There are a number of WIAA sectional semifinal boys' basketball games in our area tonight. If you can't go to a game, check out our live chat at www.postcrescent.com. Joel Christopher and Kevin Dittman will moderate.
BOYS’ BASKETBALL
When: Friday
What: Sectional semifinals
Division 1
* (No. 4 seed) Appleton West vs. (No.1 seed) De Pere at Brown County Arena, Ashwaubenon, 6 p.m.: Appleton West finished tied for third in the Fox Valley Association at 11-7 and is 17-7 overall. The Terrors are led in scoring by 6-0 senior point guard Kevin Levandoski at 16.7 ppg. West beat Green Bay Preble 66-50 and Pulaski 37-30 in regional play.
De Pere won the Fox River Classic Conference championship at 16-0 and is 22-1 overall. The Redbirds are led in scoring by 6-3 senior guard Brandon Pritzl at 17.2 ppg. and 6-3 junior guard Reece Zoelle at 15.4 ppg. De Pere beat Manitowoc 55-45 in the regional final after receiving a bye in the opening round.
* (No. 3 seed) Appleton East vs. (No. 2 seed) Kaukauna at Brown County Arena, Ashwaubenon, 8:15 p.m.: Appleton East finished second at 14-4 in the Fox Valley Association and is 19-5 overall. The Patriots are led in scoring by 5-8 junior point guard Johnny Coenen and 6-2 junior forward Caleb Zeegers at 11.3 ppg. and 10.9 ppg., respectively. Junior Trent Schmidt, a 6-3 forward, averages 10.1 ppg. East advanced with a 62-29 win over Green Bay West and a 46-40 win over Bay Port on Saturday. The Patriots are on a nine-game winning streak. East’s last loss was a 72-62 setback at home against Kaukauna on Jan. 26. The Ghosts also beat East in Kaukauna 55-50 on Dec. 4.
Kaukauna won the Fox Valley Association at 15-3 and is 20-4 overall. It is the second time in three years the Ghosts have won the FVA title and third time in school history. The Ghosts are led in scoring by 6-4 senior guard Jake Schalow at 24.1 ppg and 6-5 senior forward Ben Hennes at 12.4 ppg. Kaukauna beat Menasha 65-25 and Kimberly 55-53 in overtime in regional play.
* (No. 3 seed) Neenah vs. (No. 2 seed) Beaver Dam at Kolf Sports Center, Oshkosh, 8:15 p.m.: Neenah tied for third in the FVA with Oshkosh North and Appleton West at 11-7. The Rockets are 15-9 overall. Neenah is led in scoring by 6-0 senior guard Patrick Follen’s 12.9 ppg and 6-5 senior guard/forward Josh Hopfensperger’s 11.7 ppg. Neenah beat West Bend East 48-23 and Wisconsin Rapids 49-37 in regional action.
Beaver Dam finished second in the Wisconsin Little Ten Conference at 10-4 and is 17-6 overall. The Golden Beavers are led in scoring by 6-1 senior guard Tal Diekvoss at 15.8 ppg. and 6-2 sophomore forward Jake Heuer at 12.6 ppg. Beaver Dam advanced with a 73-57 win over Fond du Lac in the regional final after receiving a first-round bye.
Division 3
* (No. 3 seed) Weyauwega-Fremont vs. (No. 2 seed) Brillion at Menasha, 7 p.m.: Weyauwega-Fremont placed second in the Central Wisconsin Conference-Eight at 11-3 and is 17-6 overall. This was the first time since the 1999-2000 season the Indians did not win or share the conference championship. Weyauwega-Fremont is led in scoring by 6-0 junior guard Kyle Loughrin at 17.8 ppg. and 6-2 senior forward Jordan Tolsma at 11.3 ppg. The Indians beat No. 2 seed Wild Rose 47-41 last Thursday and No. 1 seed Laconia 60-58 on Saturday. Weyauwega-Fremont has won seven of its last eight games.
Brillion placed third in the Olympian Conference at 14-4 and is 22-4 overall. Among the Lions’ leading scorers are 5-9 sophomore guard Trevor Krizensky at 9.6 ppg., freshman Eric Kittel at 9.4 ppg., 6-0 senior guard Jacob Hebbard at 8.9 ppg., 6-8 junior center Brian Krueger at 8.4 ppg. and 6-3 senior center Adam Schmitt at 8.0 ppg. Brillion beat Kewaunee 74-51 last Thursday before knocking off top-seeded Manitowoc Roncalli 46-39 in the regional final on Saturday. The Lions have won seven in a row.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Sad to see Olsen leave us so soon
I never met Merlin Olsen, but I do remember his playing days with the Los Angeles Rams as well as his broadcasting and acting careers.
Olsen always seemed genuine and it's always tough to see someone die so young. At age 69, it seems like he is leaving us too early.
Olsen always seemed genuine and it's always tough to see someone die so young. At age 69, it seems like he is leaving us too early.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Tonight's area WIAA boys' and girls' games
Here are tonight's girls' and boys' basketball games. Should be an exciting night.
BOYS’ BASKETBALL
When: 6 p.m. today
What: Sectional semifinal
Division 2æ (No. 1 seed) Shawano vs. (No. 1 seed) Seymour at Brown County Arena, Ashwaubenon: Shawano placed second in the Bay Conference at 13-3 and is 21-3 overall. The Hawks are led in scoring by 6-4 senior guard James Oshkeshequoam at 18 ppg. Shawano defeated Green Bay Notre Dame 42-40 in a regional final at Bay Port on Saturday.
Seymour won the Bay Conference with a 16-0 record and is 230-2 overall. Seymour beat Shawano at home 51-38 on Dec. 21 and 52-49 at Shawano on Feb. 11. The Thunder are led in scoring by 6-4 junior guard Calahan Skogman with 19.5 ppg. and 6-7 junior forward Phil Romback at 15.8 ppg. Seymour defeated Little Chute 37-34 in the regional final at Kimberly on Saturday.
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
When: 7 p.m. today
What: Regional semifinals
Division 2æ (No. 4 seed) Clintonville at (No. 1 seed) Freedom: Clintonville placed ninth the Eastern Valley Conference at 2-16 and is 5-18 overall. The Truckers are led in scoring by 5-10 junior forward Nichole Paiser at 11.1 ppg. Clintonville beat Shawano 43-34 in a regional quarterfinal on Tuesday.
Freedom won the Eastern Valley Conference at 18-0 and is 21-1 overall. The Irish are led in scoring by Katie Gonnering at 13.5 ppg. Freedom’s only loss this season was a 37-32 decision to New London at home on Dec. 22. The Irish received a bye in the first round.
* (No. 4 seed) Little Chute at (No. 1 seed) Luxemburg-Casco: Little Chute placed third in the Eastern Valley Conference at 13-5 and is 16-7 overall. The Mustangs are led in scoring by 6-0 senior center Ellen VandenBerg at 12.3 ppg. and 5-10 junior forward Stacy Gloudemans at 8.6 ppg. Little Chute beat Sturgeon Bay 50-39 on Tuesday.
Luxemburg-Casco won the Bay Conference with a 14-2 record and is 20-3 overall. The Spartans are led in scoring by 6-1 junior center Janelle VandenPlas at 18.3 ppg. Luxemburg-Casco beat Wrightstown 50-31 on Tuesday.
* (No. 3 seed) Seymour at (No. 2 seed) Denmark: Seymour finished third in the Bay Conference at 12-4 and is 19-4 overall. The Thunder are led in scoring by 6-0 senior forward Emily Doxtator at 12.1 ppg. Denmark beat Seymour 42-39 at Seymour on Dec. 28 and 42-33 at Denmark on Feb. 25.
Denmark finished fourth in the Bay Conference at 11-5 and is 17-6 overall. The Vikings are led in scoring by 6-0 junior forward Courtney Ullmer at 11.7 ppg. Denmark advanced with a 47-30 win over Southern Door on Tuesday.
* (No. 4 seed) Waupaca at (No. 1 seed) New London: New London finished second in the Bay Conference at 13-3 and is 19-3 overall. The Bulldogs are led in scoring by 5-9 sophomore guard/forward Tara Knapstein at 11.5 ppg. and 5-5 sophomore guard Bridget Pethke at 10.2 ppg.
Waupaca finished tied for sixth in the Eastern Valley Conference with Berlin at 8-10 and is 10-13 overall. The Comets are led in scoring by 5-9 junior guard Kristen Fuss at 10 ppg. and 5-11 senior forward Zoey Brooks at 6.5 ppg.
* (No. 3 seed) Waupun at (No. 2 seed) Winneconne: Waupun placed fifth in the Eastern Wisconsin Conference at 8-6 and is 15-8 overall. The Warriors are led in scoring by 5-4 sophomore guard Katlyn Hansen at 11.1 ppg and 5-7 sophomore guard Morgan Domask at 9.6 ppg. Waupun defeated Wautoma 58-33 on Tuesday.
Winneconne placed second in the Eastern Valley Conference at 15-3 and is 20-3 overall. The Wolves are led in scoring by 5-10 senior forward Kathryn Koeck at 14.9 ppg. and 5-7 senior guard/forward Maggie Peerenboom at 12.7 ppg. Winneconne is coming off of a 75-28 win over Omro on Tuesday.
* (No. 4 seed) Fox Valley Lutheran at (No. 1 seed) Chilton: Fox Valley Lutheran tied with Xavier for fourth place in the Eastern Valley Conference at 11-7 and is 12-11 overall. Katie Doell, a 5-5 sophomore guard, leads the Foxes in scoring at 10.2 ppg. Fox Valley Lutheran defeated Two Rivers 46-33 on Tuesday.
Chilton placed third in the Olympian Conference at 13-5 and is 16-6 overall. The Tigers are led in scoring by 6-1 junior guard Michelle Piepenburg at 16.6 ppg. and 5-9 junior guard Kelynn Sporer at 14.5 ppg. Chilton received a bye in the first round.
* (No. 3 seed) Valders at (No. 2 seed) Xavier: Valders placed fourth in the Olympian Conference at 11-7 and is 13-9 overall. The Vikings are led in scoring by 5-8 senior Sally Linzmeier at 13.3 ppg. Valders beat Kiel 52-41 on Tuesday.
Xavier tied with Fox Valley Lutheran for fourth place in the Eastern Valley Conference at 11-7 and is 15-8 overall. The Hawks are led in scoring by 5-7 senior forward Claire Burkhart at 9 ppg and 5-11 junior guard Lexi Thein at 7.2 ppg. Xavier beat New Holstein 38-34 on Tuesday.
Division 3
* (No. 4 seed) Kewaunee at (No. 1 seed) Brillion: Kewaunee finished second in the Packerland Conference at 11-3 and is 16-7 overall. The Indians are led in scoring by 5-5 sophomore guard Nicole Geier at 10.5 ppg. and 5-3 senior guard Cassie Vanlanen at 9.8 ppg. Kewaunee beat Reedsville 46-23 on Tuesday.
