The Sturgeon Bay soccer team took a few minutes to find their rhythm on Monday night, but eventually cruised to a 3-0 win. In the 20th minute, it was a cross from Ismaili to Stephenson who found the net off a header to start the scoring for the Clippers. After that, the Clippers were in control for the majority of the game. In the 40th minute, right before halftime, Jaxzen Bleck used his head for the second goal of the match off a cross from Champeny.

The United started the second half strong, and the Clippers' backline held strong for the next 40 minutes, not conceding any goals. In the 64th minute, Aiden Benzinger was able to put Sturgeon Bay up 3-0, and that's where the contest would end.

Head coach Todd Maas was complimentary of his squad afterwards, saying it was a quality win against an opponent that always makes it a hard fought match. "The guys played a pretty solid match," Maas said. "Well organized, moved the ball, created opportunities for ourselves, good energy, so I would say that's a good win for us."

Sturgeon Bay is back in action Thursday when they travel to Kewaunee and the United are back at home against Algoma. 

Days after a draw to Peshtigo, the Sturgeon Bay Clippers responded in a big way with a 3-0 victory over Pulaski. 

Coach Maas said the team regrouped with a family sit-down to refocus on effort, expectations, standards, and character before putting in hard work at practice. The results showed on the field as the Clippers displayed strong energy, discipline, and teamwork throughout the match.

Simon Downey scored in the first half, converting a penalty kick after a foul in the box. Finn Stevenson delivered two goals in the second half to seal the win. His first came off a corner from Daniel Wienke, and his second was a highlight effort, beating the keeper to a bouncing ball and heading it in. 

The Clippers’ turnaround performance set a new standard for the group moving forward. “We played as a team tonight, which has now set the bar a little bit higher in our expectation category,” said the coaching staff.

The Sturgeon Bay soccer team is traveling to Pulaski this Saturday.

This game follows Sturgeon Bay’s last game, where they tied 1-1 with Peshitgo. The draw left head coach Todd Maas looking for the drawing board to prevent future missteps. "We have to figure out how to maintain possession with a purpose and have a meaningful attack and score some goals," Maas said.

The Red Raiders split their two other matchups this week, losing to Bay Port 1-0 before  topping Beaver Dam on Thursday.

Kick-off at 7:00 PM

The Door County United (DCU) Girls' High School Swim Team remains undefeated in conference duals after its varsity win over New London High School.

The total score was 91-78.

DCU took first place in each evening event for the varsity.

Rachel Rock (SEV) added to the team score, earning points with her 5th-place finish in the 500-yard Freestyle, her first time completing it in competition.

The team will travel to Plymouth High School on Saturday, September 27th for the Plymouth Invite. They will travel again on Thursday, October 2nd to Shawano High School for their next conference meet. 

The Sturgeon Bay Cross Country team competed in the Jim Bremser Memorial Cross Country Meet in Mishicot on Thursday, with several personal records falling.  The Clippers competed against 40 other Division 1, 2, and 3 schools. 

Delaney Skiba earned a 7th-place medal for the girls Varsity team, while Atticus Haus placed 87th to lead the boys Varsity team.  The Clippers had nine runners set a season or personal best at the race.

BOYS

87

AH

Atticus Haus

Sturgeon Bay

20:15.32

Yr: 9 • +83pts

93

DH

Deacon Haus

Sturgeon Bay

20:29.23

Yr: 9 • +89pts

107

SN

Silas Nerby

Sturgeon Bay

23:59.61

SR • Yr: 11 • +103pts

108

HJ

Henri Jeanquart

Sturgeon Bay

24:14.89

PR • Yr: 11 • +104pts

109

TN

Trevor Nimmer

Sturgeon Bay

25:19.39

Yr: 10 • +105pts

110

AB

Alan Beardsley

Sturgeon Bay

26:42.86

Yr: 12 • +106pts

111

PL

Peter Langfeldt

Sturgeon Bay

27:02.18

PR • Yr: 9 • +107pts

GIRLS

7

Delaney Skiba

Sturgeon Bay

20:08.06

PR • Yr: 10 • +7pts

70

MS

Megan Selle

Sturgeon Bay

24:13.14

SR • Yr: 10 • +67pts

72

ST

Scarlet Tomberlin

Sturgeon Bay

24:21.60

PR • Yr: 9 • +69pts

89

NS

Natalie Schink

Sturgeon Bay

26:03.76

PR • Yr: 9 • +85pts

92

AE

Ava Estes

Sturgeon Bay

26:14.84

PR • Yr: 12 • +88pts

95

HK

Hannah Kiekhaefer

Sturgeon Bay

29:38.10

Yr: 10 • +90pts

Despite the neutral result, a 1-1 draw against Peshtigo was not the result the Sturgeon Bay soccer team sought from their trip around the bay.

The Clippers dominated the Bulldogs in most other statistics on the evening, posting 23 shots that made it through, along with double-digit blocked shots. The Clippers earned 14 corner kicks to the Bulldogs' one. On a corner kick, the Clippers secured a halftime lead on an own goal. The Bulldogs tied the game in the second half to secure the point and leave head coach Todd Maas looking for the drawing board to prevent future missteps. "We have to figure out how to maintain possession with a purpose and have a meaningful attack and score some goals," Maas said.

