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Saturday, March 27, 2010
Winneconne goes for first title
The Winneconne girls' basketball team takes on New Berlin Eisenhower in the WIAA Division 2 staate championship game today at 6:35 p.m. Join The Post-Crescent's online chat at www.postcrescent.com
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WIAA Division 2 state championship
When: 6:35 p.m. today
Where: Kohl Center, Madison
* Winneconne (25-3) vs. New Berlin Eisenhower (25-2): Winneconne placed second in the Eastern Valley Conference at 15-3 and will be playing for their first-ever state title in girls’ basketball. The Wolves are led in scoring by 5-10 senior forward Kathryn Koeck at 13.9 ppg. and 5-7 senior guard/forward Maggie Peerenboom at 12.4 ppg. Winneconne is coming off of a 31-30 state semifinal win over Monroe on Friday.
New Berlin Eisenhower placed first in the Woodland-Black with a 16-1 record. The Lions also are competing at the state tournament for the first time. Eisenhower is led in scoring by 6-1 junior forward Anna Hahn at 14 ppg. and 5-9 sophomore guard Nicole Bauman at 11.2 ppg. The Lions advanced with a 40-38 win over Altoona in Friday’s sectional semifinal.
Here is a preview of today's game:
WIAA Division 2 state championship
When: 6:35 p.m. today
Where: Kohl Center, Madison
* Winneconne (25-3) vs. New Berlin Eisenhower (25-2): Winneconne placed second in the Eastern Valley Conference at 15-3 and will be playing for their first-ever state title in girls’ basketball. The Wolves are led in scoring by 5-10 senior forward Kathryn Koeck at 13.9 ppg. and 5-7 senior guard/forward Maggie Peerenboom at 12.4 ppg. Winneconne is coming off of a 31-30 state semifinal win over Monroe on Friday.
New Berlin Eisenhower placed first in the Woodland-Black with a 16-1 record. The Lions also are competing at the state tournament for the first time. Eisenhower is led in scoring by 6-1 junior forward Anna Hahn at 14 ppg. and 5-9 sophomore guard Nicole Bauman at 11.2 ppg. The Lions advanced with a 40-38 win over Altoona in Friday’s sectional semifinal.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Disappointment lingers
Not much was expected of the University of Wisconsin men's basketball team this season . At least one media outlet had the Badgers finishing seventh in the Big Ten. Wisconsin proceded to put together a season where they not only contended for the conference championship, but also earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the ninth straight year.
Despite this, there's a feeling of disappointment that Wisconsin failed to reach the Sweet 16. My how times have changed. Fifteen years ago, Badger fans could only dream of the success Wisconsin now enjoys. The disappointment is a good thing. It means expectations for the Badgers program have been raised tremendously.
Despite this, there's a feeling of disappointment that Wisconsin failed to reach the Sweet 16. My how times have changed. Fifteen years ago, Badger fans could only dream of the success Wisconsin now enjoys. The disappointment is a good thing. It means expectations for the Badgers program have been raised tremendously.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Only the girls survive
Both area boys' basketball teams saw their seasons come to an end at the state basketball tournament on Friday at the Kohl Center as Brillion in Division 3 and Appleton East in Division 1 came up short in state semifinal games.
Three girls' teams, however, will be looking to punch their tickets to next week's state tournament. Here is a look at today's match-ups. Check out The Post-Crescent's live chat tonight at www.postcrescent.com.
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
When: Saturday
What: Sectional finals
Division 1
* (No. 3 seed) Kaukauna vs. (No. 1 seed) De Pere at the Kress Center, Green Bay, 7 p.m.: Kaukauna tied with Kimberly for third place in the Fox Valley Association at 13-5. The Ghosts are 19-5 overall. Kaukauna is led in scoring by 5-6 senior guard Lindsey VanRooy at 10.8 ppg and 6-0 junior forward Abbey DeBruin at 10 ppg. The Ghosts advanced to sectionals with a 55-49 win over Ashwaubenon last Saturday and to the sectional finals with a 40-33 win over second-seeded De Pere.
De Pere tied for the Fox River Classic Conference championship with Pulaski at 15-1. The Redbirds are 23-1 overall. They are led in scoring by 6-1 senior center Kristin Tischer at 15.7 ppg. De Pere advanced to sectionals with a 50-34 win over Appleton North last Saturday and to the sectional finals with a 51-38 win over fourth-seeded Kimberly.
Division 2
* (No. 1 seed) Luxemburg-Casco vs. (No. 1 seed) Winneconne at Seymour, 7 p.m.: Luxemburg-Casco won the Bay Conference at 14-2 and is 23-3 overall. The Spartans are led in scoring by 6-1 junior center Janelle VanderPlas at 18.2 ppg. and 5-10 junior forward Kelsey Jonioux at 8.6 ppg. Luxemburg-Casco advanced to sectionals with a 56-44 win over Denmark last Saturday and to the sectional finals with a 45-40 double-overtime win over top-seeded Freedom on Thursday.
Winneconne placed second in the Eastern Valley Conference at 15-3 and is 23-3 overall. The Wolves are led in scoring by 5-10 senior forward Kathryn Koeck at 14.2 ppg. and 5-7 senior guard/forward Maggie Peerenboom at 12.6 ppg. Winneconne advanced to sectionals with a 44-32 win over New London last Saturday and a 41-35 win over Xavier on Thursday.
Division 3
* (No. 2 seed) Gillett vs. (No. 1 seed) Brillion at De Pere, 7 p.m.: Gillett tied for the Marinette & Oconto Conference championship with Peshtigo at 15-1 and is 23-3 overall. The Tigers are led in scoring by Lauren Kasten at 10.7 ppg. Gillett advanced to sectionals with a 34-31 win over Peshtigo and then defeated top-seeded Auburndale 38-33 on Thursday in a sectional semifinal.
Brillion won the Olympian Conference title at 18-0 and is 25-1 overall. The Lions are led in scoring by 5-9 senior guard Alyssa Olp at 11.8 ppg. and 6-0 sophomore forward Kylie Moxley at 11.2 ppg. Brillion’s lone loss was a 55-52 setback on Dec. 7 at Luxemburg-Casco. The Lions beat Manitowoc Roncalli 40-28 in a regional final last Saturday and Oshkosh Lourdes 49-48 on Thursday.
Three girls' teams, however, will be looking to punch their tickets to next week's state tournament. Here is a look at today's match-ups. Check out The Post-Crescent's live chat tonight at www.postcrescent.com.
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
When: Saturday
What: Sectional finals
Division 1
* (No. 3 seed) Kaukauna vs. (No. 1 seed) De Pere at the Kress Center, Green Bay, 7 p.m.: Kaukauna tied with Kimberly for third place in the Fox Valley Association at 13-5. The Ghosts are 19-5 overall. Kaukauna is led in scoring by 5-6 senior guard Lindsey VanRooy at 10.8 ppg and 6-0 junior forward Abbey DeBruin at 10 ppg. The Ghosts advanced to sectionals with a 55-49 win over Ashwaubenon last Saturday and to the sectional finals with a 40-33 win over second-seeded De Pere.
