The Green Bay Gamblers capped off a heated weekend series with Sioux City by powering to a 5-2 victory Saturday night at the Resch Center, completing the two-game sweep behind another strong offensive showing and a steady goaltending tandem effort.

The game was dominated by scoring bursts and an avalanche of penalties but Green Bay again maintained control from start to finish.

David Rozsíval opened the scoring midway through the first, burying his 10th of the season off feeds from Lukas Hafele and Dylan Timm to give Green Bay a 1–0 lead after one.

The second period brought both scoring separation and chaos. Green Bay stretched the lead to 3-0 with back-to-back goals less than a minute apart. First a power-play strike from Nate O’Sullivan, then a rebound finish from Victor Samuelsson. Sioux City finally got on the board with a late power-play tally, cutting the deficit to 3-1 heading into the third.

Green Bay wasted no time rebuilding its cushion as the third period opened. Just 20 seconds in, Hafele ripped home his seventh of the year to make it 4-1, and Joe Wooten added a power-play finish at 4:37 for a commanding 5-1 advantage. Sioux City scored once more at 7:09, but never threatened the outcome.

With the game spiraling into frequent scrums and multiple misconducts, the Gamblers leaned on disciplined finishing and strong goaltending. A.J. Henriquez stopped all six shots he faced before exiting due to penalties assessed in the second-period melee, while Tomas Slavick closed the door with 13 saves on 15 attempts to secure the win.

Green Bay outshot Sioux City 35-21, went 2-for-7 on the power play, and held the Musketeers to just 1-for-8 on their chances.

The victory improves the Gamblers to back-to-back wins on the weekend, outscoring Sioux City 10–2 across the two-game set as they continue to surge heading into December at home.

Preston Ruedinger's career-high 30 points helped the Green Bay Phoenix score the 95-55 win over Haskell Indian Nations Saturday afternoon. 

The Phoenix used their size and their athletic ability to jump out to an early 9-0 lead and keep the Fighting Indians at a distance for much of the game. They outrebounded the Fighting Indians 48-22 and shot 23 percentage points better from the field (56 percent to 33 percent). Ruedinger played his part to help the Phoenix extend their 39-26 halftime advantage to more than 40 points at points of the second half, scoring 20 of his 30 points after the break. 

Joining Ruedinger in double figures were Ramel Bethea's career-high 15 points and C.J. O'Hara's 13 points. Trey Gains (17 points), Ryan Hawkins (11 points), and Evan Puryear (10 points) led the Fighting Indians in scoring.

The Phoenix are back in action on Thursday when they open Horizon League play against the defending conference champions Robert Morris University on the road at 6 p.m.

The Green Bay Gamblers dominated from start to finish Friday night at the Resch Center, rolling to a 5-0 shutout over the Sioux City Musketeers behind a four-goal first period and a stellar performance from goaltender Tomas Slavick.

Green Bay wasted no time taking control. Dylan Knutson opened the scoring just 3:11 into the game, and the Gamblers never looked back. Cam Conboy added his third of the season minutes later before Marco Carcone extended the lead to 3-0 on the power play at 10:02. Conboy struck again on another man advantage late in the frame, making it 4-0 after 20 minutes.

The physical tone of the game escalated quickly, with Sioux City piling up penalty minutes, including a double minor and multiple misconducts, but Green Bay stayed composed, striking twice on six power-play opportunities.

After a scoreless second period, the Gamblers pushed the lead to 5-0 early in the third when Carcone buried his second of the night off a setup from Conboy and Daniil Fedotov.

From there, it was all Slavick. The Green Bay netminder turned aside all 31 shots he faced, securing his first shutout of the season and improving to 8-5-2-0. The Gamblers matched Sioux City with 35 shots of their own, but their early surge proved to be the difference.

With the win, Green Bay extends its hot streak and continues climbing the standings heading into the back half of the weekend.

A 21-7 first-quarter deficit proved to be too much for the Green Bay Phoenix women's basketball team to overcome in a 76-59 loss to Richmind in Friday's Cancun Challenge action.

It was not until the fourth quarter that the Phoenix could trim the deficit, outscoring the Spiders 19-15 in the final stanza. The Spiders did their damage behind the arc, making 14 three-pointers compared to just five for the Phoenix. They also registered four more assists (15-11) and grabbed eight more rebounds (34-26). Jenna Guyer led the Phoenix with 16 points off the bench while Maddy Skorupski added 11 points in the loss. The Spiders, meanwhile, had four players reach double figures, including 25 points from Maggie Doogan. 

