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High School Highlights - Oct. 15

Published by admin on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 9:37pm

Updated: 9:30 p.m., 10/15

VOLLEYBALL

Gresham 3

Stockbridge 0

Gresham eased past Stockbridge in a nonconference match on Tuesday in Gresham. The Wildcats won by scores of 25-22, 25-12, 25-19.

Gresham was celebrating its five seniors — Brooklyn Hoffman, Jayden Jensen, Jada James, Karisa Nietzer and Monique Terrio — and each one of the athletes played a role in the victory.

NBA: Giannis looks to improve as Bucks’ leader this season

Published by admin on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 6:00pm

MILWAUKEE — Last season’s loss to Toronto in the Eastern Conference finals stung Giannis Antetokounmpo.

So much so that the NBA MVP admitted it took several days for him to be able to sleep at night after he and the Milwaukee Bucks blew a 2-0 lead against the eventual NBA champion Raptors.

Antetokounmpo said his priority during the offseason was to become a better leader, both on and off the court.

High School Highlights - Oct. 14

Published by admin on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 1:12pm

Updated: 1:15 p.m., 10/15

BOYS SOCCER

Green Bay East 8

Shawano 1

Shawano dropped a Bay Conference Tournament road match to Green Bay East on Monday.

Chris Etori scored the Hawks' goal in the 16th minute off an assist from Michael Klement. Shawano goalies JJ Pyatskowit and Kaden Cox finished with 12 and three saves, respectively.

Shawano will host Menasha in the second round of the tournament on Thursday.

NFL: Packers top Lions on last-second field goal

Published by admin on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 12:58pm

GREEN BAY — Mason Crosby kicked a 23-yard field goal as time expired to give the Green Bay Packers a big 23-22 NFC North victory over the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on Monday.

It was the third field goal made by Crosby in a game that also saw Lions’ kicker Matt Prater make five field goals.

After the game-winning kick went through the uprights, Crosby got to experience his first Lambeau leap, with assist into the stands from long snapper Hunter Bradley.

Football: Bonduel rallies for wild win over Witt-Birn

Published by admin on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 12:09pm

BONDUEL — The Bonduel High School football team was playing its final Central Wisconsin Conference-Large Division game ever. The Bears made it a memorable one, rallying from a 19-point halftime deficit for a wild 21-19 victory over Wittenberg-Birnamwood on Friday.

Volleyball: Witt-Birn has strong showing at invite

Published by admin on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 11:39am

EDGAR — The Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School volleyball team posted a 3-1 record at the Edgar Invite on Saturday.

Witt-Birn topped Rib Lake (25-11, 25-11) before losing to Auburndale (12-25, 25-22, 15-9). The Chargers bounced back with wins over Bruce (25-10, 25-4) and Edgar (25-22, 25-21)

Marissa Groshek led Witt-Birn with eight attack kills against Rib Lake, while Abi Fraaza had seven. McKenna Metropulos led the team with 15 assists, while Elizabeth Muscha had six aces.

College Football: Badgers post 4th shutout, crush Spartans

Published by admin on Sun, 10/13/2019 - 7:44pm

MADISON — Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio said he knew the Spartans were going to have to stop Jonathan Taylor if they were going to have any shot at stealing a win at No. 8 Wisconsin on Saturday.

The Spartans' defense limited Taylor to just 80 yards on 26 carries, marking the first time this season the Heisman Trophy hopeful was held under 100. But Michigan State was held to 149 yards, 30 rushing, and couldn't find any rhythm as the Spartans fell to the Badgers 38-0.

Keys to the Game (Oct. 14)

Published by admin on Sun, 10/13/2019 - 7:19pm

The Green Bay Packers (4-1) host the Detroit Lions (2-1-1) at 7:15 p.m., Monday at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. The game will be shown on ESPN.

COACHES

Green Bay — Matt LaFleur, first season (4-1). Detroit — Matt Patricia, second season (8-11-1, including 2-0 vs. Green Bay).

HISTORY

While the Packers lead the series 98-72-7, the Lions have won four straight. It’s Detroit’s longest winning streak over Green Bay since sweeping in 1982 and 1983. The Lions haven’t won five straight since an 11-game streak from 1949 through 1954.

Packers Notebook (Oct. 14)

Published by admin on Sun, 10/13/2019 - 7:17pm

Steady improvement

Slowly but surely, the Green Bay Packers’ offense is making strides under first-year coach Matt LaFleur.

In Week 1, the Packers managed just 10 points in a victory over Chicago. In Week 2, all 21 points came in the first 16 minutes against Minnesota. In Week 3, the Packers scored 24 of their 27 points in the first 27 minutes against Denver.

Packers Q&A with Chandon Sullivan

Published by admin on Sun, 10/13/2019 - 7:14pm

Packer: Chandon Sullivan

Number: 39

Position: Cornerback

College: Georgia State

Draft: 2018, undrafted

Season: 2nd

Age: 23

Height/weight: 5-foot-11, 189 pounds

Q: After being released by Philadelphia after the draft, when did you know you had made it this summer?