De Pere tied for the Fox River Classic Conference championship with Pulaski at 15-1. The Redbirds are 23-1 overall. They are led in scoring by 6-1 senior center Kristin Tischer at 15.7 ppg. De Pere advanced to sectionals with a 50-34 win over Appleton North last Saturday and to the sectional finals with a 51-38 win over fourth-seeded Kimberly.
Division 2
* (No. 1 seed) Luxemburg-Casco vs. (No. 1 seed) Winneconne at Seymour, 7 p.m.: Luxemburg-Casco won the Bay Conference at 14-2 and is 23-3 overall. The Spartans are led in scoring by 6-1 junior center Janelle VanderPlas at 18.2 ppg. and 5-10 junior forward Kelsey Jonioux at 8.6 ppg. Luxemburg-Casco advanced to sectionals with a 56-44 win over Denmark last Saturday and to the sectional finals with a 45-40 double-overtime win over top-seeded Freedom on Thursday.
Winneconne placed second in the Eastern Valley Conference at 15-3 and is 23-3 overall. The Wolves are led in scoring by 5-10 senior forward Kathryn Koeck at 14.2 ppg. and 5-7 senior guard/forward Maggie Peerenboom at 12.6 ppg. Winneconne advanced to sectionals with a 44-32 win over New London last Saturday and a 41-35 win over Xavier on Thursday.
Division 3
* (No. 2 seed) Gillett vs. (No. 1 seed) Brillion at De Pere, 7 p.m.: Gillett tied for the Marinette & Oconto Conference championship with Peshtigo at 15-1 and is 23-3 overall. The Tigers are led in scoring by Lauren Kasten at 10.7 ppg. Gillett advanced to sectionals with a 34-31 win over Peshtigo and then defeated top-seeded Auburndale 38-33 on Thursday in a sectional semifinal.
Brillion won the Olympian Conference title at 18-0 and is 25-1 overall. The Lions are led in scoring by 5-9 senior guard Alyssa Olp at 11.8 ppg. and 6-0 sophomore forward Kylie Moxley at 11.2 ppg. Brillion’s lone loss was a 55-52 setback on Dec. 7 at Luxemburg-Casco. The Lions beat Manitowoc Roncalli 40-28 in a regional final last Saturday and Oshkosh Lourdes 49-48 on Thursday.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Interesting match-ups highlight Friday's prep basketball postseason action
Join The Post-Crescent on Friday for our Coverit Live chat during the WIAA boys' state tournament and girls' sectional semifinals. Here are our local match-ups:
BOYS’ BASKETBALL
When: Friday
What: State semifinals
Division 1
* Appleton East (22-5) vs. Madison Memorial (22-4) at Kohl Center, Madison, 6:35 p.m.: Appleton East finished second at 14-4 in the Fox Valley Association. The Patriots are led in scoring by 5-8 junior point guard Johnny Coenen and 6-2 junior forward Caleb Zeegers at 11 ppg. and 10.7 ppg., respectively. Junior Trent Schmidt, a 6-3 forward, averages 10.2 ppg. East advanced to the state semifinals with a 54-46 win over previously unbeaten Antigo on Thursday. It is the school’s sixth state appearance and first since 1996. East was a state runnerup in both 1986 and 1990. The Patriots are on a 12-game winning streak. East’s last loss was a 72-62 setback at home against Kaukauna on Jan. 26. Appleton East coach John Mielke is in his 10th season as Patiots coach. He has a 138-92 record at the school and is 275-178 overall.
Madison Memorial, the defending state champions, are making their seventh straight state appearance. Memorial also won a state championship in 2005 and finished as runner-up in 2004, 2006 and 2008. The Spartans advanced to the state semifinals with a 58-41 win over Neenah. Memorial tied for the Big Eight championship with Madison East, both at 15-3. The Spartans are led in scoring by Marquette University recruit Vander Blue at 17.2 ppg., Tre Creamer at 14.7 ppg. and Junior Lomomba at 10.4 ppg. Spartans coach Steve Collins is in his 12th year at the school and has a 231-59 overall record.
Division 3
* Eau Claire Regis (22-5) vs. Brillion (23-4) at Kohl Center, Madison, approximately 10:45 a.m.: Eau Claire Regis placed second in the Cloverbelt-West with a 13-3 record. Regis is led in scoring by 6-3 senior forward Adam Ganske at 14.5 ppg., 6-2 junior point guard Connor Miller at 13.7 ppg. and 5-11 senior guard Jack Eaton at 13.4 ppg. The Ramblers are making their third straight state appearance, falling in the state semifinals the past two years.
Brillion finished third in the Olympian Conference at 14-4. The Lions are led in scoring by 5-9 sophomore guard Trevor Krizenesky at 10.3 ppg., 6-0 senior guard Jacob Hebbard at 8.8 ppg. and 6-2 junior forward Brian Krueger at 8.4 ppg. Brillion advanced to state with a 66-63 sectional final win over previously unbeaten Marathon last Saturday. This is the Lions’ first-ever state appearance.
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
When: Friday
What: Sectional semifinals
Division 1
* (No. 4 seed) Kimberly vs. (No. 1 seed) De Pere at the Kress Center, Green Bay, 6 p.m.: Kimberly tied for third place in the Fox Valley Association with Kaukauna at 13-5 and is 17-7 overall. The Papermakers are led in scoring by 5-7 junior guard Nateah Beimborn at 11.2 ppg. The Papermakers beat Green Bay Preble 38-31 in a regional final on Saturday.
De Pere tied for the Fox River Classic Conference championship with Pulaski at 15-1. The Redbirds are 22-1 overall. They are led in scoring by 6-1 senior center Kristin Tischer at 15.7 ppg. De Pere advanced to sectionals with a 50-34 win over Appleton North on Saturday. De Pere beat Kimberly 32-31 on Nov. 28 at the Kress Classic at the Kress Center in Green Bay. It was the second game of the season for both teams.
* (No. 3 seed) Kaukauna vs. (No. 2 seed) Pulaski at the Kress Center, Green Bay, 8 p.m.: Kaukauna tied with Kimberly for third place in the Fox Valley Association at 13-5. The Ghosts are 18-5 overall. Kaukauna is led in scoring by 5-6 senior guard Lindsey VanRooy at 10.8 ppg and 6-0 junior forward Abbey DeBruin at 10 ppg. The Ghosts advanced to sectionals with a 55-49 win over Ashwaubenon on Saturday.
Pulaski tied for first place in the Fox River Classic Conference with De Pere at 15-1 and is 21-3 overall. The Red Raiders are led in scoring by 6-1 junior center Brooke Lauritzen at 10.5 ppg. and 5-6 senior guard Kristin Halla at 9.5 ppg. Pulaski advanced to sectionals with a 58-30 win over Appleton East on Saturday.