The Phoenix will begin Horizon League play next Thursday when they play Northern Kentucky on the road before returning to the Kress Events Center to battle Youngstown State. 

The Green Bay Phoenix women's basketball team kept the ACC power close but was unable to close the gap in a 79-67 loss to North Carolina State on Thursday in Cancun.

After being outscored 22-14 in the first quarter, the Phoenix whittled down the advantage over the following two quarters, eventually getting the game to within one point with just over eight minutes remaining in the game. The size and speed of the Wolfpack showed up again late as they outscored the Phoenix 21-10 from that point on to hand the Phoenix the loss in Canun Challenge. 

Gracie Grzesk finished the game with a career-high 23 points to lead all scorers in the game, with Jenna Guyer adding 15 points off the bench, and Carley Duffney registering 10 points in the loss. Zoe Brooks was one of three Wolfpack players to reach double figures with 21 points. 

The Phoenix women are back in action Friday night when they face Richmond at 8 p.m. The Spiders, which are receiving votes in the AP Poll, will face eighth-ranked TCU before facing the Phoenix.

The Green Bay Packers head into a mini-bye week on a mini-winning streak after beating the Detroit Lions 31-24 on Thursday.

A first-quarter field goal by Brandon McManus proved to be the difference in the first half with the two teams trading touchdowns in the second quarter courtesy of Jordan Love's arm and scores on the ground and through the air for the Lions.

The winning score ended up being in the third quarter with the Packers forcing a turnover on downs before Love for Christian Watson for a 51-yard score to make it 24-14. After the Lions answered with their own touchdown, Dontayvion Wicks grabbed a one-yard pass from Love to put the Packers up by 10. Wicks would come through in the end as he snatched a critical fourth-down pass late in the game to allow the Packers to go into victory formation for the rest of the game.

Love's completion percentage was down, but he ended up throwing for 234 yards and four touchdowns while Josh Jacobs rushed for 83 yards in his return to the line-up. Micah Parsons was a pest against the Lions, registering 2.5 sacks and numerous pressures to go with his eight total tackles, which was tied for second on the team.

The Packers will get some extra time to rest and prepare before their NFC North Tour continues with a home game against the Chicago Bears on December 7th.

The Green Bay Gamblers extended their winning streak to three games Wednesday night, edging the Chicago Steel 2-1 at the Resch Center behind another standout performance from forward Matouš Rozsíval.

Chicago struck first on a power-play goal from Filip Kazda midway through the opening period, the only puck to beat Green Bay netminder Tomas Slavick, who remained poised the rest of the way with 22 saves on 23 shots.

The Gamblers responded early in the second when Rozsíval buried his eighth of the season off a setup from Simon Hafele, tying the game and shifting momentum toward Green Bay.

With the score still locked 1-1 in the third, it was Rozsíval again delivering the difference-maker. The 18-year-old punched in his ninth of the season at 6:46, finishing a play created by Hafele and Liam Gulley to give the Gamblers their first lead of the night.

Green Bay held strong through a penalty-heavy final frame, including matching majors after a fight midway through the period. Despite limited third-period shots, the Gamblers’ defensive structure tightened, and Slavick turned away everything Chicago threw at him.

Green Bay outshot the Steel 28-23, though Chicago held the lone power-play goal of the night. The Gamblers went 0-for-3 on the man advantage but found enough 5-on-5 offense to secure the win.

With the victory, the Gamblers improve to 7-5-2-0 and continue building momentum heading into the weekend.

The Green Bay Blizzard have signed running back Jhe’Quay Chretin for the upcoming 2026 IFL season. Chretin is entering his rookie season of professional football, standing 5’10 185lbs from Aurora University in Aurora, Illinois. Chretin spent all four years at Aurora University. During his time there, he had 3809 rushing yards, 43 rushing touchdowns, 402 receiving yards, 4 receiving touchdowns, and went for 535 yards on 22 kick returns. Chretin earned two NACC 1st Team All-Conference honors (2022, 2023) and earned NACC All-Conference Player of the Year in 2023.

For the first time in the Doug Gottlieb era, the Green Bay Phoenix men's basketball team has won two game in a row after closing their Paradise Jam residency with an 80-75 win over Iona.

The two teams traded extended runs in the first half with the Phoenix taking a brief lead thanks to a 10-0 run only to see the Gaels take it right by 8-0 run of their own. Trailing 36-33 at the break that got extended out to 41-33 in the opening minutes of the second half, the Phoenix scored eight consecutive points to tie the game. After the team traded baskets, Justin Allen took over for the Phoenix with eight consecutive points en route to a game-high 28 points to give the team a lead they would not give up despite strong efforts by the Gaels to do so.

