Sturgeon Bay baseball couldn't keep pace with Marinette on Tuesday, falling 10-3 in a game that got away early.

 

Marinette put up three runs in the first inning, highlighted by a Chase MacGregor solo home run, and added four more in the third to go up 7-0. The Clippers never really got into a rhythm offensively despite drawing eight walks on the day.

 

Ethan Kratcha took the loss, lasting just one inning and allowing three runs on four hits. Matty Hartl came on in relief and threw three innings, giving up three more. MacGregor earned the win for Marinette, going five innings with seven strikeouts while also going 2-for-day with two RBIs at the plate.

 

Jack Higginbotham led Sturgeon Bay with three hits, and Siggy Hansen, Hartl, and Elisha Baumann each drove in a run.

 

The Clippers are back in action Tuesday against Southern Door a 4 pm start. 

The Sturgeon Bay golf team competed at Northbrook Golf Course this past Monday and took home the first conference meet of the season.

 

The Clippers won the meet with a score of 189, two strokes better than second-place Sevastopol. The top golfer for Sturgeon Bay was Ashton Benzinger, shooting a 44, followed by his brother Aiden and Caleb Nieslen with a 45.

 

Kewaunee’s Evan Maccuax was the top performer of the meet, shooting a 42 on his home course. 
 

Sturgeon Bay competed in a conference triangular meet at Kewaunee and turned in a strong performance from both teams.

 

The boys team placed first out of five teams, while the girls team finished second. For many athletes, it was their first meet of the season, and several recorded personal records (PRs).

 

Some standout performances on the boys side included:

• Rayshuane Johnson won the 100 meters in 12.588 seconds.
• Oliver Carmody won the pole vault with a height of 12 feet, 6 inches.
• Adam Kurek placed third in the pole vault (6-6).
• Joni Ismaili won the 200 meters with a PR of 26.003 seconds and placed third in the long jump (18-6).
• Ryan Felhofer placed second in both the 200 meters and 110-meter high hurdles (26.05 and 18.752).
• Alex Boden won both the 110-meter and 300-meter hurdles (18.512 and 47.031).
• Rio Martinez placed second in the 800 and 1,600 (2:29.48 and 5:22.12).
• Merlin Walker placed second in the high jump (5-6).
• Cedar Tomberlin won both the triple jump and long jump (39-5 1/2 and 21-1, PR).
• Landen Evers placed second in the shot put (39-3) and third in the discus (117-3).

Standout performances on the girls side included:

• Talia Schmit placed third in the 100 meters (14.947) and second in the pole vault (6-6).
• Leah Hansen placed second in the 100-meter hurdles with a PR of 19.031 and fourth in the 300-meter hurdles with a PR of 1:00.731.
• Delaney Skiba won the 3,200 with a PR of 12:24.034 and placed second in the 1,600 with a season-best 5:51.631.
• Amelia Michalski placed third in the 200 meters (31.413) and third in the pole vault (6-0).
• Ava Estes won the long jump with a PR of 14-4 1/2.
• The 4x200 relay team of Talia Schmit, Amelia Michalski, Leah Hansen and Hannah Kiekhafer placed first (2:04.967).
• The 4x800 relay team of Delaney Skiba, Ava Estes, Megan Selle and Violet Boyarski placed second with a PR of 12:16.693.

The Sturgeon Bay Clippers baseball team found a win waiting for them in Green Bay on Monday, winning the first game of a doubleheader 9-1. 

 

A Blazers inning in the first inning and a two-run single from Steven Prescott staked the Clippers to a 3-0 lead after five innings before a six-run sixth inning put the game away. In that frame, Ethan Kratcha cranked a grand slam before Rylan Ruenger drove in a run on a sacrifice fly and Drew Propsom doubled in another run. Ruenger earned the win on the mound, pitching two scoreless innings while striking out three. Kratcha, Siggy Hansen, and Propsom all posted two hits as the Clippers outhit the Blazers 10-3. The Clippers' offense was also aided by six Blazers errors.

