By PRESS TIMES SPORTSDE PERE – In a match filled with pins, it was the West De Pere wrestling team that got the edge, beating host De Pere 42-36 on Dec. 20.The Phantoms won eight of the 14 matches, five via pin along with one forfeit. The rival Redbirds scored four pins and two forfeit …
By Greg BatesSPORTS EDITORMADISON – For how complete an effort the West De Pere football team played in its first four playoff games, Friday’s WIAA Division 2 state championship game was an anomaly. The Phantoms’ defense came in allowing just 6.5 points per game in the postseason and was coming off a five-turnover performance in …
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 Rich PalzewicCORRESPONDENTDE PERE – If one game is any indication, the West De Pere girls’ basketball team’s youth movement is ready now.Behind a combined 45 points from four sophomores, the Phantoms pulled away in the second half in a 71-49 nonconference victory over Pulaski on Nov. 15 at West De Pere High School.It was …
By Rich PalzewicCORRESPONDENTFor the first time since the 2018 season, the West De Pere football team is heading to the WIAA state title game.With a chance to win the program’s third gold ball, the Phantoms play Kettle Moraine at 1 p.m. on Friday at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison for the Division 2 crown.West De …
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By Greg BatesSPORTS EDITOR ASHWAUBENON – As Najeh Mitchell bulled his way into the end zone with 3:09 remaining in the game, the West De Pere players started to celebrate.A two-touchdown lead was finally going to be safe against Kaukauna. The Phantoms football team was going to state.With the game tied at 7-7 late in …
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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 …
By Greg BatesSPORTS EDITORWest De Pere football coach Chris Greisen wasn’t afraid to use the word dominating to describe his team’s effort in Level 3 of the playoffs.And why would he be afraid? It most certainly was dominating.No. 3-seeded West De Pere — after traveling for hours on a bus for the second straight playoff …
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By Greg BatesSPORTS EDITORFor the first time in the Notre Dame Academy boys’ cross country program’s history it has won a state championship. The Tritons (81 points) handily beat runner-up Lakeside Lutheran (115) to capture the WIAA Division 2 state title at The Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids on Oct. 29. “It obviously means …
By Greg BatesSPORTS EDITORAs the old adage goes, defense wins championships.The way the West De Pere football team’s defense is locking down its opponents combined with the Phantoms’ electric offense, a championship could be in store this season.West De Pere held a good New Richmond rushing attack to just 17 yards and Najeh Mitchell put …
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