Maas credited the Bulldogs with the strong performance, saying that "hey played better than I've seen them do in a long time.  They played pretty defensive and made it tough for us to get through their low block."

The Sturgeon Bay Clippers put on a strong performance at home, defeating the Gibraltar Vikings 3–1 in a match that featured big swings, strong serving runs, and gritty defense. After taking the first two sets, Gibraltar fought back to claim Set 3, but the Clippers responded with poise and closed out the match in Set 4 to secure the win.

Offensively, Miya Nell was efficient and steady, finishing with nine kills and a hitting percentage above .300 in multiple sets, making the most of her swings. Regan Kasten chipped in 7 kills across the night, hitting for .500 in stretches and giving Sturgeon Bay another reliable option in the offense. Yarrow Goettleman added nine kills of her own, including a couple of key momentum swings late in rallies. She also tallied two service aces, showing her ability to impact both at the net and behind the line. Audrey Harrington powered the offense with a match-high 16 kills, swinging aggressively from both pins and the back row. She added four aces, keeping Gibraltar under pressure from the service line. Izzy Schoeneman was a true two-way standout, tallying 13 kills at the net while also digging double-digit balls in the back row. Her all-around effort gave the Clippers energy in key rallies.

From the service line, Bristol Will sparked the Clippers with her serving, delivering 4 aces that gave Sturgeon Bay runs of momentum.

Defensively, Sofie Carmody was rock-solid in serve receive. Schoeneman’s digging and Harrington’s back-row presence anchored the defense, with Nell and Carmody adding consistency to extend rallies. 

The Clippers showed balanced contributions across their lineup: Harrington leading with power, Schoeneman excelling as a two-way player, Nell and Kasten swinging efficiently, and Goettleman providing kills and aces. Bristol’s serving runs and Sofia’s steady play rounded out the team’s effort.

With the 3–1 win, Sturgeon Bay proved they can both dominate early and finish strong, building momentum as the season continues.

The Door County United swim team is gearing up for a dual meet against New London on Thursday, looking to build on its recent strong performance. In their last outing, DCU showcased their talent at the Notre Dame Academy Invite, held at St. Norbert's College on Saturday. The team secured an impressive second-place finish, accumulating 106 points, just 14 points shy of first-place finisher Bay Port.

A significant portion of DCU's points came from their dominant relay performances, where they achieved a podium finish in all three events, contributing 44 points. These included a first-place victory in the 200-yard medley relay, spearheaded by the formidable quartet of Quinn Sperber, Hazel Monfils, Chloe Bissen, and Shaeffer Rass. They also secured third place in both the 200-yard freestyle relay, with Monfils, Jillian Peterson, Kailyn Neville, and Bissen, and the 400-yard freestyle relay, featuring Neville, Sperber, Peterson, and Breanna Anderson.

Beyond the relays, DCU's individual swimmers delivered exceptional results. Kailyn Neville stood out, claiming first place in the 200 freestyle and a solid third in the 100 breaststroke. Shaeffer Rass also had a strong showing, finishing second in the 200 medley and third in the 100 backstroke. Hazel Monfils added to the team's success with a second-place finish in the 100 backstroke, while Chloe Bissen rounded out the top individual performances with a third-place finish in the 50 freestyle.
    

Start at 6:00 PM 
 

The Sturgeon Bay Clippers soccer team gave Algoma its first conference loss on Monday afternoon, beating the Wolves 4-1.

The Clippers took a 2-1 lead into the break and tacked on insurance goals in the second half to secure the Packerland Conference win. Daniel Wienke, Finn Stevenson, Jaylen Reynolds, and Zone Wienke registered goals while Daniel Wienke, Fox, and Joni Ismaili tallied assists.

Head coach Todd Maas credited Wolves coach Dakota Berg and the Wolves squad for their improvement this year. "They have a number of quality players who never give up," Maas added. Hats off to them for putting together a good game."  Maas still believes his team could have played better, and he hopes that with a couple of days of practice after a tough quad performance in Cedarburg, they will be able to reset things. 

In other Packerland Conference action on Monday, Gibraltar/Sevatopol put its match against NEW Lutheran in the second half with five goals as they beat the Blazers 8-2 at home.

The Door County United (DCU) Girls High School Swim Team placed second overall at the Notre Dame Academy Invite on September 20th, 2025.

The team scored 106 points, edging out Edgerton Evansville by 2 points for second place.

The seniors on the team all had phenomenal performances. Breanna Anderson (SEV) placed 9th in the 200-yard Freestyle, dropping approximately 7 seconds from her overall best time. Additionally, she contributed to the team score with her 7th-place finish in the 100-yard Butterfly. Kailyn Neville (SDHS) finished 1st overall in the 200-yard Freestyle, contributing 10 points to the overall team score. She also finished 3rd in the 100-yard Breaststroke. Chloe Bissen (SBHS) finished 3rd in the 50-yard Freestyle and 4th in the 500-yard Freestyle.

