Lakers Advance in 8-Man

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By bill Thornley [email protected]

SHELL LAKE– At the WIAA Level 2 Football Playoffs for 8-Man teams, the Florence Bobcats came out running and gunning, punching the host Shell Lake Lakers early at Shell Lake with quick, big-hitting plays. But the Lakers proved resilient, withstanding what the Bobcats dished out, settling down, and then taking control of the contest on Friday, Nov. 1. The #1-seeded Lakers took advantage of many Florence errors as they pulled away for a big 39-6 victory, advancing to within one game of the WIAA State Tournament.

Shell Lake 39, Florence 6 bill thornley With an early Novem- The Shell Lake Lakers served up a big treat to their fans in the Nov. 1 WIAA Level 2 playoffs ber chill in the night air, in Shell Lake, dominating the Florence Bobcats 39-6. Joe Uchytil (#55) was dominant on Shell Lake Laker fans defense, here putting a sudden stop to the forward progress of Bobcat ball carrier Schuls filled the bleachers to Kaden (#23.) The win moves the Lakers to within one game of the WIAA State Finals. jean mcshane cheer on the home team, Northwood-Solon Springs Evergreen rusher Gene Butkov- while across the way, ich (#13) picks up yardage against the Luck Cardinals in fans of the Bobcats also a 5-yard run. A Landon Florence scored their trified the Laker crowd the WIAA 8-man Level 2 playoffs at Luck. The #1-ranked provided a vocal and en- Deneen kick was no only points of the game with a 93-yard touch- Cardinals eliminated the Evergreens 48-14. thusiastic gallery. good, putting the Lakers on a 1-yard run. A 2-point down run. A Deneen Florence opened with in front 6-0. conversion try failed, kick made the score 32- a long bomb, setting up Sam Negus scored on making the score 19-6. 6. Tyler Schunck capped Evergreens knocked deep in Laker territory, a 2-yard run, followed by The final quarter, and Laker scoring with an 11- but were unable to score a successful Deneen kick the game, belonged to out of playoffs at Luck following a turnover. The to make it 13-0. Shell Lake. See LAKERS, 4B rest of the first quarter Green then scored a Green scored his third By bill Thornley greens stuck with the remained scoreless. second time, this time on touchdown of the game Lakers 39 / Florence 6 [email protected] undefeated, #1-ranked In the second quarter, an 8-yard run. The kick on a 2-yard run. A 2-point 1 2 3 4 F Luck Cardinals in the Shell Lake began to take failed, making the score conversion failed, mak- Florence 0 0 6 0 6 LUCK– For the first WIAA Level 2 playoffs. over the game. 19-0 at the half. ing the score 25-6. Shell Lk. 0 19 0 20 39 quarter the Northwood- Tyler Green scored on In the third quarter, Jordan Aronson elec- Solon Springs Ever- See EVERGREENS, 3B Goodbye, Gus … you were such a good boy

Hannah … Gus had a I was glad I had a leash, life for his family. He Sports desk little sister, and they be- because I think that little once chased a pair of By Bill Thornley came inseparable. dog would have taken wandering hunting dogs It occurred to me that the bear on to defend his out of the yard on his suddenly Hannah was little white pride and joy. stubby little legs, getting F r o m getting all the attention, Gus was a protector, early and Gus was getting left and there was no doubt child- out. That only made he would have given his See gus, 3B hood us closer, and I admit I through spoiled both of them. my mid- Time moved on and teens Adam grew up, moving there was only one dog away to college, and later in my life, Scamp, my work. Gus, Hannah, and black lab. No dog after the cats remained with ever tugged at my heart Winona and me. … until Gus came along. Hannah had a bit of Now Gus was not my a “pee problem” and dog. He belonged to needed to go out every Winona, and more spe- morning at 5 a.m. That cifically her son, Adam became my job, and my Coshow. The little corgi- joy. I loved it. It wasn’t beagle mix was a rescue, a chore, it was a privi- and came to us at the age lege to walk her, and of of two. He was a bundle bill thornley course, Gus came along. of energy and a pure de- The loss of a beloved dog can be devastating, and such is I knew even then that our light, a scrappy, stocky the feeling this week. Gus is gone after more than 16 years time together wouldn’t fellow who in his young- of friendship, devotion, and love. last forever and I wanted er years looked for all to enjoy every moment. the world like a mini St. One summer morning Bernard with his black County Junior Fair Dog You’re a good boy! You’re I put them on the leash eye patches and red coat. Show Champion for two such a good boy.” and a huge black bear His loyalty was never in years in a row, retiring Winona and I always walked around the truck question. We were his undefeated. had cats, and Gus was as we exited the house. humans, his family. He sure grew on me. A their buddy, especially a Hannah yipped, and big When Adam entered treat for him was a sim- little kitten who Winona brother came to her res- 4-H, he decided to get ple scratch behind the called Kitty. Then a few cue, standing up to the bill thornley involved in the dog proj- ear and the sound of a years later, Winona res- creature 10 times his size We humans are not the only ones mourning the death of ect. Sure enough, Gus kind voice when I would cued a dainty little white with growls and barks as Gus. His “little sister” Hannah, our little mix-breed, is also became a 4-H Washburn say, “Who’s a good boy? mixed-breed she named Hannah hid behind me. feeling the loss and wondering where her big brother is.

