The Algoma Wolves were able to split their results of the Elkhart Lake tournament Friday, as they defeated the Cambria-Friesland Hilltoppers 58-40. 

The Wolves got out to the early lead in the game, leading 7-0 within the first 3 minutes of play. The scoring would not slow down for the Wolves as they plowed their way over the Hilltoppers with some solid outside shooting and spreading the scoring around. Algoma would continue their lead into half with a score of 28-20. 

The second half is when the Wolves truly began to pull away from the Hilltoppers, leading by as much as 23 with a 58-35 lead with 3:23 to play. Cambria-Friesland tried to climb back into it, but there was not enough time as they shut out the Wolves for the rest of the game, but could not register enough offense. 

Algoma will next take the court against Peshtigo on January 5th. 

The Freedom Irish limited Luxemburg-Casco to under 20 points after the break to turn a tied game into a 65-48 victory.

The game was tied at the end of the first half 32-32, but the Irish pulled away from the Spartans in the second half, doubling them up 33-16. 

Ashton Peterson led the Irish with 30 points, 18 of which came in the second half. Gavin Grenier added 14 points.

For the Spartans, Chase Bukouricz (12 points) and Jack Rollin (11 points) each reached double figures in the loss. 

The Algoma boys' basketball team entered the second half against Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah down 41-23 and could not recover in a 65-51 loss on Thursday.

Owen Robertson did his best to keep the Wolves in it, scoring 11 of his team-high 16 points in the opening frame. Jacob Ganga more than matched him as he scored 17 of his game-high 23 points in the first half, while Kean O'Neil chipped in eight of his 16 points to build the early lead.

Kaden Vardon did his best to get his team back into it, scoring all of his 14 points in the second half, while teammate Parker Lischka chipped in 10 points.

The Algoma Wolves will travel to Elkhart Lake High School to take on Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah on Thursday afternoon. 

The Wolves are coming off their best win of the season, as they defeated the Sevastopol Pioneers 70-21. Algoma led 43-9 going into the half, and never slowed down after cruising to the win. Every player in the statsheet for the Wolves scored against the Pioneers, including a season high 23 for Kaden Vardon. 

For Elkhart Lake, they’re coming off of a loss to Reedsville where they saw themselves down 12 at half, and almost come all the way back to take a 55-51 loss. 6’5” Center Jacob Ganga averages 18 points for Elkhart Lake, and was named Division 5 All-State last season. 

The matchup is part of the Elkhart Lake Tournament, and the two tips will tip off at 2:00 P.M. 

The Algoma Wolves could not keep up with the Brillion Lions Tuesday in a girls basketball holiday tournament held at Oshkosh Arena.  The Lions jumped to a 29-14 lead at halftime and never looked back with a 52-34 victory.

Ryley Zimmerman led the Wolves with eight points and Megan Schuman was the game-high scorer with 16 points.  The Wolves (5-5) will now return to Packerland Conference play next Thursday when they travel to Brussels to take on the Southern Door Eagles.  

The Algoma girls' basketball season kicks off the post-Christmas break with a non-conference, neutral-site game against the Brillion Lions on Tuesday.

The Sevastopol Pioneers girls' basketball team outscored the Wolves 28-9 in the first half en route to a 53-30 victory to stay perfect on the season in Algoma's last game. The Wolves' Emily Kirchman used her strong post presence to be the team's high scorer with nine points. Amelia Robinson added six points, and Ryley Zimmerman scored five points. 

The Lions have stormed out to a 7-1 start behind Megan Schuman (15.4 ppg, 7.4 rpg) and Alaina Schwahn (11.8 ppg).  They have won their last seven games, including a 61-45 win over Southern Door in their last game.

The Algoma Wolves are set to host the Sevastopol Pioneers in a showdown of Packerland conference leaders Friday night. 

Algoma is fresh off of an exhilarating 57-54 overtime final over the Peshtigo Bulldogs Tuesday night. Ryley Zimmerman and Halle Panger were leading scorers in that one with 18 and 12 respectively, but the Wolves also got a strong performance from Emily Kirchman who dropped in 8 points herself. From one conference contender to facing off against another one in Sevastopol, the Wolves should be ready for anything the Pioneers throw their way. 

