Strong defense and double-digit scoring from Sam Fruzyna and Ben Ash pushed Sturgeon Bay to a strong 49-34 win over Chilton in their season opener. 

 

Fruzyna topped all scorers with 18 and Ash matched Chilton's leading scorer, Wyatt Gregory, with 15. 

 

Coach Goblisch after the game: "There was an energy about how we played from the start of the game that we carried through all 36 minutes that I was really impressed with. Our defensive intensity, hustle for loose balls and rebounds, and overall fight on both ends of the floor were crucial in getting the win tonight. I am looking forward to seeing this momentum carry over into the start of the season."

 

The Clippers will get a break until December 2nd when they travel to Howard to face Providence Academy. 

The Sturgeon Bay girls’ basketball team travels to play Hilbert this Tuesday. The Wolves' last game was a 47-37 victory over NEWCHAA (Northeast Wisconsin Christian Homeschool Athletic Association). The Clippers lost their previous game to Two Rivers 56-31, despite senior Regan Kasten’s 21 points.

The tip-off is at 6:00 PM.

The Sturgeon Bay boys’ basketball team is hosting Chilton in its season opener this Tuesday. Last season, the Clippers went 10-15 overall and 8-8 in conference play. Returning for the Clippers are Ben Ash, who averaged 8.6 ppg with 2 rpg, and Samuel Fruzyna, who averaged 5.2 ppg and 1.7 rpg. Seniors Dylan Kaye and Owen Starr also return.

The tip-off is at 7:00 PM.

Sturgeon Bay’s girls basketball team hung around early but couldn’t keep pace after halftime, falling 56-31 to Two Rivers on Tuesday night. Regan Kasten was the bright spot for the Clippers, leading all scorers with 21 points and getting to the line often.

The Clippers trailed just 28-26 at the break and were strong from the free-throw line in the first half, going 15-for-21. The second half, however, went the opposite direction. Sturgeon Bay was held without a field goal and scored all five of its points at the line, finishing just 5-for-14 from the stripe over the final 18 minutes while Two Rivers pulled away.

Turnovers also hurt the Clippers, leading to transition chances for the Purple Raiders’ trio of Timm (10), Gallagher (10), and Bateman (11), who all reached double figures.

Sturgeon Bay looks to regroup as they continue their early-season schedule with Hilbert Wed., Nov. 25th at 6pm.

It will be a quick turnaround for the Sturgeon Bay girls' basketball team as they prepare to play Two Rivers Friday night after losing to Chilton Thursday night 47-37. 

 

Regan Kasten and Prudence Goettelman led the Clippers with eight points apiece with head coach Rachel Miller praising their inside prescence and nose for the hoop. Cora Frangipane and Makenna Coyhis each scored six points complement the scoring. Miller said after the game that the team had great energy and great effort, adding that "this team is building something special!"

 

 

The Clippers are back in action Friday night with a home game against Two Rivers. The Raiders opened their season with a 60-42 win over Cedar Grove-Belgium. Allie Gallagher scored 23 points and fellow sophomore Isabel Bateman added 12 points in the win. Gallagher also had 14 rebounds and five assists in the opener.

 

Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.

The Sturgeon Bay girls' basketball team is gearing up to hit the road this Thursday for their season opener against Chilton.

 

Last season, the Clippers went 3-18 overall and 2-16 in conference play. Returning to the Clippers for this season are Regan Kasten, Cora Frangipane, and Kadence Patza.

 

In a recent interview with Clippers head coach Rachel Miller shared her enthusiasm for the upcoming game and for the team playing back-to-back again on Friday. She is particularly eager to see the seniors embrace their leadership roles and guide the team toward a successful season.

 

The tip-off is at 6:00 PM.

 

With a major life decision in the rearview mirror, Sturgeon Bay/Sevastopol wrestler Spencer Madsen is ready to take down the task at hand.

 

The Sturgeon Bay High School senior put pen to paper for his post-secondary school plans, signing his National Letter of Intent to wrestle at UW-Parkside next year. Madsen is coming off a third-place finish at the 2025 WIAA Individual State Championships in Madison, compiling an overall record of 53-2, Packerland Wrestler of the Year honors, and several tournament titles along the way. Madsen did not waste any time getting back on the mat as he traveled around the Midwest participating in Greco-Roman and freestyle tournaments and participating in camps with fellow Rangers wrestlers and Luxemburg-Casco alums Easton Woracheck and Reece Woracheck. Under the tutelage of UW-Parkside Hall of Famer Trevor Hasenjager, Madsen is excited that the decision is over and the high school season is here.

