(WLUK) — From sporting events to highway departments, everyone in Northeast Wisconsin is keeping a close eye on this weekend’s extreme heat.

With a trio of consecutive days of temperatures in the 90s, it’s expected to be the hottest three-day stretch in the region since July 2012.

The Sites sisters, who play soccer, worked out with their personal trainer Thursday, fully aware of what hundreds of young soccer players will go through this weekend when they take to the pitch in 90-plus degree heat.

“It takes a toll on your body. I think it’s great that kids get to go out and play in this, and they have the opportunity to play, but it’s going to be tiring for sure, and your body is going to be worn out by the end of the weekend,” said Briana Sites.

The USA Youth Sports Complex in Appleton will welcome 260 teams this weekend for its Summer Shootout: Kickin’ for a Cause tournament.

“This is a popular end-of-season tournament, ironically for Minnesota teams. For Wisconsin, generally the season is over already, so tryouts have started. So there will be a large amount of people from out of state. Mostly Minnesota teams and our local clubs,” said Eric Gebhard, one of the tournament organizers.

The extreme heat is something tournament organizers are keeping a close eye on. They anticipate shortening game times and taking at least one extra water break per half during each game. Mature trees on site, along with tents, should help to offer some shade too.

“Additionally, we’ll have two cooling stations set up if players experience heat-related illnesses. And what that it is, it’s basically two ice baths and cold towels in a dark room where they can cool off,” said Gebhard.

Many people will likely seek refuge from the heat at a pool this weekend.

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De Pere Parks and Recreation is preparing to keep their swimmers, as well as their team of lifeguards, safe.

“We’re making sure that we’ve got our umbrellas for UV protection and sun protection for staff. Coordinating our break times and making sure rotations are happening super promptly. and then just making sure they’re getting out and monitoring staff to make sure that they’re not getting dehydrated or overheated while they’re on the deck,” said Recreation Supervisor Chelsea Moberg.

Medical professionals say the best thing you can do in the heat is to stay inside in the air conditioning. If you have to be outside, make sure you’re drinking plenty of fluids — and not the alcoholic type.

Wear lightweight, light colored, loose fitting clothing. Seek shade and try not to overexert yourself.

KYDC seminars

The Kinzua Youth Development Center will sponsor a Sport Development Camp scheduled for June 23-26 from 10-11:15 a.m. at the KYDC Center, 200 Struthers St. The camp activities are provided at no cost to participants, and the curriculum is designed for children ages 6 to 11. The focus of this camp is for children to develop the basic locomotor/movement skills needed to become a scholastic/collegiate athlete or at the very least to become a “competent mover” who can enjoy sport throughout life.

Dr. Dan McLaughlin, a professor at Wingate University in Charlotte, North Carolina, will lead the camp activities and he will be assisted by several area high school athletes. Dr. McLaughlin is a former college tennis player/coach and was recently named college physical education teacher of the year in North Carolina.

Parents interested in registering their children should go to https://kinzuawrestlingclub.com/kydc-sport-development-camp and enroll them and sign an online participation/waiver agreement. The camp is limited to 30 children.

Dr. McLaughlin will also present an educational seminar for parents and youth sport coaches on how to develop athletic abilities during the early stages of life, childhood through adolescence. The seminar will be held on Wednesday, June 25 from 6-8 p.m. at the KYDC, 200 Struthers St.

The seminar will discuss issues like: How soon is it too soon to compete? How often should a child train and at what intensity? Are children to be coached as “mini-adults?” What is the optimal age to specialize in a sport? And finally, why is it that 70% of youngsters quit sport by age 14?

On Tuesday, June 24, from 6-8 p.m., Dr. McLaughlin will host a leadership seminar for high school athletes who are leaders on their scholastic sport teams. The seminar designed for those in the “captain roles” will be held at the KYDC, 200 Struthers St.

The seminar will discuss the role of leaders on a sport team. Please email drdennisajohnson@gmail.com or call 704-989-2520 for questions and/or to reserve a spot at the event.

