Johnson plans to play football and compete in track and field for the Lobos.

Blachowicz finished third at the state meet and led the Cardinals to their second consecutive WIAA Division 1 state title.

Natzke competed in the 100-meter and shotput events for the Verona boys track and field team last spring. He died in August.

Kellesvig plans to play softball at Madison Area Technical College.

Hauser, who has 25 years with the WIAA, is associate director.

Hatfield was an undefeated state champion in WIAA Division 2 wrestling and won the Division 2 1,600 at the state track and field meet. He also was a cross country standout.

River Valley's Dustin Hatfield, left, and Madison Edgewood's Brita Hovde, right) talk about being named the Wisconsin State Journal/WisconsinPrepZone.com All-Area Athletes of the Year (male and female, respectively) for the 2016-17 school year. (Video/...

A photo gallery showcasing the best images of this year's spring sports season.

The Division 1 champion in the discus and shot put is named the 2017 All-Area athlete of the year for girls track and field.

Dunkleberger won the triple jump and long jump at the WIAA Division 2 state track and field meet.