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TOP CONTENDERS – MEN Anthony Polentini -- At some point there may be a simple, affordable way to electronically measure exactly how fast a human being can spin a log. For now, the guess is, Polentini might be at the top of that list. The current number one ranked pro Logroller in the world can churn it about as quickly as anybody on the pro circuit. As for this weekend, the 24-year old Wisconsin native may be the favorite to win it all. After two below average seasons by his

Livi Pappadopoulos and Marcus Heineck won the Namekagon River Roll-Off, the final seeding opportunity for World Championships beginning on Thursday. Pappadopoulos lost her first fall of the season to Aini Anderson. Shane Burns made his second podium appearance since 2022, placing third over Connor Birdsong. RESULTS MEN Marcus Heineck Anthony Polentini Shane Burns Connor Birdsong Tanner Hallett Nick Magnone Andrew Serpico Cameron Pilgreen WOMEN Livi Pappadopoulos Aini Anderson

GREEN BAY, WI — Anthony Polentini had a perfect Three Rivers Roleo performance, sweeping Nick Magnone, Shane Burns and Connor Birdsong 3-0 clean. His 24.5 point lead on Marcus Heineck in the rankings solidifies the top seed position for Polentini at World Championships. Connor Birdsong defeated Heineck 3-0 in the Theee Rivers Roleo semi-finals and finished second, his best of the season. Heineck defeated Shane Burns 3-1 to finish third, which pushed him to the two seed over T

Gladstone, MI — One of Livi Pappadopoulos’ breakout moments occurred at the 2018 U.S. Open in Michigan. With only one pro win to her name, she bested 2018’s bronze medalist Emily Christopherson, 2017 world champ Meredith Ingbretson, and 2-seed Ellie Davenport, each 3-0. History re-wrote itself in the 2026 U.S. Open, when a stronger and older Ingbretson (31) and Pappadopoulos (25) met again in the semi-finals, this time with another 3-0 victory to Pappadopoulos. Nevertheless,

Madison, WI — The men’s field has never been this deep, and the scope of the 2026 season just became a little more interesting as Shane Burns took second place, his first time on the podium since his La Crosse Open victory in 2022. Burns met Anthony Polentini (2026 Splash N Dash, La Crosse Open winner) in the semi-finals, and defeated him for the first time in his career. Garrick Birdsong, ranked 9th overall and seeded 6th in Madison, took third over Polentini. 19 year-old Ma

Anthony Polentini wins the 25th Annual La Crosse Open LA CROSSE, WI —- Livi Pappadopoulos (La Crosse, WI) won her seventh (2018, 2021-2026) La Crosse Open Championship this afternoon, losing no falls to Libby Magnone, Liberty Benson or Shana Verstegen on the road to victory. Verstegen collected silver after a tight 3-2 win over Emily Christopherson in the semi-finals. Liberty Benson placed third on the Women’s side, which launched her to a sixth WRS ranking. Until 2025, Benso

Coulee Region Logrolling made its first 2026 appearance at the Pro Splash N Dash - with a promising look at the start of another logrolling season. Every summer seems to paint a new picture, and with some ranking shifts after today Coulee Region pros build some momentum heading into La Crosse Open week. Livi Pappadopoulos led the women’s field, finishing the tournament 9-0 in falls. Emily Christopherson finished fourth. Connor Birdsong and Shane Burns each had a long journey

Coulee Region's Aini Anderson (L) and Livi Pappadopoulos (R) compete for the 2025 La Crosse Open Title. The 25th annual La Crosse Open kicks off at Pettibone Park in La Crosse on June 20, 2026 at 10am. The event features several of the top 10 World Championship finishers, on both the men’s and women’s side – including current defending World champions, Marcus Heineck and Livi Pappadopouulos, and several Coulee region area pro rollers. The 10-Thousand dollar purse will be a

Youth rollers compete at the 2024 Jingle Bell Roll Over the past several years, the sport of Logrolling has gone from a smaller niche sport at the La Crosse YMCA to a thriving epicenter that includes classes five days a week, most of which are filled to capacity. A decade ago, less than 10 Coulee Region kids competed at The Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward, WI. This past summer, the number of amateur rollers was 21. Overall, more than 200 kids in the La Crosse area p

Beautiful Squamish, BC hosted more than 180 athletes from all over the globe for the 68th year. A Saturday afternoon crowd gathers for...

History happened at the bowl tonight. For the first time, Coulee Region pros met in the World Championship finals. 24 year-old Livi...

TOP CONTENDERS – MEN Marcus Heineck -- Watch closely. Heineck’s stance on the log has a slightly different look. It’s a unique wide...

Coulee Region amateurs are conquering the world this summer! Competition youth and adult rollers have been busy practicing all week long...

A beating sun, a roaring crowd and the best pro log rollers in the U.S. met today in Gladstone, MI for the U.S. Open. Livi Pappadopoulos...

A big day at the Midwest Championships in Madison, WI today for Coulee Region pros. Livi Pappadopoulos took home first place in the...