MENASHA — Green Bay Packers’ Head Coach Matt LaFleur had some words of encouragement for the Menasha football team Sunday.
The Bluejays watched training camp practice from the stands before being invited onto the field for the Packers’ team huddle after practice.
LaFleur told them the adversity the team is facing is one of those things that is out of their control.
But what you can control is your attitude, your effort and your response to adversity, he told the team.
Calder Stadium, Menasha High School’s home football field, was directly in the tornado’s path July 27 and sustained extensive damage, requiring significant repairs before being able to host athletic events again.
According to a post by Lawrence University, Menasha Bluejays head football coach Jeramie Korth started thinking about how to support his players and their families. His goal was to turn a difficult situation into an opportunity to bring people together and provide a sense of stability during an uncertain time.
“Lawrence was the number one thought,” Korth said. “The Banta Bowl has always been a great place to play, and with the updates recently made to the Banta Bowl, our community is absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to play there.”
During a meeting with parents and district leaders, Menasha School District officials shared the news that the Bluejays would play five home games this fall at Lawrence University’s Banta Bowl. Korth said the announcement was met with immediate excitement.
