By Rich Palzewic Contributing Writer ASHWAUBENON – During his high school days at Ashwaubenon, Brady Wittig ran cross country and played basketball and baseball. It only made sense when his competitive athletic career ended when he enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he looked for another way to fill that void. “I was set on …
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By Kaity Coisman Contributing Writer GREEN BAY – As area high school seniors reach the end of their school year, many of them are looking for what their next step is going to be. For many, it may not be an option to attend college due to a variety of financial struggles. The CollegeReady program …
By Rich Palzewic Contributing Writer Despite being a part of a national runner-up squad at North Dakota State University (NDSU) for the 2022 football season, former Notre Dame Academy standout Max Rader said it was in his best interest to enter the transfer portal at year’s end. A few months later, the former Triton landed …
By GREEN BAY ATHLETICSMADISON, Wis. – The Green Bay men’s basketball team found themselves in a defensive battle at the Kohl Center against the Wisconsin Badgers on Nov. 15. The Phoenix outscored the Badgers 32-24 in the second half, but ultimately fell 56-45. Zae Blake led the Phoenix (0-3) with 15 points and four steals, …
By Greg BatesSPORTS EDITORName: Kayla DeBruin Parents: Rachelle and Frank DeBruin Activity: Volleyball and track and field Nicknames: Her volleyball defensive teammates call each other “Bros.” Also, her track relay coach Mr. Heraly ends each conversation with Kayla by saying “State champ.” Twitter: @KaylaDeBruin Kayla is an accomplished volleyball player and runner in track. She was the starting libero …
Name Corey Dorrance Business Name BrownEyedAmusings Medium/Art Form Visual When and how did you start making art? I’ve made art my entire life. But as an art major at UW-Madison it became a central focus and driving passion — to always be creating. What inspires your work? Color inspires me; other artists inspire me; nature …
By Rich PalzewicCORRESPONDENTNotre Dame Academy junior girls’ basketball player Gracie Grzesk knows a thing or two about college recruiting. With approximately 20 Division I offers on the table, Grzesk’s college basketball dreams turned into reality on Oct. 28 when she verbally committed to continue her academic and athletic career at the University of Wisconsin-Madison beginning …
By Rich PalzewicSports Editor SUAMICO – Quinn Finley, a Suamico native, is one step closer to playing professional hockey. With the 78th overall pick of the 2022 National Hockey League Draft, the New York Islanders selected Finley in the third round. The draft was held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, July 7-8. “It’s super exciting for …
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By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor DE PERE – Despite never being a head football coach, that doesn’t mean the new De Pere leader doesn’t have experience. De Pere Athletics Director Jeff Byczek recently announced the hiring of Ben Strickland to take over for the departed Chad Michalkiewicz, who resigned after 11 seasons to take over …
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Two performers from the Wisconsin Singers have local ties to De Pere