Brillion won the Olympian Conference title at 18-0 and is 22-1 overall. The Lions are led in scoring by 5-9 senior guard Alyssa Olp at 11.7 ppg. and 6-0 sophomore forward Kylie Moxley at 11.2 ppg. Brillion’s lone loss was a 55-52 setback on Dec. 7 at Luxemburg-Casco. The Lions beat Shiocton 62-17 on Tuesday.
* (No. 3 seed) Weyauwega-Fremont at (No. 2 seed) Markesan: Weyauwega-Fremont placed third in the Central Wisconsin Conference-Eight at 10-4 and is 13-8 overall. The Indians are led in scoring by 5-7 senior forward Christie Struck at 12.7 ppg. and 5-7 senior guard Kacie Cullen at 12.6 ppg. Struck has been injured for much of the season. Weyauwega-Fremont is coming off a 55-40 win over Wild Rose on Tuesday.
Markesan tied for first place in the Trailways-Central at 12-2 and is 17-6 overall. The Hornets are led in scoring by 5-9 senior forward Rea Rooney at 7.4 ppg., 5-5 sophomore guard Emily Krueger at 6.9 ppg., 6-0 freshman forward Courtney Anderson at 6.6 ppg. and 5-4 junior guard Angela Brown at 6.5 ppg. Markesan defeated Montello 44-9 on Tuesday.
Division 4
* (No. 6 seed) Hilbert at (No. 2 seed) Gibraltar: Hilbert was 10th in the Olympian Conference at 2-16 and is 3-19 overall. The Wolves are led in scoring by senior guard Whitney Krueger at 9.7 ppg. and senior forward Val Kasper at 8.9 ppg. Hilbert beat No. 3 seed Lena 49-35 on Tuesday.
Gibraltar placed seventh in the Packerland Conference at 2-12 and is 10-13 overall. The Vikings are led in scoring by 5-8 sophomore guard Ashley Aune at 11.4 ppg. and 5-5 senior guard Kelsey Moore at 8.2 ppg. Gibraltar beat Valley Christian 38-27 on Tuesday.
BOYS’ BASKETBALL
When: 6 p.m. today
What: Sectional semifinal
Division 2æ (No. 1 seed) Shawano vs. (No. 1 seed) Seymour at Brown County Arena, Ashwaubenon: Shawano placed second in the Bay Conference at 13-3 and is 21-3 overall. The Hawks are led in scoring by 6-4 senior guard James Oshkeshequoam at 18 ppg. Shawano defeated Green Bay Notre Dame 42-40 in a regional final at Bay Port on Saturday.
Seymour won the Bay Conference with a 16-0 record and is 230-2 overall. Seymour beat Shawano at home 51-38 on Dec. 21 and 52-49 at Shawano on Feb. 11. The Thunder are led in scoring by 6-4 junior guard Calahan Skogman with 19.5 ppg. and 6-7 junior forward Phil Romback at 15.8 ppg. Seymour defeated Little Chute 37-34 in the regional final at Kimberly on Saturday.
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
When: 7 p.m. today
What: Regional semifinals
Division 2æ (No. 4 seed) Clintonville at (No. 1 seed) Freedom: Clintonville placed ninth the Eastern Valley Conference at 2-16 and is 5-18 overall. The Truckers are led in scoring by 5-10 junior forward Nichole Paiser at 11.1 ppg. Clintonville beat Shawano 43-34 in a regional quarterfinal on Tuesday.
Freedom won the Eastern Valley Conference at 18-0 and is 21-1 overall. The Irish are led in scoring by Katie Gonnering at 13.5 ppg. Freedom’s only loss this season was a 37-32 decision to New London at home on Dec. 22. The Irish received a bye in the first round.
* (No. 4 seed) Little Chute at (No. 1 seed) Luxemburg-Casco: Little Chute placed third in the Eastern Valley Conference at 13-5 and is 16-7 overall. The Mustangs are led in scoring by 6-0 senior center Ellen VandenBerg at 12.3 ppg. and 5-10 junior forward Stacy Gloudemans at 8.6 ppg. Little Chute beat Sturgeon Bay 50-39 on Tuesday.
Luxemburg-Casco won the Bay Conference with a 14-2 record and is 20-3 overall. The Spartans are led in scoring by 6-1 junior center Janelle VandenPlas at 18.3 ppg. Luxemburg-Casco beat Wrightstown 50-31 on Tuesday.
* (No. 3 seed) Seymour at (No. 2 seed) Denmark: Seymour finished third in the Bay Conference at 12-4 and is 19-4 overall. The Thunder are led in scoring by 6-0 senior forward Emily Doxtator at 12.1 ppg. Denmark beat Seymour 42-39 at Seymour on Dec. 28 and 42-33 at Denmark on Feb. 25.
Denmark finished fourth in the Bay Conference at 11-5 and is 17-6 overall. The Vikings are led in scoring by 6-0 junior forward Courtney Ullmer at 11.7 ppg. Denmark advanced with a 47-30 win over Southern Door on Tuesday.
* (No. 4 seed) Waupaca at (No. 1 seed) New London: New London finished second in the Bay Conference at 13-3 and is 19-3 overall. The Bulldogs are led in scoring by 5-9 sophomore guard/forward Tara Knapstein at 11.5 ppg. and 5-5 sophomore guard Bridget Pethke at 10.2 ppg.
Waupaca finished tied for sixth in the Eastern Valley Conference with Berlin at 8-10 and is 10-13 overall. The Comets are led in scoring by 5-9 junior guard Kristen Fuss at 10 ppg. and 5-11 senior forward Zoey Brooks at 6.5 ppg.
* (No. 3 seed) Waupun at (No. 2 seed) Winneconne: Waupun placed fifth in the Eastern Wisconsin Conference at 8-6 and is 15-8 overall. The Warriors are led in scoring by 5-4 sophomore guard Katlyn Hansen at 11.1 ppg and 5-7 sophomore guard Morgan Domask at 9.6 ppg. Waupun defeated Wautoma 58-33 on Tuesday.
Winneconne placed second in the Eastern Valley Conference at 15-3 and is 20-3 overall. The Wolves are led in scoring by 5-10 senior forward Kathryn Koeck at 14.9 ppg. and 5-7 senior guard/forward Maggie Peerenboom at 12.7 ppg. Winneconne is coming off of a 75-28 win over Omro on Tuesday.
* (No. 4 seed) Fox Valley Lutheran at (No. 1 seed) Chilton: Fox Valley Lutheran tied with Xavier for fourth place in the Eastern Valley Conference at 11-7 and is 12-11 overall. Katie Doell, a 5-5 sophomore guard, leads the Foxes in scoring at 10.2 ppg. Fox Valley Lutheran defeated Two Rivers 46-33 on Tuesday.
Chilton placed third in the Olympian Conference at 13-5 and is 16-6 overall. The Tigers are led in scoring by 6-1 junior guard Michelle Piepenburg at 16.6 ppg. and 5-9 junior guard Kelynn Sporer at 14.5 ppg. Chilton received a bye in the first round.
* (No. 3 seed) Valders at (No. 2 seed) Xavier: Valders placed fourth in the Olympian Conference at 11-7 and is 13-9 overall. The Vikings are led in scoring by 5-8 senior Sally Linzmeier at 13.3 ppg. Valders beat Kiel 52-41 on Tuesday.
Xavier tied with Fox Valley Lutheran for fourth place in the Eastern Valley Conference at 11-7 and is 15-8 overall. The Hawks are led in scoring by 5-7 senior forward Claire Burkhart at 9 ppg and 5-11 junior guard Lexi Thein at 7.2 ppg. Xavier beat New Holstein 38-34 on Tuesday.
Division 3
* (No. 4 seed) Kewaunee at (No. 1 seed) Brillion: Kewaunee finished second in the Packerland Conference at 11-3 and is 16-7 overall. The Indians are led in scoring by 5-5 sophomore guard Nicole Geier at 10.5 ppg. and 5-3 senior guard Cassie Vanlanen at 9.8 ppg. Kewaunee beat Reedsville 46-23 on Tuesday.
Brillion won the Olympian Conference title at 18-0 and is 22-1 overall. The Lions are led in scoring by 5-9 senior guard Alyssa Olp at 11.7 ppg. and 6-0 sophomore forward Kylie Moxley at 11.2 ppg. Brillion’s lone loss was a 55-52 setback on Dec. 7 at Luxemburg-Casco. The Lions beat Shiocton 62-17 on Tuesday.
* (No. 3 seed) Weyauwega-Fremont at (No. 2 seed) Markesan: Weyauwega-Fremont placed third in the Central Wisconsin Conference-Eight at 10-4 and is 13-8 overall. The Indians are led in scoring by 5-7 senior forward Christie Struck at 12.7 ppg. and 5-7 senior guard Kacie Cullen at 12.6 ppg. Struck has been injured for much of the season. Weyauwega-Fremont is coming off a 55-40 win over Wild Rose on Tuesday.
Markesan tied for first place in the Trailways-Central at 12-2 and is 17-6 overall. The Hornets are led in scoring by 5-9 senior forward Rea Rooney at 7.4 ppg., 5-5 sophomore guard Emily Krueger at 6.9 ppg., 6-0 freshman forward Courtney Anderson at 6.6 ppg. and 5-4 junior guard Angela Brown at 6.5 ppg. Markesan defeated Montello 44-9 on Tuesday.
Division 4
* (No. 6 seed) Hilbert at (No. 2 seed) Gibraltar: Hilbert was 10th in the Olympian Conference at 2-16 and is 3-19 overall. The Wolves are led in scoring by senior guard Whitney Krueger at 9.7 ppg. and senior forward Val Kasper at 8.9 ppg. Hilbert beat No. 3 seed Lena 49-35 on Tuesday.
Gibraltar placed seventh in the Packerland Conference at 2-12 and is 10-13 overall. The Vikings are led in scoring by 5-8 sophomore guard Ashley Aune at 11.4 ppg. and 5-5 senior guard Kelsey Moore at 8.2 ppg. Gibraltar beat Valley Christian 38-27 on Tuesday.
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Girls' regional play begins tonight
Most area girls' basketball teams take to the hardwood tonight as regional play gets started. Here is a look at our area teams and their matchups:
When: 7 p.m. today
What: Girls’ basketball regionals
Division 1 semifinals
* (No. 9 seed) Bay Port at (No. 8 seed) Appleton North: Bay Port finished seventh in the Fox River Classic Conference at 7-9 and is 9-13 overall. The Pirates are led in scoring by 5-9 senior guard Megan Etten at 12.1 ppg.
Appleton North placed sixth in the Fox Valley Association with an 8-10 record and is 12-10 overall. The Lightning are led in scoring by 5-8 junior guard Nicole Albers at 10.6 ppg. and 5-6 junior guard Alex Dennee at 10.4 ppg.
* (No. 12 seed) Menasha at (No. 5 seed) Green Bay Preble: Menasha finished ninth in the Fox Valley Association at 3-15 and is 5-17 overall. The Bluejays are led in scoring by 6-2 senior forward Sarah Stecker at 12.7 ppg. and 5-7 senior guard Jacqueline Landry at 10.6 ppg.