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Inside ... Featured Coming up ... Online >>Wisconsin Lumberjacks hockey: The hometown Wisconsin Lumberjacks lit WIAA Football Playoffs, Area Teams up the scoreboard and the >>Division 2: #4 seeded Superior vs. #3 Kaukauna at Stiedham Stadium, D.C. Everest, on crowd at the Spooner Civic Saturday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. Center over the weekend as they swept a series with the >>Division 5: #1 Northwestern vs. #2 Stratford at Northwestern, on Friday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m. Dryden Ice Dogs. 5B >>Division 7: #1 Bangor vs. #3 Turtle Lake at Bangor, Friday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m. >>Area Scoreboard Pool Kids at Spooner Middle School >>8-Player: #1 Luck Cardinals vs. #1 Shell Lake Lakers. Game will be held at Cumberland It was a good weekend for standings/results: Teams encouraged to live a healthier on Friday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. Spooner area hockey fans as shift standings with the lat- lifestyle, including biing, skiing, they watched the Lumberjacks est match-ups. 5B getting outside. 2B defeat Dryden. 5B PAGE 2B | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2019 SPOONERADVOCATE.COM

Youth: Go outside, bike, canoe, ski, get healthy BY BILL THORNLEY back some knowledge to other programs at the Specialized Foundation [email protected] the school. And, we got Spooner Middle School changed its name to Out- a $25,000 grant from the are awaiting the outcome ride and launched an ex- SPOONER– Things Specialized Foundation.” of a potential referen- pansion and a fundrais- have changed in physical The Specialized Foun- dum in the spring. ing platform as it looks to education since the days dation, launched in 2015, “We could even move expand beyond its found- when “Phy Ed” class was uses cycling as a tool for out to the high school, ing sponsor, Specialized going outside and run- children to achieve aca- there are options,” he Bicycle Components. ning around the track demic, health, and social said. “Option one is Outride’s mission con- a few times, or maybe success. Through invest- to do nothing. Option tinues to use cycling to playing kickball. ments in primary scien- two – the middle school help children achieve For one, kickball is not ti c medical research and elementary schools success. as common as it used to and school-based cycling need updates. And in McKinney is enthusi- be, and a lot of kids may programs, its mission is option three, we could astic about the connec- not even know what it to increase accessibility add an addition at the tion with Outride. is. For another, many to cycling to aid youth in high school. The middle “Like the Specialized just do not go outside as personal development school would become a Foundation, Outride uses much, and that has led to and education. wing. We are really inter- bikes to help kids per- a decline in physical con- McKinney is staying ested to hear the public form better in school,” ditioning. busy as coordinator of feedback.” said McKinney. “It is not At the Spooner Area the biking program and “Something” has to just about fun, it is about School District, physi- appears to be loving it. happen at the middle kids being healthy, about cal education and health “We now have 45 bikes school, where the small riding bikes in a school instructor Ryan McKin- housed at the old high gym may eventually have day to help their brains ney is hoping to change school shop building, so to be torn down because perform better – biking that trend. He teaches BILL THORNLEY all kids can ride a bike it is deteriorating so bad- can be a very effective physical education along Spooner Middle School physical education teacher and that ts them,” said McK- ly. way to learn. Exercise with Brian Amys at the health instructor Ryan McKinney is hoping to get more kids inney. is good for the brain. It high school and middle outside and enjoying a healthy lifestyle. Right now, he said, the Outride school. bike program and many On September 9, the SEE FITNESS, 4B