 

The Clippers will have to do some work to secure the doubleheader sweep. The game was suspended in the fourth inning with the Blazers holding onto a 5-3 lead. Kratcha has two hits while Prescott and Jack Higgenbotham each have RBI.  Hansen got into first inning troubles, allowing the Blazers to lead off the game with four runs before the Clippers could respond three of their own in the first inning. 

 

The Clippers are back in action Tuesday with a 4:30 p.m. first pitch at Marinette against the Marines.

The Sturgeon Bay Lady Clippers softball team started out the season strong with a 10-8 win over the Blazers Monday afternoon. Audrey Harrington and Regan Kasten both singled twice, McKenna Poh had three singles, Izzy Schoeneman had a double and a single of her own and was a force to be reckoned with on the mound with nine strikeouts.

 

Genevieve Austad was a wall behind the plate with several blocks, and tore up the bases with her steals, she also had an in the park home run. Keira Wesley, and Kadence Patza also had hits to lead the Clippers to a victory!
 

The Clippers lead 7-3 in game two- the game was suspended with Sturgeon Bay as the home team. That game will be finished at a later date. 

Today, the Sturgeon Bay boys golf team competed in its first Packerland Conference meet of the season at Northbrook in Luxemburg. The team earned first place with a score of 189, narrowly edging Sevastopol by two strokes. The Clippers were led by Ashton Benzinger, who carded a 44, while Aiden Benzinger and Caleb Nielsen each shot 45. It was a true team effort and a great way to start the season on a high note.

 

The junior varsity team also had a strong showing, finishing second with a score of 212. The JV squad was led by Ben Ash with a 50, followed by Sam Hanson, who shot a 53.

 

The Clippers are back in action next Monday with a doubleheader at Little River in Peshtigo and Vernon Hills in Oconto.

 

Kewaunee's Evan Maccaux won the meet with a score of 42 while Gibraltar's Henry Wehrenberg and Jameson Tepe and Sevastopol's Marek O’Dean finished tied for fourth place with a score of 45.

 

You can find the full results here

 

In the photo, from left to right: Ashton Benzinger, Caleb Nielsen, Trygg Stuth, Noah Potier and Aiden Benzinger.

The Sturgeon Bay girls softball team hits the road to Green Bay on Monday to face NEW Lutheran. 

 

The Clippers have struggled to get on the field this season with Monday marking their first games of the season.

 

The Blazers have been hit or miss this season with their games as well. In their lone Packerland Conference action, the Blazers were swept by Kewaunee 10-0 and 22-2. A. Bruley registered two hits in the first game and one hit with an RBI in the second game to pace the Blazers. 

 

First pitch is set for 4 p.m.

The Sturgeon Bay baseball team travels to the east side of Green Bay on Monday for a doubleheader against NEW Lutheran beginning at 4 p.m.

 

The Clippers are 0-2 on the season, including losses to Shawano (7-4) and Luxemburg-Casco (8-0). In the game against the Spartans, Elisha Baumann and Ethan Kratcha recorded the only hits for the Clippers. Siggy Hansen took the loss, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out six over four innings.

 

The Blazers are 3-2 on the season and take a two-game winning streak into the matchup. In their 17-4 win over Goodman-Pembine last Thursday, Andrew Kim went 4-5 with an RBI while three Blazers players recorded at least two RBI as the team outhit the Patriots 15-5.

The Sturgeon Bay girls soccer team continues its tour of Green Bay schools on Monday with a date at City Stadium battling Green Bay East. 

 

After losing to Sheboygan Lutheran/Christian 4-0, the Clippers have registered consecutive 5-0 decision, including one against Green Bay West their last time out. Freshman Jericha Reynolds scored eight goals during the two game stretch.

 

The Red Devils are 0-4 on the season and they are still looking for their first goal of the season.

 

Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m.

The Sturgeon Bay girls soccer team hits the road Monday afternoon to face Green Bay West in a non-conference match.

 

The Shane Olson era got its first win last Friday when the Clippers throttled Roncalli 5-0. Freshman Jericha Reynolds had a breakout game, scoring 4 goals to lead the Clippers to a 4-0 halftime lead. Senior Yarrow Goettelman tallied the final goal, with her first goal of the season. Freshman Makenna Coyhis had the lone assist for Sturgeon Bay. The Clippers had a strong showing defensively, not allowing any shots on the evening.  

