Voters came out to support top teams, and a pair of teams garnered incredible support from fans. A close battle saw Phillips Football claim the honor of Team of the Week, October 8 – October 14, collecting 670 votes.
Finishing right behind in second place was Tomahawk Girls Cross Country which picked up 635 votes. Third place went to Lakeland Union Boys Cross Country, and 190 votes.
OnFocus Team of the Week, October 8 – October 14
- Newman Catholic Football(nominated online) – The Cardinals finished the regular season with a thrilling win over Tri-County to finish the regular season, 22-18. The Cardinals earned a berth in the 8-Player Football Championships, and they will travel to Gilman Friday evening for their Level 1 matchup.
- Tomahawk Girls Cross Country – The Hatchets claimed the Girls title at the Great Northern Conference Cross Country Meet with 36 points, six points ahead of second place Medford.
- Lakeland Union Boys Cross Country – The Thunderbirds dominated at the Great Northern Conference, finishing in first with 24 points, fifty-two points ahead of the field.
- Phillips Football – The Loggers exploded for 491 yards rushing in their Week 9 thumping of Washburn, 62-18. Tryg Mollman led the way with 267 yards and four touchdowns.
- Pacelli Boys Cross Country – The Cardinals took first at the CWC Boys Cross Country Meet, edging Amherst 49 to 50. Pacelli was led by Luke Eiden, who finished third
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Author: David Keech
David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
