High School Basketball Roundup in De Pere
DE PERE – The Papermakers showcased their strength on the court with an impressive win against the Redbirds, finishing the game with a score of 62-49. Raegan Krueger led Kimberly with 18 points, while Emily Urban contributed 14 points. Both Haylie Dulas and Ava Van Vonderen added to the score with 11 points each, demonstrating a well-distributed offensive effort from the team. For De Pere, Egan Bierowski and Aubree Fischer were the standout players, each scoring 11 points.
The game had a competitive start, with Kimberly leading 30-23 at halftime. They maintained their momentum, pulling away further in the second half to secure the victory. The Papermakers had a successful night with three-pointers made by Urban, Dulas, and Van Vonderen, achieving a 12-17 free throw rate.
In another matchup, the Phantoms of West De Pere came from behind to beat Appleton North, 63-46. Madisyn Berggren led the scoring for West De Pere with 17 points, while Avery Werfal was the top scorer for Appleton North with 20 points. The Phantoms were down by one at halftime but outscored the Lightning 37-19 in the final half, showcasing their strong offensive play.
Meanwhile, in other games, Waupaca defeated Denmark with a close score of 51-46, highlighted by Haley Bechard’s contribution of 17 points. The Hawks of Xavier powered through Green Bay West with a solid victory of 88-61, led by Logan Ramczyk’s impressive 27 points.
As the basketball season progresses, the excitement continues to grow, with many players stepping up to show their talent on the court.