 

 

Madsen's first action is slated for December 2nd when Sturgeon Bay/Sevastopol hosts Fox Valley Lutheran, Green Bay Preble, and Luxemburg-Casco at Sturgeon Bay High School beginning at 5:30 p.m.

 

The Sturgeon Bay bowling team is set to compete against the Algoma Wolves this Tuesday at the Kewaunee Bowl. In their previous outing, the Clippers suffered a 9-0 loss to Luxemburg-Casco. High scores for Sturgeon Bay in that match were 156, 143, and 139. Despite the team loss, the Clippers claimed two of the boys' top three individual performances of the night, with Gabe Hankins and Dominic Blish each recording 10 strikes, 5 spares, and 3 opens. Algoma is also coming off a loss, having fallen 9-0 to Southern Door. The Wolves' high scores were 137, 132, and 124. For Algoma, Sophie Rameriez was a girls' top three performer, tallying 5 strikes, 7 spares, and 3 opens.
    The first bowl is at 4:30 PM.
 

The Door County United (DCU) swim team had four swimmers qualify for the State championships. This occurred at the Division 2 Sectional in Ashwaubenon this past Saturday. A standout performance came from Kailyn Neville, who will be making her third consecutive appearance at the State finals. Neville secured her spot in the 200-yard freestyle event after finishing in 4th place with a strong time of 2:03.8. Her consistent performance and dedication continue to be a source of pride for the DCU team. In addition to Neville's individual qualification, the DCU 400 freestyle relay team also earned a spot at State. Comprised of Kailyn Neville, Chloe Bissen, Shaeffer Ross, and Hazel Monfils, took 5th place with a time of 3:58.2. The State finals are scheduled to take place at the prestigious Waukesha South Natatorium on Friday.
    Doors open to spectators at 12:30 
 

The 2025 bowling season is underway as Sturgeon Bay is taking on Luxemburg-Casco this Thursday at Apple Valley Lanes in Sturgeon Bay. Both teams are coming off successful seasons. The Spartans qualified for state last year, while the Clippers had an individual qualifier.

    

Bowling begins at 4:30.

 

A magical run came to a close in a fourth-straight overtime match for the Sturgeon Bay soccer team as they fell to Oostburg 1-0 Saturday afternoon.

Another bitterly cold day yielded no returns for either side with 12 shots taken between the two teams, but the Clippers' Ross Spritka made the lone save to force the match into overtime. 

The Clippers' best chance came in the first overtime when Finn Stevenson's shot was saved by the Flying Dutchmen's Shawn Wynveen. Heartbreak ensued in the second overtime when Cade Dirkse scored on Parker Meerdink's pass with 35 seconds left to give the Flying Dutchmen the golden ball. The Clippers outshot the Flying Dutchmen 10-7 with Stevenson and Daniel Wienke each registering three. They also had a 5-3 edge in corner kicks.

 

The Clippers still held their heads high after a season that saw them earn regional, sectional, and Packerland titles and helped Coach Todd Maas eclipse 300 wins in his final season at the helm.

 

 

The gold ball is on the line Saturday afternoon in Milwaukee when Sturgeon Bay and Oostburg meet for the WIAA Division 4 State Final.

 

For the third straIght match, the Clippers needed extra time to advance in the WIAA Division 4 State Tournament, beating Arcadia 3-2 Thursday night. Tied at two, the game-winner game in the 95th minute when Daniel Wienke scored direct from the corner kick to push the Clippers into Saturday's final.

 

The Flying Dutchman didn't have the same drama in their semifinal as they topped Madison Country Day 2-1. Parker Meerdink and Cade Dirkse tallied the goals off passes from Lucas LeMahieu to lead the Flying Dutchman to the final. 

 

Bryan Mazur and Peter Kerwin will have the call from Uihlein Soccer Park beginning at 1:15 p.m. on U-102.1 with the pregame show followed by the kickoff at 1:30 p.m.

For the third straIght match, the Sturgeon Bay soccer team needed extra time to advance in the WIAA Division 4 State Tournament, this time beating Arcadia 3-2.