Softball

Week 6 Game Results:

United Refining Co. d. Hickory Creek Brewing Co. 10-5

Blue Collar Outdoors USA d. United Refining Co. 11-9

Blue Collar Outdoors USA d. S&K Scope Mounts 16-6

Donato Drink Works d. Benchwarmers 2.0 23-11

BHHS Regional Realty d. Hair by Flora 18-1

Standings:

BHHS Regional Realty 5-0

Blue Collar Outdoors USA 6-1

Hickory Creek Brewing Co. 3-2

Donato Drink Works 3-2

S&K Scope Mounts 3-4

United Refining Co. 3-4

Hair by Flora 2-3

Benchwarmers 2.0 0-6

Home Run Leaders:

Chris Johnson, Blue Collar Outdoors USA (8), Hunter Geckle, BHHS Regional Realty (7), Derrick Harper, Blue Collar Outdoors USA (6), Jake Sleasman, Blue Collar Outdoors USA (6), TJ Latimer, BHHS Regional Realty (5), Matt Leonard, United Refining Co. (5), Kolten Johnson, Hair by Flora (4), Mark Sprandle, Blue Collar Outdoors USA (3), James Frazier, Hair by Flora (3), Aldon Hulings, S&K Scope Mounts (3)

Week 7 Schedule:

FOLEY

6:30 p.m.: S&K Scope Mounts vs. BHHS Regional Realty

7:45 p.m.: Hair by Flora vs. Benchwarmers 2.0

BETTS

6:30 p.m.: United Refining Co. vs. Donato Drink Works

7:45 p.m.: Blue Collar Outdoors USA vs. Hickory Creek Brewing Co.

9 p.m.: Hair by Flora vs. Hickory Creek Brewing Co.

Golf leagues

RUSSELL — Park Avenue Motor Car leads the Park Avenue Motor Car Men’s Senior League at Blueberry Hill Golf Club after this week’s action with 157.5 points.

Team 6 is second with 155.5 points, followed by Fuzz’s Nutz (148.5), Top Shelf (148), R&W Truck Service (147), Fearsome Foursome (142), Sheffield Timber (142), Morning Sun (136.5), Team 18 (135.5), NAPA Auto Parts (132.5), Team 7 (132.5), The Shockers (131.5), Team 4 (131), United Refining (127.5), Sheffield Rod & Gun (126.5), The Patriots (122.5), Mt. Laurel FCU (120.5) and Gary’s Golf Shop (111).

Mark Silvis and Jeff White each made two birdies while Randy Christensen, Rusty Zigler, Byron Jespersen and Bill Petransky each made one.

Silvis shot the low gross with a 37 while Bryan Moldovan, Denny Stewart, Ken Reiff and Steve Brown all had net 31s.

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WARREN — Eagles Club leads the Tuesday Night League at Jackson Valley Golf Course with 192 points.

Sons of the Legion is second with 180.5 points, followed by Shaw House (180), KCS Energy (176.5) and 4-Score (173).

Lance Bailey and Steve Arnold each accumulated 9 points this week. Larry Salapek earned 8.5 points while Bill Hodge, Randy Dickey and Steve Crissey each earned 7.5 points.

Rob Ritchie led the front nine with a 37 and Jesse McMichael led the back nine with a 38. Among seniors, Mark Silvis led the front nine with a 37 and Salapek led the back nine with a 37.

Noah Turzillo led the net scoring on the front nine with a 33 and DJ Rose led the back nine with a 35. For the seniors, Dudley Nollinger, Pat Ross and Dickey each had a net 34 on the front nine. On the back nine, Don Smith had a net 33.

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LAKEWOOD, N.Y. — Tim Sandberg’s 37 led the Youngsville Senior League at Maplehurst Country Club.

Randy Abplanalp led the net scores with a 28.

Sandberg made two birdies while Ron Holmes, Al Ludwick, Pete Hofert and Bob Yichang each made one. Jon Steffan made the longest putt at No. 15.

Gross: Jon Steffan 38, Ray Adams 42, Ron Holmes 42, Rod Korbar 42, Al Ludwick 42, Gary VanGuilder 42

Net: Ray Adams 29, Jon Steffan 32, Don Thomas 32

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WARREN — John Lipthard and Mike Lewis combined for 27 points to lead the Stableford League at Jackson Valley Golf Course.

Patrick Lund and Rick Woodcock were second with 24 points. Skete Williams teamed up with Neil Rounds and Cale Albaugh teamed up with Craig Tidrick for 23 points apiece.

Individually, Lewis led the way with 17 points while Red Childress, Lund and Jim Munksgard each had 15.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — One of the NBA’s brightest young stars is giving back to his hometown right here in Middle Tennessee.

Charlotte Hornets star Brandon Miller is back at his alma mater, Cane Ridge High School, working with kids at his annual youth basketball camp.

Over 100 basketball hopefuls between the ages of 9 and 14 showed up at this year’s camp, and Miller says getting an opportunity to give back to his high school and the community of Antioch is a dream come true.

“You don’t really see an NBA player come back to Antioch, Tennessee — come to their high school and start camps for kids. You know, it’s for them to get better, to learn. So, why not teach them?” said Miller.