Three other Phoenix players cracked double-figures in the fourth-place game including  C.J. O'Hara adding 17 points, Mac Wrecke contributing 14 points off the bench, and Caden Wilkins tacking on 10 points. It was the second straight game the Phoenix had to survive without Marcus Hall. The Gaels boasted five players in double figures, including 14 points from Lamin Sabally.

The Phoenix men return home on Saturday to host Haskell Indian Nations at the Kress Center at 1 p.m.

The length of the injury reports for the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions read like that of an emergency room just days before the two teams meet at Ford Field for their Thanksgiving matchups.

The Packers have 16 players on the injury list with Karl Brooks (Ankle), Keisean Nixon (Neck), Lukas Van Ness (Foot), and Savion Williams (Foot) listed as non-participants. The Lions have their own issues with 15 players on the injury list, four of which are listed as non-participants. Neither team had true practices on Monday, so participation designations for that day are based on estimations.

You can read the full injury report here.

The Green Bay Phoenix will soak up the sun for one more day on Monday when they wrap up their weekend residency on the U.S. Virgin Islands with a final Paradise Jam matchup against Iona.

The Phoenix leaned on two major contributors, C.J. O’Hara and Justin Allen, to knock off Massachusetts 79–75 on Saturday at the Paradise Jam. Allen delivered a massive spark off the bench, scoring 27 points on 7-13 shooting and a perfect 12-12 at the stripe. O’Hara, steady all season, added 21 points on an efficient 7-11 from the field while logging heavy minutes once again. 

The Gaels have also split their two Paradise Jam games, losing to Akron 95-76 before beating Oregon State 91-84 in overtime. Leading the way this season are Toby Harris and Lamin Sabally, who both reached double figures against the Beavers in their last game.

Tip-off is set for 2 p.m.

The Green Bay Packers controlled the pace from the opening snap as they beat the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday 23-6 in front of its Lambeau Field faithful. 

After the Vikings took their first possession down the field for a long field goal, the Packers answered with a long drive that was capped off by a one-yard touchdown run by  Emmanuel Wilson. After the two teams traded field goals in the second quarter, the Packers took advantage of a muffed punt with a second Wilson touchdown before Brandon McManus capped off the scoring in the fourth quarter with two more field goals.

Jordan Love did not need to do much with an offensive game plan focused on the running game. He went 14/21 for 139 yards while Wilson ran the ball 28 times for 107 yards. The defense made it hard for rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy to get comfortable, sacking him five times and picking him off twice. Micah Parsons and Devonte Wyatt each had two sacks while Evan Williams and Isaiah McDuffie registered the interceptions.

The Packers will now quickly prepare for their Turkey Day matchup against the Detroit Lions.

Playing without leading scorer Marcus Hall, the Green Bay Phoenix leaned on two major contributors, C.J. O’Hara and Justin Allen, to knock off Massachusetts 79–75 on Saturday at the Paradise Jam.

Green Bay, a team that has struggled to close out tight games this season, flipped the script behind efficient offense and vastly improved free-throw shooting. The Phoenix shot 80% from the line (28-35), a major step forward after multiple games where missed free throws were the difference.

Allen delivered a massive spark off the bench, scoring 27 points on 7-13 shooting and a perfect 12-12 at the stripe. O’Hara, steady all season, added 21 points on an efficient 7-11 from the field while logging heavy minutes once again.

Green Bay took control at 15-13 and never gave the lead back. A big 10-0 run pushed the advantage to double digits, and the Phoenix entered halftime up 33-25. UMass made several pushes in the second half, but UWGB’s composure, free-throw consistency, and low-turnover finish closed the door.

Green Bay shot 49% from the field and protected the ball far better than in previous outings, helping them secure their second win of the tournament.

The Phoenix now await their final opponent in the fourth-place game. They will face the winner of Iona vs. Oregon State on Monday, Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. CST.

The Green Bay Gamblers capped off their weekend in Omaha with another strong outing, defeating the Lancers 4-1 on Saturday night to secure back-to-back wins at Liberty First Credit Union Arena.

Green Bay wasted no time setting the tone. Tomas Rozsíval opened the scoring just 1:26 into the first, and Austin Gulley added a power-play strike minutes later to make it 2-0. The Gamblers took that lead into the break and never looked back.

