Wittenberg Enterprise & Birnamwood News

High School Highlights (Dec. 6)

Published by admin on Wed, 12/07/2022 - 11:22am

BOYS BASKETBALL

Witt-Birn 67

Iola-Scandinavia 58

Wittenberg-Birnamwood knocked off Iola-Scandinavia in a Central Wisconsin Conference-East Division clash on Dec. 6 in Wittenberg.

Mason Meverden connected on four 3-pointers and led Witt-Birn with 22 points. Michael Miller tallied 18 points for the Chargers.

Oliver Fraaza was also in double figures for the hosts, tallying 11 points. Marshall Fraaza chipped in six points.

Tigerton 59

White Lake 23

High School Highlights (Dec. 5)

Published by admin on Tue, 12/06/2022 - 11:39am

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Witt-Birn 77

Three Lakes 30

Wittenberg-Birnamwood routed Three Lakes in a nonconference clash on Dec. 5 in Wittenberg.

Reese Rogowski knocked down four 3-pointers and scored 26 points to lead Witt-Birn. She also had three steals and 10 assists.

Rory Salvesen chipped in 21 points, six rebounds and six assists for the Chargers, while Melaina Granquist had 14 points and six boards. Faith Resch tallied 10 points and three steals.

College Highlights (Dec. 9)

Published by admin on Mon, 12/05/2022 - 11:23am

Bemidji State University

Shawano Community High School graduate Brooke Theis played a combined 44 minutes across a pair of Bemidji State women’s basketball games last week.

In a loss to St. Cloud State on Dec. 1, Theis posted two points, two rebounds and a steal across 22 minutes. In a loss to Minnesota-Duluth on Dec. 3, Theis recorded two points, four rebounds and one assist across 20 minutes.

Northern Michigan University

WIAA Board sanctions lacrosse as spring sport

Published by admin on Mon, 12/05/2022 - 11:17am

The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control approved the addition of lacrosse as a sanctioned sport at its December meeting on Dec. 2.

After receiving a presentation from the committee assigned to evaluate the feasibility of adding boys and girls lacrosse to sports sponsored by the WIAA, the board unanimously passed the proposal that targets the spring of the 2023-24 school year for the inaugural season with a tournament series. Additional details, including season regulations and tournament procedure, will be communicated when they become available.

Recreation Scoreboard (Dec. 9)

Published by admin on Mon, 12/05/2022 - 11:13am

BOWLING

Him & Hers Couples — Lakeshore Lanes

Team W L

Brothers Pub 40 9

Brothers Pub Too 34 15

Gingerly Salon 33 16

Keglers 29 20

Bust N’ Balls 28 21

Buss Automotive 27 22

Pin Heads 23 26

Lunds Corner Bar 20 29

MW Auto Body 19 30

Just 4 Fun 18 31

CDH 14 35

The Farmers 9 40

Rodgers, Packers rally in 4th quarter to beat Bears

Published by admin on Mon, 12/05/2022 - 11:09am

Aaron Rodgers figured the Green Bay Packers were in a good spot and would find a way to pull out the win. Given his history against the Chicago Bears, it wasn’t exactly a big leap of faith.

Rodgers led three fourth-quarter scoring drives, receiver Christian Watson took an end-around 46 yards for a touchdown in the closing minutes after Jaire Alexander intercepted Justin Fields, and Green Bay rallied to beat Chicago 28-19 on Dec. 4 in Chicago.

High School Highlights (Dec. 3)

Published by admin on Sun, 12/04/2022 - 5:24pm

UPDATED: Dec. 6, 1:45 p.m.

WRESTLING

Bonduel finishes 4-0 at Seymour Duals

Bonduel picked up wins over Peshtigo (42-33), Seymour (40-36), Lena (42-33) and Waupun (42-38) during the Seymour Duals on Dec. 3 in Seymour.

Jaxon Bogacz (106), Parker Perry (170) and Tyson Bogacz (182) all finished with 4-0 records for Bonduel.

Shawano goes 2-3 at Catbird Duals

Witt-Birn girls continue hot start to basketball season

Published by admin on Sat, 12/03/2022 - 12:45pm

The Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School girls basketball continued its impressive start to the season with a convincing 62-31 win over Shiocton in a Central Wisconsin Conference-East Division matchup on Dec. 2 in Wittenberg.

The Chargers shot 36% from the field — missing some good looks near the rim — and missed seven free throws, but the team made up for it by knocking down 11 3-pointers and turning Shiocton over early and often.

The win pushed Witt-Birn to 5-0 overall and 1-0 in conference play.

High School Highlights (Dec. 2)

Published by admin on Sat, 12/03/2022 - 10:54am

UPDATED: Dec. 3, 6:40 p.m.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Gresham 67

Northland Lutheran 51

Gresham earned a Central Wisconsin Conference-North Division victory over Northland Lutheran on Dec. 2 in Kronenwetter. Gresham scored 48 points in the opening half and led by 20 points at the break.

Maddie Haffner knocked down four 3-pointers and scored 28 points to power Gresham. She scored 20 points in the opening half.

New Badgers coach Fickell begins by reaching out to players

Published by admin on Fri, 12/02/2022 - 12:43pm

Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell spent much of his first day on the job speaking to his new players, knowing many of them had hoped this search would have a different outcome.

His message to them was sympathetic but direct.

“Change is inevitable,” Fickell said Nov. 28 during a welcome event before his introductory news conference. “The growth is what’s optional. I’m willing to grow.”