Heart monitors One of the big addi- tions at Spooner Middle School, said McKinney, is heart monitors, secured last spring a er successful fundraising efforts. “We were able to fun- draise $8,000,” said McK- inney. “So in phy ed now, kids can see – and we as teachers can know – how hard they are working. It is an older-style heart monitor, arm bands that read heart rates. It keeps track of how long kids are in the desired heart rate zone – kids can learn about their own bodies.” And that is important, not only for the kids, but for the teachers as well. McKinney recalls a stu- dent he had in Duluth. “I had a smoker in Du- luth,” he said. “He was in poor physical condition. But in class, on the monitor, it showed he was getting to where he should be. All kids are different. It maybe appeared he was not working hard, but the monitor showed that he was actually do- CONTRIBUTED ing a good job.” Being physically ﬁ t is a high priority at Spooner Middle Biking program School, as studies have Securing grants has proven that many young people these days are in been important to the poor condition due to inac- Spooner programs, and tivity. Many programs are so far they have gotten in place at Spooner to help $50,000 to help get good get the kids outside in the equipment. sunshine and fresh air and One of the programs to strengthen their bodies McKinney is stressing and improve their health. that has bene ted the One of the hugely popular students is the mountain programs is mountain biking biking program. along the beautiful Spooner “I traveled to Califor- trail system. Another “Rails Strong” program is helping nia to learn mountain the young people exercise biking skills,” told McK- and lift weights. inney, “and I brought

