By Jordon LawrenzCONTRIBUTING WRITERThe West De Pere boys’ basketball team’s season came to end on Saturday in the sectional final.Pitting two No. 1 regional seeds, Nicolet downed West De Pere, 66-59. to advance to the Division 2 state tournament.Todd Deschane’s squad finished the season 16-11.Nicolet (24-4) got off to a hot start at Menasha High …
By Jordon LawrenzCONTRIBUTING WRITERPULASKI – It took 44 minutes of play, but the West De Pere boys’ basketball team punched its ticket to a sectional final.The No. 1-seeded Phantoms took down No. 2-seeded Notre Dame Academy in a double-overtime thriller, 65-62, at Pulaski High School.Thursday night’s Division 2 sectional semifinal featured a battle of Bay …
By Janelle FisherCONTRIBUTING WRITERLITTLE CHUTE – Undermanned, the West De Pere boys’ basketball team went on the road and couldn’t quite pull off an upset victory on Friday night.Missing two of its starters — top scorer Ethan Heck and sophomore Easton Deschane — the Phantoms had the tall task of taking on one-loss Little Chute.West …
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By William Soquet Contributing Writer Name: Ethan Heck Parents: Rick and Angie Heck Activities: Basketball, baseball and golf Twitter: @ethanheck12 Ethan is seemingly everywhere for the Phantoms. He is averaging just under 19 points per game on the basketball court, and was a member of the varsity golf team in 2021 and ’22. Additionally, he …
By Greg BatesSPORTS EDITORDE PERE – Starting the season with a 6-6 record hasn’t been ideal for the West De Pere boys’ basketball team.However, the Phantoms took a big step forward on Monday night and stayed in the running for the Bay Conference title.New London traveled to West De Pere with both teams in a …
By William SoquetCONTRIBUTING WRITERGREEN BAY – After trailing the Hortonville Polar Bears by five points at halftime, the West De Pere Phantoms boys’ basketball team fell by a final score of 70-50 at the Sun Drop Shootout on Dec. 28.It was a role reversal for West De Pere (3-4), which beat Freedom by a score …
By Greg BatesSPORTS EDITORDE PERE – Five West De Pere student-athletes had their college dreams come true on Nov. 9.Seniors Ethan Heck, Benjamin Hencke, Noah Jahnke and Eliza Aitken all signed national letters of intent to compete at the next level during a group ceremony at West De Pere High School. Havanah Brockington had her …
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By Greg Bates Correspondent SEYMOUR – With eight regular-season games remaining on its schedule, the West De Pere Phantoms boys’ basketball team learned a valuable lesson Thursday. It can’t build a double-digit, second-half lead and expect to cruise to a victory. The Phantoms led by as many as 18 points and held an 11-point edge …
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By Greg Bates Correspondent DE PERE – When it’s crunch time in close games, the West De Pere Phantoms boys’ basketball team is at its best. Of the Phantoms’ 15 games this season, seven have been decided by five points or less. In these tight contests, West De Pere is an impressive 6-1. Clinging to …
By Greg Bates Correspondent GREEN BAY – Preparing for a nonconference game against Oregon, it was like looking in a mirror for West De Pere boys’ basketball coach Todd Deschane. The Panthers love to get up and down the floor, just like the Phantoms. Both teams can stretch a defense and create open, easy looks. From the …