The relays also contributed many points to the overall team score. DCU finished 1st in the 200 yard Medley Relay (Quinn Sperber (SDHS), Hazel Monfils (SDHS), Bissen, Shaeffer Rass (SEV)), 3rd in the 200 yard Freestyle Relay (Monfils, Jillian Peterson (SDHS), Bissen, Neville), and 3rd in the 400 yard Freestyle Relay (Rass, Anderson, Sperber, Neville).

The team will travel to New London High School for a dual meet on Thursday, September 25th, followed by an additional road meet on Saturday, September 27th, at Plymouth High School.

The Sturgeon Bay girls' golf team is set to compete in its next match on Tuesday at the Wander Springs Golf Course, which serves as Shawano's home course. They will face Bonduel, Fox Valley Lutheran, New London, Oconto, Seymour, Winneconne, and Xavier. In their previous outing at the Golden Sands Golf Community, the Clippers delivered a solid performance, securing a commendable third-place finish with a team score of 216 points. The team's success was spearheaded by senior Keira Wesley, who led the charge with an impressive round of 46 strokes. Following her strong showing was junior Hayden Montevideo, who shot a score of 54. Juniors Maria Neri and Talia Schmidt also played key roles, shooting a 56 and a 60, respectively. Rounding out the team's efforts was senior Layla Stai, who finished with a 76. The team aims to build on this momentum and continue their strong play in the upcoming match.
Tee Time set for 9:00 AM

The Sturgeon Bay Clippers boys soccer team faced tough competition at the Cedarburg Quad over the weekend, finishing 1-1 to move their record to 7-3-1 on the season.

On Friday night, the Clippers went up against Division 1 Germantown and battled in a hard-fought match before falling 1-0. The other Friday matchup saw host Cedarburg edge Milwaukee King 3-2 in a wild contest that was tied 2-2 by the 23rd minute of the first half.

Sturgeon Bay bounced back on Saturday morning with a strong showing, defeating Division 1 Milwaukee King 3-0. The Clippers came out focused and controlled the match throughout, while also shutting down the state’s leading goal scorer, who was held scoreless.

"Our guys came in focused and it showed on the field and in the result," Coach Maas said. "For us to hold their leading scorer in the state to zero was pretty good."

Now the Clippers will take Sunday for recovery before heading back into action Monday with an away game against Algoma. Monday's match will be carried live on U-102.1 with Bryan Mazur and Dylan Kaye on the call.

The DCU Girls High School Swim Team captured its second conference win over Marinette High School on September 18th, 2025. The swimmers scored a collective of 111 points to Marinette’s 38.

Junior Shaeffer Raas (SEV) had a great night of swimming. She finished 2nd overall in the 200-yard Freestyle and 1st overall in the 100-yard Breaststroke. She was also integral to the 1st place finish in the 200-yard Medley Relay.

Junior Hannah Denil (SBHS) contributed 6 points to the team's overall score with her third-place finishes in the 50-yard Freestyle and 100-yard Backstroke.

Finally, Hazel Monofils, a Freshman from SDHS, placed first in the 50-yard Freestyle and the 100-yard Butterfly, adding 12 points to the team score.

DCU will head to St. Norbert College on Saturday, September 20th, to compete in the Notre Dame Invite. Their next conference match-up is against New London High School on September 25th.

The Sturgeon Bay Clippers soccer team is gearing up for a Quad tournament on Friday at Cedarburg High School. This event will feature Sturgeon Bay, Cedarburg, Germantown, and Milwaukee King. The Clippers faced off against Green Bay Preble at home in their most recent match. Sturgeon Bay ultimately fell short despite a hard-fought battle, losing 0-1. Looking ahead to the Cedarburg Quad, the Clippers will kick off their tournament play against Germantown. 

Kick-off at 5:00 PM

The Sturgeon Bay Cross Country team competed in the 35th Annual Bob Burzynski Meet in Valders.

On the girls' side, Delaney Skiba led the way with an impressive 5th-place overall finish in the varsity race to earn a medal. Freshman Natalie Schink shone in the JV race, earning a 9th-place medal!

For the boys, the top runners were Atticus Haus, who finished 21st, and Deacon Haus, who placed 25th.

Our Clippers put in a ton of hard work tonight and represented us with pride. Way to go, team!