The second period mirrored Friday’s performance: structured, opportunistic, and backed by special teams. Rozsíval netted his second of the night on the power play at 12:30, and Conboy extended the lead to 4-0 late in the period. That cushion held up the rest of the way.

Omaha broke through once in the third, but Ryan Slavick stayed locked in, stopping 24 of 25 shots for his second straight win and improving to 6-5-2 on the year.

Green Bay outshot the Lancers 35-25 and went 2-for-7 on the power play while keeping Omaha scoreless on their five chances.

With the sweep, the Gamblers continue to build momentum as they climb the Eastern Conference standings.

The Green Bay Packers are gearing up to face their division rivals, the Minnesota Vikings, this Sunday at Lambeau Field.

The Packers, currently sitting in second place in the NFC North with a 6-3-1 record, are looking to maintain the momentum from their recent 27-20 win against the New York Giants. The Vikings will be aiming to bounce back after a narrow 19-17 loss to the Chicago Bears. During the Packers' match-up with the Giants, quarterback Jordan Love sustained a left shoulder injury late in the first quarter, which sidelined him for the entire second quarter for evaluation. Love ultimately returned in the second half, and despite reporting some lingering soreness to Head Coach Matt LeFleur, his full participation in practice suggests he will be ready for Sunday's matchup. Love finished the game with 174 passing yards and two touchdowns. While Love was briefly out, Malik Willis stepped in for a single drive, completing both of his passes for 6 yards and a touchdown, and adding 16 rushing yards. On the ground, Emmanuel Wilson contributed 40 rushing yards and a touchdown. Through the air, Christian Watson led the receiving effort with 4 receptions for 40 yards and two touchdowns. Defensively, Keisean Nixon was a standout with 8 solo tackles. Isaiah McDuffie was also highly active, tallying 11 total tackles, 5 of which were solo. Evan Williams contributed with 8 tackles and an interception, while Micah Parsons racked up 6 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and forced a fumble.

The kick-off is at 12:00 PM.

The Green Bay Gamblers handled business on the road Friday night, riding a hat trick from forward Jack Gulley to a 6-2 win over the Omaha Lancers at Liberty First Credit Union Arena.

Green Bay wasted no time setting the tone. Gulley scored just 53 seconds into the game, and the Gamblers built a 3-1 lead after one with goals from Jakub Rozsíval and Cole Katz. Omaha’s lone answer in the period came from Markonidis at 11:02.

The Gamblers kept pressing in the second. Gulley struck again early in the frame, and Owen O’Sullivan added another late to make it 5-1. Despite a parade of penalties, Green Bay took five minors and a fighting major in the middle period, Omaha couldn’t chip away.

The Lancers made it 5-2 on an Arneson tally just 3:38 into the third, but Gulley completed the hat trick a few minutes later off a feed from Hafele and O’Malley to put the game out of reach.

Green Bay outshot Omaha 37-26, while Mason Slavick turned away 24 shots to earn the win in net. Neither team converted on the power play, going a combined 0-for-9.

With the victory, the Gamblers continued their up-and-down start to the season, but Friday’s effort was one of their more complete showings: a fast start, scoring balance, and steady defense to close it out.

Paradise Jam

UW-Green Bay dropped another tight one to open Paradise Jam play, falling 73-67 to Yale despite a strong second-half push and another big night from Marcus Hall. The Phoenix trailed by nine at the break, saw the deficit stretch to 15, and still battled back to make it a one-possession game with 29 seconds left. But forced to foul late, UWGB couldn’t get the stops they needed as Yale closed it out at the line.

For the second straight game, free throws told the story. The Phoenix went 15-24 (62.5%), while Yale finished 14-19 (73.7%). It's just a small margin, but that became the difference in a game that came down to a handful of crucial possessions.

Hall once again led UWGB with 20 points, and the Phoenix had four players in double figures. C.J. O’Hara added 15, and LeBron Thomas and Preston Ruedinger each chipped in 10.

Yale countered with balanced scoring across the board as every Bulldog who checked in contributed at least four points. Nick Townsend paced the effort with 13.

UWGB continues to search for its second win of the season after a stretch of close calls against quality opponents. The competitiveness is there, but free-throw struggles have kept the Phoenix from finishing tight contests.

Green Bay is back in action tomorrow at 2 p.m. CST against UMass.

