The accolades keep coming for Gibraltar's Sam Lindenberg.

Gibraltar's Sam Lindenberg was named to the Division 5 squad, one of just two Packerland Conference players earning honors.

Lindenberg was the Packerland Conference Player of the Year after leading the Vikings to their first appearance in the state tournament in school history. The unanimous All-Packerland Conference selection averaged 20 points and 3.6 points per game.

A state-record performance by Sam Grieger led Randolph past Gibraltar in their trip to state Friday morning with a 61-28 victory at the Kohl Center.

The two teams traded scores early in the contest with Trevor Ash's slam dunk providing a jolt of energy to the 1,000-plus blue and gold clad fans. A two-point bucket by Will Friedenfels ended being the last basket of the half for the Vikings as the Rockets would go on a 21-0 run over the final 10-plus minutes to enter halftime up 34-10.

The Vikings' offense would loosen up to start the second half as Braeden Sitte pick up some steals early in the half and scored all five of his points after the break. The Rockets would return answered each blow from the phoenix and went on another 10-0 run in the second half that would stretch the lead to as much as 37. Harrison Krauss hit the team's last field goal of the season with a corner three-pointer to cut the Rockets' lead to 59-27 with just over three minutes to go.

Ash led all scorers with six points while Sam Lindenberg and Sitte each had five. The Vikings' defense simply had no answers for Grieger, who hit a number of acrobatic shots to finish the morning off with 41 points. That and his 16 made field goals set Division 5 state tournament records, supplanting former Sheboygan Lutheran and Wisconsin Badgers star Sam Dekker. His teammate, Travis Alvin chipped in 13 points in the victory.

The Vikings finish the season 19-11 with a regional and sectional title to their credit. It was Justin Burress' final game as head coach of the Vikings, leading his teams to two sectional appearances. 

The Gibraltar Vikings will look to continue their historic season at the WIAA Division 5 State Tournament in Madison Friday morning against Randolph.

The Vikings faced their stiffest challenge of the playoffs in the sectional final last Saturday as they outlasted Columbus Catholic 55-49. While Sam Lindenberg steals the headlines as the Packerland Conference Player of the Year averaging over 20 points on the game, it was the triple threat of Jake Schar (14 points), Trevor Ash (13) and Will Friedenfels (13) that led the Vikings past the Dons to earn Gibraltar's first-ever state tournament appearance and Door County's first since Southern Door's trip in 1999.

The Rockets are no stranger to Madison, having won 10 state titles in their program's history. It is the first trip to the Kohl Center for the Rockets since 2013. Led by Sam Grieger (21.5 ppg) and University of Wisconsin football recruit Travis Alvin (18.5 ppg, 10.9 rpg), the Rockets have not lost since December. They were however taken to the limit by Cambria-Friesland 43-41 in the sectional final, a team they nearly beat by 50 just over a month ago. They started their playoff run with a 78-44 win over Sevastopol.

Bryan Mazur, Tim Kowols, and Reece Robillard will carry the hometown call on 105.1 The GOAT and NEWRadioSportsNetwork.com beginning at 8:30 a.m. followed by the opening tip at 9:05. Follow NEW Radio Sports Network on their Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram feeds for comprehensive coverage all morning long. 

Click here for our interview with Sam Lindenberg, Trevor Ash, Jake Schar, and Will Friedenfels

The Gibraltar boys' basketball team practiced in their home gym one more time before they head off to Madison Thursday morning for their date at this weekend's WIAA State Tournament.

The secondary school's students and staff along with parents and other community members filled the Gibraltar gymnasium for a pep rally Wednesday afternoon. Students from the elementary school also got to participate from the comfort of their own classrooms. 

Players were introduced to the music of Jock Jams before hosting an impromptu dunk contest. Coaches were also introduced before athletic director Peggy Tanck gave final instructions ahead of Friday's trip down from Fish Creek on a pair of full coach buses. Coach Justin Burress expressed his appreciation to the team for their effort and the community for their support.

You can catch the Gibraltar Vikings heading out of town Thursday morning when the bus leaves Fish Creek a little after 8 a.m.

You will be able to follow NEW Radio Sports Network Thursday and Friday as we head down for the game, including our live broadcast beginning at 8:30 a.m. on 105.1 The GOAT.

Gibraltar Area Schools has been releasing information on how fans can support their state-bound Vikings boys' basketball team this week.

Starting Wednesday, students, parents, and community members wanting to sit in the Vikings section at the Kohl Center can pre-buy their tickets for $11. They can also reserve their spot on the fan bus that will take them to Madison. It will depart at 4:30 a.m. Additional details are below.

