Oconto County Times Herald

Bucks' 50-year title wait ends behind 50 from Giannis

Published by admin on Tue, 07/20/2021 - 11:10pm

Giannis Antetokounmpo ended one of the greatest NBA Finals ever with 50 points — and a championship Milwaukee waited 50 years to win again.

Antetokounmpo had 50 points, 14 rebounds and five blocked shots as the Bucks beat the Phoenix Suns 105-98 on July 20 to win the series 4-2.

It was the third game this series with at least 40 points and 10 rebounds for Antetokounmpo, a dominant, debut finals performance that takes its place among some of the game's greatest.

Legion Highlights (Clintonville Regional)

Published by admin on Fri, 07/23/2021 - 12:40pm

Updated: July 23, 12:40 p.m.

Clintonville 1

Bonduel 0

Bonduel was handed its first loss in regional play after dropping a pitcher's duel to Clintonville on July 22 in Clintonville.

Noah Beilfuss was dealt the tough loss on the mound despite allowing just one run in the sixth. He struck out eight batters across six innings.

Bonduel only had five runners reach base in the contest. Isaac Boldt reached base twice for the Grizzlies.

Giannis’ biggest fans watch, celebrate title a world away

Published by admin on Thu, 07/22/2021 - 2:10pm

With less than a minute remaining in the game, Yiannis Tzikas was already setting out plastic cups to fill with champagne.

“It’s over. No one can turn this game now,” he said, his hands trembling slightly as he popped the cork.

Tzikas runs the Kivotos Cafe, where Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo used to grab a sandwich and juice box on his way to basketball practice as a teenager, in Sepolia, an old factory town that’s long been part of greater Athens.

Antetokounmpo caps extraordinary postseason as finals MVP

Published by admin on Thu, 07/22/2021 - 2:06pm

Three weeks ago, a knee injury left Giannis Antetokounmpo looking 50/50 to return for the rest of the Bucks’ playoff run.

Look at him now.

The Greek Freak delivered perhaps the best performance of his career at the best possible moment and can now add an NBA Finals MVP award to his two regular-season MVP trophies. Antetokounmpo scored 50 points in a series-clinching 105-98 game six victory that ended the Bucks’ 50-year title drought.

Marquardt to join St. Norbert track and field team

Published by admin on Wed, 07/21/2021 - 10:14am

Lena High School graduate Kennedy Marquardt is eager to continue her track and field career at the collegiate level.

A 2021 state track and field qualifier in the 400-meter dash, Marquardt will continue her career at St. Norbert College in De Pere.

“It’s such a cool opportunity, because you are able to compete with the best of the best in every event,” said Marquardt on getting the chance to compete in a collegiate sport. “It’s an experience that not everyone gets to have in their life, so I’m just really thankful.”

Spring waterfowl survey results show overall population increase

Published by admin on Wed, 07/21/2021 - 10:10am

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced July 15 an increase in the waterfowl population across most of the state, despite dry winter and spring weather.

The DNR’s 2021 spring waterfowl population surveys show stable to increased numbers of breeding waterfowl, despite below-average wetland conditions. Surveys showed an increase in the number of total birds compared to 2019 estimates with increases in wood duck, blue-winged teal and Canada goose numbers. However, there has been a slight dip in mallard numbers.

Daul to take over Gillett’s football program

Published by admin on Tue, 07/20/2021 - 12:14pm

Gillett Secondary School coach Justin Daul will make the transition from the basketball court to the football field this coming school year.

Daul spent the past eight years as the girls basketball coach at the varsity level, leading the Tigers to a 132-68 record and several deep postseason runs during that time. Daul will now be a head football coach for the first time, after spending the past three years as an assistant with the Tigers.

A number of factors led to the coaching switch for Daul, with family playing the biggest role.

Dairyland League Highlights

Published by admin on Mon, 07/19/2021 - 3:57pm

Bonduel 11

Nichols 6 (12 inn.)

Bonduel scored five runs in the top of the 12th inning and went on for a road win over Nichols on July 18.

Luke Kostreva belted a two-run home run to put Bonduel ahead before the team tacked on three more runs. Chase Reinke drove in three runs for the Broncos, while Kostreva posted four of the team’s 12 hits and scored three runs.

Oreskovich gets 1st career sport mod feature win

Published by admin on Mon, 07/19/2021 - 3:55pm

Halloween came early at the Shawano Speedway as Halloween on the half mile made its return July 17.

Kids donned costumes and prizes were awarded to the some of the best. While kids waited to go trick or treating in the pits after the races, drivers were hoping for more treats than tricks on the track.

Finding a treat, in the form of a feature win, in their bag would be Kevin Feck, Travis Van Straten, Ron Berna, Max Oreskovich and Lucas Hacker.

Legion Highlights (July 12-18)

Published by admin on Mon, 07/19/2021 - 1:00pm

Updated: July 19, 1 p.m.

Clintonville 12

Shawano 5

Shawano surrendered nine runs in the sixth inning in a road loss to Clintonville on July 18 in Clintonville.

Shawano tallied four hits in the contest and also drew seven walks. Braedyn Kowalkowski got on base three times for the Patriots.

Shawano's Jake Polzin pitched the four four innings, allowing two runs. Ashton Henning then worked 1⅓ innings and allowed five runs, three of which were earned.