Green Bay Preble placed third in the Fox River Classic Conference at 13-3 and is 14-8 overall. The Hornets are led in scoring by 5-9 sophomore guard Kenzie Perttu at 15.9 ppg.
* (No. 13 seed) Green Bay East at (No. 4 seed) Kimberly: Green Bay East placed 10th in the Fox River Classic Conference at 3-13 and is 5-17 overall. The Red Devils are led in scoring by 5-6 senior Stephanie Speel at 10.5 ppg.
Kimberly tied for third place in the Fox Valley Association with Kaukauna at 13-5 and is 15-7 overall. The Papermakers are led in scoring by 5-7 junior guard Nateah Beimborn at 10.4 ppg.
* (No. 11 seed) Appleton West at (No. 6 seed) Ashwaubenon: Appleton West finished eighth in the Fox Valley Association at 10-8 and is 8-14 overall. The Terrors are led in scoring by 5-10 junior guard Beth Sankey at 11.6 ppg.
Ashwaubenon placed fifth in the Fox River Classic Conference at 11-5 and is 14-8 overall. The Jaguars are led in scoring by 5-9 senior guard Morgan Heim at 10.6 ppg. and 6-0 senior forward Claire DeCaster at 10.2 ppg. The Jaguars defeated the Terrors 56-37 at the Kress Classic on Nov. 28 at the Kress Center in Green Bay.
* (No. 14 seed) Green Bay Southwest at (No. 3 seed) Kaukauna: Green Bay Southwest placed 11th in the Fox River Classic Conference at 2-14 and is 4-18 overall. The Fighting Trojans are led in scoring by 6-0 senior forward Kristin Moesch at 7.6 ppg.
Kaukauna tied with Kimberly for third place in the Fox Valley Association at 13.5. The Ghosts are 17-5 overall. Kaukauna is led in scoring by 6-0 junior forward Abbey DeBruin at 10.4 ppg. and 5-6 senior guard Lindsey VanRooy at 10.3 ppg.
* (No. 10 seed) Manitowoc at (No. 7 seed) Appleton East: Manitowoc placed eighth in the Fox River Classic Conference at 5-11 and is 11-11 overall. The Ships are led in scoring by 5-9 freshman guard/forward Kali Hackmann at 9.4 ppg., 5-7 freshman guard Shawny Gabriel at 9.3 ppg. and 5-5 sophomore guard Sammy Hermann at 8.9 ppg.
Appleton East finished fifth in the Fox Valley Association at 10-8 and is 13-9 overall. The Patriots are led in scoring by 6-0 sophomore forward Marissa Michalkiewicz at 13.3 ppg. and 5-9 sophomore guard/forward Malory Christenson at 9.2 ppg.
* (No. 12 seed) Hortonville at (No. 5 seed) Fond du Lac: Hortonville tied for seventh in the Bay Conference with Shawano at 3-13 and is 4-17 overall. The Polar Bears are led in scoring by 5-8 senior guard Tasia Parker at 8.2 ppg.
Fond du Lac finished seventh in the Fox Valley Association at 7-11 and is 10-12 overall. The Cardinals are led in scoring by 5-9 junior Hope Bonlander at 13.7 ppg.
* (No. 14 seed) Oshkosh North at (No. 3 seed) Neenah: Oshkosh North finished 10th in the Fox Valley Association at 0-18 and is 0-22 overall. The Spartans are 1-63 the past three seasons. Oshkosh North is led in scoring by 5-8 sophomore guard/post Kellyn Cameron at 6.8 ppg.
Neenah tied for first place in the Fox Valley Association with Oshkosh West at 15-3 and is 18-4 overall. The Rockets are led in scoring by 5-9 senior guard Lexi Masiak at 10.2 ppg. and 5-4 junior guard Taylor Zehren at 9.1 ppg. Neenah beat North 55-22 at home on Jan. 5 and 48-18 on Feb. 18 at Oshkosh North.
Division 2 quarterfinals
* (No. 5 seed) Shawano at (No. 4 seed) Clintonville: Shawano tied with Hortonville for seventh place in the Bay Conference at 3-13 and is 5-17 overall. The Hawks are led in scoring by 5-4 senior guard Amanda Jaskolski at 8.5 ppg.
Clintonville placed ninth the Eastern Valley Conference at 2-16 and is 4-18 overall. The Truckers are led in scoring by 5-10 junior forward Nichole Paiser at 10.7 ppg. Clintonville beat Shawano 46-42 in a nonconference game at home on Dec. 5.
* (No. 8 seed) Wrightstown at (No. 1 seed) Luxemburg-Casco: Wrightstown placed seventh in the Olympian Conference at 6-12 and is 6-16 overall. The Tigers are led in scoring by 5-6 junior guard Courtney Klister at 7.4 ppg.
Luxemburg-Casco won the Bay Conference with a 14-2 record and is 19-3 overall. The Spartans are led in scoring by 6-1 junior center Janelle VandenPlas at 18.7 ppg.
* (No. 5 seed) Sturgeon Bay at (No. 4 seed) Little Chute: Sturgeon Bay finished third in the Packerland Conference at 9-5 and is 16-5 overall. The Clippers are led in scoring by 5-9 senior forward Lauren Rose at 13.3 ppg. and 5-9 junior guard/forward Kelly Curtin at 10.9 ppg.
Little Chute placed third in the Eastern Valley Conference at 13-5 and is 15-7 overall. The Mustangs are led in scoring by 6-0 senior center Ellen VandenBerg at 12.3 ppg. and 5-10 junior forward Stacy Gloudemans at 8.7 ppg.
* (No. 6 seed) West De Pere at (No. 3 seed) Seymour: West De Pere placed sixth in the Bay Conference at 7-9 and is 10-12 overall. The Phantoms are led in scoring by 5-7 senior guard Kelsey Boettcher at 10.7 ppg. and 6-0 senior center Maddie Weiske at 8.2 ppg.
Seymour finished third in the Bay Conference at 12-4 and is 18-4 overall. The Thunder are led in scoring by 6-0 senior forward Emily Doxtator at 12.6 ppg. Seymour defeated West De Pere 35-23 at home on Jan. 21 and 41-25 at West De Pere on March 1.
* (No. 5 seed) North Fond du Lac at (No. 4 seed) Waupaca: North Fond du Lac placed sixth in the Flyway Conference at 5-9 and is 7-15 overall. The Orioles are led in scoring by 5-10 junior forward Yolanda Hayes-Barnes at 8.8 ppg.
Waupaca finished tied for sixth in the Eastern Valley Conference with Berlin at 8-10 and is 9-13 overall. The Comets are led in scoring by 5-9 junior guard Kristen Fuss at 10 ppg. and 5-11 senior forward Zoey Brooks at 6.4 ppg.
* (No. 7 seed) Omro at (No. 2 seed) Winneconne: Omro placed 10th in the Eastern Valley Conference at 1-17 and is 3-19 overall. The Foxes are led in scoring by 5-6 junior guard Aereal Schug at 7.8 ppg.
Winneconne placed second in the Eastern Valley Conference at 15-3 and is 19-3 overall. The Wolves are led in scoring by 5-10 senior forward Kathryn Koeck at 14.5 ppg. and 5-7 senior guard/forward Maggie Peerenboom at 12.5 ppg. Winneconne defeated Omro 52-16 at home on Jan. 19 and 52-21 at Omro on Feb. 23.
* (No. 5 seed) Two Rivers at (No. 4 seed) Fox Valley Lutheran: Two Rivers tied with Plymouth for third place in the Eastern Wisconsin Conference at 9-5 and is 12-10 overall. The Purple Raiders are led in scoring by 6-1 senior point guard Rebecca Diedrich at 14.9 ppg.
Fox Valley Lutheran tied with Xavier for fourth place in the Eastern Valley Conference at 11-7 and is 11-11 overall. Katie Doell, a 5-5 sophomore guard, leads the Foxes in scoring at 10.2 ppg.
* (No. 7 seed) New Holstein at (No. 2 seed) Xavier: New Holstein placed eighth in the Eastern Wisconsin Conference at 0-14. The Huskies are led in scoring by 5-10 junior forward Chelsi Cash at 12.4 ppg. and 5-6 junior guard Amelia Mirsberger at 10.6 ppg.
Xavier tied with Fox Valley Lutheran for fourth place in the Eastern Valley Conference at 11-7 and is 14-8 overall. The Hawks are led in scoring by 5-7 senior forward Claire Burkhart at 9 ppg.
Division 3 quarterfinals
* (No. 5 seed) Manawa at (No. 4 seed) Marathon: Manawa tied for fourth in the Central Wisconsin Conference-Eight at 7-7 and is 9-13 overall. The Wolves are led in scoring by 5-9 senior center Aubree Drath at 10.5 ppg.
Marathon placed fifth in the Marawood-South at 6-8 and is 12-10 overall. The Red Raiders are led in scoring by 5-5 junior guard Alex Boehm at 12.3 ppg.
* (No. 8 seed) Shiocton at (No. 1 seed) Brillion: Shiocton finished eighth at 0-14 in the Central Wisconsin Conference-Eight and is 2-20 overall. The Chiefs are led in scoring by 5-9 junior forward Jennifer Van Asten at 7.4 ppg.
Brillion won the Olympian Conference title at 18-0 and is 21-1 overall. The Lions are led in scoring by 5-9 senior guard Alyssa Olp at 11.6 ppg. and 6-0 sophomore forward Kylie Moxley at 11.2 ppg. Brillion’s lone loss was a 55-52 setback on Dec. 7 at Luxemburg-Casco.
* (No. 6 seed) Wild Rose at (No. 3 seed) Weyauwega-Fremont: Wild Rose placed fifth in the Central Wisconsin Conference-10 with an 11-7 record and is 14-8 overall. The Wildcats are led in scoring by 5-8 sophomore guard/forward Morgan Yeska at 8.8 ppg. and 5-5 senior guard Lyndsey Dorsett at 8.6 ppg.
Weyauwega-Fremont placed third in the Central Wisconsin Conference-Eight at 10-4 and is 13-8 overall. The Indians are led in scoring by 5-7 senior forward Christie Struck at 12.7 ppg. and 5-7 senior guard Kacie Cullen at 12.6 ppg. Struck has been injured for much of the season.
Division 4 quarterfinals
* (No. 5 seed) St. Mary Central at (No. 4 seed) Green Bay NEW Lutheran: St. Mary Central finished ninth in the Olympian Conference at 3-15 and is 4-18 overall. The Zephyrs are led in scoring by 5-6 senior guard Megan Miner at 9.9 ppg.
Green Bay NEW Lutheran finished eighth in the Packerland Conference at 1-13 and is 5-17 overall. The Blazers are led in scoring by 5-7 junior guard Jacqueline Mielke at 17.3 ppg. and 5-7 junior guard Val Mielke at 7.9 ppg.
