STEVENS POINT – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) Board of Control approved two track and field coaches’ recommendations and provided flexibility for non-school competitions during the spring and alternate fall seasons in 2020-21 only at its October meeting. The board supported adding language to the state association recommendations section of the track and field …
By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor SEYMOUR – The Seymour boys’ cross country team won a three-team Bay Conference meet Oct. 10 at Seymour High School. The Thunder’s low score of 19 points easily outdistanced Shawano (39) and Xavier (70) for the top spot. Seymour’s Jason Skinkis (18:00) narrowly defeated Shawano’s Ethan Onesti (18:02) by 2 …
GREEN BAY – Green Bay Gamblers defenseman Mason Lohrei and forward Jackson Kunz were both selected in the 2020 National Hockey League Entry Draft. The 58th NHL Entry Draft was held Oct. 6-7. The event, held in a remote format, was originally scheduled for June 26-27 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, but was postponed because of the COVID-19 …
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Green Bay – The Green Bay Packers and hospitality partner Delaware North announced Lambeau Field has transitioned to entirely cashless payment systems throughout the stadium on game days and non-game days. This transition affects food and beverage stands, the Packers Pro Shop, the ticket office, 1919 Kitchen and Tap, the Packers Hall of Fame and …
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By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor DE PERE – De Pere High School senior Charlie Eggers grew up watching his older brother Murphy play sports. Charlie, the son of Kurt and Jill Eggers, said that made him work harder. “One of my fondest memories is getting to play varsity hockey with Murphy when I was a …
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GREEN BAY – Because of the increase of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the Green Bay area and across Wisconsin, the Green Bay Packers announced the organization has put an indefinite hold on hosting fans for games at Lambeau Field this season. “We are concerned with the rate of infection in our area,” said Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy in a statement. “We’re trending in the wrong direction …
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By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor HOBART – Behind the solid performance of sophomore Grace Durkin, the Notre Dame Academy girls’ golf team is heading to the WIAA Division 1 state tournament. Durkin posted an 8-over par 80 to take home medalist honors Oct. 6 at Thornberry Creek at Oneida in Hobart at the WIAA sectional. …
GREEN BAY – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay announced it will move any scheduled men’s basketball home game in November and December this season to the Kress Center on campus. The decision was made in consultation with the health and safety task force on campus, university leadership and other health experts. With the announcement from …
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By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor DE PERE – Along with its decision to temporarily move instruction to online, West De Pere High School has also paused its athletics until at least Monday, Oct. 19. The decision was made because of high COVID-19 cases in the community. “When we decided to temporarily pause things, our (COVID-19) …
By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor GREEN BAY – The Notre Dame Academy girls’ cross country team won a three-team meet Oct. 2 at Colburn Park in Green Bay. Neenah and Two Rivers also competed. The Tritons tallied 33 points, with Neenah and Two Rivers scored 44 and 48 points, respectively. Two Rivers sophomore Mikaela Helling …
