Clippers Fall To Tigers
By Nick Freimuth DoorCountyDailyNews.com
September 29, 2007

Wrightstown scored 21 first quarter points on their way to a 35-6 route of Sturgeon Bay
last night. The Clippers could not contain the Tigers ground game. John Swanson ran for 114 yards on 12 carries, Erik Geiger carried four times for 77 yards and a touchdown, Frank Martin had one rush for 39 yards and a touchdown and Andy Boylan added 51 yards on 10 carries and two touchdowns.
The Clippers scored their only touchdown late in the fourth quarter when John Parent flipped to Ryan Muraski for a four yard score. The Clippers fall to (0-4) in the Olympian/Packerland Conference. They also eliminate themselves from playoff contention. 

 
 
Gibraltar Falls Short To Algoma
By Paul Schmitt DoorCountyDailyNews.com
September 29, 2007
 
The Gibraltar Vikings rallied for 13 points in the fourth quarter, but ran out of time as the Algoma Wolves prevailed 21-19.  The Vikings scored first on a 51 yard connection from Sam Ausloos to Alex Larsen in the first quarter.  Algoma came back to score on before
halftime on a 5 yard run from Christian Barnica to take a 7-6 lead into halftime.  The Wolves then took control in the third quarter on two more scores by Barnica.  Sam Ausloos completed two more touchdowns, one to Marshall Larsen for 56 yards and another with only :33 seconds left in the game to Alex Larsen from six yards out to cut Algoma's lead to 21-19.  The Wolves recovered an onside kick attempt and ran out the clock for the victory.  Algoma (3-2, 3-3 overall) travels to Reedsville next week while Gibraltar (2-4, 2-4 overall) will visit Manitowoc Roncalli in a game you can hear on 105.1FM WSBW
 
 
L-C Falls, Denmark Still Undefeated
By Mike Kollmanserger DoorCountyDailyNews.com
September 29, 2007
 
The Denmark Vikings (5-0. 5-1 overall) used three first quarter touchdowns to propel themselves to a 32-21 Bay Conference win over the slumping Luxemburg-Casco Spartans (1-4.1-5 overall) on Friday night at Denmark High School. The win was the fourth in row for the Vikings while the loss was the third straight for the Spartans.  Viking senior running back Logan Krueger showed why he is one of the best athletes in Northeast Wisconsin by
taking the first play from scrimmage 68 yards for a touchdown.  After an 80 yard kickoff return for a score by Spartans returner Derek Willems, the Vikings put the ball right back into Krueger's hands and he responded with a 66 yard scamper for the third touchdown scored combined by both teams in the first 1:37. Three minutes later, Denmark quarterback Luke Delain hooked up with tight end Cody Potts on a 30 yard TD pass to make the score 18-7 with 7:20 remaining in the first quarter.  L-C cut the lead to three when senior running back Ryan Zellner plunged across the goal line from three yards out.  The successful two-point conversion made the score 18-15 with 9:47 left in the first half.  The Spartans would get no closer as Delain ran 34 yards for a TD before the half and then connected with Krueger from 22 yards away late in the third quarter to give the Vikings a 32-15 lead.  Spartan senior running back Nick Lloyd added a one yard TD late to make it a little closer, but L-C just ran out of time.  Lloyd led the Spartan ground attack with 72 yards on 14 carries.  Zellner added 31 yards on 12 attempts.  The Vikings gained 319 yards on the ground with Logan Krueger leading all rushers with 262 yards on just 19 carries (13.8 yards/att).  Luke Delain was 4 of 6 for 83 yards and two TDs.  The Spartans return home next Friday night to face West DePere with the pre-game show beginning at 6:45 on 96.7FM WBDK.
 
 
Kewaunee Defeats Valders
By Paul Nimmer DoorCountyDailyNews.com
September 29, 2007

In Olympian- Packerland Conference football Friday night it was Kewaunee over Valders by the score of 34 to 14.  Alex Delebreau was 12 of 22 for 234 yards passing and two touchdowns. Alex Schleis rushed for 142 yards on 19 carries and one touchdown.  Randy Charles also had 7 rushes for 42 yards and two touchdowns.  In the receiving category it was Tyler Thompson finishing the night with a 6 catches for 147 yards and two touchdowns.
For Valders it was Phil Binversie rushing for 167 yards and Bob Linzmeier rushing for two touchdowns.
 
