LaCrosse streams sports live on-line for local, distant fans

The Oct. 20 St. John/Endicott/LaCrosse vs. Sunnyside Christian game is viewed on a device.

LaCrosse sports fans do not have to travel to watch their kids play anymore, thanks to the efforts of Jeff Gates who is streaming the games live on the internet.

Gates, the LaCrosse history teacher and technology director, has been attending LaCrosse games since 2016 to stream the students’ games for those who are not able to be there in person.

“It’s like a TV, but it’s over the internet,” Gates explained about streaming the games. Prior to the start of the game, Gates sets up his tablet. He links to a...