The Clippers struck first in the fourth minute with Jakzen Bleck to make it 1-0 on a blustery night in the Milwaukee. The Raiders ensured there would be more time added in the match when Jerson Sanchez tied the match at 1-1.

 

In overtime, the two teams traded goals again with the Raiders' Christopher Urbina answering the Clippers' tally by Ashton Benzinger. The game-winner game in the 95th minute when Daniel Wienke scored direct from the corner kick to push the Clippers into Saturday's final against Oostburg.

Bryan Mazur and Peter Kerwin will have the call from Milwaukee on Saturday on U-102.1 for the 1:30 p.m. match.

 

The Sturgeon Bay soccer team has advanced to the WIAA playoff semi-finals. The Clippers will take on the Arcadia Raiders this Thursday at Uihlein Soccer Park in Milwaukee. Sturgeon Bay secured their spot by defeating Xavier in a shootout after a 0-0 tie in regulation, with Packerland Player of the Year Will Estes converting the penalty kick. The Raiders enter the match after a dominant 5-0 victory over Three Lakes/Phelps.

 

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The kick-off is at 7:00 pm. You can catch the game with Bryan Mazur and Peter Kerwin beginning at 6:45 p.m. on U-102.1 with the pregame show followed by the kickoff.

The 43rd Annual Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association State Boys Soccer Tournament will take place Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 6-8 at Southeast Sales Powersports Stadium at Uihlein Soccer Park in Milwaukee, Wis.

 

TICKETS AVAILABLE: The WIAA uses GoFan Ticketing for all digital and cashless tickets. Admission is $11 plus online fees for adults and students. All tickets must be redeemed on a mobile device. To purchase tickets, visit the WIAA?website at:  wiaawi.org/Tickets#42691542-boys-soccer.

 

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION: The single-elimination tournament features four divisions. Four teams will compete for the State title in each of the divisions. The coaches of the qualifying teams in Divisions 1 and 2 seed those two divisions, and the coaches of the qualifying teams in Divisions 3 and 4 seed those two brackets. Below are the pairings and time schedule of games.

 

Division 1

Semifinals - Thursday, Nov. 6
#1 Brookfield East (15-0-4) vs. #4 Madison West (15-1-1) - 11 a.m.
#2 Marquette (11-5-3) vs. #3 Hudson (21-0-1) - 1:30 p.m.

Final - Saturday, Nov. 8
Championship Game - 11 a.m.

 

Division 2

Semifinals - Friday, Nov. 7
#1 DeForest  (17-1-4) vs. #4 Homestead (9-14) - 4:30 p.m.
#2 Whitefish Bay (13-3-3) vs. #3 Brookfield Central (10-4-5) - 7 p.m.

Final - Saturday, Nov. 8
Championship Game - 7 p.m.

 

Division 3

Semifinals - Friday, Nov. 7
#1 Catholic Memorial (15-1-3) vs. #4 Somerset (20-2-1) - 11 a.m.
#2 Notre Dame (15-4-3) vs. #3 McFarland (14-7) - 1:30 p.m.

Final - Saturday, Nov. 8
Championship Game - 4:30 p.m.

 

Division 4

Semifinals - Thursday, Nov. 7
#1 Oostburg (18-1-1) vs. #4 Madison Country Day (11-6) - 4:30 p.m.
#2 Sturgeon Bay (19-3-3) vs. #3 Arcadia (20-2-4)- 7 p.m.

Final - Saturday, Nov. 9
Championship Game - 1:30 p.m.

  

LAST YEAR:  Middleton captured the crown in Division 1 for the second straight season following a 2-0 shutout over fourth-seeded Green Bay Preble in the final. In Division 2, top-seeded Waukesha West won the title with a 2-1 advantage in a shootout after a double-overtime, 0-0 tie with Elkhorn in the championship game. St. Augustine Prep blanked Sheboygan Falls 2-0 in the tournament final to earn the Division 3 championship, and Lake Country Lutheran edged former defending champion Shoreland Lutheran 1-0 in the Division 4 championship game to earn the gold trophy.