The Green Bay Gamblers are scheduled for back-to-back road games this Friday and Saturday, facing the Omaha Lancers at the Liberty First Credit Union Arena. The team is coming off a split series against the Cedar Rapids Rough Riders. The first game ended in a 5-3 loss for the Gamblers, despite a hat trick from Zach Wooten. Goalie Joey Slavick made 25 saves on 30 shots. The Gamblers secured a win in the second match, taking it 7-6 in a shootout. The goal-scorers included Geno Carcone, Elliot Gulley, Gunnar Conboy, Gavin Katz, and Zach Wooten, who netted two goals. The game-winning goal came from Gavin Katz in the shootout, after Joey Slavick stopped all three attempts by the Rough Riders. Slavick earned the win, recording 33 saves on 39 shots. Following his strong performance over the weekend, which included five goals, Zach Wooten was named USHL Forward of the Week.

Friday's game begins at 7:05 PM.

Saturday’s game begins at 6:05 PM.

As the boys' basketball season begins, several local teams are starting with scrimmages.

Kewaunee will host Sheboygan Area Lutheran this Thursday for a scrimmage.

Algoma is hosting NEWCHAA (Northeast Wisconsin Christian Homeschool Athletic Association) this Thursday.

Sturgeon Bay will travel to Clintonville this Friday, where Menomonee Indian will also be present.

The Wisconsin Football Coaches Association has announced its 2025 All-State Teams, recognizing several standout players from local area schools.

Kewaunee High School celebrated two players: Mitchell Boeder was named to the All-State team for offensive line, credited with 20 "pancake" blocks, while Conor Kilgore earned Honorable Mention All-State as a defensive back after recording 15 tackles and 10 interceptions, including a "pick-6."

Sevastopol High School's Logan Schuh was named to the 8-man Honorable Mention All-State team as a quarterback. Schuh threw for 1,414 passing yards with 16 touchdowns (53.7% completion) and 1,292 rushing yards with 21 rushing touchdowns.

The sounds of bodies hitting the mat return on Monday when the area's wrestling teams return to action for their first practices of the new season.

Last year's state tournament was filled with local talent earning medals. 

Luxemburg-Casco's Carson Neubert finished his season on top of the Division 1 world on Saturday, winning the state championship at 126 pounds. Neubert's title came with some extra drama, beating Maximus Hay (Brown Deer/Messmer/Shorew.) by sudden victory. Kiley Georgel wished you could have added a loss to the record of the undefeated Brooke Huffman (Wittenberg-Birnamwood-Girls), but she was pinned in the first period to finish in second place. Blakelee Bastien fell to Tristan North (West Allis Nathan Hale) in a decision to take fourth place. At the same time, Joseph Jeanquart wrestled his way through consolation rounds to take sixth overall after losing to Cael Zelinski (Muskego) in his final match of the day. 

Sturgeon Bay/Sevastopol's Spencer Madsen ended his season on a high note, finishing in third place overall in the Division 2 State Wrestling Tournament. Madsen rebounded from a close loss in the semifinals to beat Adam Haas (Shoreland Lutheran) 6-1 to capture the bronze medal. 

Kewaunee's Mitchell Boeder ended his high school wrestling season with a podium finish, coming in fourth place at 285 pounds in the Division 3 State Wrestling Tournament.

Here are when the first live action takes place for the local teams:

Sturgeon Bay/Sevastopol: December 2nd vs. Fox Valley Lutheran, Green Bay Preble, and Luxemburg-Casco at 5:30 p.m.

Kewaunee: December 4th at Denmark vs. Southern Door, Denmark and Two Rivers at 5:30 p.m.

Southern Door: December 4th at Denmark vs. Kewaunee, Denmark, and Two Rivers at 5:30 p.m.

Luxemburg-Casco:  December 2nd  at Sturgeon Bay vs. Fox Valley Lutheran, Green Bay Preble, and Sturgeon Bay at 5:30 p.m.

The Green Bay Phoenix women's basketball team saw their fortunes flip nearly twice in a 76-72 loss to Wisconsin on Sunday.

The Phoenix started out hot, outscoring the Badgers 25-15 in the opening frame. The Badgers responded with their own hot shooting and tough defense in the second quarter, outscoring their guests 21-12 to trim their deficit to one point at the break. Both teams would go on their runs in the third and fourth quarters with the Badgers leading by 10 points in the fourth quarter before the Phoenix narrowed but never closing the deficit on the road.

Meghan Schultz once again led the Phoenix with 22 points while Kamy Peppler added a season-high 15 points Carley Duffney chipped in with 11 points. The Badgers countered with Destiny Howell's 23 points. Breauna Ware and Kyrah Daniels scored 12 and 11 points, respectively.