A Wednesday pep rally is in the works ahead of the team's Thursday departure, but no details have been released as of yet.

Those who cannot make the game can tune in to the broadcast on 105.1 The GOAT with Bryan Mazur, Tim Kowols, and Reece Robillard beginning at 8:30 a.m. with the pregame show followed by the opening tip at 9:05 a.m.

ILLEGAL ITEMS & RESTRICTIONS • The following items will not be allowed in the Kohl Center (all spectators and items are subject to search): o Selfie Sticks o Strollers, coolers, thermoses, bottles, cans and food and/or beverage items of any kind. o Backpacks and any bag larger than 8.5” x 11”. o Artificial noisemakers: stadium horns, cow bells, bottles with rocks in them, thunder stixs, etc. o Weapons of any kind. This includes pocket knives. o Pom poms may not have sticks attached to them. o Balloons, paper confetti, spray string, inflatables, etc. o Alcohol and/or drugs. o Large signs.(Fat heads) hand-held sign that is no larger than a piece of tag board that can be held by one person will be allowed. Signs may have tongue depresser sticks attached to them. o Laptop computers are allowed. o Laser pointers. o NO body or face paint is allowed in the Kohl Center and no face coverings of any type are permitted. o No paint stir sticks. • All spectators are expected to be clothed appropriately with faces clearly visible. • Antics involving throwing of paper airplanes or coins, etc., will result in the violator being removed from the Kohl Center. • Fans may not leave their seats to join cheerleaders on the courtside area. • Fans may not leave their seats to become involved in such things as slapping players hands during introductions, forming a tunnel for their players to run through as they enter or exit the court, etc. • Fans may not allow others to sit on their shoulders or stand on seats or railings. • Fans are NOT allowed on the floor of the Kohl Center following the completion of their game.

You will be able to kick off your morning with a cup of Gibraltar basketball this Friday.

The Vikings are seeded fourth in the Division 5 State Tournament, earning a 9:05 a.m. date with top-seeded Randolph. As a five-seed in their regional, Gibraltar was the lowest seed to make the Division 5 field as the only non-number one to advance to Madison. Marshall is the only other team playing at the Kohl Center this week as a non-top two seed, advancing to the Division 4 state semi-finals as a number three seed in their regional. 

The winner of Randolph/Gibraltar will play the victors of the Hurley/Bangor matchup at 11:05 a.m. Saturday.

NEW Radio Sports Network will carry the game live on 105.1 The GOAT this Friday morning beginning at 8:30 a.m. with the pregame show followed by the opening tip at 9:05. 

Gibraltar won a well matched game Saturday night against The Columbus Catholic Dons leaving the score 55-49. The Dons fight hard in the first couple minutes, giving them a six point lead while stunning The Viking defense. Gibratlar shook out of it with Trevor Ash contributing nine points and Jake Schar setting the tone with a buzzer beater three to end the half.

Both teams continue fighting hard throughout the second half with The Dons keeping the lead by a few points. Will Friedenfels turns the tides with a crucial block giving The Vikings an upperhand. Sam Wilczek battled hard in attempt to regain the lead chipping ten points to end his night. In the last three minutes Sam Lindenberg wraps up the game giving the Vikings a six point lead. After the game The Vikings were awarded for becoming the sectional champions. Friedenfels was awarded Sony's Italian Kitchen and Pizzeria Player of The Game for contributing 11 points while making an unforgetable block.

Catch coverage of The Gibratlar Vikings in the state tournament Thursday on 105.1 The GOAT or on 1051thegoat.com.

The Gibraltar Vikings could do something no other team in program history has done when they play Columbus Catholic in Pulaski Saturday night.

The Vikings finish strong in the second half to beat Three Lakes 58-40 in the WIAA Division Five sectional semi-final against Three Lakes in Elcho Thursday night. Sam Lindenberg scored a game-high of 27 points to lead the Vikings. Braden Sitte added eight points and Trevor Ash chipped in five points with a dunk to cap off the scoring. It was only the second appearance in sectionals since 1974.

Columbus Catholic looks to qualify for their third appearance in the state tournament since 2017. Sam Wilczek and Grant Olson scored 15 points while their team's leading scorer Emmitt Konieczny added 14 in Columbus Catholic beat Newman Catholic 65-59 in Wisconsin Rapids. 

Bryan Mazur and Reece Robillard will have the call on 105.1 The GOAT from Pulaski beginning at 6:30 p.m. with the pregame show followed by the opening tip at 7 p.m.

The Gibraltar Vikings finish strong in the second half to beat Three Lakes 58-40 in the WIAA Division Five sectional semi-final against Three Lakes in Elcho Thursday night. The first half was a back-and-forth affair with the Vikings Sam Lindenberg and The Blue Jay's Sam Eppler going nearly point for point. The Vikings were able to go on a small run to end the half to take a 22-20 lead into the break.

