The Sturgeon Bay Clippers opened Packerland Conference play on Thursday night with a matchup at N.E.W. Lutheran High School against the Blazers. The first half was a back-and-forth battle with teams trading baskets. Late in the first half, the Clippers were able to tie the game up at 24, but the Blazers responded with a strong run that gave them the 15-point lead at halftime. Despite a late push by Sturgeon Bay in the second half, N.E.W. Lutheran pulled away with an 80-63 victory. The Clippers' next matchup will be their home opener on Tuesday night against Oconto.

 

The game will be broadcast on 103.3 The Clipper with the pregame show beginning at 7:15 p.m. followed by tip-off at 7:30 p.m.

 

Final Score: 12/1/22

Sturgeon Bay - 63

Ulberg - 23, Aune - 11, Starr - 11, Richard - 10, Tracy - 4, Hubbard - 2, Ayala - 2

 

Green Bay N.E.W. Lutheran - 80

Lynch - 32, Meerstein - 25, Henschel - 11, Wendlend - 4, Steffel - 4, Misovec - 2, Hillmann - 2