 

Monday's match is set for 4:30 p.m.

A night removed from a tough shutout loss to Sheboygan Lutheran, Sturgeon Bay girls soccer gives it right back to Roncalli grabbing The Clippers own 5-0 shutout win. 

This was the Clippers first win of the young season after postponements from a cold, wet spring pushed this game later into the month.

 

Freshman Jericha Reynolds had a breakout game, scoring 4 goals to lead the Clippers to a 4-0 halftime lead. Senior Yarrow Goettelman tallied the final goal, with her first goal of the season. Freshman Makenna Coyhis had the lone assist for Sturgeon Bay.

 

The Clippers had a strong showing defensively, not allowing any shots on the evening.  

 

The Clippers moved to 1-1 on the early season and will travel to face Green Bay West on Monday.

 

The Clipper Clays, the Sturgeon Bay grades 6-12 trap team, is preparing to host a whitefish fry fundraiser on Friday, April 17.

 

In an interview, head coach Matt Propsom shared details about the event. This marks the sixth year for the Clipper Clays, and all money raised supports the team, including targets, travel, supplies and course improvements. Chicken tenders will also be available as an alternative to fish. The fish was donated by Baileys Harbor Fish Company.

 

Propsom expressed pride in the event’s ability to bring the community together, saying, “It’s an honor — it’s something you can be very proud of.”

 

The team is also planning a brat fry at Marchant’s this summer, along with hosting several tournaments. This weekend, they will host a tournament featuring more than 150 athletes from across Wisconsin.

 

For updates on tournaments, fundraisers and team news, visit the Clipper Clays Facebook page.

 

Doors will be open from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

 

Full interview here.

The Sturgeon Bay girls soccer team is preparing for Friday as it travels to take on the Roncalli/Two Rivers Jets.

 

The Clippers’ original season opener against Kewaunee was postponed due to weather.

 

Kickoff is at 5 p.m.

The Sturgeon Bay baseball team travels Tuesday to face the Green Bay Preble Hornets at Joannes Park.

 

This is the season opener for both teams. The Clippers’ original opener against Luxemburg-Casco was postponed to Monday, April 13.

 

First pitch is at 4:30 p.m.

The Sturgeon Bay girls' soccer team is set to host the Kewaunee Storm on Tuesday in its season opener.

 

Returning seniors for the Clippers include Miya Nell (midfielder) and Yarrow Goettelman (defender), who both earned all-conference honorable mention last season.

 

This is the first time since 2022 that Kewaunee has been able to field a team, and the Storm has not scored a goal since May 17, 2019, according to WisSports. Kewaunee’s original season opener against Providence was postponed due to weather.

 

Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m.

Field conditions permitting, Sturgeon Bay and Luxemburg-Casco will play their first game of the regular season at the Clippers' Memorial Field Monday afternoon.

 

Monday was the first scheduled game of the season for the Clippers with Ethan Kratcha (2nd Team) the lone All-Packerland Conference performer returning to the squad from a year ago.

 

The Spartans had two games get rained out last week as they tried to arrange matchups against Green Bay Preble and Two Rivers.

 

First pitch is set for 4:30 p.m.

The Sturgeon Bay are ready to kick off their season this Thursday, on the road against the Kiel Raiders. 

 

Last season, the Clippers finished third in the Packerland Conference with a 6-2 record against conference foes. 

 

Returning seniors from last year for the Clippers include Makale Lucas, Dominic Blisch, and Mason Tristani. Other notable players expected to return to the diamond are Ethan Kratcha, Rylan Ruedinger, Steven Prescott, and Jack Higginbotham.

 

The first pitch is at 3:30 p.m.

Sturgeon Bay athletic director Jon Dupuis provided insight into the upcoming spring sports season in a recent interview.

 

Dupuis first discussed a fundraiser the softball team will host on April 28, with proceeds benefiting Door Cancer for cancer research. Track and field athletes have recently been practicing indoors due to weather conditions, but are looking ahead to an indoor meet at UW-Oshkosh over spring break. Baseball begins next Monday, with participation numbers appearing low, raising questions about whether the program can field a JV team. Girls' soccer will have a new head coach in Shane Olson. Michael Bryfczynski, who coached the girls' golf team last year, will now coach both the boys and girls teams.