BOYS’ BASKETBALL
When: Friday
What: State semifinals
Division 1
* Appleton East (22-5) vs. Madison Memorial (22-4) at Kohl Center, Madison, 6:35 p.m.: Appleton East finished second at 14-4 in the Fox Valley Association. The Patriots are led in scoring by 5-8 junior point guard Johnny Coenen and 6-2 junior forward Caleb Zeegers at 11 ppg. and 10.7 ppg., respectively. Junior Trent Schmidt, a 6-3 forward, averages 10.2 ppg. East advanced to the state semifinals with a 54-46 win over previously unbeaten Antigo on Thursday. It is the school’s sixth state appearance and first since 1996. East was a state runnerup in both 1986 and 1990. The Patriots are on a 12-game winning streak. East’s last loss was a 72-62 setback at home against Kaukauna on Jan. 26. Appleton East coach John Mielke is in his 10th season as Patiots coach. He has a 138-92 record at the school and is 275-178 overall.
Madison Memorial, the defending state champions, are making their seventh straight state appearance. Memorial also won a state championship in 2005 and finished as runner-up in 2004, 2006 and 2008. The Spartans advanced to the state semifinals with a 58-41 win over Neenah. Memorial tied for the Big Eight championship with Madison East, both at 15-3. The Spartans are led in scoring by Marquette University recruit Vander Blue at 17.2 ppg., Tre Creamer at 14.7 ppg. and Junior Lomomba at 10.4 ppg. Spartans coach Steve Collins is in his 12th year at the school and has a 231-59 overall record.
Division 3
* Eau Claire Regis (22-5) vs. Brillion (23-4) at Kohl Center, Madison, approximately 10:45 a.m.: Eau Claire Regis placed second in the Cloverbelt-West with a 13-3 record. Regis is led in scoring by 6-3 senior forward Adam Ganske at 14.5 ppg., 6-2 junior point guard Connor Miller at 13.7 ppg. and 5-11 senior guard Jack Eaton at 13.4 ppg. The Ramblers are making their third straight state appearance, falling in the state semifinals the past two years.
Brillion finished third in the Olympian Conference at 14-4. The Lions are led in scoring by 5-9 sophomore guard Trevor Krizenesky at 10.3 ppg., 6-0 senior guard Jacob Hebbard at 8.8 ppg. and 6-2 junior forward Brian Krueger at 8.4 ppg. Brillion advanced to state with a 66-63 sectional final win over previously unbeaten Marathon last Saturday. This is the Lions’ first-ever state appearance.
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
When: Friday
What: Sectional semifinals
Division 1
* (No. 4 seed) Kimberly vs. (No. 1 seed) De Pere at the Kress Center, Green Bay, 6 p.m.: Kimberly tied for third place in the Fox Valley Association with Kaukauna at 13-5 and is 17-7 overall. The Papermakers are led in scoring by 5-7 junior guard Nateah Beimborn at 11.2 ppg. The Papermakers beat Green Bay Preble 38-31 in a regional final on Saturday.
De Pere tied for the Fox River Classic Conference championship with Pulaski at 15-1. The Redbirds are 22-1 overall. They are led in scoring by 6-1 senior center Kristin Tischer at 15.7 ppg. De Pere advanced to sectionals with a 50-34 win over Appleton North on Saturday. De Pere beat Kimberly 32-31 on Nov. 28 at the Kress Classic at the Kress Center in Green Bay. It was the second game of the season for both teams.
* (No. 3 seed) Kaukauna vs. (No. 2 seed) Pulaski at the Kress Center, Green Bay, 8 p.m.: Kaukauna tied with Kimberly for third place in the Fox Valley Association at 13-5. The Ghosts are 18-5 overall. Kaukauna is led in scoring by 5-6 senior guard Lindsey VanRooy at 10.8 ppg and 6-0 junior forward Abbey DeBruin at 10 ppg. The Ghosts advanced to sectionals with a 55-49 win over Ashwaubenon on Saturday.
Pulaski tied for first place in the Fox River Classic Conference with De Pere at 15-1 and is 21-3 overall. The Red Raiders are led in scoring by 6-1 junior center Brooke Lauritzen at 10.5 ppg. and 5-6 senior guard Kristin Halla at 9.5 ppg. Pulaski advanced to sectionals with a 58-30 win over Appleton East on Saturday.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Solid prep basketball match-ups Thursday
Don't forget to log onto www.postcrescent.com Thursday and take part in our basketball chat. Joel Christopher will be the moderator. It'll be a big day with the WIAA state basketball tournament getting under way in the early morning, the NCAA Tournament getting started in late morning and girls' sectional finals at night.
Here is a look at our area prep games:
BOYS’ BASKETBALL
When: Thursday
What: State quarterfinals
Division 1
* Antigo (24-0) vs. Appleton East (21-5) at Kohl Center, Madison, 1:35 p.m.: Antigo
Appleton East finished second at 14-4 in the Fox Valley Association. The Patriots are led in scoring by 5-8 junior point guard Johnny Coenen and 6-2 junior forward Caleb Zeegers at 11 ppg. and 10.7 ppg., respectively. Junior Trent Schmidt, a 6-3 forward, averages 10.2 ppg. East advanced to state with a 42-40 win over top-ranked De Pere on Saturday. It is the school’s sixth state appearance and first since 1996. East was a state runnerup in both 1986 and 1990. The Patriots are on an 11-game winning streak. East’s last loss was a 72-62 setback at home against Kaukauna on Jan. 26. Appleton East coach John Mielke is in his 10th season as Patiots coach. He has a 137-92 record at the school and is 274-178 overall. Prior to joining the Patriots, Mielke was head coach at Antigo.
Antigo, which won the Great Northern Conference championship at 12-0, has earned a berth in the state tournament for the 13th time and first since 1995. The Red Robins have not advanced past the semifinals in any of their previous appearances. Antigo advanced with a 62-45 sectional final win over Merrill. The Red Robins are led in scoring by 6-3 senior guard Jordan Mach, a UW-Parkside recruit, who averages 29.5 ppg, and Skylar Cameron, a 6-3 senior forward, at 13.4 ppg.
* Madison Memorial (21-4) vs. Neenah (17-9) at Kohl Center, Madison, approximately 3:45 p.m.: Madison Memorial, the defending state champions, are making their seventh straight state appearance. Memorial also won a state championship in 2005 and finished as runner-up in 2004, 2006 and 2008. Memorial tied for the Big Eight championship with Madison East, both at 15-3. The Spartans are led in scoring by Marquette University recruit Vander Blue at 17.2 ppg., Tre Creamer at 14.7 ppg. and Junior Lomomba at 10.4 ppg. Spartans coach Steve Collins is in his 12th year at the school and has a 230-59 overall record.