* (No. 6 seed) Hilbert at (No. 3 seed) Lena: Hilbert was 10th in the Olympian Conference at 2-16 and is 2-19 overall. The Wolves are led in scoring by senior guard Whitney Krueger at 9.7 ppg. and senior forward Val Kasper at 8.9 ppg.
Lena tied for sixth place with St. Thomas Aquinas in the Marinette & Oconto Conference at 7-9 and is 8-14 overall. The Wildcats are led in scoring by seniors Dani Marohl at 13.2 ppg. and Becky Huberty at 11.3 ppg.
* (No. 6 seed) Stockbridge at (No. 3 seed) Sheboygan Christian: Stockbridge finished 10th in the Central Lakeshore Conference at 0-18 and is 2-20 overall. The Indians are led in scoring by 5-2 junior guard Mel Mader at 5.6 ppg. and 5-6 senior guard Ali Zahringer at 5.2 ppg.
Sheboygan Christian placed ninth in the Central Lakeshore Conference at 3-15 and is 4-18 overall. Sheboygan Christian is led in scoring by Adrianna Walvoort at 6.8 ppg. The Eagles defeated host Stockbridge 34-19 on Jan. 5 and beat the Indians 38-20 at home on Jan. 22.
When: 7 p.m. today
What: Girls’ basketball regionals
Division 1 semifinals
* (No. 9 seed) Bay Port at (No. 8 seed) Appleton North: Bay Port finished seventh in the Fox River Classic Conference at 7-9 and is 9-13 overall. The Pirates are led in scoring by 5-9 senior guard Megan Etten at 12.1 ppg.
Appleton North placed sixth in the Fox Valley Association with an 8-10 record and is 12-10 overall. The Lightning are led in scoring by 5-8 junior guard Nicole Albers at 10.6 ppg. and 5-6 junior guard Alex Dennee at 10.4 ppg.
* (No. 12 seed) Menasha at (No. 5 seed) Green Bay Preble: Menasha finished ninth in the Fox Valley Association at 3-15 and is 5-17 overall. The Bluejays are led in scoring by 6-2 senior forward Sarah Stecker at 12.7 ppg. and 5-7 senior guard Jacqueline Landry at 10.6 ppg.
Green Bay Preble placed third in the Fox River Classic Conference at 13-3 and is 14-8 overall. The Hornets are led in scoring by 5-9 sophomore guard Kenzie Perttu at 15.9 ppg.
* (No. 13 seed) Green Bay East at (No. 4 seed) Kimberly: Green Bay East placed 10th in the Fox River Classic Conference at 3-13 and is 5-17 overall. The Red Devils are led in scoring by 5-6 senior Stephanie Speel at 10.5 ppg.
Kimberly tied for third place in the Fox Valley Association with Kaukauna at 13-5 and is 15-7 overall. The Papermakers are led in scoring by 5-7 junior guard Nateah Beimborn at 10.4 ppg.
* (No. 11 seed) Appleton West at (No. 6 seed) Ashwaubenon: Appleton West finished eighth in the Fox Valley Association at 10-8 and is 8-14 overall. The Terrors are led in scoring by 5-10 junior guard Beth Sankey at 11.6 ppg.
Ashwaubenon placed fifth in the Fox River Classic Conference at 11-5 and is 14-8 overall. The Jaguars are led in scoring by 5-9 senior guard Morgan Heim at 10.6 ppg. and 6-0 senior forward Claire DeCaster at 10.2 ppg. The Jaguars defeated the Terrors 56-37 at the Kress Classic on Nov. 28 at the Kress Center in Green Bay.
* (No. 14 seed) Green Bay Southwest at (No. 3 seed) Kaukauna: Green Bay Southwest placed 11th in the Fox River Classic Conference at 2-14 and is 4-18 overall. The Fighting Trojans are led in scoring by 6-0 senior forward Kristin Moesch at 7.6 ppg.
Kaukauna tied with Kimberly for third place in the Fox Valley Association at 13.5. The Ghosts are 17-5 overall. Kaukauna is led in scoring by 6-0 junior forward Abbey DeBruin at 10.4 ppg. and 5-6 senior guard Lindsey VanRooy at 10.3 ppg.
* (No. 10 seed) Manitowoc at (No. 7 seed) Appleton East: Manitowoc placed eighth in the Fox River Classic Conference at 5-11 and is 11-11 overall. The Ships are led in scoring by 5-9 freshman guard/forward Kali Hackmann at 9.4 ppg., 5-7 freshman guard Shawny Gabriel at 9.3 ppg. and 5-5 sophomore guard Sammy Hermann at 8.9 ppg.
Appleton East finished fifth in the Fox Valley Association at 10-8 and is 13-9 overall. The Patriots are led in scoring by 6-0 sophomore forward Marissa Michalkiewicz at 13.3 ppg. and 5-9 sophomore guard/forward Malory Christenson at 9.2 ppg.
* (No. 12 seed) Hortonville at (No. 5 seed) Fond du Lac: Hortonville tied for seventh in the Bay Conference with Shawano at 3-13 and is 4-17 overall. The Polar Bears are led in scoring by 5-8 senior guard Tasia Parker at 8.2 ppg.
Fond du Lac finished seventh in the Fox Valley Association at 7-11 and is 10-12 overall. The Cardinals are led in scoring by 5-9 junior Hope Bonlander at 13.7 ppg.
* (No. 14 seed) Oshkosh North at (No. 3 seed) Neenah: Oshkosh North finished 10th in the Fox Valley Association at 0-18 and is 0-22 overall. The Spartans are 1-63 the past three seasons. Oshkosh North is led in scoring by 5-8 sophomore guard/post Kellyn Cameron at 6.8 ppg.
Neenah tied for first place in the Fox Valley Association with Oshkosh West at 15-3 and is 18-4 overall. The Rockets are led in scoring by 5-9 senior guard Lexi Masiak at 10.2 ppg. and 5-4 junior guard Taylor Zehren at 9.1 ppg. Neenah beat North 55-22 at home on Jan. 5 and 48-18 on Feb. 18 at Oshkosh North.
Division 2 quarterfinals
* (No. 5 seed) Shawano at (No. 4 seed) Clintonville: Shawano tied with Hortonville for seventh place in the Bay Conference at 3-13 and is 5-17 overall. The Hawks are led in scoring by 5-4 senior guard Amanda Jaskolski at 8.5 ppg.
Clintonville placed ninth the Eastern Valley Conference at 2-16 and is 4-18 overall. The Truckers are led in scoring by 5-10 junior forward Nichole Paiser at 10.7 ppg. Clintonville beat Shawano 46-42 in a nonconference game at home on Dec. 5.
* (No. 8 seed) Wrightstown at (No. 1 seed) Luxemburg-Casco: Wrightstown placed seventh in the Olympian Conference at 6-12 and is 6-16 overall. The Tigers are led in scoring by 5-6 junior guard Courtney Klister at 7.4 ppg.
Luxemburg-Casco won the Bay Conference with a 14-2 record and is 19-3 overall. The Spartans are led in scoring by 6-1 junior center Janelle VandenPlas at 18.7 ppg.
* (No. 5 seed) Sturgeon Bay at (No. 4 seed) Little Chute: Sturgeon Bay finished third in the Packerland Conference at 9-5 and is 16-5 overall. The Clippers are led in scoring by 5-9 senior forward Lauren Rose at 13.3 ppg. and 5-9 junior guard/forward Kelly Curtin at 10.9 ppg.
Little Chute placed third in the Eastern Valley Conference at 13-5 and is 15-7 overall. The Mustangs are led in scoring by 6-0 senior center Ellen VandenBerg at 12.3 ppg. and 5-10 junior forward Stacy Gloudemans at 8.7 ppg.
* (No. 6 seed) West De Pere at (No. 3 seed) Seymour: West De Pere placed sixth in the Bay Conference at 7-9 and is 10-12 overall. The Phantoms are led in scoring by 5-7 senior guard Kelsey Boettcher at 10.7 ppg. and 6-0 senior center Maddie Weiske at 8.2 ppg.
Seymour finished third in the Bay Conference at 12-4 and is 18-4 overall. The Thunder are led in scoring by 6-0 senior forward Emily Doxtator at 12.6 ppg. Seymour defeated West De Pere 35-23 at home on Jan. 21 and 41-25 at West De Pere on March 1.
* (No. 5 seed) North Fond du Lac at (No. 4 seed) Waupaca: North Fond du Lac placed sixth in the Flyway Conference at 5-9 and is 7-15 overall. The Orioles are led in scoring by 5-10 junior forward Yolanda Hayes-Barnes at 8.8 ppg.
Waupaca finished tied for sixth in the Eastern Valley Conference with Berlin at 8-10 and is 9-13 overall. The Comets are led in scoring by 5-9 junior guard Kristen Fuss at 10 ppg. and 5-11 senior forward Zoey Brooks at 6.4 ppg.
* (No. 7 seed) Omro at (No. 2 seed) Winneconne: Omro placed 10th in the Eastern Valley Conference at 1-17 and is 3-19 overall. The Foxes are led in scoring by 5-6 junior guard Aereal Schug at 7.8 ppg.
Winneconne placed second in the Eastern Valley Conference at 15-3 and is 19-3 overall. The Wolves are led in scoring by 5-10 senior forward Kathryn Koeck at 14.5 ppg. and 5-7 senior guard/forward Maggie Peerenboom at 12.5 ppg. Winneconne defeated Omro 52-16 at home on Jan. 19 and 52-21 at Omro on Feb. 23.
* (No. 5 seed) Two Rivers at (No. 4 seed) Fox Valley Lutheran: Two Rivers tied with Plymouth for third place in the Eastern Wisconsin Conference at 9-5 and is 12-10 overall. The Purple Raiders are led in scoring by 6-1 senior point guard Rebecca Diedrich at 14.9 ppg.
Fox Valley Lutheran tied with Xavier for fourth place in the Eastern Valley Conference at 11-7 and is 11-11 overall. Katie Doell, a 5-5 sophomore guard, leads the Foxes in scoring at 10.2 ppg.
* (No. 7 seed) New Holstein at (No. 2 seed) Xavier: New Holstein placed eighth in the Eastern Wisconsin Conference at 0-14. The Huskies are led in scoring by 5-10 junior forward Chelsi Cash at 12.4 ppg. and 5-6 junior guard Amelia Mirsberger at 10.6 ppg.
Xavier tied with Fox Valley Lutheran for fourth place in the Eastern Valley Conference at 11-7 and is 14-8 overall. The Hawks are led in scoring by 5-7 senior forward Claire Burkhart at 9 ppg.
Division 3 quarterfinals
* (No. 5 seed) Manawa at (No. 4 seed) Marathon: Manawa tied for fourth in the Central Wisconsin Conference-Eight at 7-7 and is 9-13 overall. The Wolves are led in scoring by 5-9 senior center Aubree Drath at 10.5 ppg.
Marathon placed fifth in the Marawood-South at 6-8 and is 12-10 overall. The Red Raiders are led in scoring by 5-5 junior guard Alex Boehm at 12.3 ppg.