 
Clippers To Play Without Curtain
By Nick Freimuth DoorCountyDailyNews.com
September 28, 2007


The schedule does not get any easier for the Sturgeon Bay football team. They have started the season with three consecutive losses to Olympian/Packerland Conference schools. Valders, Oconto and Chilton kept the Clipper offense at bay by taking away quarterback Matt Curtain. This week's opponent, Wrightstown, will not have to worry about the senior
team captain. Matt Curtain received news this week that his football season is over after tearing his ACL in last week's game.
In talking with Matt this week, he said surgery will be performed in October. It is likely that he will miss all of the basketball season as well.
Wrightstown comes into this week's match up with two losses on the season. A loss in week one to Menominee, Michigan and a loss to Kewaunee make up the only two defeats on their schedule.
Sturgeon Bay Clipper Head Coach Gary Rabach played three quarterbacks in all last week. Nate Anschutz finished the game, but John Parent was first off the bench to replace the injured quarterback. The two were engaged in an open competition this week to determine who the starter would be come game day. Rabach will let you know in the Econo Foods pre-game show tonight which young man earned the start against Wrightstown.
Our pre-game coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. on 104.1 FM WRLU. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
 
 
Gibraltar Football To Host Algoma For Homecoming Game
By Paul Schmitt DoorCountyDailyNews.com
September 28, 2007


The Gibraltar Vikings will play host to the Algoma Wolves tonight for Homecoming.
Gibraltar (2-3, 2-3 overall) is coming off a huge 45-6 victory over Sevastopol last Friday.
The Vikings are lead by quarterback Tom Sawyer who leads the Packerland/Olympian Small Conference with 640 yards and 11.6 average per rush. Algoma (2-2, 2-3 overall) is coming off a tough 12-2 loss at Brillion last week. Gibraltar Coach John Sawyer expects a close and competitive
game from Algoma.
(Audio Here)
Kick off is slated for 7:00pm with the pre-game show starting at 6:45pm tonight on 105.1FM WSBW.
 
 
Luxemburg-Casco Has Tough Task Ahead At Denmark
By Mike Kollmansberger DoorCountyDailyNews.com
September 28, 2007

The Luxemburg-Casco Spartans (1-3,1-4 overall) hit the road tonight for a tough Bay Conference match-up with the Denmark Vikings (4-0,4-1 overall). The pre-game show begins at 6:45p.m. on 96.7 FM WBDK. The Vikings, ranked 8th in this weeks coaches poll, are the lone undefeated team in the conference. Their only loss was a 35-20 defeat to
Kewaunee in week two and they are the number one team in Division 5. Denmark has been led this season by senior Logan Krueger, who has done it all for the Vikings this year. He has scored running the ball, a kickoff return for a touchdown and an interception return for a score as well. They come in winners of three in a row, their latest victory
against Marinette last week 30-12. The Spartans lost another tough one last week during their homecoming game 21-14 against Seymour. The loss was the second straight and another game that L-C had opportunities to win but just couldn't seal the deal. They took the lead in the second half only to see the Thunder tie and eventually win the game on a 50 yard pass play with :36 left. The Spartans now would have to win the rest of their games to guarantee themselves a spot in the playoffs. L-C could still get in winning three of the last four earning them a .500 record in conference play, but they would need to be chosen by the playoff committee to get in. Spartans head coach Pete Kline feels his team is capable of winning tonight, but it must start with his offensive line.
(Audio Here)
You can hear both coaches interviews on the pre-game show beginning at 6:45 from Denmark High School on 96.7FM WBDK.

 
 
Justin Harrell Says He's Progressing
By Nick Freimuth DoorCountyDailyNews.com
September 27, 2007


Green Bay Packers first round draft pick Justin Harrell has not suited up or been included on the team's active roster throughout the first three week's of the regular season. His inactive status is not because of an injury or disciplinary reason. The young man out of the University of Tennessee has not been activated because he has not proven to the coaches he deserves the playing time.
Green Bay has shown an inability to run the ball to this point of the season. The fact that General Manager Ted Thompson and Head Coach Mike McCarthy selected a defensive lineman that is not contributing has raised some concern with fans. Especially when there were running backs available that were bigger names than Brandon Jackson who was selected with Green Bay's second pick of the 2007 draft. This fact has put even more pressure on Harrell to perform and prove that he was a worthy pick in the first round.
Defensive tackle is known to be a position that takes a young man a few years to grow into at the NFL level. Harrell said he feels like he has gotten a lot better from what he showed during the preseason.
(Audio Here)
The rookie has dropped 25 pounds since training camp and is in much better playing shape. He has taken steps on the practice field that indicate he has made improvement. Harrell said going against the Packers offensive lineman in practice is making him a better player.
(Audio Here)
The defensive line experienced a number of minor injuries after the week two match up with the Giants. It looked like the game against San Diego would be the perfect time to be activated, however the fact that coaches did not make that move indicates that he still has a long ways to go. Justin Harrell will always be looked at under a magnifying glass because of where he was selected in the draft. To this point in the season there is no evidence indicating he was a worthwhile selection at the sixteenth overall pick in the draft.
 
