Oconto County Times Herald

Panther boys basketball team continues to build under Zepnick

Published by admin on Sat, 01/15/2022 - 2:36pm

The Oconto Falls High School boys basketball team has spent its winter season trying to build a foundation under new coach Aaron Zepnick.

After the team’s 72-46 North Eastern Conference loss to Clintonville on Jan. 14 in Oconto Falls — which moved the team to 0-8 in conference play and 1-10 overall — Zepnick said that the process of building a foundation isn’t necessarily about wins or losses right now.

High School Highlights (Jan. 14)

Published by admin on Sat, 01/15/2022 - 1:21pm

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Tigerton 34

Marion 15

Tigerton earned a Central Wisconsin Conference-North Division win over Marion on Jan. 14 in Tigerton.

Elizabeth Robbins tallied 13 points to lead Tigerton. Jade Selle had six points and seven steals.

Abby Swartz also scored six points for the Tigers. Bethany Jobe grabbed seven rebounds.

Aran Pla-Sarquella scored 10 of Marion's points.

Witt-Birn 45

Wey-Fre 37

High School Highlights (Jan. 13)

Published by admin on Fri, 01/14/2022 - 9:03am

Updated: Jan. 14, 9:55 a.m.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Lena 73

STAA 25

Lena cruised to a Marinette & Oconto Conference victory over St. Thomas Aquinas Academy on Jan. 13 in Lena.

Logan Shallow led a balanced Lena attack with 17 points, while Max Beyer had 16 points. Sidney Sylvester added 12 points.

Logan Graef tallied nine points for the Wildcats, and Bladyn Anderson chipped in seven points.

Lena led 41-12 at halftime.

Bowler 66

Big Ten announces changes to 2022 football schedule

Published by admin on Thu, 01/13/2022 - 3:17pm

The Big Ten Conference on Jan. 12 announced changes to the 2022 football schedule which has resulted in some modifications to Wisconsin’s schedule for next season.

Barry Alvarez Field will debut when the Badgers kick off 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium on Sept. 3 against Illinois State. That game will also mark the grand opening of the CR Future project, the comprehensive renovation of the south end of Camp Randall. Nonconference home games against Washington State (Sept. 10) and New Mexico State (Sept. 17) will follow.

Packers’ Za’Darius Smith practicing, eyes playoff return

Published by admin on Thu, 01/13/2022 - 3:13pm

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith is practicing again, raising hopes the 2020 Pro Bowl selection could return for the playoffs after missing nearly the entire regular season.

Smith, who recorded a combined 26 sacks for the Packers from 2019-20, participated in the Packers’ practice Jan. 12 as they begin postseason preparations. The Packers (13-4) own the NFC’s No. 1 seed and lone first-round playoff bye, so they won’t play until Jan. 22 or 23.

Packers transactions (Jan. 9-15)

Published by admin on Thu, 01/13/2022 - 3:09pm

Packers announce roster moves

The Green Bay Packers have released guard Ben Braden, restored wide receiver David Moore to the practice squad off the practice squad reserve/COVID-19 list and released receiver Chris Blair from the practice squad.

General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced the transactions Jan. 10.

Packers make offensive line moves

The Packers have activated guard/tackle Billy Turner off the reserve/COVID-19 list and released tackle Adrian Ealy from the practice squad.

The Last Dance? Pack eyes Super Bowl before offseason of uncertainty

Published by admin on Thu, 01/13/2022 - 11:45am

Way back in September, the Green Bay Packers began their quest to bring the Lombardi Trophy back to Green Bay.

Green Bay started the season knowing this could be the last time that several core players might be on the roster, but it didn’t stop the organization from dreaming big.

Here we are, several months later, and the Packers are closing in on their big goal, despite the future still being very much up in the air. That makes this playoff run that much more intriguing, and one fans need to soak up.

NFC Playoff Preview

Published by admin on Thu, 01/13/2022 - 11:37am

The Green Bay Packers are the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs with an NFL-best 13-4 record. As they embark yet again on their elusive quest for a fifth Super Bowl championship and 14th NFL title, here is a look at the seven-team NFC playoff field:

No. 1: Green Bay Packers (13-4)

Points scored: 26.5 (ninth). Points against: 21.8 (14th).

Record vs. playoff teams: 5-1.

Rodgers closes in on 4th MVP

Published by admin on Thu, 01/13/2022 - 11:28am

When Aaron Rodgers won his first MVP in 2011, it was the culmination of a professional journey that started with his unforgettable plunge deep into the first round of the 2005 draft to his rise to the summit of the NFL.

When Rodgers won his second MVP in 2014, it put his stamp on Hall of Fame credentials.

When Rodgers won his third MVP in 2020, it marked his return to the pinnacle of the NFL after a couple so-so seasons.

What of Rodgers’ potential fourth MVP?

High School Highlights (Jan. 11)

Published by admin on Wed, 01/12/2022 - 10:03am

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Menominee Indian 45

Wey-Fre 43

Menominee Indian escaped with a Central Wisconsin Conference-East Division win over Weyauwega-Fremont on Jan. 11 in Keshena.

Mariah Fish led Menominee Indian with 15 points. Kaysha Wilber added 12 points, while Alezaha King had nine points.

Tigerton 31

Stockbridge 27

Tigerton edged Stockbridge in a nonconference matchup on Jan. 11 in Stockbridge.