Oconto County Times Herald

Wrestling: Misco leads Lena at classic

Published by admin on Sun, 12/22/2019 - 8:36am

SHAWANO — Luke Misco secured a fifth-place finish to lead the Lena High School wrestling team at Saturday’s Shawano Holiday Classic.

Misco earned the finish after losing just once in the 106-pound weight class. After earning a bye to start the day, Misco lost a 9-2 decision before picking up a pin to advance to the fifth-place match.

Misco — one of six varsity Lena wrestlers in action — pinned Shiocton’s Gage Oskey in 2:41 to take the match.

Lena’s Ayden Decoursin took sixth place in the 120 weight class after going 2-3 on the day.

Times Herald High School Highlights - Dec. 20

Published by admin on Fri, 12/20/2019 - 9:16pm

Updated: 9:15 p.m., 12/20

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Gillett 75

Lena 21

Gillett cruised to a Marinette & Oconto Conference victory over Lena on Friday in Gillett.

Aubrey DeBauch and Karissa Schaal powered Gillett on offense, scoring 26 and 19 points, respectively.

Ryann Wagner added eight points for the Tigers, while Brianna DeBauch and Alaina Herzog had six each. A total of nine Gillett players scored in the win.

Brianna Spratlin was Lena's top scorer with six points.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Times Herald High School Highlights - Dec. 19

Published by admin on Fri, 12/20/2019 - 11:05am

Updated: 11:05 a.m., 12/20

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Gillett 45

Wabeno/Laona 36

Gillett took down Wabeno/Laona in a nonconference battle on Thursday in Gillett.

Aubrey DeBauch led Gillett with 12 points, while Sydney Young added eight.

Karissa Schaal, Camryn Long and Macy Franti scored six points each for the Tigers.

Girls Basketball: Gillett falls to Bonduel on road

Published by admin on Wed, 12/18/2019 - 4:34pm

BONDUEL — The Gillett High School girls basketball team battled until the final whistle, but was unable to overcome an early deficit in a nonconference loss to Bonduel on Tuesday. The hosting Bears won 56-44.

Gillett got off to a solid start when junior Aubrey DeBauch and senior Camryn Long each converted shots to put the team up 4-2. Bonduel answered with a couple 3-pointers and two other 2-point shots to grab a 12-4 lead and force a Tigers’ timeout.

Times Herald High School Highlights - Dec. 17

Published by admin on Tue, 12/17/2019 - 9:28pm

Updated: 9:45 p.m., 12/17

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Bonduel 56

Gillett 44

Gillett came up a little short in a nonconference road clash against Bonduel on Tuesday.

Aubrey DeBauch and Karissa Schaal powered Gillett on offense, scoring 18 and 15 points, respectively. DeBauch scored 12 of the Tigers’ 23 first-half points.

Athlete Profile: Kari Albrecht

Published by admin on Tue, 12/17/2019 - 8:00am

OCONTO FALLS — The Oconto Falls High School girls basketball team came into the new season hoping to develop depth, meaning the three seniors on the team would be counted upon for leadership. Kari Albrecht is one of those seniors.

Albrecht, who made the North Eastern Conference second team as a junior, is the team’s top scorer so far this season. She is a strong shooter from outside and also isn’t afraid to take on contact.

Albrecht also pulls down her fair share of rebounds while serving as a strong defender.

Boys Basketball: Gillett hangs on late to earn M&O win

Published by admin on Sat, 12/14/2019 - 7:57pm

GILLETT — The Gillett High School boys basketball team built a big lead in the first half before holding on in the waning seconds to earn its first Marinette and Oconto Conference win of the season.

Gillett earned a 58-51 victory over Niagara.

The Tigers looked like they could do no wrong in the early portion of the game, jumping out to a 10-0 before working out to a 26-10 lead with under five minutes to go in the first half.

Gillett built the lead behind strong defense, forcing several errant passes and turnovers which were turned into some easy points on offense.

Times Herald High School Highlights - Dec. 14

Published by admin on Sat, 12/14/2019 - 6:30pm

Updated: 6:30 p.m., 12/14

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Gillett 41

Suring 40

Gillett edged Suring in a Marinette & Oconto Conference clash on Saturday in Suring.

Kylee Stelzer totaled 19 points and seven rebounds for Suring, while Kate Mahoney had nine points, six rebounds and assists. Kelsey Smith grabbed 11 rebounds, while Stephanie Huth had nine. Jaden Bubolz posted seven rebounds and three assists and Paige Krueger finished with seven rebounds and three blocks.

Times Herald High School Highlights - Dec. 13

Published by admin on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 9:43pm

Updated: 10:40 p.m., 12/13

BOYS BASKETBALL

Gillett 58

Niagara 51

Gillett hung on late for a Marinette & Oconto Conference victory over Niagara on Friday in Gillett.

Logan Block and Derek Block powered Gillett in the win, scoring 21 and 19 points, respectively.

Elijah Framnes chipped in with nine points, while Wyatt Herzog had seven points.

Wrestling: Experienced core hopes to lead Oconto Falls to big season

Published by admin on Wed, 12/11/2019 - 4:30pm

OCONTO FALLS — Despite competing in the loaded North Eastern Conference, the Oconto Falls High School wrestling team believes it can put together a big season.

Oconto Falls, which will be coached by Dave Brasier, has several wrestlers back from last year’s team that went 9-6 in duals for the season and 5-3 in NEC duals.

Two of the returning wrestlers — senior Tyler Budz and sophomore Clayton Whiting — ended last season competing at state, with Whiting winning a Division 2 title as a freshman in the 152-pound weight class.