 
Big Wins For Sturgeon Bay & Algoma
By Karen Klement DoorCountyDailyNews.com
September 26, 2007


Yesterday in a close match, Sturgeon Bay topped Kewaunee 25-14, 25-22 & 25-23. For the Clippers, Sara Watermolen had 6 attacks and 9 service points, Sam Heiny had 12 assists and Sarraea Schmelzer has 15 digs. For Kewaunee, Kari Wotachek had 11 kills, 19 digs, 4 solo blocks and 5 ace serves, Cassie Zimmerman had 6 kills, 3 ace serves and 1 solo block, Marissa Kinjerski had 13 digs and Miranda Kinjerski had 12 assists.
Algoma took the first place spot away from Gibraltar yesterday. The Wolves won with scores of 21-25, 26-28, 25-23, 25-19 and 16-14. Wolves Kiah Simon had 15 kills and 8 blocks, Kayla Rankin had 10 kills and 5 blocks and Cassandra Massart tallied 24 assists.
Southern Door defeated Oconto yesterday 17-25, 25-12, 25-10 and 25-16. Bridgette Baudhuin had 14 kills for the Eagles.
NEW Lutheran swept Sevastopol yesterday. The final scores were 25-17, 25-16 and 25-13. Meghan Prost recorded 10 kills, Kalin Zimmerman had 26 digs and Danielle Sternberg had 30 assists.
Luxemburg-Casco defeated New London 25-19, 25-23, 19-25 and 25-18. Spartan Kim Mleziva had 7 kills and 8 blocks, Jennifer Champeau had 10 digs, 3 service aces and 27 assists and Karissa Renard had 5 service aces and 21 digs for L-C.
 
 
Sports Page At Miller Park
By Nick Freimuth DoorCountyDailyNews.com
September 25, 2007

Last night's broadcast of the "Sports Page" on 104.1 FM WRLU was held at Miller Park in Milwaukee. We took the show on the road thanks to our host The Ladder House in Sturgeon Bay. Karen Klement and I polled the Sturgeon Bay fans on the coach bus on various Brewers opinion questions. The unanimous favorite player award went to Ryan Braun. He received double the votes that Prince Fielder received.
We also asked Brewers fan to share their favorite Brewers memory. Some of the better answers included stories about the All-Star Game in Milwaukee that ended in 11 innings, Robin Yount's 3,000 hit and the 1982 World Series.
The Brewers won the opening game in a three game series with the Cardinals 13-5.
The "Sports Page" will be back at the Ladder House next Monday for our sports talk show from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.

 
 
The Surprise Team Of The NFL - Green Bay
By Nick Freimuth DoorCountyDailyNews.com
September 24, 2007

The Green Bay Packers proved themselves once again yesterday at Lambeau Field with a 31-24 win over the San Diego Chargers. The game started off with a momentum killing incomplete pass on fourth and two. Favre tried to hit Driver on a quick slant when he looked to be knocked off his route by the Chargers secondary. Pass interference was not called and Phillip Rivers led the Chargers down the field for a quick 7-point lead.
Bubba Franks dropped a touchdown pass in the end zone on the next possession and it looked like the beginning of a long day for the Packers offense. Rookie kicker Mason Crosby made a 22-yard field goal as a result of the dropped pass.
The score was 7-3 after one quarter of play. Brett Favre threw career touchdown pass number 418 with just under 12 minutes left to play in the first half to give Green Bay a 10-7 lead. Donald Driver was on the receiving end of the five-yard pitch and catch.
Favre did it again late in the second quarter when he connected with Bubba Franks for a five yard touchdown giving the Packers a 17-7 lead
San Diego would strike right back with 2:48 left in the first half with a 63-yard drive. The series ended with a touchdown to close the gap to three points at the half.
The Chargers came out of the locker room and began the third quarter with an 80-yard drive capped off by a 21-yard screen play to LaDainian Tomlinson. They took the 21-17 lead into the fourth quarter when Brett Favre led Green Bay on a drive that stalled on the one-yard line on fourth down and goal.
The defense held on the next drive and gave Favre and the offense one last chance with 2:18 left to play in regulation. On second and 10 from the Packers 43 yard line, Brett Favre threw the all time NFL record tying touchdown pass to Greg Jennings. The 57-yard touchdown tied Favre with Dan Marino at 420 career TD passes. Number four finished the day 28/45 passing with 369 yards and three touchdowns.
Middle linebacker Nick Barnett sealed the Packers victory with a 38-yard interception return to the three-yard line. Brandon Jackson scored two plays later from the one-yard line with 1:59 remaining. The 31-24 final was a shock to nearly everyone in the football world and proved to many Packer fans that this team is for real. Green Bay will travel to Minnesota to play the Vikings on Sunday. The Packers are (3-0) and alone atop the NFC North Division.

 
 
Packers Try For 3-0
By Nick Freimuth DoorCountyDailyNews.com
September 23, 2007

After two weeks, the Green Bay Packers are number one in the NFL in offensive red-zone efficiency. The Packers have scored five out of their five trips inside the red-zone this season. Green Bay has scores touchdowns in four of the five trips.
Left guard Daryn Colledge takes pride in the statistic. Being ranked number one inside the red-zone is something the offensive line feels strongly about.

(Audio Here)
Rookie running back DeShawn Wynn turned some heads last week. He scored two touchdowns against the Giants and hopes he will be given more opportunities this week. The red-zone stat did not mean a lot to him, however. He said the only thing that matters is winning.
(Audio Here)
The San Diego Chargers travel to Lambeau Field Sunday for a noon kickoff. You can catch the Packers pre-game show beginning at 11:00 a.m. on 104.1 FM WRLU and 105.1 FM WSBW.