitment, recalling how they have visualized this moment since childhood and how the team’s chemistry has deepened over the campaign.
The Warriors will meet McFarland on Friday, a rematch of a season that saw them finish atop the Big Rivers Conference and finish their year at the iconic Uihlein Field, a venue that has become a symbol of their ambition.