The road does not get any easier for the Phoenix, though at least they will have the hosting duties on Saturday when they welcome Kansas State to the Kress Events Center for a 1 p.m. matinee before heading out of the country for the holidays with a Cancun Challenge matchup against North Carolina State. 

The Green Bay Packers were able to break a two-game skid ahead of a busy stretch of NFC North matchups with a 27-20 win over the New York Giants on Sunday.

The game got off to another ominous tone with the Giants marching down the field with Jameis Winston behind center, ending the opening drive with a five-yard touchdown run from Devin Singletary. The Packers did respond with two touchdowns of their own thanks to Malik Willis coming in relief of an injured Jordan Love to throw a dart to Christian Watson to make 7-6 and Emmanuel Wilson doing the same for an injured Josh Jacobs on an 11-yard touchdown run. Thanks to both teams missing an extra point attempt thanks to windy conditions at MetLife Stadium, the Giants tied the game late on another Singletary run to make 13-13 at the break. 

With a lack of faith for their field goal kickers, the teams traded touchdowns in the second half. Josh Whyle caught his first touchdown pass as a Packer to open the scoring before Jameis Winston responded with a quarterback sneak for a score to make it 20-19 midway through the fourth quarter.  On a day where the entire corps struggled with drops, it was the wide receivers for the Packers that came through in the end. A 33-yard acrobatic catch by Savion Williams set up a 17-yard strike to Watson from Love for the game-winning score. The Packers' secondary had their own case of the drops to deal with, but Evan Williams' interception with 36 seconds left essentially wrapped things up with a Micah Parsons sack being the last play of the game.

Love ended up throwing for 174 yards and two scores despite injuring his left shoulder with Watson and Romeo Doubs each recording four catches. Jacobs and Wilson combined for 80 of the team's 128 rushing yards. 

The Packers return home for their first of three straight games against NFC North rivals when they host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at noon.

The WIAA boys' basketball season officially begins on Monday with the first practice. Many local schools have already participated in summer tournament play.

Here is a list of the first scheduled games:
Algoma: Monday, December 1, hosts Two Rivers

Gibraltar: Tuesday, November 25, hosts NEWCHAA

Kewaunee: Monday, December 1, hosts Valders

Luxemburg-Casco: Tuesday, December 2, at Valders

Sevastopol: Tuesday, November 25, hosts Mishicot

Southern Door: Tuesday, November 25, at Denmark

Sturgeon Bay: Tuesday, November 25, hosts Chilton

Green Bay walked into Williams Arena, nicknamed "The Barn," as heavy underdogs but almost pulled a March Madness level upset, forcing overtime in a 72-65 loss to Minnesota that hinged on one glaring theme: missed free throws.

UWGB led 27-23 at halftime and controlled long stretches defensively after falling behind 8-2 early. Once the Phoenix switched up their defensive look, the game slowed to their pace, and Minnesota struggled to find rhythm from the field.

The chaos ramped up in the final minute of regulation and free throws kept UWGB in the game, but decided their fate in overtime. Minnesota went 20-for-39 while Green Bay was 15-for-24.

Minnesota’s Cade Tyson, who finished with a game-high 27, missed three free throws in the closing seconds, leaving the door cracked for UWGB. Preston Ruedinger scored eight of Green Bay’s final 12 in regulation. He delivered the moment of the night with a bucket high off the glass to tie the game at 61-61 with 1.9 seconds left.

Minnesota’s Chansey Willis Jr. launched a heave from beyond half court that was good, but the celebration was short-lived as it came after the clock hit zero.

The Phoenix nearly stole it after pushing to OT, but Jaylen Crocker-Johnson took over for the Gophers with a personal 5-0 run after the teams were tied at 63. UWGB wouldn't be able to recover. Crocker-Johnson finished with a double-double (11 points, 11 rebounds), sealing the Gophers' escape.

Ruedinger led Green Bay late and knocked down two huge threes, finishing with 15 points alongside Marcus Hall, who also scored 15. The Phoenix shot 40.7 percent from the field compared to Minnesota’s 41.8, and turnovers hurt—UWGB had 14 to the Gophers’ eight.

Green Bay hasn’t beaten a major-conference team since Dec. 6, 2014 (Miami), a streak that now sits at 33 games. But Saturday night at "The Barn", the Phoenix made Minnesota earn everything, showing they’re much closer to breaking through than anyone expected.

Green Bay survived a chaotic, high scoring night at the Resch Center on Saturday, outlasting Cedar Rapids 7 to 6 in a shootout to earn an important home win in front of over four thousand fans. The Gamblers and RoughRiders combined for nine goals in the second and third periods alone before Evan Katz delivered the only goal of the shootout to seal the victory.

