Sports

Badger’s Borchardt Named M&O MVP

Published Wednesday, November 30, 2022

The M&O All-Conference volleyball selections were headed up by Niagara who posted two to the first team along with bringing home the year's MVP and defensive specialist awards. Crivitz was also well represented on the first team this season, also getting two spots on the first team.
Coleman, Suring and Lena all posted one player to the first team.

Titans Marquardt/Kristoff Top Peninsula Honors List

Published Wednesday, November 30, 2022

The Peninsula Conference has released their All-Conference billings for the 2022 season and the Lena/St. Thomas Aquinas Titans came away with a hefty share of the honors bestowed this season. Along with their 5 first team spots the Titans were honored with both the Offensive Player of the Year and the Defensive player of the year awards. It was senior running back Sam Marquardt who took the offensive POY and  senior linebacker Josh Kristoff who secured the defensive POY.

Coleman Edges Lena in M&O Opener

Published Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Coleman began its M&O Conference defense with a narrow victory over Lena on Tuesday, 50-44.
The Wildcats started strong, taking a 9-2 lead in the opening 10 minutes. Coleman clawed back to tie the game at 15 on a pair of free throws by Aubrey Bintz, but Lena led 17-16 at halftime.

Wolverines Beat Bulldogs in Overtime 60-56

Published Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Peshtigo and Crivitz went toe-to-toe and blow-for-blow at the Packerland/M&O Conference Thanksgiving Challenge. After 36 hard-fought minutes, the two teams needed a few more to decide a winner.
The two teams went into overtime tied at 54, and Peshtigo had some trouble finding the bottom of the net in overtime, scoring just two points, both on free throws.
Crivitz, meanwhile, scored six, including four by Sean Christiansen, to pick up a 60-56 win.

Big Buck

Published Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Brayden Klimek, shoots an 8-point, 170 pound buck on opening day. He was hunting in the Town of Grover.

Oconto Football Players Earn Packerland Honors

Published Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Four Oconto Blue Devils earned Packerland Football post season honors.
Kyle Bowman was a second team running back and linebacker in his junior season.

Marines Rally Past Bulldogs In Second Half

Published Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Riley Kieffer dumped in 14 second-half points to push her Marinette Marines past local rivals Peshtigo on Thursday night, 50-40.
The Marines trailed 17-14 at halftime, with Kieffer and Rylee Hansen’s four points apiece the leaders. They had also missed 10 of their 13 free throw attempts.
In the second half, the Marines were a completely different team. Kieffer poured in the points, making six of her seven free throws to lead the way to a 30-point Marinette half.

Cougars Hold Off Marines in Season Opener

Published Wednesday, November 16, 2022

The high school basketball season is officially underway in Wisconsin, with Marinette and Coleman getting things underway with a good one on Thursday night.
A 40-point second half wasn’t enough for Marinette to overcome a tepid start, as the Marines fell 59-54.
Leading 5-4 early, Coleman went on a 9-1 run to take a 14-5 lead on a steal and score by Kiersten Jensen, following up a 3-pointer she made just before.

Make It Back To Deer Camp Safely This Year

Published Wednesday, November 16, 2022

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges hunters to include ATV/UTV safety gear as part of a safe hunt this season.
Each year, people are injured during ATV/UTV crashes while hunting. A helmet and seatbelt can be just as important in keeping hunters safe as wearing blaze orange or a tree stand harness. Taking a few seconds to buckle up and put on a helmet can save your life and keep you in the woods for many seasons to come.

Peshtigo Shooting Range Expands Hours

Published Wednesday, November 16, 2022

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced extended hours at the Peshtigo Shooting Range in Marinette County.
Due to increased volunteer hours, the shooting range will now be open four days a week, with more hours on Sunday. Previously, the range was only open for two days per week.
The new hours are: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 1 p.m. – sunset; Sunday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; and Tuesday and Saturday: Closed.

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