BOYS

21

AH

Atticus Haus

Sturgeon Bay

20:17.88

Yr: 9 • +21pts

25

DH

Deacon Haus

Sturgeon Bay

20:28.63

PR • Yr: 9 • +24pts

55

HJ

Henri Jeanquart

Sturgeon Bay

25:42.13

Yr: 11 • +50pts

58

TN

Trevor Nimmer

Sturgeon Bay

26:42.06

Yr: 10 • +52pts

61

AB

Alan Beardsley

Sturgeon Bay

30:26.66

Yr: 12 • +55pts

62

HO

Hugh O'Handley

Sturgeon Bay

30:57.49

Yr: 9 • +56pts

63

PL

Peter Langfeldt

Sturgeon Bay

30:59.22

Yr: 9 • +57pts

GIRLS

5

Delaney Skiba

Sturgeon Bay

21:36.42

Yr: 10 • +5pts

30

ST

Scarlet Tomberlin

Sturgeon Bay

25:02.44

PR • Yr: 9 • +29pts

39

CQ

Claire Quaderer

Sturgeon Bay

26:27.11

Yr: 12 • +37pts

40

MS

Megan Selle

Sturgeon Bay

26:31.35

Yr: 10 • +38pts

52

AE

Ava Estes

Sturgeon Bay

30:21.09

Yr: 12 • +47pts

53

VB

Violet Boyarski

Sturgeon Bay

30:36.33

Yr: 9 • +48pts

56

HK

Hannah Kiekhaefer

Sturgeon Bay

31:20.04

Yr: 10 • +51pts

The Sturgeon Bay Clippers traveled to Kewaunee on Thursday, September 18, for a conference matchup, falling in three hard-fought sets (17–25, 18–25, 20–25).

Despite the sweep, the Clippers showed stretches of strong play, particularly in the third set, where they pushed Kewaunee to the wire before narrowly dropping the frame.

Offensively, Audrey Harrington powered the attack with eight kills and added 12 digs on the defensive end. Regan Kasten was highly efficient, tallying 5 kills on 9 swings for a .556 hitting percentage. 

Defensively, Harrington’s 12 digs anchored the back row, supported by Izzy Schoeneman with six digs. In serve receive, Harrington and Schoeneman both posted strong passing numbers, each finishing with a rating above .80.

The Clippers tallied six service aces at the service line, led by Kasten with 2. Harrington, Schoeneman, Coyhis, and Carmody each added to this.

While the Clippers fell short, the match highlighted balanced contributions across the roster and showcased resilience in the third set. The team will look to build on these positives as conference play continues.

Sturgeon Bay Clippers fans will be able to cheer on the stars of today and the heroes of yesteryear when it hosts Hall of Fame Night during its Friday night matchup against Oconto. 

The Clippers are eager to rebound from their recent away loss, where they traveled to Peshtigo and fell short with a final score of 15-50. The Blue Devils are also looking for their first win of the season, losing their fourth straight contest 45-12 to Mishicot last week.

The Clippers will also honor their first Hall of Fame class during the game, featuring Barbara Klapatch (Fondow), Casey Rabach, and Jim Benesh.  

Barb graduated from Sturgeon Bay in 1974. Barb distinguished herself as a multi-sport athlete, known for her leadership, determination, and dedication. Barb was a four-year letter winner in track, a two-time letter winner in volleyball, and earned a letter in basketball as a sophomore. Barb qualified for the state track meet in two events. Earning second place in the 80-yard hurdles and 1st place as the anchor of the 880 relay team that set a state record. Sturgeon Bay won the State Class B title that year. In Barb's junior year, she qualified for state in three events: the 80-yard hurdles and long jump, and she was the anchor on the 880 relay team. Sturgeon Bay took second place this year in the Class B Division. Barb’s senior year she qualified in three events again. She won the 80-yard hurdles with a state record time of 10.93 this time. Barb was also the state champion in the long jump with a jump of 17’ 4 ¼. Finally, Barb took 5th place in the 220-yard final. Sturgeon Bay took 3rd place as a team this year in the Class B division. Barb still holds three Sturgeon Bay High School track records: the 80-yard hurdles, long jump, and 220-yard sprint. Barb was also a member of the 1972 undefeated volleyball team and was awarded the most valuable defensive player on the basketball team. Barb’s achievements set the standard for future Clippers and left a lasting legacy in the school’s athletic history.

Casey graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1996. He made a significant impact as a competitor and teammate, earning recognition throughout his career for exceptional skill, sportsmanship, and commitment to excellence. Casey was a three-sport athlete, earning letters in Football, Basketball, and Track. He was a member of the 1993 Sturgeon Bay Football State runner-up team.
After high school, Casey took his talents to the University of Madison where he played football for the Badgers from 1996-2000. At Wisconsin, Casey was a third-team All-American in 2000, a 2-time all-Big Ten first-teamer in 1999 and 2000, and was second-team in 1998. After college, Casey had a lengthy career in the NFL, lasting from 2001 to 2011. Casey was drafted in the third round of the 2001 draft by the Baltimore Ravens with the 92nd pick. Casey played for Baltimore from 2001-04, then for the Washington Redskins from 2005-2010. Finally, Casey went back to the Baltimore Ravens in 2011 before retiring. Casey started 118 games in his NFL career. Casey is also the Founder of the 5th Quarter Foundation, which gives back to the Door County area youth and athletics. Casey is currently a football coach at UW-Madison. Casey’s influence extends beyond the athletic arena as he inspires generations to push their limits. Jim Benesh brought honor to Clipper Nation both as a coach, teacher, and athletic supporter. Known for his passion for the game and commitment to Sturgeon Bay athletics, Jim’s contributions helped strengthen the athletic programs and foster a sense of school pride.

