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By Tori Wittenbrock Sports Reporter De Pere — The De Pere girls’ soccer team has asserted their dominance in the Fox River Classic Conference (FRCC) this season, further solidifying their first place position with their win on Tuesday night against Sheboygan South at home. From the opening whistle, the Redbirds put the pressure on the …

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Oct 1 2022

Former players honor coach Finer

De Pere, Sports / By Greg Bates

By Greg BatesSports EditorDE PERE – When Finer joined his team for the ceremony at halftime of De Pere’s game on Sept. 16, it was special for a number of reasons. The players were reunited with their coach, who they cherished. The guys all love to get together and rehash their glory days of 1992. …

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Oct 1 2022

De Pere players recall dream season

De Pere, Sports / By Greg Bates

By Greg BatesSports EditorJim Finer was known as a master motivator by his players. The De Pere High School football coach had some choice words for his team as it entered the 1992 postseason. The Redbirds, winners of the Bay Conference and sporting a 9-0 record, were rolling all season and one of the favorites …

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Aug 17 2022

Ready to defend the FRCC crown
Under a new coach, the Redbirds return a solid nucleus of players

De Pere, Sports / By Greg Bates

By Greg BatesSPORTS EDITORDE PERE – An electric offense and opportune defense created the perfect mix for the De Pere football season a year ago. After an eight-win regular season, a deep postseason run was anticipated for the Redbirds. However, the squad was upset in Level 2 in overtime on a last-second defensive stand by …

Ready to defend the FRCC crown
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