High School Basketball Action in Oconto Falls
OCONTO FALLS – The gym was buzzing on Friday night as the Fox Valley Lutheran Foxes faced off against the Oconto Falls Panthers. In a tightly contested game, the Foxes managed to squeeze out a **_54-58_** victory.
**_Graham Feidt_** led the scoring with an impressive **_21 points_**, while **_Lucas Papendorf_** contributed **_10 points_** for Fox Valley Lutheran. The team built an eight-point lead by halftime, which proved crucial as they fought to maintain that advantage in the second half. The Panthers showed grit with **_Evan Yuma_** leading their scoring with **_19 points_**, while **_J.J. Pytleski_** added **_10 points_**. The thrilling matchup kept fans on the edge of their seats right until the final buzzer.
Meanwhile, over in New London, the Little Chute Mustangs defeated the New London Bulldogs in a nonconference battle, finishing with a score of **_49-46_**. The Mustangs were powered by **_Cooper Effa_** and **_Trevor Verhagen_**, each netting **_13 points_** and sealing the game with a strong last-quarter performance.
In Denmark, the Irish triumphed over the Vikings, with both **_Drew Kortz_** and **_Kaden Vandenberg_** shining brightly, each scoring **_23 points_** for the Irish.
Over in Seymour, the Thunder outperformed the Truckers with a commanding score of **_81-55_**. **_Jordan Krause_** shone for the Thunder with **_22 points_**, leading his team efficiently. **_Sam Wegener_** for Clintonville did his best, scoring **_23 points_**, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap.
Action continued in Manitowoc, where the Jets secured a solid victory against the Brillion Lions. **_Donovan Cowley_** led the Jets with **_22 points_**, showing strong form throughout the game.
As the season progresses, teams are proving they have what it takes to compete. Fans are eagerly looking forward to more exciting games in the weeks to come.