* (No. 8 seed) Shiocton at (No. 1 seed) Brillion: Shiocton finished eighth at 0-14 in the Central Wisconsin Conference-Eight and is 2-20 overall. The Chiefs are led in scoring by 5-9 junior forward Jennifer Van Asten at 7.4 ppg.
Brillion won the Olympian Conference title at 18-0 and is 21-1 overall. The Lions are led in scoring by 5-9 senior guard Alyssa Olp at 11.6 ppg. and 6-0 sophomore forward Kylie Moxley at 11.2 ppg. Brillion’s lone loss was a 55-52 setback on Dec. 7 at Luxemburg-Casco.
* (No. 6 seed) Wild Rose at (No. 3 seed) Weyauwega-Fremont: Wild Rose placed fifth in the Central Wisconsin Conference-10 with an 11-7 record and is 14-8 overall. The Wildcats are led in scoring by 5-8 sophomore guard/forward Morgan Yeska at 8.8 ppg. and 5-5 senior guard Lyndsey Dorsett at 8.6 ppg.
Weyauwega-Fremont placed third in the Central Wisconsin Conference-Eight at 10-4 and is 13-8 overall. The Indians are led in scoring by 5-7 senior forward Christie Struck at 12.7 ppg. and 5-7 senior guard Kacie Cullen at 12.6 ppg. Struck has been injured for much of the season.
Division 4 quarterfinals
* (No. 5 seed) St. Mary Central at (No. 4 seed) Green Bay NEW Lutheran: St. Mary Central finished ninth in the Olympian Conference at 3-15 and is 4-18 overall. The Zephyrs are led in scoring by 5-6 senior guard Megan Miner at 9.9 ppg.
Green Bay NEW Lutheran finished eighth in the Packerland Conference at 1-13 and is 5-17 overall. The Blazers are led in scoring by 5-7 junior guard Jacqueline Mielke at 17.3 ppg. and 5-7 junior guard Val Mielke at 7.9 ppg.
* (No. 6 seed) Hilbert at (No. 3 seed) Lena: Hilbert was 10th in the Olympian Conference at 2-16 and is 2-19 overall. The Wolves are led in scoring by senior guard Whitney Krueger at 9.7 ppg. and senior forward Val Kasper at 8.9 ppg.
Lena tied for sixth place with St. Thomas Aquinas in the Marinette & Oconto Conference at 7-9 and is 8-14 overall. The Wildcats are led in scoring by seniors Dani Marohl at 13.2 ppg. and Becky Huberty at 11.3 ppg.
* (No. 6 seed) Stockbridge at (No. 3 seed) Sheboygan Christian: Stockbridge finished 10th in the Central Lakeshore Conference at 0-18 and is 2-20 overall. The Indians are led in scoring by 5-2 junior guard Mel Mader at 5.6 ppg. and 5-6 senior guard Ali Zahringer at 5.2 ppg.
Sheboygan Christian placed ninth in the Central Lakeshore Conference at 3-15 and is 4-18 overall. Sheboygan Christian is led in scoring by Adrianna Walvoort at 6.8 ppg. The Eagles defeated host Stockbridge 34-19 on Jan. 5 and beat the Indians 38-20 at home on Jan. 22.
Friday, March 05, 2010
Football's funny season has arrived
It's amazing how excited everyne gets over a few free agent signings. I could see if a team is a player or two away from being a Super Bowl contender, but you can't build your whole team around free agency. Hello Chicago. Hello Detroit.
Without draft picks in the first two rounds of this year's draft, I can see how Chicago needs to do something, but the Bears may have overpaid for Julius Peppers and Chester Taylor. I guess only time will tell.
Without draft picks in the first two rounds of this year's draft, I can see how Chicago needs to do something, but the Bears may have overpaid for Julius Peppers and Chester Taylor. I guess only time will tell.
Regional finals set
Saturday will feature a number of area boys' basketball teams in action. Don't miss The Post-Crescent's Coverit Live chat at www.postcrescent.com
Here are Saturday's area matchups:
When: Saturday
What: Boys’ basketball regionals
Division 1 finals
* (No. 5 seed) Pulaski at (No. 4 seed) Appleton West, 7 p.m.: Pulaski finished second in the Fox River Classic Conference at 14-2 and is 17-6 overall. The Red Raiders are led by 6-5 senior forward Adam Abegglen, who averages 15.8 ppg. Pulaski dropped a 51-47 decision to Appleton West on Dec. 30 in the Shawano Sundrop Classic. Pulaski defeated Ashwaubenon 43-34 on Tuesday.
West finished tied for third in the Fox Valley Association at 11-7 and is 16-7 overall. The Terrors are led in scoring by 6-0 senior point guard Kevin Levandoski at 16.9 ppg. West beat Green Bay Preble 66-50 on Tuesday.
* (No. 6 seed) Bay Port at (No. 3 seed) Appleton East, 7 p.m.: Bay Port finished third in the Fox River Classic Conference with a 13-3 record and is 18-5 overall. The Pirates are led in scoring by 6-6 senior forward Alec Winzenried at 9.5 ppg. and 5-9 senior point guard Christian Krah at 9.2 ppg. Bay Port defeated Green Bay Southwest 67-48 on Tuesday.
East finished second at 14-4 in the Fox Valley Association and is 18-5 overall. The Patriots are led in scoring by 5-8 junior point guard Johnny Coenen and 6-2 junior forward Caleb Zeegers at 11.6 ppg. and 10.9 ppg., respectively. Junior Trent Schmidt, a 6-3 forward, averages 10.4 ppg. East advanced on Tuesday with a 62-29 win over Green Bay West.
* (No. 7 seed) Kimberly at (No. 2 seed) Kaukauna, 7 p.m.: Kimberly placed sixth in the FVA at 9-9 and is 12-11 overall. The Papermakers are led in scoring by 6-6 senior forward Matt Craggs at 13.5 ppg. and 6-4 senior guard Dylan Wurtz at 12.3 ppg. Kimberly defeated Appleton North 51-31 on Tuesday.
Kaukauna won the Fox Valley Association at 15-3 and is 19-4 overall. It is the second time in three years the Ghosts have won the FVA title and third time in school history. Kaukauna defeated Kimberly at home 60-50 on Dec. 7, but lost to the Papermakers in Kimberly 72-55 on Jan. 30. The Ghosts are led in scoring by 6-4 senior guard Jake Schalow at 23.9 ppg. Kaukauna beat Menasha 65-25 on Tuesday.
* (No. 6 seed) Wisconsin Rapids at (No. 3 seed) Neenah, 7 p.m.: Wisconsin Rapids finished tied for fourth place in the Wisconsin Valley Conference at 5-7 with Stevens Point and is 10-13 overall. During the regular season, Rapids handed FVA champion Kaukauna a 63-60 home setback on Jan. 12. The Red Raiders are led in scoring by 6-3 junior guard Dylan Lubeck at 11.3 ppg and 6-2 junior guard Joe Ritchay at 11.1 ppg. Wisconsin Rapids defeated Hortonville 64-32 on Tuesday.
Neenah tied for third in the FVA with Oshkosh North and Appleton West at 11-7. The Rockets are 14-9 overall. Neenah was led in scoring by 6-0 senior guard Patrick Follen’s 13.1 ppg. Neenah beat West Bend East 48-23 on Tuesday.
Division 2 finals
* (No. 2 seed) Little Chute vs. (No. 1 seed) Seymour at Kimberly, 4 p.m.: Little Chute won the Eastern Valley Conference championship with a 17-1 record and is 21-3 overall. The Mustangs are led in scoring by 6-3 senior guard/forward JJ Martin at 13.2 ppg. Little Chute is coming off a 48-42 win over Wrightstown on Thursday.
Seymour won the Bay Conference with a 16-0 record and is 22-2 overall. The Thunder are led in scoring by 6-4 junior guard Calahan Skogman with 19.4 ppg. Seymour is coming off a 67-43 win over West De Pere on Thursday.
* (No. 2 seed) New London vs. (No. 1 seed) Waupun at Hortonville, 1:30 p.m.: New London finished third in the Bay Conference at 11-5 and is 18-5 overall. The Bulldogs are led in scoring by 6-3 senior guard Trevor Hass at 23.3 ppg. New London beat Winneconne 67-49 on Thursday.
Waupun won the Eastern Wisconsin Conference title at 13-1 and is 21-2 overall. The Warriors are led in scoring by 6-3 senior guard Austin Armga at 25.8 ppg. and 6-2 senior guard Cory Nickel at 14.9 ppg. Waupun is coming off an 83-67 win over Omro on Thursday.
Division 3 finals
* (No. 2 seed) Brillion vs. (No. 1 seed) Manitowoc Roncalli at Seymour: Brillion placed third in the Olympian Conference at 14-4 and is 20-4 overall. Among the Lions’ leading scorers are 5-9 sophomore guard Trevor Krizensky at 9.8 ppg., 6-0 senior guard Jacob Hebbard at 9 ppg. and 6-3 senior center Adam Schmitt at 8.5 ppg. Brillion beat Kewaunee 74-51 on Thursday.
Manitowoc Roncalli tied for the Olympian Conference title with Valders, finishing at 17-1. The Jets are 21-3 overall. Roncalli defeated Brillion 70-60 at home on Jan.7 and then 72-71 at Brillion on Feb. 12. The Jets are led in scoring by 6-2 junior point guard Ben Stelzer at 22.3 ppg. Roncalli defeated Algoma 66-38 on Thursday.
* (No. 3 seed) Weyauwega-Fremont vs. (No. 1 seed) Laconia at Waupaca, 7 p.m.: Weyauwega-Fremont placed second in the Central Wisconsin Conference-Eight at 11-3 and is 16-6 overall. This was the first time since the 1999-2000 season the Indians did not win or share the conference championship. Weyauwega-Fremont is led in scoring by 6-0 junior guard Kyle Loughrin at 17.6 ppg. The Indians beat No. 2 seed Wild Rose 47-41 on Thursday.
Laconia tied for second in the Flyway Conference with Kettle Moraine Lutheran at 11-3. The Spartans are 20-4 overall. Laconia defeated host Weyauwega-Fremont 67-46 on Jan. 19. The Spartans are led in scoring by 6-0 junior guard Zach DeBoer at 13.6 ppg. and 6-0 junior guard Sam Mattheis at 12-2 ppg. Laconia beat Markesan 68-49 on Thursday.
Division 4 semifinals
* No area teams remain.
Here are Saturday's area matchups:
When: Saturday
What: Boys’ basketball regionals
Division 1 finals
* (No. 5 seed) Pulaski at (No. 4 seed) Appleton West, 7 p.m.: Pulaski finished second in the Fox River Classic Conference at 14-2 and is 17-6 overall. The Red Raiders are led by 6-5 senior forward Adam Abegglen, who averages 15.8 ppg. Pulaski dropped a 51-47 decision to Appleton West on Dec. 30 in the Shawano Sundrop Classic. Pulaski defeated Ashwaubenon 43-34 on Tuesday.