Sevastopol was able to dominate the Sturgeon Bay Clippers Tuesday night 95-23 in a game where Bailey Rikkola accomplished 1000 points in her career. The Pioneers led 60-7 at halftime in that game, and had complete control all the way through. Sevastopol remains undefeated on the season going into this matchup, with their record sitting at 7-0. 

Tip from Algoma is set for 7:30 P.M. 

NOTE: This game has been postponed due to Peshtigo canceling school on December 15th.

The Algoma Wolves boys basketball team will welcome in a conference title contender in Peshtigo on Thursday night. 

After winning their first game against NEWCHAA back on November 22nd, the Wolves of Algoma have gone on a 4 game skid and will look to end it against the Bulldogs. Led by Kaden Vardon, who has come onto the scene strong this season, Algoma has struggled against conference opponents. Vardon is averaging 15.8 points per game this season, and will be a key factor in getting Algoma good results this season. 

For Peshtigo, they have run through conference play so far this season, having their closest Packerland result coming against Southern Door, winning by 10. Kaine Fort is a double-double machine down low for the Bulldogs, averaging 15.5 points and 13 rebounds per game. 

Tip from Algoma is scheduled for 7:30. 

The Algoma girls' basketball team makes the long trip around the bay Tuesday to battle the Bulldogs in Peshtigo. 

In their last game, the Wolves saw their three-game winning streak snapped by Packerland opponent Oconto 54-51. Led by 16 points from Halle Panger, three Wolves' players hit the double-figure mark in the contest.

The Bulldogs had four players hit double-figures in its 71-29 victory over Sturgeon Bay in its last game. They went 7-12 from downtown including three-of-four from Jaci Tonn, who led the Bulldogs with 16 points. 

Tip-off is 7:30 p.m.

The Oconto Blue Devils had four players reach double figures in its 71-46 victory over Algoma Friday night.

The Blue Devils took their frustrations from Tuesday's loss to Sturgeon Bay out on the Wolves scoring 34 first-half points while drilling six threes in the frame. They score even more in the second half, but relied on more two-point baskets to lead their offense. Kadin and Dominik Baxter each had 17 points in the game while Carter Koch was right behind them with 16 points. Cooper Campsure had 10 points in the win.

For the Wolves, Kaden Vardon scored 17 points in the loss, hitting two threes in the second half. Cory Kirchman added eight points as the other high scorer for the Wolves.

The Algoma Wolves girls' basketball team saw its five-point halftime lead disappear in the second period as the Oconto Blue Devils stole the win 54-51. 

The Wolves rode their horses to a 32-27 halftime lead thanks to Halle Panger's 11 first-half points and Ryley Zimmerman's 10 points. The pair would combine to score only 11 points the rest of the way as the Blue Devils came back to take the lead. Panger would end the night with 16 points, and Zimmerman had 15 points.  Addisyn Viestenz made four 3-pointers, including two in the second half, to lead the Blue Devils to a victory with a game-high 20 points. Gracie Simon chipped in eight for the victors. 

The Algoma Wolves will travel to Oconto to take on the Oconto Blue Devils for a Packerland conference matchup on Friday night. 

After starting their season with a win over NEWCHAA, the Algoma Wolves will look to end their 3 game losing streak. Kaden Vardon has emerged as the leading scorer for the Wolves replacing Carter Zimmerman’s impact from last season. The team has other strong scorers as well, as Owen Robertson and Chase Romdenne have both chipped in solid games so far this season. 

For Oconto, they fell recently to the Sturgeon Bay Clippers 74-70. Kadin Baxter and Carter Koch are the Blue Devils top scorers, and seem to have the ability to score at will at times from all three levels. The Blue Devils were unable to guard the 3 against Sturgeon Bay, as they let Clipper guard Calvin Richard hit 8 threes Tuesday night. 

Tip is set for 7:30 in Oconto. 

Algoma’s girls basketball team has been impressive thus far this season, and they will look to continue that good start against the Blue Devils of Oconto. 

A spread of balanced scoring for the Wolves has been the story of the season, led statistically by Junior Ryley Zimmerman. Not only has it been Zimmerman however, as Ella Madden, Halle Panger, and Sierra Slaby have all done their fair share of scoring. Algoma sits at 2-0 in Packerland play, and in a tie for first place with their opponent Oconto. 

