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 Rich Palzewic Sports Editor SUAMICO – The Bay Port Pirates boys’ basketball team doesn’t rebuild – they simply reload. Using that same philosophy, the Pirates return plenty of talent from a team that finished 15-7 during the 2020-21 COVID-19 season. “We always seem to have enough bodies and athletes to be competitive every year,” …
By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor ASHWAUBENON – The one-two punch of Bay Port’s Gunnar DeCleene and Nate Forystek carried the Pirates to a 74-61 road victory over Ashwaubenon Dec. 18. Bay Port led only 29-27 at the break, but the duo pumped in 26 of their 40 combined points after halftime to break open the …
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By Greg Bates Correspondent BROWN COUNTY – Several local high school football players are feeling the crunch with recruiting because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Notre Dame senior Will Zellner, who was the team’s No. 2 running back last season, opened eyes by carrying the ball 23 times for 290 yards and three touchdowns. “I’ve had …
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