West finished tied for third in the Fox Valley Association at 11-7 and is 16-7 overall. The Terrors are led in scoring by 6-0 senior point guard Kevin Levandoski at 16.9 ppg. West beat Green Bay Preble 66-50 on Tuesday.
* (No. 6 seed) Bay Port at (No. 3 seed) Appleton East, 7 p.m.: Bay Port finished third in the Fox River Classic Conference with a 13-3 record and is 18-5 overall. The Pirates are led in scoring by 6-6 senior forward Alec Winzenried at 9.5 ppg. and 5-9 senior point guard Christian Krah at 9.2 ppg. Bay Port defeated Green Bay Southwest 67-48 on Tuesday.
East finished second at 14-4 in the Fox Valley Association and is 18-5 overall. The Patriots are led in scoring by 5-8 junior point guard Johnny Coenen and 6-2 junior forward Caleb Zeegers at 11.6 ppg. and 10.9 ppg., respectively. Junior Trent Schmidt, a 6-3 forward, averages 10.4 ppg. East advanced on Tuesday with a 62-29 win over Green Bay West.
* (No. 7 seed) Kimberly at (No. 2 seed) Kaukauna, 7 p.m.: Kimberly placed sixth in the FVA at 9-9 and is 12-11 overall. The Papermakers are led in scoring by 6-6 senior forward Matt Craggs at 13.5 ppg. and 6-4 senior guard Dylan Wurtz at 12.3 ppg. Kimberly defeated Appleton North 51-31 on Tuesday.
Kaukauna won the Fox Valley Association at 15-3 and is 19-4 overall. It is the second time in three years the Ghosts have won the FVA title and third time in school history. Kaukauna defeated Kimberly at home 60-50 on Dec. 7, but lost to the Papermakers in Kimberly 72-55 on Jan. 30. The Ghosts are led in scoring by 6-4 senior guard Jake Schalow at 23.9 ppg. Kaukauna beat Menasha 65-25 on Tuesday.
* (No. 6 seed) Wisconsin Rapids at (No. 3 seed) Neenah, 7 p.m.: Wisconsin Rapids finished tied for fourth place in the Wisconsin Valley Conference at 5-7 with Stevens Point and is 10-13 overall. During the regular season, Rapids handed FVA champion Kaukauna a 63-60 home setback on Jan. 12. The Red Raiders are led in scoring by 6-3 junior guard Dylan Lubeck at 11.3 ppg and 6-2 junior guard Joe Ritchay at 11.1 ppg. Wisconsin Rapids defeated Hortonville 64-32 on Tuesday.
Neenah tied for third in the FVA with Oshkosh North and Appleton West at 11-7. The Rockets are 14-9 overall. Neenah was led in scoring by 6-0 senior guard Patrick Follen’s 13.1 ppg. Neenah beat West Bend East 48-23 on Tuesday.
Division 2 finals
* (No. 2 seed) Little Chute vs. (No. 1 seed) Seymour at Kimberly, 4 p.m.: Little Chute won the Eastern Valley Conference championship with a 17-1 record and is 21-3 overall. The Mustangs are led in scoring by 6-3 senior guard/forward JJ Martin at 13.2 ppg. Little Chute is coming off a 48-42 win over Wrightstown on Thursday.
Seymour won the Bay Conference with a 16-0 record and is 22-2 overall. The Thunder are led in scoring by 6-4 junior guard Calahan Skogman with 19.4 ppg. Seymour is coming off a 67-43 win over West De Pere on Thursday.
* (No. 2 seed) New London vs. (No. 1 seed) Waupun at Hortonville, 1:30 p.m.: New London finished third in the Bay Conference at 11-5 and is 18-5 overall. The Bulldogs are led in scoring by 6-3 senior guard Trevor Hass at 23.3 ppg. New London beat Winneconne 67-49 on Thursday.
Waupun won the Eastern Wisconsin Conference title at 13-1 and is 21-2 overall. The Warriors are led in scoring by 6-3 senior guard Austin Armga at 25.8 ppg. and 6-2 senior guard Cory Nickel at 14.9 ppg. Waupun is coming off an 83-67 win over Omro on Thursday.
Division 3 finals
* (No. 2 seed) Brillion vs. (No. 1 seed) Manitowoc Roncalli at Seymour: Brillion placed third in the Olympian Conference at 14-4 and is 20-4 overall. Among the Lions’ leading scorers are 5-9 sophomore guard Trevor Krizensky at 9.8 ppg., 6-0 senior guard Jacob Hebbard at 9 ppg. and 6-3 senior center Adam Schmitt at 8.5 ppg. Brillion beat Kewaunee 74-51 on Thursday.
Manitowoc Roncalli tied for the Olympian Conference title with Valders, finishing at 17-1. The Jets are 21-3 overall. Roncalli defeated Brillion 70-60 at home on Jan.7 and then 72-71 at Brillion on Feb. 12. The Jets are led in scoring by 6-2 junior point guard Ben Stelzer at 22.3 ppg. Roncalli defeated Algoma 66-38 on Thursday.
* (No. 3 seed) Weyauwega-Fremont vs. (No. 1 seed) Laconia at Waupaca, 7 p.m.: Weyauwega-Fremont placed second in the Central Wisconsin Conference-Eight at 11-3 and is 16-6 overall. This was the first time since the 1999-2000 season the Indians did not win or share the conference championship. Weyauwega-Fremont is led in scoring by 6-0 junior guard Kyle Loughrin at 17.6 ppg. The Indians beat No. 2 seed Wild Rose 47-41 on Thursday.
Laconia tied for second in the Flyway Conference with Kettle Moraine Lutheran at 11-3. The Spartans are 20-4 overall. Laconia defeated host Weyauwega-Fremont 67-46 on Jan. 19. The Spartans are led in scoring by 6-0 junior guard Zach DeBoer at 13.6 ppg. and 6-0 junior guard Sam Mattheis at 12-2 ppg. Laconia beat Markesan 68-49 on Thursday.
Division 4 semifinals
* No area teams remain.
Thursday, March 04, 2010
Tonight's area matchups
We have a few WIAA Divisions 2 and 3 regional boys' basketball games in The Post-Crescent circulation area tonight. Here is a look at them. Also, don't forget to log into www.postcrescent.com and take part in the live chat. Joel Christopher and Sarah Riley will be the moderators.
Division 2 semifinals
* (No. 4 seed) Clintonville at (No. 1 seed) Shawano: Clintonville placed sixth in the Eastern Valley Conference at 8-10 and is 11-12 overall. The Truckers are led by 6-5 junior forward Patrick VanDaalwyk’s 18.5 ppg. Clintonville defeated Oconto Falls 62-59 in double overtime in a regional quarterfinal on Tuesday.
Shawano placed second in the Bay Conference at 13-3 and is 19-3 overall. The Hawks, who had a bye in the regional quarterfinals, are led in scoring by 6-4 senior guard James Oshkeshequoam at 17.4 ppg.
* (No. 5 seed) West De Pere at (No. 1 seed) Seymour: West De Pere tied for sixth place in the Bay Conference with Denmark at 6-10. The Phantoms are 12-11 after Tuesday’s 46-43 win over Denmark. West De Pere is led in scoring by Tanner Hackl at 10 ppg.
Seymour won the Bay Conference with a 16-0 record and is 21-2 overall. The Thunder are led in scoring by 6-4 junior guard Calahan Skogman with 19.1 ppg. Seymour is coming off a 72-58 win over Luxemburg-Casco on Tuesday.
* (No. 3 seed) Wrightstown at (No. 2 seed) Little Chute: Wrightstown placed fourth in the Olympian Conference at 11-7 and is 14-9 overall. The Tigers are led in scoring by 6-0 senior guard Ta Woods at 14.8 ppg. Wrightstown defeated Sturgeon Bay 55-38 on Tuesday.
Little Chute won the Eastern Valley Conference championship with a 17-1 record and is 20-3 overall. The Mustangs are led in scoring by 6-3 senior guard/forward JJ Martin at 13.2 ppg. Little Chute is coming off a 59-19 win over Southern Door on Tuesday.
* (No. 3 seed) Winneconne at (No. 2 seed) New London: Winneconne tied for third place in the Eastern Valley Conference with Ripon at 11-7 and is 16-7 overall. The Wolves are paced in scoring by 6-0 junior point guard Austin Ryf at 23 ppg. Winneconne defeated North Fond du Lac 59-58 on Tuesday.
New London finished third in the Bay Conference at 11-5 and is 17-5 overall. The Bulldogs are led in scoring by 6-3 senior guard Trevor Hass at 23.8 ppg. New London beat Waupaca 51-32 on Tuesday.
* (No. 3 seed) Kiel at (No. 2 seed) Fox Valley Lutheran: Kiel tied for second place in the Eastern Wisconsin Conference with Plymouth at 10-4 and is 15-6 overall. The Raiders are led in scoring by 6-0 senior guard Brandon Gries at 23.7 ppg. Kiel defeated Xavier 69-52 on Tuesday.
Fox Valley Lutheran placed second in the Eastern Valley Conference at 15-3 and is 18-5 overall. The Foxes are led in scoring by 6-7 senior forward/center Micah Parlow at 12.4 ppg. and 5-9 junior guard Travis Paschen at 11.9 ppg. Fox Valley Lutheran beat Chilton 43-36 on Tuesday.
Division 3 semifinals
* (No. 3 seed) Kewaunee at (No. 2 seed) Brillion: Kewaunee placed third in the Packerland Conference at 8-6 and is 14-9 overall. The Indians are led by in scoring by 6-4 junior forward Mike Lux at 11.7 ppg. and 6-3 senior forward Jerry Charles at 11.3 ppg. Kewaunee defeated Mishicot 55-42 on Tuesday.
Brillion placed third in the Olympian Conference at 14-4 and is 19-4 overall. Among the Lions’ leading scorers are 5-9 sophomore guard Trevor Krizensky at 10.2 ppg., 6-0 senior guard Jacob Hebbard at 9.1 ppg. and 6-3 senior center Adam Schmitt at 8.5 ppg. Brillion beat Sevastopol 77-35 on Tuesday.
* (No. 3 seed) Weyauwega-Fremont at (No. 2 seed) Wild Rose: Weyauwega-Fremont placed second in the Central Wisconsin Conference-Eight at 11-3 and is 15-6 overall. This was the first time since the 1999-2000 season the Indians did not win or share the conference championship. Weyauwega-Fremont is led in scoring by 6-0 junior guard Kyle Loughrin at 17.4 ppg. The Indians beat Oakfield 59-48 on Tuesday.
Wild Rose won the Central Wisconsin Conference-Ten championship with a 17-1 record and are 22-1 overall. The Wildcats are led in scoring by 6-1 junior forward Brian Erickson at 15.2 ppg. and 5-10 senior guard Sean Daniels at 15.1 ppg. Wild Rose defeated Montello 71-55 on Tuesday.
Division 4 semifinals
* No area teams remain.