The Blue Devils have not skipped a beat from last season, even with losing unanimous Packerland conference Player of the Year Lianna Baxter. With wins over Sturgeon Bay and Southern Door, Oconto can move into a clear lead for first place with a win over Algoma, but it could also be vice versa. The Blue Devils can thank their underclassmen for their success so far, as Addisyn Viestenz and Madilyn Thomson are averaging over 15 points per game. 

Tip is scheduled for 7:30 in Algoma. 

The Algoma Wolves could not contain a hot shooting NEW Lutheran Blazer team and fell 64-45 Tuesday night at home in Packerland Conference boys’ basketball action.  Algoma got 15 points from Kaden Varoom and 13 points from Owen Robertson, but it was not enough to overcome Tristian Lynch’s 20 points and three three-pointers to lead the Blazers to victory.  Lynch surpassed 1,000 career points in the game.  The Blazers took a 30-17 into halftime and never looked back.  Algoma (1-3) will now travel to Oconto on Friday to play the Blue Devils.

(photo courtesy of Algoma Basketball) 

The Algoma Wolves girls' basketball team took a 24-21 halftime lead and into a 57-49 victory over Two Rivers.

The Wolves' Ryley Zimmerman led the charge with 10 of her 18 points in the first half. Halle Panger picked up where Zimmerman left off in the second half, hitting three three-pointers en route to a 12-point evening. Sierra Slaby knocked down two three-pointers of her own to an eight point evening. 

Senior forward Allyson Kakes had a game-high 24 points for the Raiders in the loss. 

More coverage can be found on the Algoma Wolves Girls Basketball Facebook Page

Photo courtesy of Algoma Girls Basketball

The Algoma Wolves boys basketball team will welcome in the Green Bay NEW Lutheran/Providence Academy Blazers for Packerland conference action Tuesday night. 

The Wolves are coming off of a 59-38 loss to the Kewaunee Storm in their Packerland conference opener, and are looking to avoid a three game losing streak. Algoma is led in scoring by Kaden Vardon, who has chipped in 15.7 points per game in the three games the Wolves have played. 

For NEW, Tristan Lynch has been their leading scorer, leading the way with 25 points per game, followed by Elijah Meerstein with 20. The Blazers are 2-1 on the year, with their most recent game ending in a loss to Weyauwega-Fremont 64-57. 

Tip from Algoma is scheduled for 7:30. 

The Algoma Wolves girls' basketball team head to Two Rivers Monday night for a non-conference match-up. 

The Wolves are 1-2 in non-conference, falling to Ashwaubenon and Chilton while beating Luxemburg-Casco. They convincingly won both games last week against conference foes Kewaunee and NEW Lutheran. Ryley Zimmerman leads the team with just under 10 points per game.

The Raiders have dropped five straight games after opening their season with a win against Gibraltar. That streak includes an 81-52 loss to New Holstein last Friday. Allyson Kakes leads the team with 23.7 points per game and 10.3 rebounds per game. No other player averages more than five points per game 

Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.

The Algoma girls basketball team came back from Green Bay with an important Packerland Conference victory on Friday, beating NEW Lutheran 40-24.

The Wolves led at the break 21-15 thanks to seven points by Ryley Zimmerman and a pair of threes from Sierra Slaby. The pair would combine to score 20 points on the evening. Ebony Sinclair led the Blazers with nine points despite making only one shot from the field in the loss. Lexie Meerstein added seven for the Blazers.

The Algoma Wolves girls' basketball team will try to break their season-opening trend Friday night when they visit NEW Lutheran in Green Bay to face the Blazers.

The Wolves have followed their losses with wins this season, starting the year off with a 2-2 record. They beat Kewaunee earlier this week 46-39 after entering halftime with an 11-point lead. Ryley Zimmermann continues to play like she did last year, leading the Wolves with 12 points in the contest.

The Blazers have not played since November 21st, beating Crivitz for their first win of the year 52-38. Ebony Sinclair's 11.7 points per game leads the 1-2 Blazers in scoring, while Lexie Meerstein paces the teams in rebounds (7 RPG) and assists (2 APG).

Tip is set for 7:30 p.m.