 

THE DIVISION 1 FIELD:  Brookfield East was issued the top seed. The Spartans are making their third straight appearance and their 21st overall, which ranks second-most among all member schools. They have won three State titles. Two of those, in 1995 and 1997, were in Division 1. Their championship in 2014 was in Division 2. In addition, they have finished runner-up nine times, including 1982, 1987, 1989, 1993, 1999, 2003, 2006, 2019 and 2023. All of these were in Division 1 except 2019, which came in Division 2. The Spartans advanced to State with a 5-4 advantage in a shootout following a 0-0 tie with Arrowhead in the final of the Waukesha North Sectional final. They were the champions in the Greater Metro Conference this season. Marquette is the #2 seed. The Hilltoppers advance to the State Tournament in pursuit of their 17th State championship. They have now qualified for State in 11 of the past 12 seasons and for a membership-leading 24 times. Their 16 championships are more than any other member school. In addition to the most recent two championships in 2020 and 2021, the Hilltoppers won five consecutive titles from 2014-18 and a string of four crowns from 2000-03. They also won three straight titles from 2010-12 to go with championships in 2005 and 2008. Furthermore, they have finished runner-up in 2004, 2007 and 2022. Prior to joining the WIAA, The Hilltoppers won 14 titles as a former member of WISAA. Those came in 1974, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1984-86, 1989-90, 1992, 1994-97. They qualify this year by defeating Franklin 3-1 in the Kenosha Bradford Sectional final. The Hilltoppers were the runner-up in the Greater Metro Conference this season behind Brookfield East. Third-seeded Hudson returns to the State Tournament for the 13th time. The Raiders last qualified in 2022, which was the final year of a three-year streak of appearances. Their most notable accomplishment at State was a runner-up finish in 2021. This year, they tied Hortonville 2-2 in the Stevens Point Sectional final and advanced to the State semifinals by virtue of a 5-4 shootout. They are the champions of the Big Rivers Conference this season. This will be the 16th trip to the State Tournament for fourth-seeded Madison West. The Regents’ last appearance came in 2017. They have won three State titles, including back-to-back championships in 1987-88 and another in 1984. They have also recorded runner-up finishes in 1990 and 1986. The Regents are the representative from the Madison La Follette Sectional with a 2-1 advantage over former two-time defending champion Middleton in the final. They placed atop the standings in the Big Eight Conference this fall.

 

THE DIVISION 2 FIELD:  DeForest, the #1 seed in the division, returns to State for the third straight season, which also accounts for the Norskies’ overall total of appearances. They have fallen in the semifinals with each of their previous appearances. The Norskies shutout New Richmond 2-0 in the sectional final held at New Richmond to earn their way to the State semifinals. They were the champions in the Large Division of the Badger Conference this season. Second-seeded Whitefish Bay is making their 17th trip to the State Tournament overall and the first since 2022. They have won seven championships, including three in a row from 2015-2017. They also won consecutive crowns in 1982-83 when the tournament featured one class. They added a Division 1 title in 1994 and another Division 2 championship in 1995. The Blue Dukes also advanced to the finals in 2003, 2021 and 2022 and finished runner-up. They downed Union Grove 7-4 in the final of the sectional hosted by the Blue Dukes to continue their pursuit of their eighth championship. They are the champions of the North Shore Conference this season. The #3 seed, Brookfield Central, returns to State for the 11th time and for the first time since 2021. The Lancers earned the Division 2 gold trophy in 2019, and they won their other championship in 1992 when there was only one division in the Tournament Series. They recorded a runner-up finish in the program’s first-ever appearance in 1984. This season, they defeated Wauwatosa East 2-0 in the final of the Pewaukee Sectional to advance to the State semifinals this year. The Lancers finished fifth in the Greater Metro Conference, which was won by Division 1 qualifier Brookfield East. Fourth-seeded Homestead is back in the State Tournament for the second year in a row and for the eighth time overall. The Highlanders won State titles in Division 1 in 1993 and 1999. They also finished as the Division 1 runner-up in 1998. The Highlanders shutout West Bend West 2-1 in the Cedarburg Sectional final to claim their berth in the tourney field. They placed fifth in the North Shore Conference standings this fall.

