By Nick Freimuth DoorCountyDailyNews.com
January 04, 2008
The number one team in the state in Division two wrestling took the upper hand in the Bay Conference last night by sweeping a triangular in Denmark. The Luxemburg-Casco squad crushed Denmark 56-18 and Oconto Falls 49-15 and are (4-0) in conference.
Winning wrestlers last night for the Spartans included Justin Mudlaff, Jordan Giachino, Adam Zehren, Brent Kinnard, Perry Baeten, Brian Kinnard, Chris Kipp, Brock Agamaite, Alex LeRoy, Zeke Peters, Zac Cibula, Phil Kinjerski, Nick Lloyd and Trever Spude.
By Nick Freimuth DoorCountyDailyNews.com
January 04, 2008
Algoma defeated Reedsville 46-39 last night in non-conference boy's basketball. Craig Harmann scored 17 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Wolves offensive attack. Jake Lebotte hit a late 3-point basket with under a 1 minute left to put the game on ice for Algoma. The ball game was tied at half time but a solid second half effort allowed the Wolves to escape with the win. The Packerland Conference squad is now (3-6) overall. Eric Ackerman was also involved with 14 points.
By Nick Freimuth DoorCountyDailyNews.com
January 04, 2008
The Green Bay Packers have placed offensive lineman Junius Coston on injured reserve and signed tackle Orrin Thompson from the practice squad. Ted Thompson, Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations, made the announcement yesterday.
In his third season with Green Bay, Coston saw action in 13 games, including seven starts, before suffering a calf injury December 30 vs. Detroit.
Earlier this season, Thompson spent four weeks on the Packers’ active roster. A 6-foot-6, 322-pound first-year player from Duke, he will wear No. 69.
Klaflin Talks
Eagle Basketball
By Nick Freimuth DoorCountyDailyNews.com
January 3, 2008
The Sports Page featured Southern Door High School boy’s basketball coach Pete Klaflin 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.
By Nick Freimuth DoorCountyDailyNews.com
January 3, 2008
The Sports Page featured Southern Door High School boy’s basketball coach Pete Klaflin 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 Klaflin
dissected his teams (7-1) start. Led by five seniors the squad
is coming off a Holiday Tournament championship. They defeated
Weyauwega - Fremont
in the finals.
Coach also talked about his playing days. He played for the Eagles in the mid 1980’s and led his squad to two conference championships. Klaflin went on to play college basketball at Carroll College.
Southern Door will travel to Luxemburg-Casco Saturday to play a non-conference game at 7:30 p.m. Then the Eagles will host Kewaunee on Tuesday in a Packerland Conference game that could lead to a conference championship.
Coach also talked about his playing days. He played for the Eagles in the mid 1980’s and led his squad to two conference championships. Klaflin went on to play college basketball at Carroll College.
Southern Door will travel to Luxemburg-Casco Saturday to play a non-conference game at 7:30 p.m. Then the Eagles will host Kewaunee on Tuesday in a Packerland Conference game that could lead to a conference championship.
We encourage you to join
us on Wednesday nights at the Ladder House. Those in attendance
are eligible for great prizes. Last night we gave away over $50
worth of food, drinks and prizes. Join us next week to get in on
the fun.
By Nick Freimuth DoorCountyDailyNews.com
January 2, 2008
The Wisconsin State Girl's Basketball Poll has Algoma ranked number eight. The Wolves moved up from the nine spot one week ago. Led by UW Green Bay recruit Sam Zastrow, Algoma is (7-0) on the season.
The Associated Press Wisconsin girl’s basketball prep poll for the week of December 31 has Cuba City ranked number one with a (5-0) record. Oostburg, Amherst, Markesan and Edgar round out the top five schools in the Division three rankings. A statewide panel of sports writers and broadcasters votes on Associated Press rankings.
By Nick Freimuth DoorCountyDailyNews.com
January 2, 2008
With under a minute left in the Outback Bowl in Tampa Bay, Florida the Wisconsin Badgers trailed by four points and were putting together a textbook drive. The Tennessee Volunteers never trailed in the contest and were in control for the majority of the game. A fourth quarter drive conducted by senior quarterback Tyler Donovon ended in an interception yards shy of the goal line.
Donovon was tossed around like a rag doll throughout the afternoon. A number of late and questionable hits had the quarterback limping since the opening possession. He still managed 14 of 24 passes for 155 yards in a 21-17 UW loss. Outback Bowl MVP Erik Ainge led the 16th ranked Vols. He managed to throw for 365 yards and two touchdowns.
Wisconsin finished the season with a (9-4) record and will return a number of key starters next season.
