By Greg BatesSPORTS EDITORMADISON – For how complete an effort the West De Pere football team played in its first four playoff games, Friday’s WIAA Division 2 state championship game was an anomaly. The Phantoms’ defense came in allowing just 6.5 points per game in the postseason and was coming off a five-turnover performance in …
By Greg BatesSPORTS EDITORDE PERE – Five West De Pere student-athletes had their college dreams come true on Nov. 9.Seniors Ethan Heck, Benjamin Hencke, Noah Jahnke and Eliza Aitken all signed national letters of intent to compete at the next level during a group ceremony at West De Pere High School. Havanah Brockington had her …
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By Rich PalzewicCORRESPONDENTDE PERE – If one game is any indication, the West De Pere girls’ basketball team’s youth movement is ready now.Behind a combined 45 points from four sophomores, the Phantoms pulled away in the second half in a 71-49 nonconference victory over Pulaski on Nov. 15 at West De Pere High School.It was …
By Rich PalzewicCORRESPONDENTFor the first time since the 2018 season, the West De Pere football team is heading to the WIAA state title game.With a chance to win the program’s third gold ball, the Phantoms play Kettle Moraine at 1 p.m. on Friday at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison for the Division 2 crown.West De …
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By Rich PalzewicCORRESPONDENTDE PERE – With flurries in the air and windchills in the mid-20s, the St. Norbert College football team brought plenty of warmth to the 700 fans in attendance on senior day.Behind a 28-point, third-quarter outburst and 503 yards of total offense, the Green Knights posted a 54-0 Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) …
By GREEN BAY ATHLETICSWASHINGTON, D.C. – The Green Bay men’s basketball team kept it close through the first half, but eventually fell 92-58 to the Georgetown Hoyas on the road on Nov. 12.The Phoenix (0-2) had two players score in double figures, led by Clarence Cummings III, who had 14 points and three steals. Zae …
By GREEN BAY ATHLETICSGREEN BAY – The Green Bay women’s basketball team responded after a season-opening loss to Drake by thrashing Marist 74-45 in the regular-season home opener on Nov. 12.The Phoenix (1-1, 0-0 Horizon League) had three players score in double figures, led by Hailey Oskey’s 19 points, six rebounds and three steals. She …
By Greg BatesSPORTS EDITORName: Gianna Logue Parents: Kelly and Tony Logue Activity: Volleyball and track and field Nicknames: G Twitter: @GiannaLogue05 Gianna has been playing soccer since she’s been able to walk. She started volleyball after her eighth-grade year after she quit gymnastics. She fell in love with the sport. Her mom played college soccer at Carroll University. Also, …
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By Greg BatesSPORTS EDITOR ASHWAUBENON – As Najeh Mitchell bulled his way into the end zone with 3:09 remaining in the game, the West De Pere players started to celebrate.A two-touchdown lead was finally going to be safe against Kaukauna. The Phantoms football team was going to state.With the game tied at 7-7 late in …
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By Rich PalzewicCORRESPONDENTMENASHA – The tears told the story – their perfect season was over.Behind a dominating offensive performance from Kimberly running back Blake Barry, the Bay Port football team couldn’t keep up in a 42-21 loss to the Papermakers in a WIAA Division 1 state semifinal game at Menasha High School.Barry racked up 279 …
