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Wisconsin Girls Basketball Prep Poll
Here is The Associated Press Wisconsin prep basketball poll for the week of February 16, with first-place votes in parentheses, record, total points and last week?s ranking, as voted upon by a statewide panel of sports writers and broadcasters:
Viterbo Basketball Manager Brings Loyalty to New Levels
News 8 Sports uncovers a basketball manager's dedication of over 15 years of service to his favorite team.
News 8 Sports Round Up - February 16, 2015
Aquinas with a statement win at home against Central. Highlights from the final day of State Ski and Snowboarding Championships from Mount La Crosse.
Brandon Bostick released by Green Bay Packers
Bostick played for the Packers for three seasons.
Indiana handles Minnesota 90-71
Indiana head coach Tom Crean wasn't aware that his Hoosiers were on the verge of a record night.
Kaminsky scores 23, No. 5 Wisconsin beats Illinois 68-49
Frank Kaminsky started hot for Wisconsin, then Bronson Koenig and Nigel Hayes finished off Illinois.
Another win for Wisconsin, another strong performance from Koenig
La Crosse Aquinas graduate Bronson Koenig scored 15 points in the win, 13 coming in the second half. He also had no turnovers in 37 minutes of action.
Vanek scores 2 goals, Minnesota Wild beat Carolina 6-3
Not so long ago, the Minnesota Wild were hearing loud boos from their home crowd during a slump that saw them win only twice during a 14-game stretch.
News 8 Sports Round-Up February 14, 2015
Highlights from WIAA wrestling regionals from across the area. UW-L men's hoops falls to UW-Eau Claire late on the road. State snowboarding results from Mount La Crosse.
News 8 Highlight Zone - February 13, 2014
Holmen remains all alone in first place in the MVC with six-point victory against Logan.
Confident Wild have climbed back into playoff contention
Hockey might be the streakiest of all the major professional sports, a mystery exemplified no better than by the Minnesota Wild this season.
Packers announce ticket price increases for 2015 season
The Green Bay Packers will be increasing ticket prices for the 2015 season — with prices going up anywhere from $3 to $5 depending on seat locations.
La Crescent posts winningest season in program history
The Lancers offense is peaking heading into the postseason behind the play of senior Noah Salow and junior Zach Hanno.
Green Bay Packers to raise ticket prices for 2015 season
The increase will range from $3 to $5, depending on the seat location in the general seating area.
Packers address special needs
While so many of the changes came on the offensive side of the ball Thursday, it was clear that at least part of the impetus – and perhaps most of it – behind Mike McCarthy’s decision to relinquish his play-calling duties had nothing to do with the offense itself.
Walker hits late free throws; Minnesota beats Iowa 64-59
Maurice Walker sank two free throws with 11 seconds left to help Minnesota beat Iowa 64-59 on Thursday night.
Dubnyk, surging Wild beat Panthers 2-1
When the pucks come his way in the net, Devan Dubnyk can see them clearly.
News 8 Sports Round Up - February 12, 2015
Two top-five teams in NCAA III meet at UW-La Crosse Thursday night.
NL Central teams at the start of spring training
A team-by-team look at the National League Central entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, and the full squad:
AL Central teams at the start of spring training
A team-by-team look at the American League Central entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, and the full squad: