By Karen Klement DoorCountyDailyNews.com
January 25, 2008
In Brussels yesterday, the Southern
Door girl's basketball team defeated Gibraltar 47-8. Leading the way
for the Eagles was Courtney Wautier with 10 points, Alyssa Sekadlo
had 9, Brigette Baudhuin chipped in 8 and Tia Jandrin added 7.
Molly Dixon scored all 8 points for the Vikings.
Kewaunee beat NEW Lutheran in a close game. The final score was
50-45. It was neck and neck throughout, as both teams scored
consistently in the game. Chelsea Selner led the way for Kewaunee
with 15 points, Kari Wotachek had 14 and Holly Berkovitz had 11.
The Algoma girls remain undefeated after they beat Oconto 53-25
yesterday. The Wolves' Kiah Simon had a game-high 17 points, Sam
Zastrow added 13 and Lindsey Swoboda chipped in 8.
Sturgeon Bay beat Sevastopol 54-32. Kelly Curtin led the Clippers in
scoring with 14 points and sophomore Lauren Rose had 12. Leah
Bscherer and Katie Miller added 8 points each.
For Sevastopol, Kathy Kaye had 13 points and Annie Bley had 9.
By Nick Freimuth DoorCountyDailyNews.com
January 24, 2008
The Sports Page featured Southern Door High School girl’s basketball coach Pat Delcore and freshman coach Penny Wautier last night at the Ladder House in downtown Surgeon Bay. The sports talk show can be heard on 104.1 Fm WRLU. The first half an hour of every broadcast is devoted to the Packers, Badgers, Brewers and Bucks. Joe Witt from Witt Peninsula Ford Lincoln Mercury joins me every week to discuss and debate local and regional sports topics.
From 7:30 to 8:30 a local sports guest joins the program. Last night Coach Delcore dissected his teams (13-1) start. Led by three seniors and extraordinary junior class the squad is hosting Gibraltar tonight. The coach also talked about their playing days. Delcore played for Luxemburg-Casco in the 1980’s and led his squad as a two guard in basketball and second baseman in baseball.
Coach Wautier was a four-year three-sport athlete at Southern Door. She said it is like deja vu with the girls battling with Algoma for the conference championship. It happened with her varsity teams in high school too.
We encourage you to join us on Wednesday nights at the Ladder House.
By Nick Freimuth DoorCountyDailyNews.com
January 24, 2008
Green Bay Packers tackle Chad Clifton has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster, the league announced yesterday. Clifton replaces Seahawks tackle Walter Jones on the squad.
A 6-foot-5, 320-pound player in his eighth season with the Packers, Clifton earns his first career trip to the Pro Bowl. He was recognized as a Pro Bowl alternate in 2004 and ’05.
The Tennessee product started all 16 games at left tackle for the Packers in 2007 and has started 79 of 80 games since returning from a pelvic injury that ended his 2002 season.
Clifton will join teammates Brett Favre, Donald Driver, Aaron Kampman and Al Harris at the Pro Bowl, to be played on Feb. 10 at Aloha Stadium. Coach McCarthy said Favre has yet to decide if he will be playing in the Pro Bowl game. He has turned down the last four opportunities presented to him to play in the game.
By Nick Freimuth DoorCountyDailyNews.com
January 23, 2008
Algoma fell to Oconto 77-60 in a Packerland Conference boy’s basketball game last night. The Wolves outscored the Blue Devils by three points in the final quarter but could not come back from a big third quarter deficit. Algoma was led by the tremendous trio of Craig Kirchman with 17 points, Eric Ackerman with seven and Brett Beckmann with eight points.
Sevastopol won another close game in the conference. Last night it was a 41-39 win over Sturgeon Bay. Senior Cam Fuller scored 14 points at home to lead all scorers. Sturgeon Bay led throughout the first half and had a nice game from point guard Nate Felhofer. He led the Clippers with nine points.
Kewaunee pounded NEW Lutheran 59-33. Alex Delebreau scored 16 points, Tyler Thompson added nine and Jordan Ledvina managed ten points.
In a non-conference match up between familiar foes, Two Rivers downed Luxemburg-Casco 66-53. Jason Jandrin scored 18 points to lead L-C. Jake Sinkula scored 11 and Josh D. Vandenbush added seven.
By Paul Schmitt DoorCountyDailyNews.com
January 22, 2008
Phil Symons, boys basketball coach from Sevastopol High School, was the guest on the "Sports Page" Monday night from the C & C Supper Club in Fish Creek. Symons is in his fourth year of coaching at Sevastopol and is optimistic and pleased with the growth of the basketball program at Sevastopol. The Pioneers (3-5, 7-6 overall) are coming off a couple wins last week against Gibraltar and a non-conference victory over Oneida Nation. Symons is preparing his squad for a couple big Packerland conference games this week featuring a home game tonight against Sturgeon Bay and a road game against conference leader Southern Door Friday night.
