By Rich PalzewicCORRESPONDENTAshwaubenon senior athlete Boone Kirst had his pick to play college football or college baseball.With several Division II football offers, ultimately, Kirst went the baseball route and chose Central Michigan University (CMU) in Mount Pleasant. He excelled both on the gridiron as a three-year starter at quarterback and as a catcher behind the …
By Greg Bates Correspondent ASHWAUBENON – As the ball sailed past a diving third baseman, Craig Kabat lost his emotions as he went down the line and rounded first base. The Bay Port sophomore watched his teammate touch home plate with the go-ahead run. “I was going crazy,” Kabat said. “I was about to pass …
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By Greg Bates Correspondent ASHWAUBENON – When Mack Crowley is on the mound, the Ashwaubenon baseball team has a great shot to win every game. The senior leader delivered in a big way against rival De Pere Friday. After allowing three runs in the first two innings, Crowley settled in and faced just two hitters …
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By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor ASHWAUBENON – It was a Fox River Classic Conference (FRCC) pitcher’s duel at Capital Credit Union Park April 29. Ashwaubenon’s Eason Hurd and Green Bay Preble’s Austin Renard gave the good-sized crowd something to cheer about in the Jaguars’ 1-0 victory. The two hurlers allowed only nine hits combined in …
By Greg Bates Correspondent DE PERE – As Bennett Spaeth retreated to third base, he made eye contact with his coach, Bob Van Rens. Both guys knew the enormity of the situation. “Bennett looked back at me, and I said, ‘You’re going,’” VanRens said. “We weren’t waiting around.” The De Pere senior tagged up, and …
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By Josh Staloch Correspondent ASHWAUBENON – The Ashwaubenon baseball team went into the bottom of the fifth inning Tuesday, June 15, at Ashwaubomay Park deadlocked 2-2 with Green Bay Southwest. The Jaguars then scored a pair of big runs to come away with a 4-2 WIAA Division 1 regional victory to improve to 14-7. “We …
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By Greg Bates Correspondent GREEN BAY – When Mack Crowley walked to the mound in the bottom of the first inning, he was about as calm as could be, and for good reason. The Ashwaubenon pitcher was spotted four runs by his offense in the top of the frame, taking all the pressure off of …
Bay Port’s Bobby Tilot bats in the Pirates 14-4, five-inning victory over Ashwaubenon May 8 (Melinda Palzewic photo). Bay Port’s Jake Berg BY RICH PALZEWIC CORRESPONDENT SUAMICO – What a difference a night makes. A day after the Bay Port baseball team scored only one run and managed just five hits in a 2-1 loss …
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Bay Port’s Call Verlanic fires a pitch in the Pirates’ 8-4 victory over Ashwaubenon May 1. ASHWAUBENON – The Bay Port baseball team officially began its conference season against Fox River Classic Conference rival Ashwaubenon May 1 at Ashwaubemay Park. The Pirates used a seven-run second inning en route to an 8-4 victory on a …
