The Shawano Leader

Gameday completely different with Green Bay fans in the stands

Published by admin on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 1:29pm

One of the advantages of earning home-field advantage in the NFL is that teams then get to play high stakes playoff games in front of their own fans.

In the year of the coronavirus pandemic, that luxury was eliminated, as crowds around the league have been limited or completely eliminated.

Keys to the Game (conference championship)

Published by admin on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 1:24pm

The Green Bay Packers (14-3) host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (13-5) at 2:05 p.m. Jan. 24 at Lambeau Field. FOX televises the game.

Coaches

Green Bay — Matt LaFleur, second season (26-6 overall, 2-1 in playoffs). Tampa Bay — Bruce Arians, second season with Buccaneers (67-44-1 in regular season, 3-2 in playoffs over career).

History

Green Bay leads 33-22-1, including a 21-7 victory in the 1997 playoffs.

When the Packers have the ball

Packers Notebook (conference championship)

Published by admin on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 1:19pm

The rematch

The Green Bay Packers were 4-0 and coming off their bye for their big showdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Oct. 18.

WIAC set to begin winter sports competition

Published by admin on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 2:24pm

The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Council of Chancellors voted unanimously to begin winter sports competition the week of Feb. 1, with all schedules featuring competition against only conference opponents.

“I would like to thank UW System President Tommy G. Thompson, WIAC Commissioner Danielle Harris, WIAC Directors of Athletics and WIAC Athletic Trainers for their amazing work in making it possible for our student-athletes to compete,” UW-Oshkosh Chancellor and Council of Chancellors President Andrew Leavitt said.

Bonduel’s Troxel eclipses 1,000-point milestone

Published by admin on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 12:07pm

Bonduel senior Kara Troxel passed the 1,000-point milestone for her high school career during the team’s 71-28 Central Wisconsin Conference-East Division matchup against Menominee Indian on Jan. 19 in Bonduel.

“It’s just an amazing feeling,” said Troxel. “I never thought that I’d be able to get to this point. Just having the entire community here to support me is just awesome. I’m glad I could do it at home.”

High School Highlights (Jan. 19)

Published by admin on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 11:53am

Updated: Jan. 20, 11:50 a.m.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Tigerton 44

Tomahawk 33

Tigerton knocked off Tomahawk in a nonconference matchup on Jan. 19 in Tomahawk.

Savannah Swartz tallied 16 points, 11 rebounds and four steals to guide Tigerton to victory. Adrienne Brady added 15 points for the Tigers, while Ladia Block grabbed nine rebounds.

Bonduel 71

Menominee Indian 29

High School Highlights (Jan. 15)

Published by admin on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 3:59pm

Updated: Jan. 19, 3:55 p.m.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Witt-Birn 40

Crandon 38

Wittenberg-Birnamwood rallied from an 11-point halftime deficit and took down Crandon in a nonconference battle on Jan. 18 in Wittenberg.

Emma Herb recorded 15 points and six rebounds for Witt-Birn, while Reese Rogowski had 13 points, four assists, three blocks and two steals.

Athlete Profile: Luis Lagunes

Published by admin on Mon, 01/18/2021 - 7:06pm

The Bonduel High School wrestling team is led by a talented group of seniors. Luis Lagunes is one of those seniors, having already qualified for state in his career.

Lagunes qualified for state as a sophomore, doing so in the 113-pound weight class in Division 3.

The wrestler is now competing primarily in the 126-pound weight class as a senior, and is enjoying a strong season with a 8-2 record as of Jan. 17.

Of those victories, four have come by pin. Another win was by major decision and one by decision. He also has two forfeit wins.

College Highlights (Jan. 22)

Published by admin on Mon, 01/18/2021 - 2:02pm

Oakland City

Bowler High School graduate Reanne Kietlinski helped the Oakland City women’s basketball team earn its first win of the season on Jan. 16. Oakland City (Indiana) topped Brescia University (Kentucky) by a score of 72-59.

Kietlinski started and played 22 minutes, scoring 16 points after hitting four 3-pointers. She also tallied four rebounds, two assists and a block.

Packers to welcome season ticket holders, invited guests to NFC Championship Game

Published by admin on Mon, 01/18/2021 - 11:49am

The NFC Championship Game at Lambeau Field will include attendance by season ticket holders in addition to invited frontline healthcare workers and first responders, the organization announced Jan. 17.

Season ticket holders who opted in this summer for the chance to purchase tickets will receive on-sale information Jan. 19 via email. Tickets will go on sale online through Ticketmaster only Jan. 20. No tickets will be for sale through the Packers’ ticket office.