Jim coached many sports at Sturgeon Bay High School. These included Cross Country (1990-91), Football (1990-97), Girls Basketball (1992-95), Boys Basketball (1995-2022), and Softball (1992-2020). Jim had numerous successes while coaching. These include being a coach on the 1993 state runner-up football team, winning the conference in his first season as Girls Head Basketball coach in 1992-93, and winning six conference championships and four regional titles as the Boys Head Basketball Coach. Jim has over 400 coaching victories as the head basketball coach (Boys/Girls) at Sturgeon Bay High School. Jim was also inducted into the Wisconsin Basketball Coaching Association Hall of Fame in 2022. Jim always felt very blessed to have worked with so many great people in his teaching and coaching career in Sturgeon Bay. Jim loved being an educator and coach. He could often be heard saying, "Make it happen!" or "Place yourself in a position to be successful." But Jim’s most famous saying was "It's a Great Day to be a Clipper!" And this saying inspired the name of a scholarship given to SBHS Seniors. Jim always thanked his wife, Amy, and daughter, Hailey, for supporting his career and dedication to Clipper Nation.

The Sturgeon Bay Clippers soccer team is gearing up for a Quad tournament scheduled for Friday at Cedarburg High School. This event will feature Sturgeon Bay, Cedarburg, Germantown, and Milwaukee King. In their most recent match, the Clippers faced off against Green Bay Preble at home. Despite a hard-fought battle, Sturgeon Bay ultimately fell short, losing 0-1. Looking ahead to the Cedarburg Quad, the Clippers will kick off their tournament play against Germantown. 

    Kick-off at 5:00 PM
 

On Tuesday, the Sturgeon Bay Girls Varsity Golf Team took 3rd place at a conference match, scoring 216 on a challenging par 38 course in Bonduel. Keira Wesley led the team with a great score of 46, Hayden Montevideo with a score of 54, and Maria Neri with a score of 56.

The JV team also took 3rd and was led by Maggie Huempfner, scoring 53.

Great Job Clippers!

The Clippers return to action Tuesday at the conference final at Wander Springs.

Full Results

The Sturgeon Bay soccer team had to take its time to topple Providence Academy 3-0 at home Monday night.

The Paladins took a defense-first approach against the Clippers, who were only able to muster a single tally in the first half thanks to Jaylen Reynolds' goal in the 28th minute. The Clippers had more luck in the second half with Joni Ismaili burying a Finn Stevenson feed in the 51st minute to make it 2-0. The Benzingers worked together for the third goal in the 72nd minute when Aidan found Ashton for the tally.

The Clippers managed to get 18 shots on goal against the Paladins, forcing goalkeeper Brady Cox to make 15 saves. Meanwhile, the Paladins managed just three shots total, with only Reuben Sauder and Monty Gungor getting theirs on target.

The Clippers return to work on Friday when they visit Cedarburg for a weekend set against the host school, Germantown, and Milwaukee King.

Monday's action also includes Algoma beating NEW Lutheran 6-0 while Kewaunee falling to Peshtigo 7-3.

Tuesday matches include Gibraltar/Sevastopol traveling to Freedom and Luxemburg-Casco facing Wrightstown on the road for matches at 4:30 p.m.

The Sturgeon Bay girls' golf team will compete again tomorrow, traveling to Bonduel's home course, Golden Sands Golf Course. The Clippers will face off against Oconto, Seymour, and Shawano.

The team will look to improve on their last outing at Shawano Lake Golf Course, where they finished in last place, scoring only one point more than Oconto. Individual performances from their previous match saw Senior Keira Wesley leading the team with a score of 52. Junior Maria Neri followed with a 59, and Junior Hayden Montevideo shot a 61. Senior Layla Stai carded a 69, and Junior Talia Schmidt rounded out the team's scores with a 71. 

Tee Time at 2:00 PM

The Sturgeon Bay Clippers look to start their week on a high note on Monday when they play their second straight home match against a Green Bay area team.

The Clippers lost a close 1-0 match to 2024 state participant Green Bay Preble last Friday, allowing Jordan Escobar to score off an assist from Jesus Zuno for the lone tally. Head coach Todd Maas was happy with the team's effort, saying post-match that they gave themselves chances in the second half to tie the match up. " I hope the boys don't dwell on the loss too much, because in my book, we played a good game," Maas added. Clippers captain Will Estes was also happy with the team's effort despite the result.

The Paladins posted an 8-1 win over former co-op cohort NEW Lutheran before playing Valley Homeschool to a 1-1 draw last Friday at home.

Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. with Bryan Mazur and Peter Kerwin bringing you the call on U-102.1 beginning at 6:15 p.m. with the pregame show.

In other local soccer action, Algoma welcomes NEW Lutheran and Kewaunee travels to Peshtigo for 4:30 p.m. matches.

The Sturgeon Bay Clippers volleyball team went winless in their weekend tournament on Saturday, but the 0-4 record doesn’t tell the full story of their performance against some of the state’s tougher programs.