By Nick Freimuth DoorCountyDailyNews.com
January 22, 2008
The Packers playoff run ended with a dismal performance against the Giants Sunday. The bitter cold seemed to affect the Packers more than the visitors. The loss marked the end of Brett Favre's 17th NFL season. The monumental regular season records set by Favre will forever place him amongst the all-time greats. The quarterback did not set any post season league records but is closing in on Joe Montana for Touchdown passes, passing yards and completions.
Here is the updated post season playoff record standings.
M0ST TOUCHDOWN PASSES,
CAREER, NFL POSTSEASON
45 Joe Montana, SF-KC . . . . . . . . .23 games
39 Brett Favre, GB . . . . . . . . . . . .22 games
32 Dan Marino, Mia . . . . . . . . . . .18 games
30 Terry Bradshaw, Pit . . . . . . . . .19 games
27 John Elway, Den . . . . . . . . . . . .22 games
MOST YARDS PASSING, CAREER, POSTSEASON
5,772 Joe Montana, SF-KC . . . . . . .23 games
5,311 Brett Favre, GB . . . . . . . . . .22 games
4,964 John Elway, Den . . . . . . . . .22 games
4,510 Dan Marino, Mia . . . . . . . . .18 games
3,863 Jim Kelly, Buf . . . . . . . . . . .17 games
MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES
WITH A TOUCHDOWN PASS, NFL POSTSEASON
18 Brett Favre, GB (current) . . . .1995-2007
13 Dan Marino, Mia . . . . . .. . . .1983-95
13 Tom Brady, NE (current) . . . . .2001-07
10 Ken Stabler, Oak . . . . . . . . . .1973-77
Joe Montana, SF-KC . . . . . . . . .1988-93
9 John Elway, Den . . . . . . . . . . .1984-89
MOST CAREER POSTSEASON COMPLETIONS
460 Joe Montana, SF-KC . . . . . . . . .23 games
438 Brett Favre, GB . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 games
385 Dan Marino, MIA . . . . . . . . . . .18 games
355 John Elway, DEN . . . . . . . . . . .22 games
By Nick Freimuth DoorCountyDailyNews.com
January 21, 2008
The dream season for the Green Bay Packers ended last night in Ice Bowl II. New York stunned the football world with a 23-20 win on the foot of kicker Lawrence Tynes. His final two attempts during regulation missed wide left and sent the game into an extra period. Tynes missed three field goals wide left in pre-game warm-up as well, so the result was not completely shocking.
The game time temperature for the NFC Championship was -1 degree with a wind chill of -23 degrees. The first player out of the Packers tunnel before the national anthem was the winning quarterback of the original Ice Bowl, Bart Starr. He received a rousing applause from the home crowd of 72,740 fans while wearing an oversized replica of the #15 he wore during the well-remembered game on December 31, 1967.
The game started with the Packers converting two first down plays in a row with Brett Favre rolling out on naked bootlegs. The drive would stall along with many others in the first quarter of play. At the end of one complete the Giants had a 3-0 lead.
The second quarter cooled a single degree and ignited the Packers offense. A single drop back by Brett Favre after a change of possession had Green Bay on the board with a 90-yard pitch and catch to Donald Driver. The 23 second drive had Packer faithful believing again. A Mason Crosby field goal later in the second quarter lifted the home team to a 10-6 lead at the half.
The "G-MEN" came storming out of the locker room at intermission and marched down the field with numerous throws from Eli Manning to Plaxico Burress. Al Harris may have had the worst game of the season in trying to cover the Giants number one receiving threat. The drive ended with a one yard touchdown run by bruising back Brandon Jacobs. Green Bay middle linebacker Nick Barnett said the Giants starting back was the biggest runner he has tackled all season.
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With a 13-10 lead, New York managed to hold the lead until nearly the end of the quarter when Tramon Williams returned a kick 49 yards and put the home squad in prime position. Favre threw his second TD of the game on a fade route to Donald Lee in the corner of the end zone.
The 17-13 lead would not hold, however. With no running game to speak of the Packers were forced to pass 75% to 80% of the game.
The fourth quarter began with the Packers driving through the air when R.W. McQuarters picked off a prayer thrown up by Favre. Trying to make a play, the corner back stayed on his feet and turned up field. Running back Ryan Grant caught McQuarters from behind and forced a fumble. Packer’s offensive linemen Mark Tauscher recovered the ball 20 yards down the field from the line of scrimmage. The hustle exhibited by the right tackle may have been the spark the green and gold needed. Starting at the opponent’s 19 yard line, the Packers ran three plays and were forced into another field goal attempt by Crosby. The 37 yarder was good and left the score 20-20.