By Nick Freimuth DoorCountyDailyNews.com
December 31, 2007
The Green Bay Packers dominated all phases of the game yesterday against the Detroit Lions. The contest heard on 104.1 FM WRLU and 105.1 FM WSBW ended in a 34-13 regular season grand finale.
Coach Mike McCarthy decided to sit Donald Driver, Greg Jennings, Donald Lee, Charles Woodson, Ryan Pickett and Aaron Kampman. The squad’s post-season spot was solidified and the game had no bearing on the playoff picture.
Brett Favre started and played a quarter and a half. He led the Pack to three drives ending in touchdowns. Ryan Grant rushed for the first and Favre threw for two others. Koren Robinson caught his first touchdown in a Packers uniform and the other was hauled in by Bubba Franks.
On the second drive, Ryan Grant injured his left hand and the severity is unknown. Other injuries included a quadriceps pull by Jason Spitz, a foot injury by Will Blackmon and a calf injury by Junius Coston.
The star of the game was rookie running back Brandon Jackson. He managed 113 rushing yards on 20 carries.
The win tied a franchise record with 13 wins in a single season. Green Bay will enjoy four days off during the first round bye earned by the (13-3) record. They will host a second round game in two weeks at Lambeau Field.
By Nick Freimuth DoorCountyDailyNews.com
December 30, 2007
Green Bay plays its 16th and final regular-season game Sunday when it hosts the Detroit Lions in the 157th meeting of the rivalry. The Lions have not won in the state of Wisconsin since a 21-17 victory over the Packers at Lambeau Field in 1991, a streak that spans 16 consecutive Packers victories and seven Lions head coaches.
For the fourth straight season, Detroit makes its annual visit to Lambeau Field in December. The two clubs met just over one month ago, with Green Bay earning a hard-fought 37-26 win on Thanksgiving. The Packers’ recent dominance in the series hasn’t just been limited to games played in Wisconsin. They’ve won 12 of the last 14 overall meetings, and Head Coach Mike McCarthy is 3-0 against the Lions.
Sunday is the 253rd consecutive regular-season sellout (266 including playoffs) at Lambeau Field, the league’s longest-tenured stadium. Winners of 16 of its last 19 contests, Green Bay has clinched a first round bye for the first time since 1997. One week after a rough performance in wintry conditions in Chicago, quarterback Brett Favre and the offense welcome the sight of the Lions.
The Packers have scored more points (3,182) against the Lions than any other franchise, and Favre has completed more passes and thrown for more yards against the Lions than any other opponent. His 52 touchdown passes against Detroit rank just two behind his personal best of 54 against Minnesota. A 13th win would match Green Bay’s franchise record for wins in a season. That goal seems attainable, especially given the fact that Green Bay owns the NFL’s best W-L record in regular-season finales since 1994.
The game can be heard on 104.1 FM WRLU and 105.1 FM WSBW. Kickoff is scheduled for noon with pre-game coverage beginning at 11:00 a.m.
By Karen Klement DoorCountyDailyNews.com
December 29, 2007
In Brussels yesterday, the Southern Door girl's basketball team defeated West DePere 46-35. West DePere started off strong and led 10-5 at the end of the first quarter but the Eagles battled back and were up 30-18 at the half. It was all Southern Door after that, as West DePere struggled to take the lead again. Leading the way for the Eagles was Alyssa Sekadlo with 18 points, Courtney Wautier with 14 and Bridget Baudhuin added 8.
Also yesterday, Sevastopol topped University School of Milwaukee 49-36. The Pioneers scored big in the first quarter, tallying 16 points, and never looked back. Allison Junion led the way in scoring for Sevastopol. She had 16 points Cathy Kaye 12 and Bley scored 7.
By Karen Klement DoorCountyDailyNews.com
December 29, 2007
In
boys basketball action yesterday, Sturgeon Bay defeated D.C. Everest
51-50. The Clippers led the way to start but D.C. Everest would
battle back to get in the game. The score at the half was 23-19
Clippers. A huge fourth quarter saw D.C. Everest put 23 points on
the board with Sturgeon Bay adding 25. Leading the way in scoring
for the Clippers was Tanner Dvorak with 15 points and Simon Rabas
with 14.
Southern Door topped Weyauwega-Fremont 69-58. Weyauwega-Fremont was
undefeated going into yesterdays game. Derek Hawkey tallied a big 29
points for the
Eagles, Michael Blizel added 15 and Derek Tassoul had 11.
Gibraltar topped NEW Lutheran in yesterday's Lena Holiday Tournament
66-41. Sam Ausloos scored 14, Smethurst 13, Sawyer had 12, Thomas
tallied 11 and Forkert had 10.
Also yesterday, Oconto beat Coleman 67-43 and Denmark defeated
Waupaca 55-49.