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Gus Evergreens Continued from 1B Continued from 1B rolled over on his back But a 30-point explo- when they turned on sion in the second quar- him. He wasn’t hurt, but ter put Luck in firm I sure was proud of him. control, as they went on And again, I think he was to a 48-14 victory, elimi- defending Hannah. nating Northwood-Solon In quieter moments, Springs from further he loved to chase butter- playoff competition. flies, birds, leaves – and The Evergreens trailed their shadows – across 12-8 following the open- the lawn. Winona and ing quarter and were I would watch him and well within striking smile. He was having the distance, but the game time of his life in his little bill thornley soon slipped away as kingdom. A pair of old grey-beards! Gus became my constant travel the powerful Cardinals Gus loved nothing companion. He loved his almost daily car rides. flexed their muscles, more than to take rides, outscoring Northwood- watching the world go Solon Springs 30-6 in the by and enjoying the cool my honor and pleasure other cats. His mood was second quarter to build wind on his face. His to supply them for my confused, and he even a 42-14 lead at the half. place was in the front seat friend. Each night before snarled at us. It was like Luck scored only 6 beside me, with Hannah bedtime I would give him he had a form of demen- more points, but the Ev- in the back. It took just a a treat. He would eat it, tia. Old Gus was fading ergreens were unable to jingle of the keys, and he and then come into my away, and we knew time put up any more points jean mcshane jumped into the vehicle room where his water was short. the rest of the way in the Evergreen ball carrier Sylvester Richardson (#4) sweeps with a big smile as if to dish was, his collar tin- I took Gus and Han- loss. around the Luck Cardinals defensive line, backed by say, “Let’s go!” kling on the dish as he nah for a ride last week. Evergreen quarter- teammate Andrew Bybee (#37). And we did. Many drank. I fell asleep a few When it was over, Han- back Jeffrey Meling was miles and countless nights to that wonderful nah ran to the house. Gus memories of time spent sound. didn’t want to get out. caught 1 pass for a 41- together. I loved it as My God, I loved that old He snarled when I told yard touchdown. much as he did. dog. And I let him know. him we were home, and On the ground, Col- Being mostly corgi, When I would tell him he I leaned over and whis- lin Krmpotich carried Gus was a bit disadvan- was a “good dog, such a pered, “I know you don’t 9 times for the Ever- taged when we would good dog,” he would oc- mean that.” He licked my greens, picking up 29 get a deep snowfall. His casionally lick me on the nose, and I teared up. yards. Sylvester Richard- little legs didn’t give him nose. What a friend. And then just the two of son was 3-18, and Ethan much clearance! Still, He loved to get new us went for a ride alone Volz was 7-18. he trudged ahead, even squeaky toys, and he for another 45 minutes. Luck did most of their on the mornings when seemed so proud to win Winona made the gut- damage on the ground. about the only thing I our tug-o-wars in the wrenching decision to Levi Jensen carried 18 could see of him was his kitchen. Of course Han- put Gus out of his misery times for 224 yards and 4 little black nose! nah would want to steal this week while I was in touchdowns. Wyatt Jen- Time continued to his toy, and he’d let her! Wyoming. It was time. sen had 7 carries for 45 pass, and it is one of the In recent years Gus be- Adam came home to say yards and 1 touchdown. most unfair things in the gan to have a lot of trou- goodbye. Bennett Jensen had 14 world. Our pets get old ble getting up and down Anybody who has loved carries for 37 yards and much faster than us. the front stairs. We even and lost a dog knows the 1 touchdown. Old age was not kind built a ramp for him. agony and depression. It Ethan Volz led the to Gus. Generally a corgi He no longer jumped is a pain that haunts you, Northwood-Solon lives 11, maybe 12 years. into the front seat when I because everything re- Springs defense with He passed 12, then 13, 14, jingled the car keys, I had minds you of your friend. jean mcshane 13 tackles. Collin Krm- 15, and 16. to help him up. And his His favorite toy in the Receiver Collin Krmpotich heads upfield after a catch. potich had 10, Nathan But time began to take body language told us he corner, his car seat blan- Blegen 9, Gene But- a toll, with hearing loss was often in pain and not ket, his treats, and the kovich 8, and Haakon and, while he wasn’t having a good time. empty spot on the floor. 20-42 passing for 232 caught 2-25, Ben Mon- Gulbrandsen 7. blind, reduced vision, But every so often, You added so much to yards, 2 touchdowns, son 1-8, and Andy Bybee Levi Jensen and Daw- liver failure, and possible there would be a spark our lives, Gus. We miss and 2 interceptions in 1-7. son Van Meter each had diabetes. and the old Gus would be you, Hannah misses you, the game. Bennett Jensen was 11 tackles for Luck. Gus lost his black eye there. Sadly, those times and so does Kitty. Receiving, Collin 4-4 for 84 yards and 1 markings and turned became less and less. You reminded us to ap- Krmpotich caught 8 touchdown as quarter- grey. He joints grew stiff, In the last year or so, preciate a sunny day, a passes for 107 yards and back of Luck. Levi Jen- Luck 48 / Northwood 14 he slept a lot more and Kitty, who he had loved butterfly, and a toy. We 1 touchdown. Gene But- sen was 1-3 for 38 yards. 1 2 3 4 F ate less … though he for years, began to annoy will always love you. You kovich caught 9-82 and Hunter Sellent led the N-wood 8 6 0 0 14 loved a tasty dog treat on him. He even bit her on were a good boy, Gus. You had 1 touchdown. Cardinals receivers with Luck 12 30 0 6 48 any occasion and it was occasion, and chased the were such a good boy. Sylvester Richardson 3-68 yards. Wyatt Jensen