Bedlam broke out after Giant's kicker Lawrence Tynes missed two field goal attempts at the end of the game from 36 and 43 yards. The Packers dream season appeared to be alive after the captains met at midfield for the coin toss. Eli Manning called tails for the second time and lost for the second time to give Green Bay the ball first in the extra period.
Overtime was over before it started. On the second play in OT Favre threw his second interception of the game at the Green Bay 28 yard line. Four plays later Tynes redeemed himself with a game winning 47 yard kick that sailed right through the uprights. Mason Crosby said Tynes showed resilience after his fourth quarter performance to win it with 12:34 left in the OT.
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The NFC Champion New York Giants held Ryan Grant to 29 yards rushing. Favre finished with 236 passing yards and a 70.7 passer rating. The Giants won the turnover battle with the steady play of Eli Manning. The youngest Manning brother managed to throw for 254 yards but did not throw a TD. Wide receiver Plaxico Burress was the leading receiver with 11 catches for 154 yards.
Super Bowl XVII will be played in Glendale, Arizona on February 3. The Patriots will look to finish their perfect season against the wild card New York Giants. In the post game press conference, Favre did not announce his plans for 2008 and beyond. He said the decision will be made much quicker than in past seasons. The Packers came up a game short of their ultimate goal in winning the Super Bowl. With the team’s talent and youth, it would be a surprise if Green Bay did not contend for a title next season.
By Nick Freimuth DoorCountyDailyNews.com
January 19, 2008
The Sevastopol boy’s basketball team topped Oneida Nation 51-37 in a non-conference game last night. The Pioneers advanced to (7-5) on the season behind Cam Fuller's 15 points. Fuller recently declared he will be attending the University of Green Bay to golf at the collegiate level. Kyle Fehl added 14 in the Pioneer victory.
By Nick Freimuth DoorCountyDailyNews.com
January 19, 2008
The highest individual point total this season for Packerland girls occurred last night when Kewaunee's Kari Wotachek went off for 29 points. Kewaunee cruised to a 55-21 win over Oconto. Chelsea Selner added 10 points and 14 rebounds for Kewaunee.
In varsity girl's hoops, Algoma continued their perfect streak with a 54-38 win over NEW Lutheran last night. Another future UWGB athlete, Sam Zastrow, scored 17 points to lead all scorers. Kiah Simon added 13 and Kayla Parkos chipped in 11.
In Brussels, the Eagles were too much to handle for the Sturgeon Bay Clippers. Southern Door defeated the Clippers 46-26. Play in the paint by Brigette Baudhuin was the difference in the contest. She scored 17 points. Kelly Curtin and Sarah McCaulley scored 9 points a piece to lead Sturgeon Bay.
Sevastopol beat their rivals the Gibraltar Vikings 51-30. Allison Junion led Sevastopol with 18 points. Molly Dickson scored nine in the loss.
By Nick Freimuth DoorCountyDailyNews.com
January 19, 2008
The Green Bay Packers and New York Giants meet for the second time this season with a trip to Super Bowl XLII on the line. The Packers come into the 75th NFC title game on the heels of one of the most memorable playoff games in Lambeau Field history. Before 72,168 fans, the largest crowd ever to see a game at Lambeau Field, the Packers defeated the Seahawks 42-20 to earn their 14th berth in the NFC Championship Game in franchise history.
The Giants, whom the Packers defeated in Week 2, 35-13, earned a spot in the NFC title game by defeating No. 1 seed Dallas, 21-17. The Packers have won four consecutive postseason games against the Giants. Another victory will tie the NFL record of five, set by the Pittsburgh Steelers (vs. Bal/Ind. Colts). Two of the most venerable franchises in professional football history, the teams have combined for 18 championships. Green Bay (12 titles) ranks No. 1 among all NFL franchises, while the Giants (6) rank third.
Freezing temperatures are the real story for tomorrow's game. Rookie kicker Mason Crosby had to fight through the snow last week and now he will have to contend with below zero wind chills. He has been following the weather forecast closely.
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Another rookie said he is expecting the worst-case scenario in terms of weather. Receiver James Jones said the game in Chicago this season prepared him for the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field this weekend.
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The Packers and Giants will kick off at 5:42 p.m. tomorrow on 104.1 FM WRLU and 105.1 FM WSBW. We will also bring you the AFC Championship between the Patriots and Chargers beginning at 1:00 p.m.