With the Press Times moving into De Pere starting with the 2018 fall sport’s season, it was a memorable few months.

It’s been eight almost years since the De Pere and West De Pere boys’ basketball teams have played.

DE PERE—The De Pere Redbirds used a second half surge to propel them to a 45-40 non-conference victory over the West De Pere Phantoms in girls’ basketball, held Dec. 29, at West De Pere HS.

John Edinger is a senior guard that is averaging over 12 points per game on the Phantoms basketball team.

The No. 4-ranked Bay Port girls’ basketball team is beginning to make a habit of starting fast.

DE PERE—Murphy Eggers scored four goals and added one assist as the De Pere Voyageurs defeated Appleton United by a final of 6-0, Dec. 20 at the De Pere Ice Center.

DE PERE—It doesn’t take long for the occasional observer to notice Jake Karchinski on the football field. He stands out amongst other 17 and 18 old players with his 6’5, 250 lb. athletic frame.

DE PERE—Jake Karchinski scored 25 points and John Edinger 20 as the West De Pere Phantoms boys basketball team rallied past the Green Bay West Wildcats 72-62, Dec. 18 at West De Pere High School.

DE PERE – Cody Schwartz had a knack for putting the basketball through the hoop as a ninth grader at West De Pere High School.

Sydney Appleton is a senior on the girls’ basketball team at West De Pere High School.