Division 2 semifinals
* (No. 4 seed) Clintonville at (No. 1 seed) Shawano: Clintonville placed sixth in the Eastern Valley Conference at 8-10 and is 11-12 overall. The Truckers are led by 6-5 junior forward Patrick VanDaalwyk’s 18.5 ppg. Clintonville defeated Oconto Falls 62-59 in double overtime in a regional quarterfinal on Tuesday.
Shawano placed second in the Bay Conference at 13-3 and is 19-3 overall. The Hawks, who had a bye in the regional quarterfinals, are led in scoring by 6-4 senior guard James Oshkeshequoam at 17.4 ppg.
* (No. 5 seed) West De Pere at (No. 1 seed) Seymour: West De Pere tied for sixth place in the Bay Conference with Denmark at 6-10. The Phantoms are 12-11 after Tuesday’s 46-43 win over Denmark. West De Pere is led in scoring by Tanner Hackl at 10 ppg.
Seymour won the Bay Conference with a 16-0 record and is 21-2 overall. The Thunder are led in scoring by 6-4 junior guard Calahan Skogman with 19.1 ppg. Seymour is coming off a 72-58 win over Luxemburg-Casco on Tuesday.
* (No. 3 seed) Wrightstown at (No. 2 seed) Little Chute: Wrightstown placed fourth in the Olympian Conference at 11-7 and is 14-9 overall. The Tigers are led in scoring by 6-0 senior guard Ta Woods at 14.8 ppg. Wrightstown defeated Sturgeon Bay 55-38 on Tuesday.
Little Chute won the Eastern Valley Conference championship with a 17-1 record and is 20-3 overall. The Mustangs are led in scoring by 6-3 senior guard/forward JJ Martin at 13.2 ppg. Little Chute is coming off a 59-19 win over Southern Door on Tuesday.
* (No. 3 seed) Winneconne at (No. 2 seed) New London: Winneconne tied for third place in the Eastern Valley Conference with Ripon at 11-7 and is 16-7 overall. The Wolves are paced in scoring by 6-0 junior point guard Austin Ryf at 23 ppg. Winneconne defeated North Fond du Lac 59-58 on Tuesday.
New London finished third in the Bay Conference at 11-5 and is 17-5 overall. The Bulldogs are led in scoring by 6-3 senior guard Trevor Hass at 23.8 ppg. New London beat Waupaca 51-32 on Tuesday.
* (No. 3 seed) Kiel at (No. 2 seed) Fox Valley Lutheran: Kiel tied for second place in the Eastern Wisconsin Conference with Plymouth at 10-4 and is 15-6 overall. The Raiders are led in scoring by 6-0 senior guard Brandon Gries at 23.7 ppg. Kiel defeated Xavier 69-52 on Tuesday.
Fox Valley Lutheran placed second in the Eastern Valley Conference at 15-3 and is 18-5 overall. The Foxes are led in scoring by 6-7 senior forward/center Micah Parlow at 12.4 ppg. and 5-9 junior guard Travis Paschen at 11.9 ppg. Fox Valley Lutheran beat Chilton 43-36 on Tuesday.
Division 3 semifinals
* (No. 3 seed) Kewaunee at (No. 2 seed) Brillion: Kewaunee placed third in the Packerland Conference at 8-6 and is 14-9 overall. The Indians are led by in scoring by 6-4 junior forward Mike Lux at 11.7 ppg. and 6-3 senior forward Jerry Charles at 11.3 ppg. Kewaunee defeated Mishicot 55-42 on Tuesday.
Brillion placed third in the Olympian Conference at 14-4 and is 19-4 overall. Among the Lions’ leading scorers are 5-9 sophomore guard Trevor Krizensky at 10.2 ppg., 6-0 senior guard Jacob Hebbard at 9.1 ppg. and 6-3 senior center Adam Schmitt at 8.5 ppg. Brillion beat Sevastopol 77-35 on Tuesday.
* (No. 3 seed) Weyauwega-Fremont at (No. 2 seed) Wild Rose: Weyauwega-Fremont placed second in the Central Wisconsin Conference-Eight at 11-3 and is 15-6 overall. This was the first time since the 1999-2000 season the Indians did not win or share the conference championship. Weyauwega-Fremont is led in scoring by 6-0 junior guard Kyle Loughrin at 17.4 ppg. The Indians beat Oakfield 59-48 on Tuesday.
Wild Rose won the Central Wisconsin Conference-Ten championship with a 17-1 record and are 22-1 overall. The Wildcats are led in scoring by 6-1 junior forward Brian Erickson at 15.2 ppg. and 5-10 senior guard Sean Daniels at 15.1 ppg. Wild Rose defeated Montello 71-55 on Tuesday.
Division 4 semifinals
* No area teams remain.
Spring officially started today
As I'm writing this, I am listening online to the Milwaukee Brewers' spring training opener agaainst the San Francisco Giants. That means one thing is official - it's spring. The most amazing thing about today's gaame is that Jeff Suppan did not allow a run in two innings of work. It's also noteworthy that the Giants still carry a grudge. Last year, Prince Fielder homered against them late in the season in Milwaukee and when he was greeted at home plate by his teammates, they fell down like bowling pins as he jumped up and into them as he touched the plate. Get over it San Francisco. It was a classic celebration.
Getting started again
Thanks to Cory Jennerjohn, we'll get this blog up and running again. Don't miss Sports for Lunch every Tuesday at noon at the Clubhouse at the Radisson Paper Valley in Appleton or log on to www.postcrescent.com and watch it live. Cory and Brett Christopherson talk sports and often have a guest. This past week they had former University of Wisconsin standout Dave Mader on and talked a lot of basketball. Mader was a member of the Badgers' Final Four team in 2000.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Brewers are for real despite slump
Milwaukee may be 4-8 in its past 12 games, but the Brewers still lead the National League Central by 6 1/2 games. Brewers fans should take heart, considering their best baseball still lies ahead of them.
Not only are the Brewers young, but they are talented. With a solid pitching corps and a weak division to boot, there is no doubt Milwaukee will be in the thick of things all season. And it's a good bet the Brewers will be playing in October for the first time since 1982.
Not only are the Brewers young, but they are talented. With a solid pitching corps and a weak division to boot, there is no doubt Milwaukee will be in the thick of things all season. And it's a good bet the Brewers will be playing in October for the first time since 1982.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Tournament doesn't disappoint, talking heads do
It never ceases to amaze me how good the NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments are each year.
In Wisconsin, we got to see a depleted Badgers team make it into the second round of the tournament before running into a red hot UNLV squad. There is no shame in Wisconsin's loss, only in the national talking heads who continue to bash them.
Should they have gone farther? Possibly. But without Brian Butch's inside presence, it was tough.
Guys like ESPN's Doug Gottlieb, however, who don't see Wisconsin, Marquette, UW-Green Bay or UW-Milwaukee play on a consistent basis, just don't get it. Gottlieb ripped Butch last year for being a big disappointment. That was far from the truth then as it is now.
He now is ripping the Badgers for being overrated in a down Big Ten. That also could be no further than the truth.
Don't believe me? Look back 10 years to see the difference between college basketball in Wisconsin then and now. All four state schools are relevant these days and that's good to see.
As for guys like Gottlieb, it'd be nice if they just shut up for once and let the players do all the talking on the court.
As for women's basketball, UW-Green Bay sent a statement to the elites like Connecticut the other day when they led 40-38 at the half against the Huskies in an NCAA Tournament second round game. Sure Connecticut came back to win, but it sure wasn't as easy as it was in year's past.
Women's basketball is also making huge strides. Instead of three or four dominant programs, it's nice to see that the difference in talent levels between the haves and have nots is shrinking.
In Wisconsin, we got to see a depleted Badgers team make it into the second round of the tournament before running into a red hot UNLV squad. There is no shame in Wisconsin's loss, only in the national talking heads who continue to bash them.
Should they have gone farther? Possibly. But without Brian Butch's inside presence, it was tough.
Guys like ESPN's Doug Gottlieb, however, who don't see Wisconsin, Marquette, UW-Green Bay or UW-Milwaukee play on a consistent basis, just don't get it. Gottlieb ripped Butch last year for being a big disappointment. That was far from the truth then as it is now.
He now is ripping the Badgers for being overrated in a down Big Ten. That also could be no further than the truth.
Don't believe me? Look back 10 years to see the difference between college basketball in Wisconsin then and now. All four state schools are relevant these days and that's good to see.
As for guys like Gottlieb, it'd be nice if they just shut up for once and let the players do all the talking on the court.
As for women's basketball, UW-Green Bay sent a statement to the elites like Connecticut the other day when they led 40-38 at the half against the Huskies in an NCAA Tournament second round game. Sure Connecticut came back to win, but it sure wasn't as easy as it was in year's past.
Women's basketball is also making huge strides. Instead of three or four dominant programs, it's nice to see that the difference in talent levels between the haves and have nots is shrinking.
Monday, December 04, 2006
Packers fans spoiled
Green Bay Packers fans are already asking for Mike McCarthy's head after the team's 38-10 loss to the New York Jets Sunday.
But weren't these same fans in agreement that this year may be painful due to the team's need to rebuild? Making rash statements 12 games into McCarthy's tenure is downright ridiculous.
Mike Sherman put this team in a deep hole with several poor drafts. It's going to take time to dig out of that hole.
By changing coaches again at the end of the season is just idiotic. The Packers spoiled fans by winning too much over the past decade and now their expectations are way out of whack.
Give McCarthy and GM Ted Thompson some time and this team will be good once again.
Yes, Sunday's game was painful. But that's the price you pay for the damage Sherman's drafts did.
But weren't these same fans in agreement that this year may be painful due to the team's need to rebuild? Making rash statements 12 games into McCarthy's tenure is downright ridiculous.
Mike Sherman put this team in a deep hole with several poor drafts. It's going to take time to dig out of that hole.
By changing coaches again at the end of the season is just idiotic. The Packers spoiled fans by winning too much over the past decade and now their expectations are way out of whack.
Give McCarthy and GM Ted Thompson some time and this team will be good once again.
Yes, Sunday's game was painful. But that's the price you pay for the damage Sherman's drafts did.
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Buckeyes are the best
Ohio State proved they are the best team in the country on Saturday by downing Michigan 42-39.
The Buckeyes have the offense to beat anyone that steps in their way.
The Buckeyes have the offense to beat anyone that steps in their way.
Friday, October 06, 2006
Good games featured tonight
Once again, this week features a number of excellent high school matchups in our area. Here is a look at the top five games. I'm now 14-11 this season on predictions.
1. Oshkosh West at Kimberly: Kimberly can all but clinch its first Fox Valley Association football championship with a win over the Wildcats. West should give the Papermakers all it can handle. Kimberly 21, Oshkosh West 20.
2. Deerfield at Oshkosh Lourdes: The Knights will face their stiffest test to date in the Trailways Large. Lourdes 21, Deerfield 17.
3. Wittenberg-Birnamwood at Manawa: Manawa made a huge statement last week with a rout of Weyauwega-Fremont and should win again this week. Manawa 32, Wittenberg-Birnamwood 20.