The Clippers pushed Eau Claire Memorial to three sets before falling 1-2 in their opening match. They followed with a two-set loss to Holmen, who remains unbeaten on the season at 18-0. The slate didn’t get any easier with a matchup against Sun Prairie West (12-8), resulting in a 0-2 loss, before closing the day with another straight-sets defeat against Appleton East.

Despite the outcome, Sturgeon Bay showed grit and growth against quality opponents with strong early-season records. These challenges provide valuable experience as the Clippers continue to prepare for their conference schedule where they will face Kewaunee this Thursday at 7 p.m. on the road. 

The combined efforts of Quinn Sperber (Sophmore-SDHS), Hazel Monfils (Freshman-SDHS), Chloe Bissen (Senior-SBHS), and Kailyn Neville (Senior-SDHS) took 12th overall in the 200 Medley Relay, earning 10 total points. Their efforts were supported in the 200 Free Relay where Bissen, Jillian Peterson (Freshman-SBHS), Monfils, and Neville found their way into 14th place to add an additional six points.

Both Monfils and Neville also contributed to the team's efforts in their individual events, supported by junior Shaeffer Rass (SEV). Monfils earned 10 individual points while swimming two personal bests, taking 14th in the 200 IM and 10th in the 100 Breast. In the 100 Breast, Rass joined her in the rankings taking 12th and bringing in five points. Neville placed 10th in the 200 Free and 16th in the 500 Free to earn eight points for the day.

Juniors Rachel Rock (SEV) and Hannah Denil (SBHS) also showed strong growth in the swims throughout the day, swimming personal bests in all of their swims throughout the meet. Rock dropped seven seconds on her 100 Back, improving the personal best she had just set Thursday against Clintonville. In a similar fashion, Denil dropped seven seconds on her 50 Free, dropping under 40 seconds for the first time in her high school career.

DCU's next meet is on Thursday, September 18 as they travel to swim against Marinette and resume conference competition.

The Sturgeon Bay soccer team will try to get its second straight win against a Green Bay area school on Friday night when it faces Green Bay Preble on its home field.

In Thursday's 5-0 road win over NEW Lutheran, the Clippers controlled the match offensively, with 42 shots, 28 of which were on frame, and nine corner kicks. Ashton Benzinger registered a brace while Joni Ismaili, Calvin Langfeldt, and Isaiah Eliason also tallied goals. Head coach Todd Maas said postgame that his team struggled to find a rhythm in their attacking third in the first half, which showed in the score being 0-0 at halftime. "Our halftime talk was productive, and the guys settled down and came out playing much more consistent and confident," said Maas.

They face a Hornets squad that is 2-2-1 on the season. They are winless in their last three matches, picking up a 1-1 draw against Pulaski in their last reported match. 

Bryan Mazur and Peter Kerwin have the call on The Pirate (103.3 FM, 96.7 WBDK HD-2, and NEWRadioSportsNetwork.com) beginning at 6:15 p.m. with the pregame show followed by the first touch at 6:30 p.m.

In other soccer action, Luxemburg-Casco hosts Seymour in NEC action at 6:30 p.m.

The Sturgeon Bay Clippers battled through a rollercoaster match to earn a five-set win over Green Bay N.E.W. Lutheran at home on Thursday, September 11, finishing 25–19, 18–25, 25–19, 23–25, 15–12.

Setter Makenna Coyhis steered the offense with 42 assists, keeping the attack balanced throughout the night. Izzy Schoeneman powered through at the net with eight kills and five aces, while Miya Nell and Yarrow Goettelman combined for 12 kills and four blocks. Defensively, Regan Kasten tallied eight digs and three blocks, with Cora Frangipane adding seven digs and two aces in the back row. Rounding out the effort, Audrey Harrington delivered 17 kills, 16 digs, six aces, and two blocks to help seal the win.

The Clippers’ depth and poise in key moments fueled their first five-set victory of the season, sending the home crowd home happy after one of the most exciting matches yet.

On Thursday, the Sturgeon Bay Clippers Boys Soccer team is hitting the road to face Green Bay N.E.W. Lutheran. Coming off a dominant performance in their last match, where they secured an impressive 8-0 victory against Kewaunee, the Clippers are looking to maintain their momentum. The kick-off is set for 4:30 p.m.

Sturgeon Bay Volleyball comes back home Thursday, as the Clippers are hosting the Peshtigo Bulldogs. In their last match against Oconto, the Clippers fell in four tight sets (26–28, 23–25, 25–18, 21–25). Regan Kasten and Izzy Schoeneman anchored the defense with a combined 33 digs. Yarrow Goettelman contributed on both sides of the net with 7 kills, 11 digs, 2 aces, and 3 blocks. Miya Nell added 5 kills, an ace, and 2 blocks. Running the offense, Makenna Coyhis dished out 29 assists to go along with her 7 digs, ace, and block. The first serve is set for 7 p.m.

The Door County United Swim is back in action, hosting Clintonville this Thursday at the Door County YMCA. This follows their third-place finish at the Bay Conference Relay, where Hazel Monfils, Quinn Sperber, and Chloe Bissen secured two first-place finishes in the 300-yard backstroke and 200-yard butterfly relay. The first races begin at 6:00 p.m. 

