Sports

WIAA football championship game updates

Posted: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 6:05 pm

Prep Football

Regis Football: Ramblers put together dominant year

12:01 am 11/21/2009

MADISON - The wounds of a blowout loss in the state championship game were still fresh, but young Eau Claire Regis coach Bryant Brenner didn't have trouble seeing the big picture.

McDonell Football: Injuries don't slow Macks

12:01 am 11/21/2009

MADISON - As much as Andy Davis' arm, a protection-sure offensive line and a stout defense were key components in the Chippewa Falls McDonell football team's march to its first WIAA state championship game, the Macks' success in 2009 hinged on one immensely enviable quality:

WFCA All-State Team: Keefer highlights area selections

10:42 pm 11/20/2009

Baldwin-Woodville junior Jake Keefer highlighted area selections to the 2009 Wisconsin Football Coaches Association all-state team released Friday, as the two-way standout was named to the all-state team as both a tight end and inside linebacker.

Ramblers run into Edgar's roadblock

11:55 pm 11/19/2009

MADISON - The Edgar Wildcats were as dominant as advertised.

Macks finish as runners-up

11:55 pm 11/19/2009

MADISON - The senior members of the Chippewa Falls McDonell football team walked to midfield, picked up their prize, turned to their waiting fans and lifted the newest addition to the school trophy case high into the air. Fans, friends and family greeted the silver ball with a bevy of cat-calls, cheers and words of encouragement as the Macks tried desperately to enjoy the bittersweet moment.

Edgar airs it out against Regis

12:03 am 11/20/2009

MADISON - It wasn't a big surprise that Edgar decided to go to the air against Eau Claire Regis on Thursday afternoon at Camp Randall Stadium.

Burlington Catholic Central's speed too much for McDonell

12:03 am 11/20/2009

MADISON - The speed was just too much for the Chippewa Falls McDonell football team.

WIAA football state championships roundup: Springs runs over Arcadia

11:55 pm 11/19/2009

MADISON (AP) - Arcadia coach Derek Updike knew his team would be facing a formidable Fond du Lac Springs offense in Thursday's WIAA Division 5 state final.

WIAA football: Edgar too much for Regis in D6 title game

5:49 pm 11/19/2009

Big plays, stout defense lead the way for Wildcats in 46-7 victory over Ramblers

WIAA football: McDonell falls in D7 title game

5:50 pm 11/19/2009

Macks lose, 27-15, to speedy Burlington Catholic Central.

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Prep Sports

Boys basketball: Ellenson transfers to Rice Lake

11:35 pm 11/16/2009

One of the area's best boys prep basketball players will have a new team this winter.

Prep roundup: Freshman takes 14th at state

11/13/2009

Rice Lake freshman Nikki Martinez placed 14th in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 2 minutes, 1.07 seconds at the WIAA Division 2 swimming and diving state meet Friday at the UW Natatorium in Madison.

Menomonie's Kraft returns to WIAA state meet for third straight year

2:51 pm 11/12/2009

MENOMONIE - Megan Kraft has experience, ability, motivation and support.

Joe Ziemer column: Low-key Anderson signs his own way

7:50 am 11/12/2009

Elsewhere around the country Wednesday, there were elaborate press conferences and school assemblies.

WIAA volleyball: Macks claim D4 state title

12:06 am 11/08/2009

ASHWAUBENON - As her players lined up to receive a trophy that was so deservedly theirs, Kat Roesler stopped talking. Barely removed from the celebration at center court, she quietly turned to hug her assistant.

WIAA swimming: Abes qualify pair for state meet

12:04 am 11/08/2009

The Eau Claire Memorial girls swimming team scored a pair of automatic qualifiers for the WIAA Division 1 state meet next weekend while competing at the Hudson Sectional on Saturday.

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Local College

WIAC basketball roundup: Gregoriches lead Falcons

11/19/2009

Falcons cruise past Martin Luther

Lauren Pellowski scored 16 points off the bench and Altoona native Tiffany Gregorich added 13 as the UW-River Falls women's basketball team dispatched Martin Luther, 82-53, in nonconference action Thursday night in New Ulm, Minn.

Men's basketball: Fofana's development key for Blugolds

4:14 pm 11/19/2009

Amadou Fofana has some big shoes to fill.

Literally and figuratively.

Men's basketball: Blue Devils have strong chemistry

2:07 am 11/19/2009

Eddie Andrist is determined to not let chemistry issues derail another season.

Women's basketball: Blugolds drop season opener

8:02 am 11/18/2009

Maybe this was to be expected.

The UW-Eau Claire women's basketball team is inexperienced at critical positions and has one obvious strength. Against an opponent that presented its own share of matchup problems, the Blugolds made a few more errors than they had room to commit.

Women's basketball: Blugolds turn to inside game

11:29 pm 11/16/2009

In at least one way, a lot of people will be looking up at the UW-Eau Claire women's basketball team this season.

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NFL

Packers' O-line remains in flux

11/20/2009

GREEN BAY - The decision was made during the offseason by Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy, who'd grown tired of watching what he called "musical chairs" being played on his offensive line for the previous three seasons.

Kampman will be cautious with concussion

11:55 pm 11/19/2009

GREEN BAY - Aaron Kampman says the Green Bay training staff won't need to keep a sharp eye on him when he returns to the field for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers.

Three Packers return to practice

11/18/2009

GREEN BAY - It was the same, frustrating drill for Green Bay Packers tight end Jermichael Finley every day last week: a member of the team's medical staff would fiddle with his knee a little bit, then shake his head in disapproval.

Packers 17, Cowboys 7: Woodson keys bounce-back victory

11:22 pm 11/15/2009

GREEN BAY - Charles Woodson wouldn't let the Green Bay Packers' season slip away.

Vikings 27, Lions 10: Favre, Rice lead way

11:23 pm 11/15/2009

MINNEAPOLIS - Even when Sidney Rice is tightly covered, Brett Favre isn't afraid to fire a pass downfield.

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Racing

Johnson wins at Phoenix, cruises into finale

AVONDALE, Ariz. - When a fluke accident cost Jimmie Johnson a huge chunk of his points lead, he knew there was no more room for error in his bid to win a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship.

Kurt Busch wins Chase race at Texas

FORT WORTH, Texas - Jimmie Johnson's drive to history took a hard hit against a wall and Kyle Busch ran out of gas trying to complete an unprecedented NASCAR trifecta.

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