By Greg Bates Correspondent SUAMICO – When Ben Meeuwsen’s two boys were growing up, he exposed them to his college alma mater, the Naval Academy. He wore the Midshipmen uniform with pride and played on the football team in 1987 and ’88 before graduating in 1991. When it came time for Ben’s oldest son, Quinn, …
By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor SUAMICO – Ella Meeuwsen, a Bay Port senior, recently verbally committed to the University of Iowa, a Division I college participating in the Big Ten Conference in Iowa City, to join the track and field team. Meeuwsen’s career-best high jump of 5-foot-6 is Bay Port’s school record. “I’m excited about …
By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor MADISON – As a sophomore at Bay Port High School, Max Meeuwsen knew nothing about wrestling, but he joined the sport to better himself for football. Two years later, Meeuwsen is now a two-time state champ on the mat. Meeuwsen beat Menasha’s Cullen Quick 5-2 in the finals of the …
efBy Greg Bates Correspondent GREEN BAY – Brad Shefchik knew his team was up against a juggernaut, but until his Bay Port wrestlers hit the mat against Kaukauna, the longtime coach didn’t know his opponent’s full capacity. The No. 5-ranked Pirates won only three matches in a 50-15 loss to No. 2 Kaukauna in a …
By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor PULASKI – Bay Port’s Max Meeuwsen, the defending WIAA Division 1 heavyweight state wrestling champ, won his 100th career match at the 16-team Pulaski Invitational Feb. 1 at Pulaski High School. Meeuwsen, who has an overall record of 35-0 and was the lone area champ at the invite, is currently …
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By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor SUAMICO – Three Bay Port High School student-athletes – Preston Cedergren, Braden Doyle and Max Meeuwsen – were recognized Dec. 18 for signing their National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic careers at the Division I collegiate level. Cedergren will be attending the University of Nebraska-Omaha to play golf …
By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor SUAMICO – Several Green Bay area wrestlers participated in the 27-team Battle on the Bay tournament at Bay Port High School Dec. 14. Three local wrestlers won titles: De Pere’s Shane Corrigan in the 106-pound weight class, Ashwaubenon’s Connor Ramage at 170 and Bay Port’s Max Meeuwsen in the heavyweight …
By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor SUAMICO – The Bay Port football team will be one of the best teams in the state this season, and now they have a pair of Division I college commits to back that statement up. Braden Doyle, a 6-foot-4, 285-pound offensive lineman, announced he has verbally committed to play football …
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By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor MADISON – Bay Port’s Max Meeuwsen never really thought he could win a state wrestling title. “My coaches always told me they thought I could win a state title and that should be my goal, but I wasn’t sure if that’s what they just told everyone,” laughed Meeuwsen, who is …
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