Last night, the Sturgeon Bay Cross Country team competed in the Peterson Park Meet in Algoma.  The notoriously hilly and rough terrain challenged our runners considerably, but they rose to the occasion.  We had a great finish by many runners. A few highlights include Atticus Haus coming in 7th place and Deacon Haus coming in 9th for the boys' Varsity team, which helped the boys' team place in 4th overall.  For our girls' team, our top runners were Scarlet Tomberlin in 17th place and Megan Selle in 20th, and the girls' team placed 4th overall.

BOYS

7

AH

Atticus Haus

Sturgeon Bay

20:56.03

Yr: 9 • +4pts

9

DH

Deacon Haus

Sturgeon Bay

21:21.69

Yr: 9 • +5pts

22

TN

Trevor Nimmer

Sturgeon Bay

25:06.00

SR • Yr: 10 • +14pts

24

HJ

Henri Jeanquart

Sturgeon Bay

26:11.47

Yr: 11 • +15pts

30

AB

Alan Beardsley

Sturgeon Bay

27:08.91

PR • Yr: 12 • +20pts

31

SN

Silas Nerby

Sturgeon Bay

27:18.44

Yr: 11 • +21pts

32

PL

Peter Langfeldt

Sturgeon Bay

29:03.34

Yr: 9 • +22pts

33

HO

Hugh O'Handley

Sturgeon Bay

29:08.25

Yr: 9

BOYS

17

ST

Scarlet Tomberlin

Sturgeon Bay

26:19.41

Yr: 9 • +11pts

20

MS

Megan Selle

Sturgeon Bay

26:47.00

Yr: 10 • +14pts

35

CQ

Claire Quaderer

Sturgeon Bay

29:16.44

Yr: 12 • +21pts

37

NS

Natalie Schink

Sturgeon Bay

29:32.37

PR • Yr: 9 • +22pts

38

VB

Violet Boyarski

Sturgeon Bay

29:36.06

Yr: 9 • +23pts

43

HK

Hannah Kiekhaefer

Sturgeon Bay

32:17.62

Yr: 10 • +25pts

49

KG

Kayla Gonzalez

Sturgeon Bay

37:56.06

Yr: 9 • +28pts

It was clear sailing for the Sturgeon Bay soccer team on Monday as they beat Kewaunee 8-0 on its home pitch.

The Clippers never allowed the Storm a chance to settle in, scoring three goals in the first 18 minutes of the match. While head coach Todd Maas thought the team played better in matches last week, he was happy that some of their reserve players got meaningful minutes in the contest. Three of the players (JJ Olson, Calvin Langfeldt, and Ashton Benzinger) scored their first goals on the varsity level against the Storm.  Daniel Wienke's brace led the way while Aiden B., Finn Stevenson, and Jaxzen B. also scored goals for the Clippers. Their next matchup comes on Thursday when they travel to Green Bay for a 4:30 p.m. match against NEW Lutheran.

The Sturgeon Bay Girls’ Varsity Golf will compete on Tuesday in their second conference meet.

Teams from the Bay Conference, including Sturgeon Bay, Bonduel, Oconto, and Seymour, will compete at Shawano Lake Golf Course in Shawano. In their last meet, the Clippers finished fourth with a score of 236, six strokes less than Oconto. Notable performances included Senior Keira Wesley, who shot a 49, and Junior Hayden Montevideo, who shot a 57.

Tee time is scheduled for 2:00 PM.

For the third straight match, the Sturgeon Bay Clippers will play in front of an audience on the NEW Radio Sports Network when they battle Kewaunee Monday night on U-102.1

As heard on U-102.1 on Thursday, Sturgeon Bay traveled to Gibraltar/Sevastopol and came away with a 3-1 win. The Clippers carried that momentum into Friday night at home on The Pirate, shutting out Kiel in a 4-0 victory. In Friday’s win, Daniel Wienke led the way with two goals, while Joni Ismaili and Kemal Ismaili each added one. Joni also delivered a highlight assist to Wienke for a simple tap-in finish.

The Storm have split their first two matches on the year, beating NEW Lutheran 7-1 before falling to neighboring Luxemburg-Casco 6-0.

Bryan Mazur and Peter Kerwin will have the call on U-102.1 beginning at 6:15 p.m. with the pregame show followed by the match at 6:30 p.m.

In other soccer action, Algoma hosts Gibraltar/Sevastopol for a 4:30 p.m. match.

The Sturgeon Bay Clippers closed out a strong week of soccer with two more victories, improving to 4-1-1 on the season.

As heard on U-102.1 on Thursday, Sturgeon Bay traveled to Gibraltar/Sevastopol and came away with a 3-1 win. The Clippers carried that momentum into Friday night at home on The Pirate, shutting out Kiel in a 4-0 victory.

Head coach Todd Maas praised his team’s performance against the Raiders, calling it one of their most complete games of the year.

“Our guys played really well. I thought we moved the ball pretty good. Our defense was strong and well-organized. A great team effort,” said Maas. “Obviously, there are always things to improve on, but this was a very clean game for us. I’m proud of the way the guys have progressed thus far.”