 

Listen to the segment HERE

The Packerland conference has revealed its all-conference teams for basketball and wrestling. Between both sports, Sturgeon Bay had 6 Clippers represented. 

 

Earning all-conference first team honors for wrestling were Spencer Madsen (Senior), Julian Langer (Senior), and Tiani Lemieux (Senior). Madsen was also named the Wrestler of the Year, finishing the season with 49 wins to only 2 losses and a 4th place finish at the WIAA State Tournament. Madsen earned 23 of his wins via pin and 17 from tech falls. Langer ended his season with a record of 33-16 with 21 pins and 9 techfalls. This season, Langer never lost to a Packerland opponent. Lemieux, representing the girls’ team, had an impressive season, going 40-7 with an outstanding 38 pins.

 

Making all-conference teams for basketball were Ben Ash (Junior), Sam Fruzyna (Junior), and Regan Kasten (Senior). Kasten earned 1st-team honors; she led the Lady Clippers with 9.7 points and 13.1 rebounds per game. Ash was named to the second team, averaging 16.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and a steal per game. Fruzyna was an honorable mention, putting up 10.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and a steal per game.
 

Sturgeon Bay/Sevastopol's Spencer Madsen officially completed his final season of high school wrestling with yet another honor.

 

Madsen was named the Packerland Conference Wrestler of the Year after going undefeated in conference duals on the year. The UW-Parkside signee made plenty of history along the way to his 4th place finish at the WIAA Individual State Wrestling Tournament, including setting the program's records for career wins, pins, and takedowns. 

 

Madsen was one of four All-Conference selections for SBS, the second most behind Packerland Conference champion Kewaunee's five honorees.

 

1ST TEAM

WEIGHT

CLASS           NAME                                     SCHOOL                                            YEAR

106                   Sam Kraynik                             Kewaunee                                             Sophomore       Unanimous

113                   Nate Hasenjager                        Sturgeon Bay-Sevastopol                      Junior               Unanimous

120                   Nick Mans                                 Peshtigo                                               Senior               Unanimous

126                   Clark LeFevre                            Southern Door                                      Sophomore       Unanimous

132                   Chayce Wesoloski                     Peshtigo                                               Sophomore       Unanimous

138                   Ray Johnson                             Sturgeon Bay-Sevastopol                      Junior               Unanimous

144                   Anakin Reimer                           Kewaunee                                             Freshman          Unanimous

150                   Mason VanGoethem                  Kewaunee                                             Sophomore       Unanimous

157                   Trevor Gauthier                          Kewaunee                                             Sophomore       Unanimous

165                   Lance Veeser                            Southern Door                                      Junior               Unanimous

175                   Spencer Madsen                       Sturgeon Bay-Sevastopol                      Senior               Unanimous

190                   Julian Langer                             Sturgeon Bay-Sevastopol                      Senior               Unanimous

215                   Lincoln Nemec                          Peshtigo                                               Senior               Unanimous

285                   Mitchell Boeder                         Kewaunee                                             Senior               Unanimous

 

HONORABLE MENTION

WEIGHT

CLASS           NAME                                     SCHOOL                                            YEAR

165                   Kaleb Zahn                               Oconto                                                             Sophomore

 

WRESTLER OF THE YEAR

WEIGHT

CLASS           NAME                                     SCHOOL                                            YEAR 

175                   Spencer Madsen                       Sturgeon Bay-Sevastopol                      Senior               Unanimous

 

The Sturgeon Bay Clippers saw their season come to an end Tuesday night, falling 59-57 to the Menominee Nation Eagles in a WIAA Division 3 regional matchup.

As the No. 10 seed, Sturgeon Bay (11-14) hit the road to take on the No. 7 seed Eagles (14-11), and the game played out exactly like a postseason battle should. It was tight, physical, and decided in the final minutes.

