Saturday State Sports Briefs: Piston's snap losing streak by beating Bucks
Wisconsin Sports
-- The Milwaukee Bucks shut out Brandon Knight in a game earlier this week, but the rookie paid them back with a 26-point effort last night, leading Detroit to an 88-80 win. The victory ended the Pistons’ seven-game losing streak.
PC's fourth quarter leads it to win over SCC
The Plum City High School boys basketball used a big fourth quarter to get past St. Croix Central Friday for a 51-42 victory at SCC
RELATED CONTENTEllsworth boys' hoops sweeps season series with Durand
Ellsworth’s stifling defense allowed the Panthers to pick up a 37-34 victory Friday over Durand in Ellsworth.
RELATED CONTENTAfternoon Wisconsin Sports Briefs - MU president 'consumed by trying to keep the Big East together'
Wisconsin Sports
-- The new president of Marquette University said one of the things that surprised him the most was the turmoil in the Big East Conference. Scott Pilarz tells the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel he did not expect that so much of his time and energy would be quote, "consumed by trying to keep the Big East together" and stable.
Nominations being accepted for Wildcat Hall of Fame
Who will be inducted into the Wildcat Hall of Fame this year? Nominations for the 2012 class of the Wildcat Hall of Fame are being accepted through March 1. Nomination forms can be found online at www.rfhalloffame.net, or in the high school activities office.
RELATED CONTENTMorning State Sports Briefs: Beckum gets ready to play in Super Bowl
Wisconsin Sports
-- Former University of Wisconsin tight end Travis Beckum is flying under the radar screen for the New York Giants.
Bad first half dashes Panthers hopes of first league win
The Ellsworth High School girls basketball had a tough time scoring in the first quarter and fell 45-32 to Amery Thursday in Ellsworth.
RELATED CONTENTElmwood girls hoops evens up series with Plum City
After losing the first time out to Plum City back in mid-December, the Elmwood High School girls basketball evened the season series with PC by winning 40-35 Thursday.
RELATED CONTENTMinnesota Sports Briefs: Maturi to retire as U of M's Athletic Director
Minnesota Sports
-- University of Minnesota athletic director Joel Maturi announced his retirement on Thursday.
State Basketball News: Bucks can get to .500 with a victory at Detroit
Wisconsin Sports
-- The Milwaukee Bucks can return to .500 tonight with a victory at Detroit.
Packers promote Clements to offensive coordinator
Wisconsin Sports
-- In a move that many observers expected, the Green Bay Packers promoted Tom Clements yesterday as their new offensive coordinator.
Prescott jazz and pom teams compete in state meet this weekend
The Prescott High School Dance Team will look to add an already impressive collection for the school's trophy case as it will compete in both the jazz and pom routines at the state competition in La Crosse Saturday.
RELATED CONTENTAfternoon State Sports Briefs: Milwaukee Bucks worth $268 million dollars.
Wisconsin Sports
-- Forbes Magazine says the Milwaukee Bucks are worth $268 million dollars.
Falcons keep pace in WIAC
UW-River Falls’ senior Shane Manor continued to make his case for All-American and the Falcons men’s basketball team remained tied for first place in the WIAC as Manor led the team to victories over UW-Stout and UW-Platteville last week.
RELATED CONTENTPollock returns to Elmwood gymnasium this evening with PC girls hoops squad
Plum City High School head girls basketball coach John Pollock makes his first return trip to Elmwood tonight as the Blue Devils and Raiders will contest each other in a Dunn-St. Croix Conference match-up. tip-off is at 7:30 p.m.
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