Neenah tied for third in the FVA with Oshkosh North and Appleton West at 11-7. Neenah is led in scoring by 6-0 senior guard Patrick Follen’s 12.7 ppg and 6-5 senior guard/forward Josh Hopfensperger’s 11.9 ppg. Neenah advanced to state with a 48-42 win over Sheboygan South in a sectional final in Oshkosh on Saturday. This will be the Rockets’ 25th appearance at the state tournament, but first since 2000. Neenah won state championships in 1930, 1975 and 1978. Neenah was runner-up in 1920, 1939, 1969, 1970, 1972 and 1988. The Rockets are coached by Chas Pronschinske, who is in his fifth season at the school. He is 63-52 at Neenah and 182-108 overall.
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
When: Thursday
What: Sectional semifinals
Division 2
* (No. 1 seed) Luxemburg-Casco vs. (No. 1 seed) Freedom at Seymour, 5:30 p.m.: Luxemburg-Casco won the Bay Conference at 14-2 and is 22-3 overall. The Spartans are led in scoring by 6-1 junior center Janelle VanderPlas at 18.2 ppg. and 5-10 junior forward Kelsey Jonioux at 8.6 ppg. Luxemburg-Casco advanced to sectionals with a 56-44 win over Denmark on Saturday.
Freedom won the Eastern Valley Conference at 18-0 and is 22-1 overall. The Irish are led in scoring by Katie Gonnering at 13.7 ppg. Freedom’s only loss this season was a 37-32 decision to New London at home on Dec. 22. The Irish advanced to sectionals with a 62-42 win over Green Bay Notre Dame on Saturday.
* (No. 2 seed) Winneconne vs. (No. 2 seed) Xavier at Seymour, 7:30 p.m.: Winneconne placed second in the Eastern Valley Conference at 15-3 and is 22-3 overall. The Wolves are led in scoring by 5-10 senior forward Kathryn Koeck at 14.2 ppg. and 5-7 senior guard/forward Maggie Peerenboom at 12.6 ppg. Winneconne is coming off of a 44-32 win over New London on Saturday.
Xavier tied with Fox Valley Lutheran for fourth place in the Eastern Valley Conference at 11-7 and is 17-8 overall. The Hawks are led in scoring by 5-7 senior forward Claire Burkhart at 8.7 ppg and 5-11 junior guard Lexi Thein at 7.1 ppg. Xavier beat top-seeded Chilton 46-36 in a regional final on Saturday.
Division 3
* (No. 1 seed) Oshkosh Lourdes vs. (No. 1 seed) Brillion at Kimberly, 7 p.m.: Oshkosh Lourdes won the Trailways-North title at 15-0 and is 22-3 overall. The Knights are led in scoring by 6-0 sophomore Lexie Peterman at 17.5 ppg. and 5-10 sophomore guard Teenie Lichtfuss at 11.8 ppg. Lourdes defeated Weyauwega-Fremont 49-48 in a regional final on Saturday.
Brillion won the Olympian Conference title at 18-0 and is 24-1 overall. The Lions are led in scoring by 5-9 senior guard Alyssa Olp at 11.8 ppg. and 6-0 sophomore forward Kylie Moxley at 11.2 ppg. Brillion’s lone loss was a 55-52 setback on Dec. 7 at Luxemburg-Casco. The Lions beat Manitowoc Roncalli 40-28 in a regional final on Saturday.
Here is a look at our area prep games:
BOYS’ BASKETBALL
When: Thursday
What: State quarterfinals
Division 1
* Antigo (24-0) vs. Appleton East (21-5) at Kohl Center, Madison, 1:35 p.m.: Antigo
Appleton East finished second at 14-4 in the Fox Valley Association. The Patriots are led in scoring by 5-8 junior point guard Johnny Coenen and 6-2 junior forward Caleb Zeegers at 11 ppg. and 10.7 ppg., respectively. Junior Trent Schmidt, a 6-3 forward, averages 10.2 ppg. East advanced to state with a 42-40 win over top-ranked De Pere on Saturday. It is the school’s sixth state appearance and first since 1996. East was a state runnerup in both 1986 and 1990. The Patriots are on an 11-game winning streak. East’s last loss was a 72-62 setback at home against Kaukauna on Jan. 26. Appleton East coach John Mielke is in his 10th season as Patiots coach. He has a 137-92 record at the school and is 274-178 overall. Prior to joining the Patriots, Mielke was head coach at Antigo.
Antigo, which won the Great Northern Conference championship at 12-0, has earned a berth in the state tournament for the 13th time and first since 1995. The Red Robins have not advanced past the semifinals in any of their previous appearances. Antigo advanced with a 62-45 sectional final win over Merrill. The Red Robins are led in scoring by 6-3 senior guard Jordan Mach, a UW-Parkside recruit, who averages 29.5 ppg, and Skylar Cameron, a 6-3 senior forward, at 13.4 ppg.
* Madison Memorial (21-4) vs. Neenah (17-9) at Kohl Center, Madison, approximately 3:45 p.m.: Madison Memorial, the defending state champions, are making their seventh straight state appearance. Memorial also won a state championship in 2005 and finished as runner-up in 2004, 2006 and 2008. Memorial tied for the Big Eight championship with Madison East, both at 15-3. The Spartans are led in scoring by Marquette University recruit Vander Blue at 17.2 ppg., Tre Creamer at 14.7 ppg. and Junior Lomomba at 10.4 ppg. Spartans coach Steve Collins is in his 12th year at the school and has a 230-59 overall record.
Neenah tied for third in the FVA with Oshkosh North and Appleton West at 11-7. Neenah is led in scoring by 6-0 senior guard Patrick Follen’s 12.7 ppg and 6-5 senior guard/forward Josh Hopfensperger’s 11.9 ppg. Neenah advanced to state with a 48-42 win over Sheboygan South in a sectional final in Oshkosh on Saturday. This will be the Rockets’ 25th appearance at the state tournament, but first since 2000. Neenah won state championships in 1930, 1975 and 1978. Neenah was runner-up in 1920, 1939, 1969, 1970, 1972 and 1988. The Rockets are coached by Chas Pronschinske, who is in his fifth season at the school. He is 63-52 at Neenah and 182-108 overall.
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
When: Thursday
What: Sectional semifinals
Division 2
* (No. 1 seed) Luxemburg-Casco vs. (No. 1 seed) Freedom at Seymour, 5:30 p.m.: Luxemburg-Casco won the Bay Conference at 14-2 and is 22-3 overall. The Spartans are led in scoring by 6-1 junior center Janelle VanderPlas at 18.2 ppg. and 5-10 junior forward Kelsey Jonioux at 8.6 ppg. Luxemburg-Casco advanced to sectionals with a 56-44 win over Denmark on Saturday.
Freedom won the Eastern Valley Conference at 18-0 and is 22-1 overall. The Irish are led in scoring by Katie Gonnering at 13.7 ppg. Freedom’s only loss this season was a 37-32 decision to New London at home on Dec. 22. The Irish advanced to sectionals with a 62-42 win over Green Bay Notre Dame on Saturday.