The Vikings started strong in the second half scoring the first six points. A run midway through the second half would see the Vikings doubling their lead and never let it get below six points for the rest of the game. The defense would tighten up on Epplar who scored only three of his 15 points after the break.  Lindenberg would go on to score a game-high of 27 points. Braden Sitte added eight points and Trevor Ash chipped in five points with a dunk to cap off the scoring.  

The Vikings will now head to Pulaski Saturday night on 105.1 The Goat where they will face Columbus Catholic. Pregame starts at 6:30 followed by the opening tip-off at 7:00. 

The Gibraltar Vikings look to go further than any basketball team has ever gone in close to 50 years Thursday night when they travel to Elcho for a sectional semifinal matchup against Three Lakes.

Both teams have a trio of double-digit wins in the playoffs heading into the matchup with a sectional final date against either Newman Catholic or Columbus Catholic in Pulaski on the line. The Vikings have beaten Suring, Goodman/Pembine, and Gillett en route to Elcho, while Three Lakes toppled Wausaukee, Elcho, and Florence on their journey. Sam Eppler leads the Blue Jays with 15 points per game with a pair of 20 point performances so far in the playoffs. Sam Lindenberg has proven to be even more dangerous from the field, averaging over 22 points in a playoff contest.

This is the second time the Vikings have qualified for sectionals since their previous most successful season in 1974. They last made sectionals in 2019 when they lost to NEW Lutheran in Ashwaubenon. This is the most successful Blue Jays team since a 17-6 squad during the 2011-2012 school year.

105.1 The GOAT will carry the action over the radio and online at NEWRadioSportsNetwork.com and 1051TheGoat.com beginning at 6:30 p.m. with the pregame show followed by the opening tip at 7 p.m.

The Gibraltar boys' basketball team now knows who they will be facing in the WIAA Division 5 Sectional semifinals on Thursday.

The team gathered together to watch Three Lakes beat Florence 59-49 in their regional final on Monday. The game was delayed from Saturday due to a storm that swept through the region that night. No other stats could be found, but it was a win in the rubber match for the Blue Jays who split their two matchups against the Bobcats this season. 

The Vikings have not faced the Blue Jays on the hardwood in the last five years, but some of the players could still have a score to settle after the two teams squared off on the football field. The Vikings lost that game 50-22 with the Blue Jays' second leading basketball scorer Ashton Maney (11 points per game) accumulating nearly 260 yards of total offense and two scores in the contest.

The basketball game will tip-off at 7 p.m. in Elcho where 105.1 The GOAT will carry the broadcast live over the air and at NEWRadioSportsNetwork.com.

The Gibraltar Vikings boys' basketball team knows they are playing Thursday in Elcho, but they will fill in the final blank of who they are battling on Monday night.

The Vikings won three straight games in double figures last week, beating Suring and Gillett in Fish Creek with a victory at Goodman/Pembine in between to clinch their second regional title in five years. 

Either Florence or Three Lakes will be joining them in Elcho with a sectional final appearance in Pulaski on the line. The Bobcats have had a similar run to the semifinals as the Vikings, destroying White Lake (88-34) and Lena (62-25) in the tournament's first two rounds. The Blue Jays can make a similar claim as they demolished Wausaukee 89-16 and topped Elcho 63-42. The two teams will meet at Florence for a 7 p.m. tip. 

While the team watches the game tonight, the school is planning a fan bus for the Thursday game. Details will be shared by the Gibraltar Area School District Facebook page.

Sam Lindenberg on The Gibraltar Vikings takes over the first half ending it with a total of 19 points. Gillett stays vigilant by applying tough defensive pressure while Aydin Franti scores 11 points. Throughout the second half, The Vikings took control of the court with relentless offensive pressure. Trevor ash contributed 18 points to end his night along with Sam Lindenberg contributing 26 points. Gibraltar will head to Elcho next Thursday against the winner of  Three Lakes vs. Florence Monday night. Catch Thursday's coverage on 105.1 The Goat or on our website 1051thegoat.com.

Gibraltar advances to sectionals after a well-fought victory Saturday night.  Sam Lindenberg on The Gibraltar Vikings takes over the first half ending it with a total of 19 points. Gillett stays vigilant by applying tough defensive pressure while Aydin Franti scores 11 points. Throughout the second half, The Vikings took control of the court with relentless offensive pressure. Trevor ash contributed 18 points to end his night along with Sam Lindenberg contributing 26 points. Gibraltar will head to Elcho next Thursday against the winner of  Three Lakes vs. Florance Monday night. Catch Thursday's coverage on 105.1 The Goat or on our website 1051thegoat.com.

