Belmont High School is a high school located in Belmont

Belmont, Wisconsin

Belmont is a village in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 871 according to the 2000 census.-History:Founded in 1835 by land speculator John Atchison, Belmont was the original capital of the Wisconsin Territory, and the original territorial capitol building is preserved...

, Wisconsin

Wisconsin

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 that serves students in grades 9 through 12. The school had an enrollment of 130 students in the 2006-2007 school year in a building that houses a K-12 population of 823. High school students attend classes in a new addition built in 2001, with classes for the K-8 students held in the older section. A gymnasium was also included in the new addition.

Mission statement

Belmont Community School District is vitally interested in the educational and social development of the children of our community. This development is the joint responsibility of the home, school, and community. Our youth must be instructed and guided in the process of "growing up". The process of growing up doesn't mean growing older. The home, school, and community must all contribute to the educational process of our youth. The school of today is attempting to meet the challenge of adult life by providing such instruction and guidance as will develop well-trained, socially adjusted individuals who will be able to think clearly, act cooperatively, and live democratically and productively in a modern society.

Athletics

The school's nickname is the Belmont Braves. With a low enrollment of 108, Belmont is in Division 7 for the WIAA state football

American football

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 playoffs. The school also offers other athletic opportunities, including volleyball

Volleyball

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, girls' basketball

Basketball

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, boys' basketball, wrestling

Wrestling

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, track and field

Track and field

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, baseball

Baseball

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, and softball

Softball

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. Athletic teams compete in the Six Rivers Conference.

Softball

Belmont High School is most known for its girls' fastpitch softball team. Since 2001, the Lady Braves carry a record of 169-55 (.754 winning percentage). The team won the WIAA Division 4 State Championship in 2002 (25-1 overall record), and was WIAA Division 4 State Runner-Up in 2003 (20-6) and 2006 (18-8). They also advanced to state in 2009 (23-6), losing in the Division 4 semifinals to Oakfield, the eventual state champion. Since 2001, they have advanced to the WIAA State Tournament four times, and to the sectionals in seven of the last nine years, appearing in six of the last nine sectional finals. The Lady Braves also advanced to the WIAA State Tournament as a Division 3 team in 1999 before losing their first game there.

Results for Belmont Braves Softball

Belmont's girls fastpitch softball seasonal performance (2001–2009):

Season	Record (Overall)	Playoff Level	WIAA State Championships
2009*	23-6	Sectional Champions	WIAA Division 4 State Semifinalist (Oakfield 3, Belmont 1)
2008	12-10	Regional Semifinalist	None
2007	18-6	Sectional Runner-Up	None
2006*	18-8	Sectional Champions	WIAA Division 4 State Runner-Up (Highland 7, Belmont 1)
2005	16-6	Regional Runner-Up	None
2004	18-6	Sectional Runner-Up	None
2003*	20-6	Sectional Champions	WIAA Division 4 State Runner-Up (Stevens Point Pacelli 6, Belmont 2)
2002*	25-1	Sectional Champions	WIAA Division 4 State Champions (Belmont 1, Eau Claire Regis 0)
2001	19-6	Sectional Semifinalist	None
* WIAA Division 4 State Tournament Appearance