In Friday’s win, Daniel Wienke led the way with two goals, while Joni Ismaili and Kemal Ismaili each added one. Joni also delivered a highlight assist to Wienke for a simple tap-in finish.

Next week, the Clippers face another busy stretch with three scheduled matches, including two more at home. Maas hopes his squad can keep their energy high and the quality of play sharp as the season continues.

Picture courtesy of Clipper Soccer

On Thursday, the Sturgeon Bay High School Cross Country team competed in the Tom Finlan Invitational at Josten Park in Green Bay. The Varsity girls team placed 6th, with Delaney Skiba placing 8th overall with a time of 21:23. Our Varsity boys team placed 8th, with Deacon and Atticus Haus placing 34th and 39th, respectively, with sub-21-minute times. Bonduel's Beth Wondra and Preble's Jacob Nuthals won individual titles while Preble won the team titles.

Overall, head coach Morgan Kiedrowski said afterwards that the teams did a great job on a twisty and hilly course!

Full Results

The Sturgeon Bay soccer team will return to work on Friday night when they host Kiel under the Clark Field lights.

The Clippers are amidst a busy stretch to begin their season, playing four matches in a week, including a Thursday night match against county rival Gibraltar/Sevastopol. They had their hands full in the first half on Thursday night when they battled the United in Fish Creek. The first half saw a strong defensive stance by the United team, and it was a breakaway goal in the 32nd minute that gave United a 1-0 lead in the first half. Coming out of halftime, the Clippers looked sharper and more relaxed. Daniel Wienke, assisted by Will Estes, leveled the match in the 52nd minute. Then, 10 minutes later, Wienke scored his second goal of the night in the 62nd minute (unassisted). Only moments later, Joni Ismaili would score off a turnover for the Clippers in the 65th minute, giving the Clippers a 3-1 lead as the final tally.

The Raiders were a thorn in the side of the Clippers last season, bouncing them from the tournament with a 4-0 win after opening the campaign with a 2-0 victory. With a 19-4 mark last year, the Raiders made it to the state semi-final in Milwaukee. This year, the Raiders dropped their first two matches before rattling off a 4-1 win over Random Lake/Ozaukee and a 3-2 loss to Xavier on Tuesday.

Bryan Mazur and Peter Kerwin will have the call from Clark Field beginning at 5:15 p.m. on The Pirate (103.3 FM and 96.7 WBDK HD-2) followed by the first touch at 5:30 p.m.

In other soccer action, Washington Island welcomes NEW Lutheran for a match at 5:30 p.m. 

Regan Kasten and Izzy Schoeneman anchored the defense with a combined 33 digs. Yarrow Goettelman contributed on both sides of the net with 7 kills, 11 digs, 2 aces, and 3 blocks. Miya Nell added 5 kills, an ace, and 2 blocks. Running the offense, Makenna Coyhis dished out 29 assists to go along with her 7 digs, ace, and block.

A derby between county rivals is set for Thursday night in Fish Creek when Sturgeon Bay makes the trip north to face Gibraltar/Sevastopol.

The Clippers are fresh off of a 5-0 win over Luxemburg-Casco on Tuesday, featuring goals from Joni Ismaili, Will Estes, Simon Downey, Aiden Benzinger, and Daniel Wienke. After going 0-1-1 at The Prairie School over the weekend, Coach Todd Maas said that, “We played more as a team, the ball moved more fluidly, and we made the most of our chances in and around the 18” after entering the second half with a slim 1-0 advantage.

The United have been idle since posting a 2-0 road win against Providence Academy. Their defense was on point for the match, allowing the Paladins just three shots on net.

Last season, both the United and the Clippers won regional titles, which set up a sectional semifinal date that the Clippers won 4-0. In three victories, the Clippers outscored the United 14-3.

Bryan Mazur and Peter Kerwin will have the call on U-102.1 beginning at 6:15 p.m. with the pregame show, followed by the first touch from Gibraltar at 6:30 p.m.

Other soccer matches scheduled for Thursday include Luxemburg-Casco traveling to Clintonville (4:30 p.m.), Kewaunee hosting Providence Academy (4:30 p.m.), and Algoma visiting Peshtigo (4:30 p.m.).

After what head coach Todd Maas called a “just okay” first half — one that saw plenty of missed chances but still a 1-0 lead — the Sturgeon Bay Clippers (2-1-1) came alive in the second half to close out a 5-0 win over Luxemburg-Casco (0-2) on Tuesday.

The scoring spread around as five different players found the net: Joni Ismaili, Will Estes, Simon Downey, Aiden Benzinger, and Daniel Wienke.

When asked about the turnaround after halftime, Coach Maas said, “We played more as a team, the ball moved more fluidly, and we made the most of our chances in and around the 18.”

Two tough tests await the Clippers later this week with back-to-back matchups against Gibraltar on Thursday and Kiel on Friday. For Luxemburg-Casco, a Thursday contest with Clintonville provides their next chance to rebound.

Picture courtesy of Clipper Soccer