* (No. 2 seed) Winneconne vs. (No. 2 seed) Xavier at Seymour, 7:30 p.m.: Winneconne placed second in the Eastern Valley Conference at 15-3 and is 22-3 overall. The Wolves are led in scoring by 5-10 senior forward Kathryn Koeck at 14.2 ppg. and 5-7 senior guard/forward Maggie Peerenboom at 12.6 ppg. Winneconne is coming off of a 44-32 win over New London on Saturday.
Xavier tied with Fox Valley Lutheran for fourth place in the Eastern Valley Conference at 11-7 and is 17-8 overall. The Hawks are led in scoring by 5-7 senior forward Claire Burkhart at 8.7 ppg and 5-11 junior guard Lexi Thein at 7.1 ppg. Xavier beat top-seeded Chilton 46-36 in a regional final on Saturday.
Division 3
* (No. 1 seed) Oshkosh Lourdes vs. (No. 1 seed) Brillion at Kimberly, 7 p.m.: Oshkosh Lourdes won the Trailways-North title at 15-0 and is 22-3 overall. The Knights are led in scoring by 6-0 sophomore Lexie Peterman at 17.5 ppg. and 5-10 sophomore guard Teenie Lichtfuss at 11.8 ppg. Lourdes defeated Weyauwega-Fremont 49-48 in a regional final on Saturday.
Brillion won the Olympian Conference title at 18-0 and is 24-1 overall. The Lions are led in scoring by 5-9 senior guard Alyssa Olp at 11.8 ppg. and 6-0 sophomore forward Kylie Moxley at 11.2 ppg. Brillion’s lone loss was a 55-52 setback on Dec. 7 at Luxemburg-Casco. The Lions beat Manitowoc Roncalli 40-28 in a regional final on Saturday.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Girls' regional, boys' sectional finals today
Area boys' basketball teams have a chance to punch their ticket to state today, while several area girls' teams look to advance to sectionals.
Here is a look at all of the matchups in The Post-Crescent coverage area.
Don't forget to log on to wwww.postcrescent.com and join our live chat beginning at 1 p.m. The Coverit Live event will be hosted by Joel Christopher.
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
When: today
What: Regional finals
Division 1
* (No. 8 seed) Appleton North at (No. 1 seed De Pere), 1:30 p.m.: Appleton North placed sixth in the Fox Valley Association with an 8-10 record and is 13-10 overall. The Lightning are led in scoring by 5-8 junior guard Nicole Albers at 10.6 ppg. and 5-6 junior guard Alex Dennee at 10.4 ppg. Appleton North beat Bay Port 41-26 on Tuesday.
De Pere tied for the Fox River Classic Conference championship with Pulaski at 15-1. The Redbirds are 21-1 overall. They are led in scoring by 6-1 senior center Kristin Tischer at 15.5 ppg. De Pere received a first-round bye.
* (No. 5 seed) Green Bay Preble at (No. 4 seed) Kimberly, 7 p.m.: Green Bay Preble placed third in the Fox River Classic Conference at 13-3 and is 15-8 overall. The Hornets are led in scoring by 5-9 sophomore guard Kenzie Perttu at 15.9 ppg. Preble defeated Menasha 64-33 on Tuesday.
Kimberly tied for third place in the Fox Valley Association with Kaukauna at 13-5 and is 16-7 overall. The Papermakers are led in scoring by 5-7 junior guard Nateah Beimborn at 10.4 ppg. The Papermakers beat Green Bay East 43-23 on Tuesday.
* (No. 6 seed) Ashwaubenon at (No. 3 seed) Kaukauna, 1:30 p.m.: Ashwaubenon placed fifth in the Fox River Classic Conference at 11-5 and is 15-8 overall. The Jaguars are led in scoring by 5-9 senior guard Morgan Heim at 10.6 ppg. and 6-0 senior forward Claire DeCaster at 10.2 ppg. The Jaguars defeated Appleton West 49-43 in overtime on Tuesday.
Kaukauna tied with Kimberly for third place in the Fox Valley Association at 13-5. The Ghosts are 18-5 overall. Kaukauna is led in scoring by 6-0 junior forward Abbey DeBruin at 10.4 ppg. and 5-6 senior guard Lindsey VanRooy at 10.3 ppg. The Ghosts beat Green Bay Southwest 67-36 on Tuesday.
* (No. 7 seed) Appleton East at (No. 2 seed) Pulaski, 6:30 p.m.: Appleton East finished fifth in the Fox Valley Association at 10-8 and is 14-9 overall. The Patriots are led in scoring by 6-0 sophomore forward Marissa Michalkiewicz at 13.3 ppg. and 5-9 sophomore guard/forward Malory Christenson at 9.2 ppg. Appleton East beat Manitowoc 54-49 on Tuesday.
Pulaski tied for first place in the Fox River Classic Conference with De Pere at 15-1 and are 20-3 overall. The Red Raiders are led in scoring by 6-1 junior center Brooke Lauritzen at 10 ppg. and 5-6 senior guard Kristin Halla at 9.7 ppg. Pulaski beat Green Bay West 38-18 on Tuesday.
* (No. 6 seed) Wisconsin Rapids at (No. 3 seed) Neenah, 8 p.m.: Wisconsin Rapids placed fourth in the Wisconsin Valley Conference at 6-6 and is 11-12 overall. The Red Raiders are led in scoring by 5-4 senior guard Steph Wisen at 10.3 ppg. and 5-9 sophomore guard Hailee Frank at 10 ppg. Wisconsin Rapids beat Sheboygan South 54-47 on Tuesday.
Neenah tied for first place in the Fox Valley Association with Oshkosh West at 15-3 and is 19-4 overall. The Rockets are led in scoring by 5-9 senior guard Lexi Masiak at 10.2 ppg. and 5-4 junior guard Taylor Zehren at 9.1 ppg. Neenah beat Oshkosh North 50-19 on Tuesday.
Division 2
* (No. 2 seed) Green Bay Notre Dame vs. (No. 1 seed) Freedom at Pulaski, noon: Green Bay Notre Dame placed fourth in the Fox River Classic Conference at 12-4 and is 19-5 overall. The Tritons are led in scoring by 5-8 senior guard Lauren Byrne at 9.3 ppg. and 5-5 senior guard Sara VanHemelryk at 8.9 ppg. Green Bay Notre Dame beat Oconto 72-34 on Tuesday and Oconto Falls 48-27 on Thursday.
Freedom won the Eastern Valley Conference at 18-0 and is 22-1 overall. The Irish are led in scoring by Katie Gonnering at 13.5 ppg. Freedom’s only loss this season was a 37-32 decision to New London at home on Dec. 22. The Irish received a bye in the first round and beat Clintonville 50-32 on Thursday.
* (No. 2 seed) Winneconne vs. (No. 1 seed) New London at Hortonville, 1:30 p.m.: Winneconne placed second in the Eastern Valley Conference at 15-3 and is 21-3 overall. The Wolves are led in scoring by 5-10 senior forward Kathryn Koeck at 14.9 ppg. and 5-7 senior guard/forward Maggie Peerenboom at 12.7 ppg. Winneconne is coming off of a 75-28 win over Omro on Tuesday and a 50-25 triumph over Waupun on Thursday.