Vikings won a hard-fought basketball game Friday continuing their Regional Playoff run. The Patriots defended The Vikings with a box-and-one zone defense giving them the advantage early on in the first half. Gibraltar fights their way back with Trevor Ash putting eleven points on the board in the first half. When the second half started The Patriots stunned The Vikings again with Boone Larison contributing 15 points ending his night. Due to Sam Lindenberg's 15 point contribution, The Vikings pull out with the victory leaving the score at 63-50. The Vikings will play Saturday night at 7:00 PM  in Fish Creek against Gillett. Catch the coverage of the game on 105.1 The Goat or at 1051thegoat.com.

Vikings won a hard-fought basketball game Friday continuing their Regional Playoff run. The Patriots defended The Vikings with a box-and-one zone defense giving them the advantage early on in the first half. Gibraltar fights their way back with Trevor Ash putting eleven points on the board in the first half. When the second half started The Patriots stunned The Vikings again with Boone Larison contributing 15 points ending his night. Due to Sam Lindenberg's 15 point contribution, The Vikings pull out with the victory leaving the score at 63-50. The Vikings will play Saturday night at 7:00 PM  in Fish Creek against Gillett. Catch the coverage of the game on 105.1 The Goat or at 1051thegoat.com.

The Gibraltar Vikings hope to advance to their third regional title game in five years when they visit Goodman/Pembine on Friday night in Division 5 tournament action.

The Vikings earned their spot in the semifinal by dismantling Suring 72-25 in Fish Creek on Tuesday. The first-round matchup saw Sam Lindenberg light it up with 26 points and the Vikings take a commanding 49-13 lead into intermission. Goodman/Pembine had a similar performance against visiting St. Thomas Aquinas with three players scoring in double figures including 20 points from Ryan Ehlert in a 65-24. 

Gibraltar's Sam Lindenberg was a one-man wrecking crew in the team's 78-47 victory over Goodman-Pembine earlier this season. Lindenberg dropped a game-high 38 points on their hosts while Will Friedenfels added 13 points in the win. Boone Larison scored 12 points and Landon Kalkofen chipped in 10 points in the loss for Goodman-Pembine.

Bryan Mazur and Reece Robillard will have the call on 105.1 The GOAT and NEWRadioSportsNetwork.com from Goodman beginning at 6:30 p.m. followed by a 7 p.m. tip.

The Gibraltar Vikings jumped to a 12-0 lead in the first three minutes of the game and cruised to a 72-25 victory over the Suring Eagles in Fish Creek Tuesday evening, The first-round matchup saw Sam Lindenberg light it up with 26 points and the Vikings take a commanding 49-13 lead into intermission.  Mawell Yancy led Suring with seven points.  The #5 Vikings will now travel to Goodman/Pembine in the regional semi-final on Friday night.  #4 Goodman/Pembine topped Saint Thomas Aquinas 65-24 Tuesday.   Friday night’s game will be broadcast on 105.1 the Goat with Bryan Mazur and Reece Robillard on the call with pregame starting at 6:30 pm and tipoff at 7 pm.  The game will also be streamed on New Radio Sports Network. 

Gibraltar started the game dominating the count having 12 points in the first four minutes. The Vikings continued to battle hard with Sam Lindenberg contributing 22 points at end of the first half. When the first eighteen minutes were over Gibraltar left the score at 49-13.  Maxwell Yancy and Jackson Schaal assist The Eagles and both contribute a total of 11 points. When the final buzzer rang The Vikings stood victorious with the score 72-25. The Vikings continue to the second round of the playoff tournament .

The Gibraltar Vikings boys' basketball team begin their journey to Madison on Tuesday with a WIAA Division 5 playoff matchup against Suring.

The Vikings have won nine of their last eleven games, including a 76-41 win against Algoma to close out the regular season last Thursday. The big men for the Vikings exploited the smaller Wolves team in the victory with Trevor Ash scoring 24 points and Will Friedenfels adding 14 points. Sam Lindenberg leads the team in scoring with 20.4 points and 4.2 assists per game.

The Eagles finished near the bottom of the Marinette & Oconto Conference with 5-11 mark, finishing with an overall record of 6-18. They have lost their last four games including a 54-41 defeat at the hands of Gillett last week to close out the regular season. The Eagles are led by Ethan Lally, who averages 13.1 points per game.

Bryan Mazur and Reece Robillard will be on the call on 105.1 The GOAT beginning at 6:30 p.m. followed by the opening tip at 7 p.m.