4. Appleton North at Oshkosh North (Saturday): The winner of this game moves closer to a playoff berth. Oshkosh North needs to rebound after a bad loss at Appleton East. Oshkosh North 23, Appleton North 21.
5. Oconto Falls at Waupaca. Oconto Falls continues to improve, while the Comets are preparing to make a run in the playoffs. This could go down to the wire. Waupaca 20, Oconto Falls 13.
1. Oshkosh West at Kimberly: Kimberly can all but clinch its first Fox Valley Association football championship with a win over the Wildcats. West should give the Papermakers all it can handle. Kimberly 21, Oshkosh West 20.
2. Deerfield at Oshkosh Lourdes: The Knights will face their stiffest test to date in the Trailways Large. Lourdes 21, Deerfield 17.
3. Wittenberg-Birnamwood at Manawa: Manawa made a huge statement last week with a rout of Weyauwega-Fremont and should win again this week. Manawa 32, Wittenberg-Birnamwood 20.
4. Appleton North at Oshkosh North (Saturday): The winner of this game moves closer to a playoff berth. Oshkosh North needs to rebound after a bad loss at Appleton East. Oshkosh North 23, Appleton North 21.
5. Oconto Falls at Waupaca. Oconto Falls continues to improve, while the Comets are preparing to make a run in the playoffs. This could go down to the wire. Waupaca 20, Oconto Falls 13.
Friday, September 29, 2006
Hats off to Stratford
The Stratford Tigers came within a couple of plays from tying the longest winning streak in Wisconsin prep football history Friday night. But a blocked punt and subsequent 37-yard field goal with three seconds to go gave La Crescent, Minn., a 34-31 win over the Tigers in non-conference action Friday night.
Stratford had not lost since the 2002 playoffs and was looking for its 48th straight win, which would have tied the mark set by Manitowoc from 1983 to 1987. The Tigers and coach Cal Tackes deserve all the credit in the world for what they have accomplished. It's too bad they couldn't have matched the Ships' record, but their streak is still remarkable.
Stratford had not lost since the 2002 playoffs and was looking for its 48th straight win, which would have tied the mark set by Manitowoc from 1983 to 1987. The Tigers and coach Cal Tackes deserve all the credit in the world for what they have accomplished. It's too bad they couldn't have matched the Ships' record, but their streak is still remarkable.
More blogs to come
For those loyal few who enjoy this blog, I must apologize for not updating this the four times a week I promised when I started this in August. I will, however, try to be better at it in the coming weeks.
Since I am also responsible for putting together Packers Preview each week, I may throw NFL topics out there as well. Any suggestions are welcome.
Since I am also responsible for putting together Packers Preview each week, I may throw NFL topics out there as well. Any suggestions are welcome.
Prep picks of the week
After going 4-1 last week, I am now 11-9 on the season. That's hardly anything to brag about but it does mean that the games of the week usually can go either way. Here are this week's five best games to watch:
1. Kimberly at Menasha: The Papermakers can move closer to a Fox Valley Association title with a win over the defending champion Bluejays. Menasha needs this game to move closer to a playoff berth. Kimberly 28, Menasha 14.
2. Fond du Lac at Oshkosh West: Fondy and West still have an outside shot at an FVA title and both are eyeing a playoff berth. Add in a good rivalry in the rain and this one is a can't miss game to watch. Oshkosh West 24, Fond du Lac 21.
3. Waupaca at Little Chute: Both teams are among the best programs the Valley 8 has to offer. This one should go down to the wire. Waupaca 18, Little Chute 14.
4. Oshkosh Lourdes at Randolph: The Knights can clinch a playoff berth with a win tonight. Randolph has struggled the past couple of years and are looking for the upset. Lourdes 35, Randolph 16.
5. Manawa at Weyauwega-Fremont: Injuries have hurt Weyauwega-Fremont this year but they still are among the best in the conference. Manawa also continues to improve. Weyauwega-Fremont 30, Manawa 24.
1. Kimberly at Menasha: The Papermakers can move closer to a Fox Valley Association title with a win over the defending champion Bluejays. Menasha needs this game to move closer to a playoff berth. Kimberly 28, Menasha 14.
2. Fond du Lac at Oshkosh West: Fondy and West still have an outside shot at an FVA title and both are eyeing a playoff berth. Add in a good rivalry in the rain and this one is a can't miss game to watch. Oshkosh West 24, Fond du Lac 21.
3. Waupaca at Little Chute: Both teams are among the best programs the Valley 8 has to offer. This one should go down to the wire. Waupaca 18, Little Chute 14.
4. Oshkosh Lourdes at Randolph: The Knights can clinch a playoff berth with a win tonight. Randolph has struggled the past couple of years and are looking for the upset. Lourdes 35, Randolph 16.
5. Manawa at Weyauwega-Fremont: Injuries have hurt Weyauwega-Fremont this year but they still are among the best in the conference. Manawa also continues to improve. Weyauwega-Fremont 30, Manawa 24.
Friday, September 22, 2006
Good games featured
The area conference races are shaping up as the regular season reaches its midpoint this week. So far it's been a rough go for this prognosticator, but that shows just how good football is in eastern and central Wisconsin. Here are this week's top games. My record this season stands at 7-8.
1. Little Chute at Oconto Falls: Both teams are in the thick of the Valley 8 race. Whoever loses this game won't have much of a shot at winning the conference title. Little Chute 28, Oconto Falls 14.
2. Menasha at Fond du Lac: The defending Fox Valley Association champion Bluejays are already behind Kimberly in the standings. Another loss could end hopes of any back-to-back title talk. Menasha 20, Fond du Lac 12.
3. Oshkosh West at Neenah: Neenah put itself back in the mix with an upset win over Menasha last week. The Wildcats need a victory to keep pace with Kimberly. Oshkosh West 24, Neenah 21.
4. Xavier at Fox Valley Lutheran: The Hawks are clearly favored in this one but anytime these former Fox Valley Christian Conference foes meet, anything can happen. Xavier, however, looks unstoppable in the Valley 8. Xavier 42, Fox Valley Lutheran 21.
5. Montello at Oshkosh Lourdes: The Knights came back strong last week in a 35-0 win over Markesan after losing a non-conference heartbreaker to Omro the week before. Montello is also in the thick of the Trailways-Large race and will offer a stiff test this week. Lourdes 21, Montello 16.
1. Little Chute at Oconto Falls: Both teams are in the thick of the Valley 8 race. Whoever loses this game won't have much of a shot at winning the conference title. Little Chute 28, Oconto Falls 14.
2. Menasha at Fond du Lac: The defending Fox Valley Association champion Bluejays are already behind Kimberly in the standings. Another loss could end hopes of any back-to-back title talk. Menasha 20, Fond du Lac 12.
3. Oshkosh West at Neenah: Neenah put itself back in the mix with an upset win over Menasha last week. The Wildcats need a victory to keep pace with Kimberly. Oshkosh West 24, Neenah 21.
4. Xavier at Fox Valley Lutheran: The Hawks are clearly favored in this one but anytime these former Fox Valley Christian Conference foes meet, anything can happen. Xavier, however, looks unstoppable in the Valley 8. Xavier 42, Fox Valley Lutheran 21.
5. Montello at Oshkosh Lourdes: The Knights came back strong last week in a 35-0 win over Markesan after losing a non-conference heartbreaker to Omro the week before. Montello is also in the thick of the Trailways-Large race and will offer a stiff test this week. Lourdes 21, Montello 16.
Friday, September 15, 2006
Top games featured tonight
Prep football in northeastern Wisconsin continues to be among the best in the state. Tonight will be no exception.
After two weeks of predictions, I've improved to 4-6. Here are the top five area games to watch with predictions.
1. Oshkosh North at Kimberly: At the beginning of the season, not much was expected from North. But the Spartans have started off 2-1 and face the first-place Papermakers in a key Fox Valley Association matchup. Last year North beat Kimberly to deny the Papermakers a playoff spot. Kimberly had done the same to North the year before. Look for Kimberly to get its revenge. This one will be close. Kimberly 27, Oshkosh North 21.
2. Appleton North at Oshkosh West: Both teams stumbled last week but remain in the thick of the Fox Valley Association race. A loss, however, will severely damage someone's title hopes. Oshkosh West 17, Appleton North 7.
3. Oconto Falls at Xavier: Oconto Falls is vastly improved and could give the Hawks a run tonight. Xavier, however, has too much firepower and should begin to take control of the Valley 8. Xavier 35, Oconto Falls 21.
4. Valders at Hilbert: The Wolves need a win to stay in the Olympian title chase. Valders is one of only two unbeatens in the conference. Tradition may favor Hilbert, but Valders has the horses this year. Valders 16, Hilbert 14.
5. Neenah at Menasha: The Bluejays are the defending Fox Valley Association champions and need a win desperately. Neenah is talented, but struggling. But when these two teams meet, throw out the records. But records can only go so far. Menasha is just too talented not to come away with a victory this time around. Menasha 23, Neenah 16.
These aren't the only good games this weekend, so check out the rest of the high school action. If you can't go to the game, log on to: www.postcrescent.com
After two weeks of predictions, I've improved to 4-6. Here are the top five area games to watch with predictions.
1. Oshkosh North at Kimberly: At the beginning of the season, not much was expected from North. But the Spartans have started off 2-1 and face the first-place Papermakers in a key Fox Valley Association matchup. Last year North beat Kimberly to deny the Papermakers a playoff spot. Kimberly had done the same to North the year before. Look for Kimberly to get its revenge. This one will be close. Kimberly 27, Oshkosh North 21.
2. Appleton North at Oshkosh West: Both teams stumbled last week but remain in the thick of the Fox Valley Association race. A loss, however, will severely damage someone's title hopes. Oshkosh West 17, Appleton North 7.
3. Oconto Falls at Xavier: Oconto Falls is vastly improved and could give the Hawks a run tonight. Xavier, however, has too much firepower and should begin to take control of the Valley 8. Xavier 35, Oconto Falls 21.
4. Valders at Hilbert: The Wolves need a win to stay in the Olympian title chase. Valders is one of only two unbeatens in the conference. Tradition may favor Hilbert, but Valders has the horses this year. Valders 16, Hilbert 14.
5. Neenah at Menasha: The Bluejays are the defending Fox Valley Association champions and need a win desperately. Neenah is talented, but struggling. But when these two teams meet, throw out the records. But records can only go so far. Menasha is just too talented not to come away with a victory this time around. Menasha 23, Neenah 16.
These aren't the only good games this weekend, so check out the rest of the high school action. If you can't go to the game, log on to: www.postcrescent.com
Monday, September 11, 2006
Soccer teams ranked
A pair of area soccer teams are ranked in this week's Wisconsin Soccer Coaches Association state poll.
Fond du Lac (7-0) is ranked 10th in Division 1 while Xavier (4-2) is fourth in Division 2.
Fond du Lac (7-0) is ranked 10th in Division 1 while Xavier (4-2) is fourth in Division 2.
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