New London finished second in the Bay Conference at 13-3 and is 20-3 overall. The Bulldogs are led in scoring by 5-9 sophomore guard/forward Tara Knapstein at 11.5 ppg. and 5-5 sophomore guard Bridget Pethke at 10.2 ppg. New London beat Waupaca 40-26 on Thursday after receiving a first-round bye.
* (No. 2 seed) Xavier vs. (No. 1 seed) Chilton at Manitowoc, 1 p.m.: Xavier tied with Fox Valley Lutheran for fourth place in the Eastern Valley Conference at 11-7 and is 16-8 overall. The Hawks are led in scoring by 5-7 senior forward Claire Burkhart at 9 ppg and 5-11 junior guard Lexi Thein at 7.2 ppg. Xavier beat New Holstein 38-34 on Tuesday and Valders 48-28 on Thursday.
Chilton placed third in the Olympian Conference at 13-5 and is 17-6 overall. The Tigers are led in scoring by 6-1 junior guard Michelle Piepenburg at 16.6 ppg. and 5-9 junior guard Kelynn Sporer at 14.5 ppg. Chilton received a bye in the first round and beat Fox Valley Lutheran 63-42 on Thursday.
Division 3
* (No. 3 seed) Manitowoc Roncalli vs. (No. 1 seed) Brillion at Wrightstown, 1 p.m.: Manitowoc Roncalli placed second in the Olympian Conference at 15-3 and is 20-4 overall. The Jets are led in scoring by 5-5 senior guard Nicole Schrimpf at 11.3 ppg. and 5-8 senior guard/forward Moriah Mitchell at 11 ppg. Roncalli beat Sevastopol 62-34 on Tuesday and Algoma 47-44 on Thursday.
Brillion won the Olympian Conference title at 18-0 and is 23-1 overall. The Lions are led in scoring by 5-9 senior guard Alyssa Olp at 11.7 ppg. and 6-0 sophomore forward Kylie Moxley at 11.2 ppg. Brillion’s lone loss was a 55-52 setback on Dec. 7 at Luxemburg-Casco. The Lions beat Shiocton 62-17 on Tuesday and Kewaunee 42-31 on Thursday. Brillion beat Roncalli 40-25 at Manitowoc on Jan. 5 and 53-52 at home on Feb. 15.
* (No. 3 seed) Weyauwega-Fremont vs. (No. 1 seed) Oshkosh Lourdes at Waupaca, 1:30 p.m.: Weyauwega-Fremont placed third in the Central Wisconsin Conference-Eight at 10-4 and is 14-8 overall. The Indians are led in scoring by 5-7 senior forward Christie Struck at 12.7 ppg. and 5-7 senior guard Kacie Cullen at 12.6 ppg. Struck has been injured for much of the season. Weyauwega-Fremont is coming off a 55-40 win over Wild Rose on Tuesday and a 37-27 triumph over Markesan on Thursday.
Oshkosh Lourdes won the Trailways-North title at 15-0 and is 21-3 overall. The Knights are led in scoring by 6-0 sophomore Lexie Peterman at 16.8 ppg. and 5-10 sophomore guard Teenie Lichtfuss at 11.8 ppg. Lourdes defeat Tri-County 60-19 on Tuesday and Laconia 49-38 on Thursday.
Division 4
* (No. 6 seed) Hilbert vs. (No. 1 seed) Marion at Green Bay Southwest, 1:30 p.m.: Hilbert was 10th in the Olympian Conference at 2-16 and is 4-19 overall. The Wolves are led in scoring by senior guard Whitney Krueger at 9.7 ppg. and senior forward Val Kasper at 8.9 ppg. Hilbert beat No. 3 seed Lena 49-35 on Tuesday and No. 2 seed Gibraltar 36-30 on Thursday.
Marion won the Central Wisconsin Conference-10 at 17-1 and is 23-1 overall. The Mustangs are led in scoring by 5-9 junior guard Halie Joerres at 13.4 ppg. and 5-10 senior post player Brianna Loughan at 11.6 ppg. Marion beat Oneida Nation 86-19 on Tuesday and Green Bay NEW Lutheran 66-33 on Thursday.
BOYS’ BASKETBALL
When: today
What: Sectional final
Division 1
* (No. 3 seed) Appleton East vs. (No.1 seed) De Pere at Brown County Arena, Ashwaubenon, 6 p.m.: Appleton East finished second at 14-4 in the Fox Valley Association and is 20-5 overall. The Patriots are led in scoring by 5-8 junior point guard Johnny Coenen and 6-2 junior forward Caleb Zeegers at 11.3 ppg. and 10.9 ppg., respectively. Junior Trent Schmidt, a 6-3 forward, averages 10.1 ppg. East advanced with a 53-43 sectional semifinal win over Kaukauna on Friday. The Patriots are on a 10-game winning streak. East’s last loss was a 72-62 setback at home against Kaukauna on Jan. 26.
De Pere won the Fox River Classic Conference championship at 16-0 and is 23-1 overall. The Redbirds are led in scoring by 6-3 senior guard Brandon Pritzl at 17.2 ppg. and 6-3 junior guard Reece Zoelle at 15.4 ppg. De Pere beat Appleton West 63-52 in a sectional semifinal on Friday.
* (No. 4 seed) Sheboygan South vs. (No. 3 seed) Neenah at Kolf Sports Center, Oshkosh, 7 p.m.: Sheboygan South tied for fourth in the Fox River Classic Conference at 8-8 and is 15-10 overall. The Redwings are led in scoring by 6-2 junior forward Riley Tutas at 14 ppg. Sheboygan South defeated Oshkosh North in a sectional semifinal 66-60 on Friday.
Neenah tied for third in the FVA with Oshkosh North and Appleton West at 11-7. The Rockets are 16-9 overall. Neenah is led in scoring by 6-0 senior guard Patrick Follen’s 12.9 ppg and 6-5 senior guard/forward Josh Hopfensperger’s 11.7 ppg. Neenah beat Beaver Dam 55-43 in a sectional semifinal on Friday.
Division 2
* (No. 3 seed) Kiel vs. (No. 1 seed) Seymour at Brown County Arena, Ashwaubenon, 1:30 p.m.: Kiel tied for second with Plymouth in the Eastern Wisconsin Conference at 10-4 and is 18-6 overall. The Raiders are led in scoring by 6-0 senior guard Brandon Gries at 25 ppg. and 6-2 junior guard Joey Burris at 14.7 ppg. Kiel defeated Waupun 77-75 in a sectional semifinal on Thursday.
Seymour won the Bay Conference with a 16-0 record and is 24-2 overall. The Thunder are led in scoring by 6-4 junior guard Calahan Skogman with 19.5 ppg. and 6-7 junior forward Phil Romback at 15.8 ppg. Seymour defeated Shawano 56-30 in a sectional semifinal on Thursday.