It was a back-and-forth contest throughout, with neither team able to create steady separation. The Clippers leaned on their senior leadership in key stretches, matching runs and keeping themselves within striking distance late into the second half.

Trailing 59-57 in the closing moments, Sturgeon Bay fought for one final opportunity. However, the Clippers were unable to convert an opportunity when the horn sounded.

Despite the loss, Sturgeon Bay showed the resilience that defined its season, earning 11 wins and securing a postseason berth.

 The senior class played a major role in that effort, providing experience and stability throughout the year. 

Menominee Nation advances in the Division 3 bracket, while the Clippers close the book on the 2025-26 season just two points shy of a regional semifinal appearance.

The Sturgeon Bay boys’ basketball team is prepping for this Tuesday as they are traveling to face the Menominee Nation Eagles for the WIAA Sectionals first round. 

 

The Eagles are the No. 7 seed; their last outing saw them beat Shiocton 80-77.

 

The Clippers enter as the No.10 seed and are fresh off a nail-biting 55-53 victory over Oconto. Paving the way for the Clippers was Ben Ash with 22 points, with his final points coming in the winding seconds of regulation, down 1 point. Ash pump faked a three, got his defender jumping, then put up the shot as the buzzer went off, winning the game for the Clippers. Jaxzen Bleck chipped in 16 points, and Siggy Hansen added 12. 

 

The winner will go on to face the No. 2 seed, Seymour, on Friday, 3/6.

 

The tip-off is at 7 p.m.
 

Sturgeon Bay/Sevastopol's Spencer Madsen will turn the attention of his wrestling career to UW-Parkside after taking fourth place at the WIAA Individual State Wrestling Tournament in Madison. 

 

Madsen saw his high school career come to close in the second period of his third-place match against Drake Petersen where he got pinned to take fourth place. He leaves Sturgeon Bay/Sevastopol as the program's all-time leader in wins, takedowns, and pins.

 

Spencer Madsen (2-2) 175 - 4th (14.5 pts)

 Bout 2125 (Mat 2) - Quarters: Division 2 - 175 - Spencer Madsen (49-2) Sr., SBS over Isaac Dunnom (31-4) Jr., OSCE (TF 21-5 (2:53) )

 Bout 2189 (Mat 5) - Semis: Division 2 - 175 - Eli Maier (53-5) Jr., MHB over Spencer Madsen (49-2) Sr., SBS (Dec 7-2 )

 Bout 2302 (Mat 5) - 3rd Place Match: Division 2 - 175 - Drake Petersen (51-4) Jr., SCF over Spencer Madsen (49-2) Sr., SBS (F 3:24 )

Sturgeon Bay/Sevastopol wrestler Spencer Madsen's undefeated run stopped at 48 matches after dropping his semifinal match on Friday.

 

Madsen lost to Mount Horeb's Eli Maier 7-2 to drop to 48-1 on the season, ending an incredible run where technical falls and pins had become the norm.

 

He will wrestle for 3rd place on Saturday.

 

Spencer Madsen (1-1) 175 - 4th (14.5 pts)

 Bout 2125 (Mat 2) - Quarters: Division 2 - 175 - Spencer Madsen (48-1) Sr., SBS over Isaac Dunnom (31-3) Jr., OSCE (TF 21-5 (2:53) )

 Bout 2189 (Mat 5) - Semis: Division 2 - 175 - Eli Maier (53-4) Jr., MHB over Spencer Madsen (48-1) Sr., SBS (Dec 7-2 )

 Bout 2302 - 3rd Place Match: Division 2 - 175 - Spencer Madsen (48-1) Sr., SBS vs. Drake Petersen (49-4) Jr., SCF

After playing nearly 36 minutes on Thursday, it was just the last few seconds that mattered the most in Sturgeon Bay's 55-53 win over Oconto.

 

Benjamin Ash's three-pointer as time expired proved to be the difference in the game for the Clippers to gain some positive momentum heading into Tuesday's tournament opener at Menominee Indian.

 

Ash ended up with a game-high 22 points in the win while Jaxzen Bleck added 16 points and Siggy Hansen chipped in 12 points. Mason Colvin paced the Blue Devils with 21 points.