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Mosinee takes down Nekoosa 73-40

Submitted: 01/30/2015

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MOSINEE - A big game for Mosinee Friday night to stay afloat in the GNC.

They hosted the Nekoosa Papermakers.

The Indians need a win to keep pace with Rhinelander in the standings, and they were up to the challenge tonight.

Aaron Maas getting it started.

The give goes to Logan Miller on the baseline for an easy layup.

Nekoosa played Mosinee tough though.

Papermakers penetrate and pass to the center underneath.

He gets stuffed initially, but a great heads up play gives the Papermakers the basket.

The Indians are quick to strike back though.

Erik Jass gets the rebound.

He fires a quick pass up-court, and a lightning fast pass back to a cutting Maas gets the gorgeous bucket.

Mosinee uses their home court advantage to take the 73-40 win.

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LOCAL SPORTS

Antigo and Tomahawk clash in a GNC classic

Submitted: 01/30/2015

TOMAHAWK - A big GNC showdown in Tomahawk Friday night.

The Antigo girls' team came in looking to boost themselves in the standings.

Red Robins drive in.

The pull up jumper is no good, but Sarah Duff is able to tip it right back in.

Nice team effort to get her the opportunity, and some nice defense.

Antigo comes up with a steal.

The first attempt is no good, but the Red Robins call Nicole Payant for clean-up service.

Tomahawk trying to keep up.

Talyn Jones drawing up the triple.

It's raining threes in Hatchet country.

Submitted: 01/30/2015

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PARK FALLS - Edgar takes down Chequamegon 53-49 on Friday in Park Falls.

Edgar will play Phillips on Friday.

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Phillips holds off Prentice

Submitted: 01/30/2015

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PHILLIPS - Phillips holds off Prentice on Friday in Phillips.

Phillips will play at Northland Pines Tuesday.

Submitted: 01/29/2015

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ANTIGO - An Antigo football player will be heading to a division three college to play quarterback.

The university is a perfect fit for him for more than just for football.

Tony Libit only has 20 percent of his hearing. Soon he will head to Gallaudet University in Washington DC to play football and to become an educator. Gallaudet is a liberal arts college but it is also a school that teaches the deaf and students who are hard of hearing.

"I think it's always kind of been destine, I just never knew it," said Libit.

Submitted: 01/29/2015

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ANTIGO - First place in the Great Northern Conference could be decided Thursday night in Antigo.

That's where the first place Red Robins will take on the second place Mosinee Indians.

Antigo comes into the game undefeated at 10-0. Mosinee is right on their heels at 9-0-1.

Both teams need a win to maintain control of the conference.

Submitted: 01/28/2015

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THREE LAKES - The one-on-one nature of wrestling sets wrestlers apart from athletes in team sports, such as basketball and football. "There's no one else out on that mat but you--and that makes it all that much more fun when you win, 'cause if you lose, you got nobody to blame but yourself," said Three Lakes Jr. High Coach Joe Fitzpatrick.

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Fat Biking in the Northwoods

Submitted: 01/28/2015

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WINCHESTER - People of the Northwoods find creative ways to enjoy the outdoors.

The beauty of the Northwoods in the winter can be enjoyed on two wheels. The two wheels are bit bigger on a fat bike than your regular bike wheels. They're big enough to handle the snow on the trails.

"It's awesome to be able to ride a bike in the winter in January on trails, not on the roads not dealing with salt in the woods," said WinMan Trails user Jimmy Vogel.

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REGIONAL SPORTS

McCarthy holds end-of-season press conference

Submitted: 01/28/2015

GREEN BAY - Green Bay Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy finally held his long-delayed season-ending press conference Wednesday, a full 10 days after the team's heartbreaking loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game. McCarthy was originally scheduled to meet with the media at this time last week, but he had to postpone the event following the sudden death of his brother.

Submitted: 01/27/2015

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MILWAUKEE - Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says the state will help the Milwaukee Bucks pay for a new basketball arena with $220 million in bonds that would be paid for by projected growth in income taxes from NBA players.

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What happened in the Packers loss?

Submitted: 01/18/2015

SEATTLE - It seemed like the Packers had control the whole way. With 6:52 left in the game, they had the ball and a 12-point lead.

So what went wrong?

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Packers seem prepared for the Seahawks

Submitted: 01/17/2015

GREEN BAY - The NFC Championship game will kickoff Sunday, but there are plenty of lingering questions heading into the game, with the biggest one being the health of Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' calf.

Submitted: 01/14/2015

MILWAUKEE - A Green Bay Packers fan and entrepreneur says running back Eddie Lacy, whose dreadlocks can be seen flying as he racks up rushing yards, is the inspiration for his cheese-themed headgear.

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Packers focus on Marshawn Lynch

Submitted: 01/13/2015

GREEN BAY - The Packers will head to Seattle to take on the defending Super Bowl champions this Sunday.

That game will determine who goes to this year's Super Bowl.

The NFC Championship will be a matchup between the top two seeds in the NFC.

Green Bay will play in a tough environment.

Seattle is known for having the loudest fans in the league, but the Packers are looking forward to the challenge.

Submitted: 01/13/2015

DALLAS - The Big Ten conference capped off its football season with a national championship Monday night, when Ohio State beat Oregon 42-20.

The championship finished a strong bowl season for the conference. The Big Ten went 5-2 against ranked teams--more wins over ranked teams than any other conference.

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