Division 3
* (No. 2 seed) Brillion vs. (No. 1 seed) Marathon at Ashwaubenon, 7 p.m.: Brillion placed third in the Olympian Conference at 14-4 and is 23-4 overall. Among the Lions’ leading scorers are 5-9 sophomore guard Trevor Krizensky at 9.6 ppg., freshman Eric Kittel at 9.4 ppg., 6-0 senior guard Jacob Hebbard at 8.9 ppg., 6-8 junior center Brian Krueger at 8.4 ppg. and 6-3 senior center Adam Schmitt at 8.0 ppg. Brillion defeated Weyauwega-Fremont 59-52 in a sectional semifinal on Friday. The Lions have won eight in a row.
Marathon won the Marawood-South at 14-0 and is 26-0 overall. The Red Raiders are led in scoring by 6-3 junior guard/forward Cody Hanke at17.3 ppg. and 6-0 senior guard Ryan Wokatsch at 11.9 ppg. Marathon beat Three Lakes 68-45 in a sectional semifinal on Friday.
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GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
When: today
What: Regional finals
Division 1
* (No. 8 seed) Appleton North at (No. 1 seed De Pere), 1:30 p.m.: Appleton North placed sixth in the Fox Valley Association with an 8-10 record and is 13-10 overall. The Lightning are led in scoring by 5-8 junior guard Nicole Albers at 10.6 ppg. and 5-6 junior guard Alex Dennee at 10.4 ppg. Appleton North beat Bay Port 41-26 on Tuesday.
De Pere tied for the Fox River Classic Conference championship with Pulaski at 15-1. The Redbirds are 21-1 overall. They are led in scoring by 6-1 senior center Kristin Tischer at 15.5 ppg. De Pere received a first-round bye.
* (No. 5 seed) Green Bay Preble at (No. 4 seed) Kimberly, 7 p.m.: Green Bay Preble placed third in the Fox River Classic Conference at 13-3 and is 15-8 overall. The Hornets are led in scoring by 5-9 sophomore guard Kenzie Perttu at 15.9 ppg. Preble defeated Menasha 64-33 on Tuesday.
Kimberly tied for third place in the Fox Valley Association with Kaukauna at 13-5 and is 16-7 overall. The Papermakers are led in scoring by 5-7 junior guard Nateah Beimborn at 10.4 ppg. The Papermakers beat Green Bay East 43-23 on Tuesday.
* (No. 6 seed) Ashwaubenon at (No. 3 seed) Kaukauna, 1:30 p.m.: Ashwaubenon placed fifth in the Fox River Classic Conference at 11-5 and is 15-8 overall. The Jaguars are led in scoring by 5-9 senior guard Morgan Heim at 10.6 ppg. and 6-0 senior forward Claire DeCaster at 10.2 ppg. The Jaguars defeated Appleton West 49-43 in overtime on Tuesday.
Kaukauna tied with Kimberly for third place in the Fox Valley Association at 13-5. The Ghosts are 18-5 overall. Kaukauna is led in scoring by 6-0 junior forward Abbey DeBruin at 10.4 ppg. and 5-6 senior guard Lindsey VanRooy at 10.3 ppg. The Ghosts beat Green Bay Southwest 67-36 on Tuesday.
* (No. 7 seed) Appleton East at (No. 2 seed) Pulaski, 6:30 p.m.: Appleton East finished fifth in the Fox Valley Association at 10-8 and is 14-9 overall. The Patriots are led in scoring by 6-0 sophomore forward Marissa Michalkiewicz at 13.3 ppg. and 5-9 sophomore guard/forward Malory Christenson at 9.2 ppg. Appleton East beat Manitowoc 54-49 on Tuesday.
Pulaski tied for first place in the Fox River Classic Conference with De Pere at 15-1 and are 20-3 overall. The Red Raiders are led in scoring by 6-1 junior center Brooke Lauritzen at 10 ppg. and 5-6 senior guard Kristin Halla at 9.7 ppg. Pulaski beat Green Bay West 38-18 on Tuesday.
* (No. 6 seed) Wisconsin Rapids at (No. 3 seed) Neenah, 8 p.m.: Wisconsin Rapids placed fourth in the Wisconsin Valley Conference at 6-6 and is 11-12 overall. The Red Raiders are led in scoring by 5-4 senior guard Steph Wisen at 10.3 ppg. and 5-9 sophomore guard Hailee Frank at 10 ppg. Wisconsin Rapids beat Sheboygan South 54-47 on Tuesday.
Neenah tied for first place in the Fox Valley Association with Oshkosh West at 15-3 and is 19-4 overall. The Rockets are led in scoring by 5-9 senior guard Lexi Masiak at 10.2 ppg. and 5-4 junior guard Taylor Zehren at 9.1 ppg. Neenah beat Oshkosh North 50-19 on Tuesday.
Division 2
* (No. 2 seed) Green Bay Notre Dame vs. (No. 1 seed) Freedom at Pulaski, noon: Green Bay Notre Dame placed fourth in the Fox River Classic Conference at 12-4 and is 19-5 overall. The Tritons are led in scoring by 5-8 senior guard Lauren Byrne at 9.3 ppg. and 5-5 senior guard Sara VanHemelryk at 8.9 ppg. Green Bay Notre Dame beat Oconto 72-34 on Tuesday and Oconto Falls 48-27 on Thursday.
Freedom won the Eastern Valley Conference at 18-0 and is 22-1 overall. The Irish are led in scoring by Katie Gonnering at 13.5 ppg. Freedom’s only loss this season was a 37-32 decision to New London at home on Dec. 22. The Irish received a bye in the first round and beat Clintonville 50-32 on Thursday.
* (No. 2 seed) Winneconne vs. (No. 1 seed) New London at Hortonville, 1:30 p.m.: Winneconne placed second in the Eastern Valley Conference at 15-3 and is 21-3 overall. The Wolves are led in scoring by 5-10 senior forward Kathryn Koeck at 14.9 ppg. and 5-7 senior guard/forward Maggie Peerenboom at 12.7 ppg. Winneconne is coming off of a 75-28 win over Omro on Tuesday and a 50-25 triumph over Waupun on Thursday.
New London finished second in the Bay Conference at 13-3 and is 20-3 overall. The Bulldogs are led in scoring by 5-9 sophomore guard/forward Tara Knapstein at 11.5 ppg. and 5-5 sophomore guard Bridget Pethke at 10.2 ppg. New London beat Waupaca 40-26 on Thursday after receiving a first-round bye.
* (No. 2 seed) Xavier vs. (No. 1 seed) Chilton at Manitowoc, 1 p.m.: Xavier tied with Fox Valley Lutheran for fourth place in the Eastern Valley Conference at 11-7 and is 16-8 overall. The Hawks are led in scoring by 5-7 senior forward Claire Burkhart at 9 ppg and 5-11 junior guard Lexi Thein at 7.2 ppg. Xavier beat New Holstein 38-34 on Tuesday and Valders 48-28 on Thursday.