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Lakers CONTINUED FROM 1B some early mistakes and #1 rated 8-man team in will show up in good some costly injuries that Wisconsin, the Luck Car- numbers at Cumberland yard run. really limited what we dinals. Luck will come to cheer on Shell Lake as Deneen added the could do offensively,” into the game at 11-0, fol- they try to knock off the point a er, making the said Laker head coach lowing their 39-6 playoff powerful Cardinals. nal score 39-6. Joe Johnson. “We needed win over Northwood-So- “The community Shell Lake only put up players to step up a er lon Springs on Novem- should be really proud 16 yards in the air but our quarterback, Nick ber 1. of what the players and trampled Florence with Kraetke, was sidelined “Hopefully, our injured coaches have accom- 318 yards rushing. with an ankle injury. players can recover for plished this season,” he Florence had 78 pass- “A number of players our match-up versus said. “I would like to ing yards and 272 yards had exceptional perfor- Luck,” said Coach John- thank our players, par- rushing. mances, led by our se- son. “Luck is a great ents, and fans for all their Florence actually had nior captain, Joe Uchytil. football team and is well- support this season.” more rst downs than Our defense played re- coached. We will need to Shell Lake, with 16 com- ally well versus the run battle each play and ex- pared to 11. and generated multiple ecute on offense.” AREA But the Bobcats also turnovers once again. Shell Lake football had 5 turnovers in the That unit has been the teams have not played in SCOREBOARD game, while Shell Lake foundation of our team a semi nal game since had only 1. The Bobcats this entire season. 2008. DARTS lost 3 fumbles and 2 in- “Our offense nally Shell Lake and Luck Spooner-Shell Lake League terceptions. found some rhythm in did meet this season, Team Won Lost The win came at a high the 2nd and again in the though it was very early. Tracks 19 5 cost for the Lakers, how- 4th quarter, which al- Luck gave the Lakers Snag’s III 18 6 ever, as injuries le the lowed us to nally pull their only loss of the sea- Klopp’s I 16 8 team depleted going into away from Florence.” son, 56-28 at Luck on Au- Snag’s II 8 4 the Level 3 contest this This week the Lakers, gust 30. Bass Hunters 12 12 Big Dick’s 11 13 week. now 10-1, will travel to Coach Johnson hopes Snag’s I 9 15 “The players overcame Cumberland to face the that the Laker faithful The Still II 9 15 Hub’s Riverbend II 8 16 The Still I 8 16 Hub’s Riverbend I 2 10 Players of the Week Dan Larson, Tracks Shane Miller, Tracks Bob White, Klopp’s I

Player Standings 1. Bob White, Klopp’s I 2. Ken Kincaid, Tracks 3. Shane Miller, Tracks 4. Troy Defrates, Snag’s III 5. Dan Larson, Tracks 6. Brian Ullom, Snag’s III 7. Jim Conradson, Bass Hunters 8. Mike Sprenger, Snag’s II 9. Matt Hagen, Hub’s Riverbend I 10. Rick Stephens, The Still I 11. John Kohler, Snag’s I 12. Nancy Ratzenberger, Snag’s I BILL THORNLEY 13. Holly Berkstresser, Bass Hunters 14. Dee Jackson, Snag’s III Laker rusher Tyler Green turns on the speed as he scores 15. Gary Hagler, Hub’s Riverbend, II one of his three touchdowns. At right, Shell Lake Coach Joe 16. Heather Matthews, Big Dick’s Johnson checks his plays as he directs the Lakers against 17. Jim McDowall, Hub’s Riverbend II 18. Chuck Smith, The Still I Florence. On Friday, Nov. 8, Shell Lake travels to Cumber- 19. Greg Mueller, Snag’s II land to meet the #1-ranked Luck Cardinals. 20. Sue Lindenfelser, The Still II