Cedar Rapids struck quickly when Musa scored just fifty four seconds into the game, but Green Bay settled in and tied it at 11:35 on a goal from Christian Carcone. The opening period ended level at 1 to 1 after late matching majors sent both sides into the intermission shorthanded on the bench.

The second period turned into an offensive eruption. Cedar Rapids regained the lead at 9:08, but the Gamblers responded with four straight goals in a span of just over four minutes. Tucker Gulley buried a power play chance to tie it, Jack Wooten scored his tenth of the season shorthanded, and Caden Conboy followed with his first of the year. Katz added another at 19:04 to stretch the lead to 5 to 2 before Cedar Rapids answered twenty seconds later to cut the margin to 5 to 3 entering the third.

The RoughRiders did not go away. Romeo scored at 1:52 of the third and Musa added another just one second later, stunning the crowd and tying the game at 5 to 5. Wooten collected his second of the night midway through the period to briefly restore the Green Bay lead, but Cedar Rapids answered again at 15:28 to bring the game to 6 to 6.

After a scoreless overtime, the shootout belonged to Green Bay. Katz scored on the opening attempt and goaltender Matthew Slavick stopped all three RoughRiders shooters to close out the win. Slavick finished with 33 saves on 39 shots in one of his busiest nights of the season.

Wooten led the Gamblers with two goals, while Gulley, Carcone, Conboy, and Katz all added one each. Green Bay finished 1 for 2 on the power play and held Cedar Rapids scoreless on their two opportunities. 

It's another one in the win column for Green Bay in what has been an up and down first month. The Gamblers return to action next week as they continue their homestand and look to build momentum from Saturday’s high scoring victory.

The Green Bay Gamblers couldn’t overcome a surge of Cedar Rapids offense on Friday night, falling 5-3 at the Resch Center despite a hat trick from Jimmy Wooten.

Wooten was the story of the night for Green Bay, striking three times for his 7th, 8th, and 9th goals of the season. He opened the scoring on the power play just 3:42 into the first, then answered Cedar Rapids’ first equalizer less than three minutes later to put the Gamblers back in front 2-1.

Cedar Rapids had an answer of its own, taking control in the second period with three goals in a five minute stretch. Green Bay briefly stole back momentum when Wooten finished off his hat trick with a shorthanded goal at 11:47, but Cedar Rapids regained the lead just 46 seconds later and added another on the power play to go up 4-3.

The Gamblers never found their footing in the third. Cedar Rapids scored early to extend the lead to 5-3 and then the final 12 minutes turned into a parade to the penalty box. Multiple major penalties and misconducts on both sides slowed the game to a crawl, but Green Bay couldn’t generate a push and finished the period without a shot on goal.

Cedar Rapids outshot the Gamblers 30-21. Green Bay finished 1 for 5 on the power play and surrendered two goals on the penalty kill. Goaltender Adam Slavick made 25 saves.

Green Bay will look to regroup as the weekend continues, aiming to tighten things up defensively and build on Wooten’s performance.

The Green Bay Gamblers are preparing to host back-to-back games against the Cedar Rapids Rough Riders this Friday and Saturday. The Gamblers' last match saw them taking a 3-2 overtime loss to the Madison Capitols this past Sunday. In that game, the Gamblers opened out hot, taking a 2-0 lead in the first period with goals coming from David Rosvíval and Geno Carcone. The Capitols tied up the game in the 3rd quarter, sending the game to overtime. With less than 2 minutes left in OT, Capitals forward Max Rider scored the game-winning goal. Despite the loss, Gamblers goalie, Joey Slavick, saved 30/33 shots on goal.

Friday's face-off is at 7:05 PM.

Saturday's face-off is at 6:05 PM

The road will not get any easier this weekend for the Green Bay Phoenix men's basketball team in the Twin Cities after dropping its matchup to St. Thomas 80–61 in St. Paul on Thursday night.

The Tommies took control of the game from the opening whistle, outscoring the Phoenix 20–7 in the first eight minutes. Green Bay got as close as 11 points, but hot shooting from St. Thomas kept the Tommies in comfortable control for most of the evening. With the pressure eased late, the Phoenix were able to chip away at the deficit after the break, outscoring the Tommies 35–30 in the second half.

Mac Wrecke led the Phoenix with 10 points, while Justin Allen added nine. Marcus Hall and Josh Hines each chipped in seven. St. Thomas had four players reach double figures, including a game-high 20 points from Nolan Minessale.

