Lily Zhao

Milwaukee

Sports Reporter and Anchor at WITI-TV (Milwaukee, WI)

@fox6now Sports Anchor | Reporter

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Wisconsin wrestler becomes national champion at 12

1 month ago | fox6now.com | Lily Zhao

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. - Women's wrestling is rapidly growing across the United States and here in Wisconsin. We first caught up with Julianna LaSavage in 2022 at Ringers Wrestling Club in Menomonee Falls. Back then, she was honing her craft as an aspiring female wrestler by learning from a junior world champion, Kylie Welker. Three years later, plenty has changed. She is now a national champion herself at just 12 years old.
Wisconsin wrestler becomes national champion at 12

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Lily Zhao

The BriefWe first caught up with Julianna LaSavage in 2022 at Ringers Wrestling Club in Menomonee Falls. Back then, she was honing her craft as an aspiring female wrestler by learning from a junior world champion, Kylie Welker. Three years later, plenty has changed. MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. - Women's wrestling is rapidly growing across the United States and here in Wisconsin. We first caught up with Julianna LaSavage in 2022 at Ringers Wrestling Club in Menomonee Falls.
Admirals' Cal O’Reilly joins exclusive AHL club

2 months ago | fox6now.com | Lily Zhao

Cal O’Reilly is a fixture for the Milwaukee Admirals. This season, he officially joined an exclusive club, which is pretty impressive for 1,000 reasons. What we know: In February, O’Reilly became the ninth player to skate in 1,000 games in his AHL career. "Playing 1,000 games is pretty special," said Cal O’Reilly, Admirals center. "It’s pretty rare.
NFL Draft Diaries: Dylan Brown's dream was always to go pro

2 months ago | fox6now.com | Lily Zhao

With the NFL Draft quickly approaching in Green Bay, the latest "Draft Diary" highlights one prospect who is tackling the challenge of making it to the pros. Like many kids who grow up and play football, Dylan Brown's dream is – you guessed it – to play in the NFL. The backstory: The Mequon native began his career at Homestead High School as a safety before he moved to cornerback in college for the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
NFL Draft Diaries: Dylan Brown's dream was always to go pro

2 months ago | sports.yahoo.com | Lily Zhao

The BriefLike many kids who grow up and play football, Dylan Brown's dream is to play in the NFL. FOX6 Sports will present "Draft Diaries" every Tuesday night between now and draft week. MEQUON, Wis. - With the NFL Draft quickly approaching in Green Bay, the latest "Draft Diary" highlights one prospect who is tackling the challenge of making it to the pros. Like many kids who grow up and play football, Dylan Brown's dream is – you guessed it – to play in the NFL.
Considering Impact-Based Solutions for Social Media in the Modern Digital Age

Mar 26, 2025 | medium.com | Lily Zhao

Lily Zhao·Follow4 min read·--Working draftI used to be naive. When I right out of college, I pitched an initiative to target low-income neighborhoods with educational initiatives rather than merely feeding users content they were already predisposed to see. This pitch was part of my application for the Product Manager program at Facebook and Google.
Draft Diaries: Badgers' Brian Calhoun inspires new generation

Mar 25, 2025 | fox6now.com | Lily Zhao

Draft Diaries: Brian Calhoun Leading up the big event in Green Bay, FOX6's Lily Zhao caught up with a former player who got the honor of having his name called in the NFL Draft in this week's "Draft Diary." OAK CREEK, Wis. - What goes on behind the scenes before a player's name is called in the NFL Draft?
Draft Diaries: Badgers' Brian Calhoun inspires new generation

Mar 25, 2025 | sports.yahoo.com | Lily Zhao

The BriefBrian Calhoun was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft with the 74th overall pick. The former running back went from Colorado to Wisconsin, and in one season for the Badgers in 2005, he led the Big Ten in scoring and all-purpose yards that year. Since his playing days, Calhoun returned to his alma mater last season to become the Oak Creek Knights football coach. OAK CREEK, Wis.
Marquette's response to NCAA bracket release

Mar 16, 2025 | fox6now.com | Lily Zhao

The Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball team is headed to Cleveland to take on the New Mexico Lobos.
March Madness: Marquette Golden Eagles react to NCAA bracket release

Mar 16, 2025 | fox6now.com | Lily Zhao

Marquette's response to NCAA bracket release The Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball team is headed to Cleveland to take on the New mexico Lobos. MILWAUKEE - The Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball team is headed to Cleveland to take on the New Mexico Lobos in the NCAA Tournament. The game is scheduled for Friday, March 21 at Rocket Arena. RELATED: Check out the new and improved FOX Sports app The Golden Eagles are the No. 7 seed in the South Region and will face the 10th-seeded Lobos.

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