Fitness Birchwood senior runs CONTINUED FROM 2B ball elds – kids aren’t ney. “In the mornings discover the joys and re- doing pick-up games we have about a dozen wards of being healthy to a 2nd place at State helps a kid be more at- with their buddies. With riders. A ernoons we and outside. tentive, helps them learn biking, some kids are have about two dozen. Strangely, he stressed, Matthew Marcinske 14.5 seconds. He ran his better.” nding an outside activ- It is open to grades 5 to even though there is ran like the wind on a rst mile in 5:01.3 and And in the Spooner ity they like.” 8. We have kids from a healthy outdoors at- snowy, cold November 2 nished less than 6 sec- area, there are a lot of Spooner has started each grade right now, mosphere all around at the State Cross Country onds behind #1, and over opportunities, and beau- a mountain bike club. with the h- and sixth- us, some young people tournament in Wisconsin 10 seconds in front of #3. tiful places, to ride. Right now, as seasons grade kids having a few don’t always have the Rapids, placing second in He was also in the top 15 “Spooner has very change, it will go dor- more. We have a higher opportunity to enjoy it the Division III meet with of all runners competing good trails,” said McKin- mant until snow-melt. number of boys partici- and bene t from it. He a 5K time of 16 minutes, that day in all divisions. ney. “Our kids have great But next year the high pating, though there is hopes that can change Matthew, a senior, is opportunities here, and school and middle a mix. We hope to get for the young people in the rst athlete in Birch- they are right outside. school teams will join more kids on bikes, spe- the future. wood High School his- Look at it outside. Not a mountain bike racing ci cally girls.” “It is so beautiful here. tory to make it to a state every school or kid has league. McKinney hopes that One of the great things sports competition, as this. We have beautiful “The Wisconsin High more and more young about teaching in this well as place. trails.” School Cycling League is people will get outside area is a lot of kids have “We were probably the And many young peo- the fastest growing sport and participate. never been to the trails,” smallest school at the ple today need to get in our state and in the “It’s important,” he he said. “We also take state meet, but I was still out, exercise, and get in country,” said McKinney. said. “You don’t need kids to canoe the Name- hoping for a rst-place shape. “There are over 60 teams coaches, just get outside, kagon. win,” he said. “Some peo- Pacer and cardio tests, now. In the area, Hay- just play.” “A lot of them have ple think that you don’t said McKinney, prove ward and Rice Lake both Besides biking, young never been. Some don’t have the same opportuni- that nationwide, sitting have teams. When you people in Spooner can know how to swim. ties at small schools, and inside with electronic play football or baseball, also take part in activi- They just have never got- just count us out. It’s all devices has not been a when you’re done with ties such as cross coun- ten the chance to do it. about how hard you work good thing for youths high school, you’ve like- try skiing and canoeing. We’ve seen a shi in re- and what goals you set over the past several ly played your last game. And, said McKinney, cent years. More people for yourself. years. Cycling is something they can learn how to are learning to bike and “It’s fun to watch all the “Tests are low, dan- you can do for the rest of take care of themselves. cross country ski. That little kids who look up to gerously low, across the your life.” “A big part of physical is great. People, a lot of you too, and I would say board,” he stressed. “Of In the future, the bik- education now is learn- people, come here to va- Birchwood is more like a course you have some ing club for younger riding how to move your cation. big family because every- athletes, some who test ers will likely meet be- body functionally and “We live here, and we CONTRIBUTED one made such a big deal very well. But kids are fore and a er school. properly,” he said. don’t take advantage of Matthew Marcinski runs to a out of this. I appreciate not getting outside. Look “We hope to ride into McKinney enjoys what is all around us ev- second-place ﬁ nish at State everyone who was there at the outside courts and November,” said McKin- helping young people ery day.” Cross Country. to support me,” he said.

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Area scoreboard Lumberjacks sweep Dryden over weekend By bill Thornley HOCKEY Garcia unassisted. There was an atten- Superior International Junior Hockey League COUNTRY POOL LEAGUE [email protected] In the second period dance of 389. Nov. 1 Team Won Lost Points Team Won Lost the Lumberjacks kept On Monday, Nov. 11, at SPOONER– It was a Thunder Bay North Stars 12 1 25 up the pressure, scoring 7:15 p.m., the Lumber- Twin Oaks I 36 12 Red Lake Miners 9 5 19 Twin Oaks II 28 20 weekend sweep for the Thief River Falls Norskies 7 7 16 twice to make it 5-0. jacks will be back at the Lipsie Pines 27 21 Northwinds 26 22 Wisconsin Lumber- Fort Frances Lakers 7 8 15 Scoring at 10:55 was Spooner Civic Center to Hub’s Riverbend 24 24 jacks as they hosted the Dryden Ice Dogs 7 9 15 Nicholas Foldest, assist- host Thief River Falls. Prime 23 25 Dryden Ice Dogs at the Wisconsin Lumberjacks 5 10 11 ed by Tyler Hunt and Ty- McKenzie Landing 20 28 Moreland honored Wobblin Duck 19 29 Spooner Civic Center. ler Montoya. Scoring at The Still II 19 41 thony finished with 37 Nov. 2, as the Wisconsin 19:58 was Matthews, as- The Superior Inter- The Still I 17 10 Wisconsin 3, Dryden 2 stops in defeat. Lumberjacks went on to sisted by Moreland and national Junior Hock-