Miller, who was the number two overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft has a simple message for his campers: Be yourself and, above all, have fun — a motto he says has helped him navigate through the NBA.

“Everybody thinks this game of basketball should be something serious — game every day. But, I think, you know, when you put fun into the game, build a routine every day to just keep having fun with it, with the game that you love…I feel like if you don’t have fun with it, why do it?” said Miller.

Among the special guests at this year’s camp was Tyrone “Muggsy” Bouges, who starred in the NBA despite being just 5 feet 4 inches tall. Muggsy says he’s impressed with how the 22-year-old Miller has taken the initiative to make a difference in his home town.

“Coming back to his hometown, giving these kids this type of experience on this platform — I mean, it’s everything. I’m just thankful and grateful that he asked me to come and take part in it,” said Bouges.

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Longtime breakfast tradition continues for friends who met through Big Brothers Big Sisters mentorship

This is a beautiful story of chosen family, proving a father figure doesn’t have to have biology in common to make a difference in a child’s life. The story of De’Andre and Alex will remind you that our relationships help determine the course of our lives. And that being supportive of someone – through a meal, a shared experience or even swim lessons can make all the difference.

– Rebecca Schleicher

On this date, in 2016, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the 73-win Golden State Warriors in a classic Game 7 to secure their NBA championship and became the first team to overcome a 3-1 deficit in the finals.

By doing so, the Cavaliers also became Cleveland’s first major professional sports team to win a title since the 1964 Browns. The Cavaliers-Warriors 2016 finals series marked the first time in NBA history both teams entered Game 7 with the same exact number of points (610). The deciding matchup itself included 20 lead changes and 11 ties as Cleveland won 93-89.

LeBron James, who crafted a 27-point, 11-rebound, 11-assist triple-double, secured his third career NBA Finals MVP after becoming the first player ever to lead all players in a playoff series in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks. Kyrie Irving chipped in 26 points and six rebounds, including a crucial go-ahead bucket over Stephen Curry with 53 seconds remaining. Although Kevin Love finished with only nine points on nine shots, his lockdown defense on the 2016 unanimous MVP also helped make the Cavaliers champions and wrapped one of the best playoff series of all time.

But like any series worth remembering, highlights are required. Enter James’ season-saving and legacy-altering block on Andre Iguodala with the game tied at 89. One needs to only read Mike Breen’s call of the moment to instantly relive it:

“Iguodala to Curry, back to Iguodala, up for the layup! Oh! Blocked by James! LeBron James with the rejection!”

By game’s end, James, who was born in Akron, Ohio, developed into a high school phenom at St. Vincent-St. Mary’s and spent the first seven seasons of his NBA career with the Cavaliers before winning two titles in four seasons with the Miami Heat, couldn’t contain his excitement for delivering an NBA title to his home state.

“I set out a goal two years ago, but I came back to bring a championship to this city.” James explained after Game 7. “I gave everything that I had. I put my heart and my blood and my sweat and my tears to this game. Against all odds, kept that same positive attitude. Instead of saying, ‘Why me?’ I just said, ‘This is what they want me to do.’

Cleveland! This is for you!”

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JACKSON, Wyo. — For the little rippers around town: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and JH Sports are hosting bike camps this summer that will teach children to better handle the demands of more technical mountain bike riding.

The JH Sports Youth Bike Camp offers a convenient way to give young cyclists the confidence needed to explore the terrain that Jackson Hole has to offer. The five-day camp is perfect for bikers age 7 to 13 who are physically and mentally ready to spend five full days of supervised mountain biking. Participants must be able to ride a 20″ bike, confidently operate hand brakes and balance safely on their bike — both seated and while standing on the pedals. For riders ages 3 to 5, JHMR is hosting a one-time Learn to Pedal Bike Camp from June 30 to July 3.

The camps will run Monday through Friday every week until the end of August. Please note: Parents must be available to pick their child up from camp in the event of injury, illness or rain cancellation.

JHMR is proud to offer small group instruction from their professionally trained mountain bike coaches: each camp is limited to five riders. Each day the campers will work toward mastering the skills required to be a well-rounded mountain biker. Mornings begin with trail riding and skills practice, followed by an afternoon in the Jackson Hole Bike Park, or on one of the world-class trails, to focus on that day’s specific skills. Coaches will track participants’ daily progress in order to keep parents informed of ability level and advancement.

The bike camp focuses on these 10 skills over the five days:

• Braking
• Body position/bike-body separation
• Berm cornering
• Flat cornering
• Jumping/popping
• Pumping/weighting and unweighting the bike
• Climbing
• Track stand
• Drops
• Technical trails/line choice

Bike rentals and lift tickets are not included.