 

THE DIVISION 3 FIELD:  Catholic Memorial, the #1 seed, found its way back to the State Tournament for the first time since 2011 and for the eighth time overall. The Crusaders had a string of six straight appearances from 2006-11. That run produced a Division 2 championship in 2010 and runner-up finishes in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011. Prior to joining the WIAA, the Crusaders won WISAA championships in 1983 and 1991. This year, they placed third in the Classic Eight Conference and advanced through the Shorewood Sectional with a 2-1 win over New Berlin Eisenhower in the final. Notre Dame is the second seed in the bracket. The Tritons qualify for the 12th time overall and for the first time since 2022. The Tritons won their first championship in 2001 and then added back-to-back Division 2 titles in 2007-08. In addition, they advanced to the championship game and finished runner-up in Division 2 in 2000, 2013, in the alternate fall season in 2020-21, and again in 2022. This year, they advance to State from the sectional the Tritons hosted with a 1-0 victory over Kewaskum in the final. The Tritons tied for third place in the Fox River Classic Conference this fall. Third-seeded McFarland is appearing in its sixth tourney and the first since 2021. The Spartans won the Division 2 championship in the 2020-21 alternate fall season.  They also advanced to the championship game in Division 3 in 2018 and 2019 and finished runner-up on both occasions. The Spartans placed third in the Small Division of the Badger Conference this year. Their return to the State semifinals comes following a 2-1 decision over Edgewood in the sectional final held at McFarland. Fourth-seeded Somerset qualifies for the second time in the past three seasons. The only other appearance for the Hawks resulted in a loss in the semifinals in 2023. They edged  Lakeland 1-0 in the Medford Sectional final to qualify this season. They finished first in the Middle Border Conference standings during the regular season.

 

THE DIVISION 4 FIELD:  Oostburg was issued the top seed in the bracket. The Flying Dutchmen qualify for State for the first time since 2021 when they advanced to the title game and finished runner-up. The Flying Dutchmen’s only title came in Division 2 with their first State appearance back in 1994. Their path to State culminated with a 3-0 blanking of The Prairie School in the sectional final played at Kohler. The Flying Dutchmen were the champions in the Big East/Eastern Wisconsin Soccer Conference this year. Second-seeded Sturgeon Bay qualifies for the ninth time overall and for the first time since 2019 when the Clippers won the gold ball after winning the program’s first championship in 2015. They also advanced to the championship final in 2017 and finished runner-up. This season, they advance to the semifinals by virtue of a 4-3 shootout following a scoreless tie versus Xavier in the final of the Kiel Sectional. They are the champions of the Packerland Conference this year. Third-seeded Arcadia returns for its first appearance at State since back-to-back experiences, qualifying in Division 3 in 2020 and in Division 2 in 2021. Both those appearances resulted in defeats in the semifinals. The Raiders rolled over Three Lakes/Phelps 5-0 in the sectional final played at Arcadia for a return trip to Milwaukee. They placed runner-up in the Mississippi Valley Conference this fall. Fourth-seeded Madison Country Day/Abundant Life Christian/St. Ambrose co-op will make its first appearance in the State Tournament. They competed as an independent this season, navigating their way to State with a 2-1 triumph over Living Word Lutheran in the final hosted at Madison Country Day.

The sectional champion Sturgeon Bay Clippers will have some time to rest their legs before opening their state tournament run on Thursday.

 

The Clippers played two consecutive overtime games to earn their spot in the state field alongside Oostburg, Madison Country Day School, and Arcadia. That includes last Saturday's nerve-wrecking shootout win with Will Estes sneaking the game-winner past the Xavier goalkeeper to secure the 0-0 (4-3) win.

 

The Clippers will open their state tournament run under the lights at 7 p.m. against Arcadia. The winner will turn around and play either Oostburg or Madison Country Day School on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.

 

 

For the second match in a row, the Sturgeon Bay Clippers needed every ounce of time on the clock to secure the win, this time doing so in penalty kicks for the 0-0 (4-3 PK) win for the sectional title on Saturday in Kiel.

 

The match was tied at zero after 80 minutes of regulation and 20 minutes of overtime before entering penalty kicks. 

 

The two teams traded goals with Finn Stevenson and Zone Wienke scoring before Ross Spritka flipped the advantage in the shootout with a save. Simon Downey made it 3-2 before the Hawks tied it at three. The goalkeepers each registered saves on the next two attempts before an injured Will Estes sent the Clippers packing to Milwaukee with a decisive fourth goal.

 

 

The Clippers will join Arcadia, Oostburg, and Madison Country Day Co-op for a chance at the state title beginning Thursday at 4:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. in Milwaukee.