By Josh StalochCorrespondentDE PERE – The West De Pere High School football team is off to a strong start to its 2022 campaign with a 24-0 victory over Hortonville on Friday that saw the Phantoms in control on offense, defense and special teams.“They’re a good team and we knew we were going to have to …
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By Rich PalzewicCorrespondentDE PERE – With an improved defense and veteran experience returning on offense, the West De Pere football team should see a big jump in its second season in the Fox River Classic Conference (FRCC).“Seeing what it was like in the conference last season, it’s good to have that under our belts,” West …
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Meet West De Pere student Cerese Voyles, who has a passion for band and ceramics
By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor BROWN COUNTY – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) recently released the postseason softball brackets. Locally, in Division 1, Green Bay Preble earned a No. 3 seed, while Bay Port (4), Ashwaubenon (5), Pulaski (6), De Pere (7), West De Pere (10), Green Bay Southwest (11) and Green Bay West/East …
By Greg Bates Correspondent GREEN BAY – After a program-changing regular season produced 20 wins, the Notre Dame Academy boys’ basketball players had plans for a deep playoff run. However, Oshkosh North didn’t want any part of that. Top-seeded Notre Dame got behind early by double digits and never led, as No. 4-seeded Oshkosh North …
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By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor BROWN COUNTY – Dozens of area wrestlers advanced to sectionals based on their performances at various Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association regionals across the state. Only the top-four wrestlers in each weight category advanced to sectionals this Saturday, Feb. 19. Division 1 – Shawano Pulaski won the meet overall with 233.5 …
By Heather Graves Editor DE PERE – Grace Fuss – creator of local nonprofit Fighting Cancer with Grace – said she is driven by a single goal, to create happiness for cancer patients and their families. The 15-year-old West De Pere High School student has donated more than 100 care packages to area patients battling …
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By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor BROWN COUNTY – Several area high schools recently had National Letter of Intent signings for athletes continuing their academic and athletic careers in college. Bay Port Softball: Emma Krueger and Callie Dickie, Rock Valley College Baseball: Theo Zeidler, Bradley University Girls’ swimming: Sydney Aird, University of Northern Iowa Girls’ soccer: …
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By Lee Reinsch Correspondent DE PERE – Property owners in the West De Pere School District will see a lower tax rate for the 2021-22 school year, compared to last year, after the School Board approved the budget Oct. 20. The School Board approved the 2021-22 budget of $43,907,671, an increase from $42,357,609 the previous …
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By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor BROWN COUNTY – Six area high school football teams – Ashwaubenon, Bay Port, De Pere, Notre Dame Academy, Pulaski and West De Pere – qualified for the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) football playoffs. Level 1 games are Friday, Oct. 22, at the higher-seeded team’s home field. No. 8 Ashwaubenon …
