Wittenberg Enterprise & Birnamwood News

Packers’ offense carries team to win over Rams

Published by admin on Sat, 01/16/2021 - 9:50pm

Updated: Jan. 16, 9:50 p.m.

Top offenses carrying a team to a Super Bowl is becoming a more prevalent trend in the National Football League nowadays. The Green Bay Packers continued the trend, as their offense dominated the top-rated Los Angeles Rams defense during a 32-18 victory in an NFC divisional round playoff game Jan. 16 at Lambeau Field.

The Packers’ offense scored points on its first five drives to build a comfortable lead and then came through again late to put the game away.

Packers roster moves (divisional round)

Published by admin on Sat, 01/16/2021 - 12:35pm

Updated: Jan. 16, 12:35 p.m

The Green Bay Packers signed T Jared Veldheer off of the Indianapolis Colts’ practice squad and placed G Simon Stepaniak on injured reserve.

General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced the transactions Jan. 12.

Veldheer, a 6-foot-8, 312-pound 10th-year player out of Hillsdale College, joins the Packers for the second time after playing in two regular-season contests and two postseason games last season with a start at right tackle in the 2019 NFC divisional playoff win over Seattle.

High School Highlights (Jan. 15)

Published by admin on Sat, 01/16/2021 - 12:31pm

Updated: Jan. 16, 12:30 p.m.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Bonduel 61

Menominee Indian 45

Bonduel took down Menominee Indian in a Central Wisconsin Conference-East Division clash on Jan. 15 in Bonduel.

Noah Weier hit four 3-pointers and led Bonduel with 19 points. Carson Robaidek knocked down eight free throws and finished with 18 points.

Reece Stoltenow chipped in eight points for the Bears, while Garrett Engel and Jon Sell had six points each.

Tigerton girls basketball team trounces Bowler behind pressure defense

Published by admin on Fri, 01/15/2021 - 10:58am

The Tigerton High School girls basketball decided to try and put pressure on a young and inexperienced Bowler team with some full-court press. It worked to the Tigers’ advantage and helped the team cruise to a 68-21 Central Wisconsin Conference-North Division victory on Jan. 14 in Tigerton.

Off made baskets or after dead ball situations, Tigerton put on a full-court press that led to several Bowler turnovers and easy buckets on the offensive end for the hosts.

Cast your line during Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 16-17

Published by admin on Fri, 01/15/2021 - 9:56am

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ Winter Free Fishing Weekend is Jan. 16-17. This event is a time to discover the fun and excitement of winter fishing without a license or trout stamp.

Anglers can fish any water bodies in the state where there is an open season. All other fishing regulations apply, such as limits on the number and size of fish you can keep and any seasons when you must release certain fish species.

High School Highlights (Jan. 14)

Published by admin on Fri, 01/15/2021 - 9:27am

Updated: Jan. 15, 9:25 a.m.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Tigerton 68

Bowler 21

Bowler used a 31-0 run to seize control and run away with a Central Wisconsin Conference-North Division victory over Bowler on Jan. 14 in Tigerton.

Adrienne Brady scored 23 points to lead Tigerton offensively. Savannah Swartz added 17 points and grabbed nine rebounds.

Bethany Jobe recorded eight rebounds for the Tigers, while Ladia Block had five assists.

Bye kept Green Bay fresh for playoff run

Published by admin on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 9:58am

A postseason bye is a reward each NFL team hopes to achieve by the end of the regular season.

This year, with the league expanding the playoffs to seven teams from each conference, one of the bye weeks was eliminated, making the other more beneficial.

The Green Bay Packers won their final six games to claim the NFC’s lone bye. While the Packers were able to rest and recharge last week, the other NFC playoff teams had to put their bodies through a grueling game.

Keys to the Game (Divisional round)

Published by admin on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 9:51am

The Green Bay Packers (13-3) host the Los Angeles Rams (11-6) at 3:35 p.m., Jan. 16 at Lambeau Field. FOX televises the game.

Coaches

Green Bay — Matt LaFleur, second season (26-6, 1-1 in playoffs). Los Angeles — Sean McVay, fourth season (43-21, 3-2 in playoffs).

History

Rams lead 47-46-2, including a split of two playoff games. The Rams won the last regular-season matchup, 29-27 in Los Angeles in 2018, and the last playoff matchup, 45-17, in St. Louis during the 2001 postseason.

Packers Notebook (Divisional round)

Published by admin on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 9:49am

Good vs. good

Getting ready for Saturday’s NFC divisional playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams, one thing became apparent to Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur.

His high-flying offense, which led the NFL in scoring, would be facing a huge test against the Rams’ “legit, real-deal defense.”

Los Angeles was the only team in the NFL to allow fewer than 20 points per game (18.5) and 300 yards per game (281.9). It was No. 1 against the pass, No. 3 against the run, No. 2 in sacks and No. 3 on third down.

DNR confirms CWD detected in Shawano County

Published by admin on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 9:43am

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources confirms a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the Town of Germania in southwestern Shawano County, within 10 miles of Waupaca County.

As required by state law, the DNR will renew the baiting and feeding bans in Shawano and Waupaca counties.

The CWD-positive deer was an adult doe harvested during the 2020 gun deer season and was tested as part of the department’s disease surveillance efforts. This is the first wild deer detection in Shawano County.