By Rich PalzewicCORRESPONDENTSUAMICO – After a slow start, the Bay Port football team turned it on against Fox River Classic Conference rival De Pere.The Redbirds jumped ahead 7-0 in the first quarter, only to see the Pirates score 42 unanswered points in a 42-14 Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Assocation (WIAA) Division 1 Level 1 playoff victory …
By Josh StalochCORRESPONDENT ASHWAUBENON – It was a slugfest to close out the regular season Friday night in Ashwaubenon as the visiting Redbirds put together a big game and played their way into the postseason with a 35-28 victory over the Jaguars in Fox River Classic Conference (FRCC) action.“Obviously, we have a ton of respect …
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By Greg BATESSPORTS EDITORDE PERE – Bay Port quarterback Cole Bensen isn’t going to be satisfied until his team plays a complete game.To him, that means the Pirates’ offense scores on every possession and the defense pitches a shutout.“I feel like we’re getting better, but I feel like we still haven’t reached that peak yet,” …
By Greg BatesSports EditorDE PERE – Najeh Mitchell had to wait one year to redeem himself.The West De Pere running back was disappointed after his team fell 21-16 to De Pere in 2021.On Friday night, Mitchell played an integral part in getting the Phantoms back in the win column against their crosstown rival.The senior scored …
By Greg BatesSports EditorDE PERE – Last year’s last-second victory by De Pere still stings for Pulaski standout Maverick Cole.Pulaski had a shot at winning the Fox River Classic Conference-North title, but that dream faded with the loss.This season, Cole and the Red Raiders got their revenge.The senior running back rushed for 153 yards and …
By Greg BatesSports EditorDE PERE – After he took his first snap, Easton Arendt felt comfortable and settled in.The De Pere quarterback — who was playing defensive back in the season opener before being thrust into the starting job under center — got his first career start under his belt.Filling in for injured Gabe Herman, …
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By Greg BatesSPORTS EDITORDE PERE – On the very first offensive play of the season, De Pere quarterback Gabe Herman was taken down and he felt like his left knee was hyper-extended.The senior three-year starter felt pain, but he figured it would go away. It didn’t.Herman, a tough dual-threat player, pushed through and played the …
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By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor DE PERE – Despite never being a head football coach, that doesn’t mean the new De Pere leader doesn’t have experience. De Pere Athletics Director Jeff Byczek recently announced the hiring of Ben Strickland to take over for the departed Chad Michalkiewicz, who resigned after 11 seasons to take over …
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