BUCKS New Bucks president Josh Glessing reflects on his Racine roots mitch.fink Feb 27, 2026 Feb 27, 2026 Updated Mar 3, 2026 Milwaukee Bucks president Josh Glessing poses for a photo at Park High School. Mitch Fink, Journal Times Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save mitch.fink Josh Glessing was scanning the wall of team photos that line the athletic wing of Park High School when a student popped out into the empty corridor.kAm“%CJ:?8 E@ D?62< @FEn r=2DD:4 >@G6[” v=6DD:?8 BF:AA65] “#@@<:6 >:DE2<6[ E9@F89] %96 36DE H2J @FE H2D @G6C 3J E96 5C:G6C’D 65 C@@> @? E96 @E96C D:56 @7 E96 3F:=5:?8]”k^AmkAm%96 DEF56?E 962565 324< E@ E96 >2:? 92==H2J 2?5 v=6DD:?8[ 6?;@J:?8 2 EC:A 5@H? >6>@CJ =2?6 a_ J62CD :? E96 >2<:?8[ EFC?65 324< E@ E96 H2== @7 A:4EFC6D[ :?DA64E:?8 F?E:= 96 7@F?5 E96 @?6 96 H2D =@@<:?8 7@C]k^Am kAm“~9 J629[ x’> :? 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Mitch Fink, Journal Times Park girls basketball coach Valerie Freeman stands on the sidelines during Thursday's 74-57 loss to Case. Mitch Fink, Journal Times The Park High School student section cheers during Thursday's basketball doubleheader. Mitch Fink, Journal Times Case sophomore Jayden Searcy in the Eagles' 83-82 win over Park on Thursday night. Mitch Fink, Journal Times Case senior guard Williams Kadyn dribbles in Thursday's 83-82 win over Park. Mitch Fink. Journal Times Park junior guard DJ Williams moves with the ball in transition during Thursday's 83-82 loss to Case. Mitch Fink, Journal Times Get in the game with our Prep Sports Newsletter Sent weekly directly to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. mitch.fink Author email Follow mitch.fink Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. 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Kevin Porter Jr. and Bobby Portis Jr. speak on Bucks win over the Cavs Kevin Porter Jr., Doc Rivers and Bobby Portis Jr. speak on the Milwaukee Bucks' 118-116 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Feb. 25, 2026.
Kevin Porter Jr. and Bobby Portis Jr. speak on Bucks win over the Cavs Kevin Porter Jr., Doc Rivers and Bobby Portis Jr. speak on the Milwaukee Bucks' 118-116 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Feb. 25, 2026.
After another beautiful taste of spring, winter returns with more snow for southern Wisconsin This shouldn't be surprising with meteorological winter ending on Saturday and meteorological spring starting Sunday.
Bucks lose in Chicago as Bulls snap 11-game skid Chicago went on a 27-0 run as Milwaukee lost in a road contest to a team sitting behind it in the Eastern Conference standings.
Bucks lose in Chicago as Bulls snap 11-game skid Chicago went on a 27-0 run as Milwaukee lost in a road contest to a team sitting behind it in the Eastern Conference standings.
Bucks in 'unchartered waters' as they battle for postseason berth Milwaukee's in a spot hasn't found itself in several years — outside looking in at the playoff race. In order to change that, players say wins…
Bucks in 'unchartered waters' as they battle for postseason berth Milwaukee's in a spot hasn't found itself in several years — outside looking in at the playoff race. In order to change that, players say wins…
