Sports

Oconto Falls posts perfect mark at home wrestling quad

Published by admin on Fri, 01/06/2023 - 11:39am

The Oconto Falls High School wrestling team posted a 3-0 record during a quad on Jan. 5 in Oconto Falls.

The Panthers picked up wins over Clintonville (54-24), Kewaunee (54-24) and Oconto (51-30).

In the opening dual against Clintonville, nine of the 14 weight classes were forfeits. Garrett Ganter (106), Taylor Whiting (113), Landon Magnin (120), Ethan Zielinski (132), Cole Bozile (138) and Jeremy Earley (152) were winners by forfeit for Oconto Falls.

High School Highlights (Jan. 5)

Published by admin on Fri, 01/06/2023 - 10:15am

UPDATED: Jan. 9, 5:10 p.m.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Shawano 36

Seymour 28

Shawano picked up a low-scoring win over Bay Conference foe Seymour on Jan. 5 in Seymour. The Hawks led 19-9 by halftime.

Leah Nordin scored 18 points for Shawano, while Ella Stuber added seven points.

Bonduel 69

Shiocton 39

WIN AND THEY’RE IN: Packers get into playoffs with win over Detroit Lions

Published by admin on Thu, 01/05/2023 - 3:45pm

Doing a complete 180 on the season, the Green Bay Packers now sit one win away from making the playoffs, a scenario that seemed impossible as little as four weeks ago, when the team was 4-8.

A four-game win streak has propelled the Packers to a spot where they control their own destiny and has given the Packers a conceivable chance to make the playoffs.

Packers Keys to the Game (vs. Lions)

Published by admin on Thu, 01/05/2023 - 3:40pm

The Green Bay Packers (8-8) will host the Detroit Lions (8-8) at 7:20 p.m. Sunday at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. NBC will televise the game.

History

In a series that dates to 1930 when the Lions were the Portsmouth Spartans, the Packers lead 105-74-1. That includes a pair of wins in the playoffs. Coach Matt LaFleur won his first five games against Detroit but lost the last two.

Packers Notebook (vs. Lions)

Published by admin on Thu, 01/05/2023 - 3:38pm

Season turnaround

Following a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 27, Aaron Rodgers was down and the Green Bay Packers were out, or so it seemed.

Already dealing with a broken thumb, Rodgers suffered injured ribs that knocked him out of the game, a 40-33 loss that sent the team to a 4-8 record. The Packers were in 11th place in the NFC standings and three games behind the Washington Commanders for the final spot with five games to go.

Packers Q&A with Bo Melton

Published by admin on Thu, 01/05/2023 - 3:35pm

Bo Melton was a seventh-round pick by the Seahawks in the 2022 NFL Draft.

At Rutgers, he was the team’s leading receiver each of the last three years with career totals of 132 receptions for 1,683 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Before the draft, he ran his 40 in 4.34 seconds, the eighth-fastest time at the Scouting Combine. Melton failed to make Seattle’s roster, and the Packers signed him off their practice squad on Dec. 27.

Q: You ran one of the fastest 40s at this year’s Scouting Combine. How do you incorporate that into your game?

Wisconsin announces hirings of Phil Longo, Mike Tressel

Published by admin on Thu, 01/05/2023 - 3:24pm

Phil Longo and Mike Tressel, two experienced and accomplished collegiate coaches, have been hired to lead Wisconsin’s offensive and defensive units, respectively, UW head coach Luke Fickell announced Jan. 3.

“I’m extremely excited for our players and our program to add Phil and Mike,” Fickell said. “I’ve built a relationship with Phil over the past six years and am happy to finally be able to work side-by-side with him. He’s a very innovative and well-rounded football coach. He’s a tremendous person and family man and truly cares about his players.

Bonduel boys basketball team picks up CWC-East win over Manawa

Published by admin on Wed, 01/04/2023 - 2:09pm

The Bonduel High School boys basketball team got a well-rounded effort in a 63-52 Central Wisconsin Conference-East Division win over Manawa on Jan. 3 in Bonduel.

The Bears trailed by as many as nine points in the opening half, but freshman big man Ryan Westrich heated up to give the hosts a halftime lead. Bonduel was trailing by five in the second half when the team caught fire from 3-point land, which helped the team pull away.

High School Highlights (Jan. 3)

Published by admin on Wed, 01/04/2023 - 11:02am

BOYS BASKETBALL

Tigerton 32

WVL 27

Tigerton picked up a low-scoring win over Wisconsin Valley Lutheran in a Central Wisconsin Conference-North Division clash on Jan. 3 in Mosinee.

Loghan Wanta and Asher Michaelis each scored 12 points for Tigerton.

Ryder Graham pulled down 10 rebounds for the Tigers, while Michaelis had seven. Colby Wanta dished out three assists and also had four steals.

Green Bay West 69

Oconto Falls 65

Athlete Profile: Dylan Comins

Published by admin on Tue, 01/03/2023 - 6:40pm

Lena High School senior Dylan Comins has put together a strong wrestling career, and now is hoping to make his senior season his best one yet.

Comins had already qualified for state twice heading into his senior season. He placed sixth at state as a junior and is off to a strong start this winter.

The senior placed third at the Neenah Invite on Dec. 9 and came in second at the Shawano Holiday Classic on Dec. 17. He placed 11th at the loaded Lourdes On the Water Classic on Dec. 29-30.

During the Shawano Holiday Classic, Comins earned his 100th career win.