Phantoms fall short

MARSHFIELD – The West De Pere Phantoms fell short of a WIAA State Final bid with their 31-24 loss to Rice Lake in the semifinals. 

Rice Lake will return to the WIAA State Final after moving up to Division 2 this season. 

Despite the loss, the Phantoms outgained the Warriors 480-439 total yards on offense. 

The Phantoms also led the game going into halftime with a score of 21-17. 

Yet, Rice Lake’s defense came up big in the second half as their lone score came from a field goal at the end of the third quarter. 

West De Pere finished their season with an 11-2 record and went 7-0 in the FRCC-North Conference.