Match Results The Lumberjacks ral- Attendance was listed blank the Dryden 5-0 at Braden LaPorte. ey League announced Prime 8, Lipsie Pines 4 lied for two third-period at 319. the civic center. The third period was Monday that Wiscon- Hub’s Riverbend 7, Northwinds 5 goals to beat the Ice Dogs Wisconsin built a 3-0 scoreless as the Lumber- sin Lumberjacks rook- Twin Oaks II 8, The Still II 4 Wisconsin 5, Dryden 0 Twin Oaks I 10, The Still II 2 3-2 on Friday, Nov. 1, in lead with goals at 1:57 by jacks completed the two- ie forward Cade More- Wobblin Duck 6, McKenzie Landing 6 Superior International In goal for Wisconsin, Dalton Garcia, assisted weekend sweep of the land has been named * Justin Lawrence 8 Ball Break Junior Hockey League Nathan Mueller stopped by Moreland and Mat- Ice Dogs. its Play It Again Sports action at the Spooner 22 shots to record his thews; 5:49 with a goal In goal for the Lumber- Player of the Week for CO-ED POOL LEAGUE Civic Center. second shutout of the by Jack Jones, assisted jacks, Mueller stopped the period concluding Oct. 31 Team Won Lost Dryden got the only season on Saturday, by Matt Turnbull; and 22 of 22 shots on goal. on November 3. Silver Lake 40 20 goal of the first period as In three outings last Rummel’s 38 22 Josh Gardner scored at week the 18-year-old Bass Hunters 37 23 Prime 36 24 10:16. from Virginia, Minne- Twin Oaks 32 28 The Ice Dogs went up sota, produced mul- Big Dick’s 28 32 2-0 at 5:55 of the second tiple points in each of Klopp’s 26 34 Snag’s 26 34 when Evan Pakkala fin- them, helping the ex- Northwinds 21 39 ished off an Xavier Hal- pansion Lumberjacks Route 63 16 44 terman feed. record a pair of victo-

Match Results Wisconsin got on the ries. Klopp’s 6, Snag’s 6 board at 9:22 of the sec- Moreland scored Rummel’s 6, Prime 6 ond when Ryan Wolf once and helped set up Silver Lake 8, Northwinds 4 Big Dick’s 11, Route 63 1 scored to cut the lead to another in a late road Bass Hunters 7, Twin Oaks 3 2-1. setback in Thunder The Lumberjacks then Bay before assisting CITY POOL LEAGUE tied 2-2 at 6:54 of the on both game-winners Nov. 3 third during a man ad- and putting up five Team Won Lost Hank’s 39 21 vantage opportunity in points in total as Wis- Rummel’s I 36 24 the third when Cade Mo- consin won twice on Rummel’s II 33 27 reland scored. home ice vs. Dryden. Tony’s 33 27 Big Dick’s 30 30 Wisconsin then Since October 1 he Snag’s 29 31 capped off the come- has played at more Klopp’s II 28 32 back at 15:31 on a goal than a point-per- Bass Hunters 27 33 Klopp’s I 23 37 by Lukas Lundgren, with game pace for the Teddy Bear 22 38 assists from Moreland Lumberjacks with 13 and Joel Matthews. in 11 contests, hav- Match Results Klopp’s II 6, Klopp’s I 6 Making 25 saves to ing scored five times Rummel’s I 6, Bass Hunters 6 record the win for the while doling out eight Big Dick’s 9, Teddy Bear 3 Lumberjacks was Na- assists in that span. Rummel’s II 9, Hank’s 3 Tony’s 6, Snag’s 6 than Mueller, while bill thornley * Kevin Austin Break Dryden starter Jacob An- Lumberjack Braden LaPorte battles a Dryden Ice Dog opponent in a 3-2 win on Friday.

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