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Athlete Profile: Nick Sherman

Published by admin on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 8:00am

SHAWANO — The Shawano Community High School boys basketball team is off to a strong start to its season, with senior Nick Sherman playing a big role in the team’s success.

Sherman can score from just about any spot from the 3-point line and in, while also being able to convert amongst taller players in the paint. The senior guard can also set up his teammates and helps his team play strong defense.

Packers lead Bears at halftime

Published by admin on Sun, 12/15/2019 - 11:56am

Updated: 12:30 p.m., 12/15

GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers look to defend their home turf as the Chicago Bears visit Lambeau Field at noon on Sunday.

With a win and a loss by the Los Angeles Rams, the Packers would clinch a postseason berth.

It is the 200th all-time meeting between the Packers and Bears.

Packers strike first

After no scores on the first three possessions of the game, the Packers' offense took advantage of a short field. On fourth-and-4, Aaron Rodgers threw a 29-yard touchdown pass to Davante Adams.

Green Bay faces stiff test vs. Chicago’s defense

Published by admin on Sat, 12/14/2019 - 8:20pm

GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers are in a precarious spot as the NFL regular season winds down.

For the first time in three years, Green Bay has a great chance at making the postseason — and could even clinch a spot this weekend — but the team still has plenty to prove in all three phases across the final three games.

The most notable issue that needs addressing is an inconsistent offense.

With a 10-3 record and Aaron Rodgers calling the shots, one would think it’s been the Packers’ offense that’s carried the load. That’s not the case.

Keys to the Game (Dec. 15)

Published by admin on Sat, 12/14/2019 - 8:16pm

The Green Bay Packers (10-3) host the Chicago Bears (7-6) at noon, Sunday at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. FOX televises the game.

Coaches

Green Bay — Matt LaFleur, first season (10-3). Chicago — Bill Callahan, second season (19-10).

History

Packers lead 97-94-6 in regular season games and are 1-1 in postseason action. In week one at Soldier Field, the Packers won 10-3. Free-agent additions Adrian Amos (end-zone interception) and Preston Smith (fourth-down sack) made key plays on defense to clinch the victory.

Packers Notebook (Dec. 15)

Published by admin on Sat, 12/14/2019 - 8:14pm

Do you have a defense?

On Sept. 5, the Green Bay Packers started their season and the Matt LaFleur era with a 10-3 victory over the Chicago Bears. It was a long night for the Aaron Rodgers-led offense, but the former MVP didn’t care.

“We’ve got a defense,” he said with a wide smile after the game.

Four months later, do the Packers really have a defense? How will they handle an improving Bears offense in Sunday’s rematch at Lambeau Field?

Q&A with Tyler Ervin

Published by admin on Sat, 12/14/2019 - 8:11pm

Packer: Tyler Ervin

Number: 32

Position: Running back

College: San Jose State

Draft: Fourth round, 2016

Season: Fourth

Age: 26

Height/weight: 5-foot-10, 192 pounds

Q: What was the rollercoaster like during the 24 hours between being released by Jacksonville and being claimed by Green Bay?

A: It feels good. My main thing is I’m just glad to be playing. I’m excited about the opportunity.

Q: Is there any difference between returning a kickoff and returning a punt?

Aaron Rodgers set for 24th clash against rival Bears

Published by admin on Sat, 12/14/2019 - 8:08pm

GREEN BAY — The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers will face off for the 200th time on Sunday. It will be Aaron Rodgers’ 24th matchup against his NFC North rival.

With Rodgers as the starting quarterback, Green Bay is 18-5 against the Bears, with one loss coming in 2013 after the two-time MVP left the game following the first series with a shoulder injury.

In the 23 games against Chicago, Rodgers has an overall passer rating of 103.2, the highest in league history of any player who has attempted at least 250 passes against the Bears.

Packers’ key to Super Bowl run: Get the ball to Aaron Jones

Published by admin on Sat, 12/14/2019 - 8:06pm

GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers had a four-week stretch earlier this season where Matt LaFleur’s offense couldn’t miss.

But that now seems as if it’s a distant memory.

The offense has been up and down the past five weeks, including two very lackluster efforts on the West Coast in losses against the Los Angeles Chargers and San Francisco 49ers. The Packers (10-3) mustered just enough offense Sunday to put away the Washington Redskins, 20-15.

Boys Basketball: Gillett hangs on late to earn M&O win

Published by admin on Sat, 12/14/2019 - 7:57pm

GILLETT — The Gillett High School boys basketball team built a big lead in the first half before holding on in the waning seconds to earn its first Marinette and Oconto Conference win of the season.

Gillett earned a 58-51 victory over Niagara.

The Tigers looked like they could do no wrong in the early portion of the game, jumping out to a 10-0 before working out to a 26-10 lead with under five minutes to go in the first half.

Gillett built the lead behind strong defense, forcing several errant passes and turnovers which were turned into some easy points on offense.

Boys Swim: Shawano drops GNC dual to Tomahawk

Published by admin on Sat, 12/14/2019 - 7:51pm

SHAWANO — The Shawano Community High School boys swim team was unable to secure any first-place finishes in a Great Northern Conference dual against Tomahawk on Thursday. Tomahawk went on for a 114-51 win.

Senior Peter Fuller led Shawano in the pool, taking second in two individual events and helping two relay teams also take second.

Fuller posted a time of 6 minutes, 0.49 seconds in the 500-yard freestyle and a mark of 2:30.2 in the 200 IM.