Chilton placed third in the Olympian Conference at 13-5 and is 17-6 overall. The Tigers are led in scoring by 6-1 junior guard Michelle Piepenburg at 16.6 ppg. and 5-9 junior guard Kelynn Sporer at 14.5 ppg. Chilton received a bye in the first round and beat Fox Valley Lutheran 63-42 on Thursday.
Division 3
* (No. 3 seed) Manitowoc Roncalli vs. (No. 1 seed) Brillion at Wrightstown, 1 p.m.: Manitowoc Roncalli placed second in the Olympian Conference at 15-3 and is 20-4 overall. The Jets are led in scoring by 5-5 senior guard Nicole Schrimpf at 11.3 ppg. and 5-8 senior guard/forward Moriah Mitchell at 11 ppg. Roncalli beat Sevastopol 62-34 on Tuesday and Algoma 47-44 on Thursday.
Brillion won the Olympian Conference title at 18-0 and is 23-1 overall. The Lions are led in scoring by 5-9 senior guard Alyssa Olp at 11.7 ppg. and 6-0 sophomore forward Kylie Moxley at 11.2 ppg. Brillion’s lone loss was a 55-52 setback on Dec. 7 at Luxemburg-Casco. The Lions beat Shiocton 62-17 on Tuesday and Kewaunee 42-31 on Thursday. Brillion beat Roncalli 40-25 at Manitowoc on Jan. 5 and 53-52 at home on Feb. 15.
* (No. 3 seed) Weyauwega-Fremont vs. (No. 1 seed) Oshkosh Lourdes at Waupaca, 1:30 p.m.: Weyauwega-Fremont placed third in the Central Wisconsin Conference-Eight at 10-4 and is 14-8 overall. The Indians are led in scoring by 5-7 senior forward Christie Struck at 12.7 ppg. and 5-7 senior guard Kacie Cullen at 12.6 ppg. Struck has been injured for much of the season. Weyauwega-Fremont is coming off a 55-40 win over Wild Rose on Tuesday and a 37-27 triumph over Markesan on Thursday.
Oshkosh Lourdes won the Trailways-North title at 15-0 and is 21-3 overall. The Knights are led in scoring by 6-0 sophomore Lexie Peterman at 16.8 ppg. and 5-10 sophomore guard Teenie Lichtfuss at 11.8 ppg. Lourdes defeat Tri-County 60-19 on Tuesday and Laconia 49-38 on Thursday.
Division 4
* (No. 6 seed) Hilbert vs. (No. 1 seed) Marion at Green Bay Southwest, 1:30 p.m.: Hilbert was 10th in the Olympian Conference at 2-16 and is 4-19 overall. The Wolves are led in scoring by senior guard Whitney Krueger at 9.7 ppg. and senior forward Val Kasper at 8.9 ppg. Hilbert beat No. 3 seed Lena 49-35 on Tuesday and No. 2 seed Gibraltar 36-30 on Thursday.
Marion won the Central Wisconsin Conference-10 at 17-1 and is 23-1 overall. The Mustangs are led in scoring by 5-9 junior guard Halie Joerres at 13.4 ppg. and 5-10 senior post player Brianna Loughan at 11.6 ppg. Marion beat Oneida Nation 86-19 on Tuesday and Green Bay NEW Lutheran 66-33 on Thursday.
BOYS’ BASKETBALL
When: today
What: Sectional final
Division 1
* (No. 3 seed) Appleton East vs. (No.1 seed) De Pere at Brown County Arena, Ashwaubenon, 6 p.m.: Appleton East finished second at 14-4 in the Fox Valley Association and is 20-5 overall. The Patriots are led in scoring by 5-8 junior point guard Johnny Coenen and 6-2 junior forward Caleb Zeegers at 11.3 ppg. and 10.9 ppg., respectively. Junior Trent Schmidt, a 6-3 forward, averages 10.1 ppg. East advanced with a 53-43 sectional semifinal win over Kaukauna on Friday. The Patriots are on a 10-game winning streak. East’s last loss was a 72-62 setback at home against Kaukauna on Jan. 26.
De Pere won the Fox River Classic Conference championship at 16-0 and is 23-1 overall. The Redbirds are led in scoring by 6-3 senior guard Brandon Pritzl at 17.2 ppg. and 6-3 junior guard Reece Zoelle at 15.4 ppg. De Pere beat Appleton West 63-52 in a sectional semifinal on Friday.
* (No. 4 seed) Sheboygan South vs. (No. 3 seed) Neenah at Kolf Sports Center, Oshkosh, 7 p.m.: Sheboygan South tied for fourth in the Fox River Classic Conference at 8-8 and is 15-10 overall. The Redwings are led in scoring by 6-2 junior forward Riley Tutas at 14 ppg. Sheboygan South defeated Oshkosh North in a sectional semifinal 66-60 on Friday.
Neenah tied for third in the FVA with Oshkosh North and Appleton West at 11-7. The Rockets are 16-9 overall. Neenah is led in scoring by 6-0 senior guard Patrick Follen’s 12.9 ppg and 6-5 senior guard/forward Josh Hopfensperger’s 11.7 ppg. Neenah beat Beaver Dam 55-43 in a sectional semifinal on Friday.
Division 2
* (No. 3 seed) Kiel vs. (No. 1 seed) Seymour at Brown County Arena, Ashwaubenon, 1:30 p.m.: Kiel tied for second with Plymouth in the Eastern Wisconsin Conference at 10-4 and is 18-6 overall. The Raiders are led in scoring by 6-0 senior guard Brandon Gries at 25 ppg. and 6-2 junior guard Joey Burris at 14.7 ppg. Kiel defeated Waupun 77-75 in a sectional semifinal on Thursday.
Seymour won the Bay Conference with a 16-0 record and is 24-2 overall. The Thunder are led in scoring by 6-4 junior guard Calahan Skogman with 19.5 ppg. and 6-7 junior forward Phil Romback at 15.8 ppg. Seymour defeated Shawano 56-30 in a sectional semifinal on Thursday.
Division 3
* (No. 2 seed) Brillion vs. (No. 1 seed) Marathon at Ashwaubenon, 7 p.m.: Brillion placed third in the Olympian Conference at 14-4 and is 23-4 overall. Among the Lions’ leading scorers are 5-9 sophomore guard Trevor Krizensky at 9.6 ppg., freshman Eric Kittel at 9.4 ppg., 6-0 senior guard Jacob Hebbard at 8.9 ppg., 6-8 junior center Brian Krueger at 8.4 ppg. and 6-3 senior center Adam Schmitt at 8.0 ppg. Brillion defeated Weyauwega-Fremont 59-52 in a sectional semifinal on Friday. The Lions have won eight in a row.
Marathon won the Marawood-South at 14-0 and is 26-0 overall. The Red Raiders are led in scoring by 6-3 junior guard/forward Cody Hanke at17.3 ppg. and 6-0 senior guard Ryan Wokatsch at 11.9 ppg. Marathon beat Three Lakes 68-45 in a sectional semifinal on Friday.
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