By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor DE PERE – Two weeks ago, 30-mph winds greeted the De Pere and West De Pere softball teams in a nonconference matchup – a game De Pere won, 1-0. Fifteen days later, conditions were nearly perfect in the team’s rematch May 24 in a Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Division 1 …
By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor DE PERE – The only thing hotter than the weather May 13 was the Pulaski softball team’s offense. Fueled by 18 hits and the pitching of Morgan Vertz, the Red Raiders beat De Pere in Fox River Classic Conference action, 7-0. Pulaski recorded a hit in every inning – including …
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By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor DE PERE – The De Pere/West De Pere softball game May 9 turned into a pitcher’s duel with 30-mph winds making conditions difficult. De Pere freshman Reese Falish outdueled West De Pere junior Nevaeh Wagendorf on the mound in the Redbirds’ 1-0 nonconference victory. Falish gave up three hits and …
By Murray Gleffe Correspondent DE PERE – The Bay Port softball team has been perfect through 10 games. In the latest rendition April 25, the Pirates defeated De Pere 12-2 in five innings. “We lost only two seniors from last year’s team,” Bay Port Head Coach Amber Francour said. “We stress the importance of being …
By Murray Gleffe Correspondent DE PERE – It’s a new season, and the Green Bay Preble softball team hasn’t missed a beat. After playing two games in Florida over spring break to open its season, Preble opened Fox River Classic Conference play April 11 with a 13-0 win over De Pere in five innings. “The …
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By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor BROWN COUNTY – They were simply happy to be on a field playing softball. Because the De Pere High School field was unplayable April 5, the Redbirds and Seymour changed on the fly and moved their scheduled game to Scray Hill Park in Ledgeview. “I want to thank De Pere …
By Mallory Allen Intern DE PERE – There are several new – and yet, very familiar – faces at the helm of the De Pere High School (DPHS) softball team this year. In December, Brillion native Travis Piper was announced as the program’s next varsity head coach. He and his wife, Cassie, have four children: …
By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor DE PERE – A big fourth inning by the West De Pere softball team offensively and some shoddy De Pere defense helped lead the Phantoms to an 11-1, five-inning nonconference victory June 4 at Westwood Elementary School. The Phantoms scored seven runs in the fourth, which were aided by two …
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By Greg Bates Correspondent GREEN BAY – There might not be a better hitting softball team in Wisconsin than Green Bay Preble. The Hornets came into their Fox River Classic Conference game Tuesday, May 18, against De Pere averaging 12.1 runs per game. The Preble girls had another field day at the plate, collecting 12 …
By Greg Bates Correspondent DE PERE – With the Bay Port softball team giving De Pere all it could handle, a couple of key defensive plays late in the game made all the difference. Defense was the key as De Pere held on for a 5-3 victory in Fox River Classic Conference action on May …