The Phoenix will now hop the river and play Minnesota at Williams Arena in Minneapolis for an 8 p.m. tip-off.

The UW-Green Bay men’s basketball team is traveling to face St. Thomas, Minnesota, at the Schoenecker Arena this Thursday.

The Tommies are coming off an 81-71 loss to Washington State. The Phoenix’s last game saw them beat Ripon 83-63. Paving the way for the Phoenix was Marcus Hall, who put up 21 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals. Mac Wreckle had 13 points, 4 rebounds, an assist, a steal, and a block. Maruan Cicic contributed 10 points, 3 rebounds, an assist, and a block on 100% shooting from the field. Coming off the bench for the Phoenix was Ramel Bethea, who in just 10 minutes put up 2 points, 4 rebounds, an assist, and 3 blocks.

The tip-off is at 7:00 PM.

The Green Bay Blizzard is one of 3 teams hosting a joint tryout; the other teams are the Vegas Knight Hawks and the Fishers Frieght. This event gives athletes a chance to showcase their talents and compete for a spot in professional football. Tryouts will be on Saturday, January 3rd, at the Detroit Country Day School Indoor Facility in Beverly Hills, MI, starting with registration at 8:00 a.m. and a workout at 9:30 a.m. for a cost of $80 (Cash Only). Tests might include the 40-yard dash, L drills, individual drills and skills, assignment and alignment installation, 1-on-1 and skelly drills, plus more. Athletes are to bring workout attire, water, and turf-friendly cleats.

The UW-Green Bay women's basketball team is set to host the New Hampshire Wildcats this Thursday at The Kress Event Center.

The Phoenix is coming off a 67-43 victory against North Dakota. Meanwhile, the visiting Wildcats recently lost their last outing to Colgate, 89-79. Leading the Phoenix was Megan Shultz with an impressive 26 points, along with 2 rebounds and a steal. Other key contributors in the win included Carley Duffney, who tallied 13 points, 4 assists, a rebound, and 2 steals. Kamy Peppler added 9 points, 7 rebounds, an assist, and 3 steals. Maddy Skorupski rounded out the starting impact with 8 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 blocks. Coming off the bench, Ellie Buzzelle contributed 7 rebounds, 3 assists, a steal, and a point.

The tip-off is at 11:00 AM.

The Green Bay Gamblers have had 4 Gamblers selected to compete with for Team USA in the upcoming 2025 World Junior A Challenge.

Gamblers selected include Gunnar Conboy (forward), Landon Hafele (forward), Mace’o Philips (defenseman), and Pat McCadden (head coach). This event is taking place from December 7th to 13th in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada. Team USA is entering this challenge as the defending champions.

Gunnar Conboy earned his spot after returning from injury and making his USHL debut, playing in back-to-back games agaisnt the Madison Capitol. He made a huge impact, earning time on the power play and penalty kill. Conboy was also named team captain at the 2025 Under-17 Four Nations Tournament this summer.

Landon Hafele is an alumnus of the US National Team Development Program (NTDP), and in just 14 games played so far, Hafele has 6 goals, 7 assists, on 38 shots, including a power play goal.

Mace’o Philips is also an alumnus of the NTDP. He is returning to the international stage after representing the US in multiple tournaments this summer, including the 2025 IIHF Under-18 Men’s World Championship.

Pat McCadden, named as an assistant coach for Team USA, shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming World Junior A Challenge. He commented, "I'm extremely excited and thankful for the opportunity to coach on this year's World Junior A Challenge staff. Anytime you have a chance to represent your country on the international stage it's a true honor.

Sturgeon Bay, WI — The Door County YMCA Striver Gymnastics Team competed in their season opener this past weekend in Kimberly, Wisconsin at the Heart of the Valley YMCA Turkey Invitational.  The three-peat State Champion Striver Silver Team included 12 new gymnasts making their competitive debut.  Silver Team gymnasts include returning gymnasts Adela Cordua-Stenzel, Maisie Kelnhofer, Piper Delarwelle and Lulu Grenfell along with new gymnasts Maddox Cleveland, Brie Lapolla, Cambria Deeter, Maya Rank, Lila Lasecki, Laurel Lasecki, Lyra Scrimgeour, Ashton Pichette, Charlotte Hubing, Kali Tamble, Jennifer Bagneski and Leela Lama.  In the 9 and under age group Brie Lapolla placed 1st on vault, Laurel Lasecki placed 7th on floor and May Rank placed 2nd on vault, 2nd on beam and 5th all around.  In the 10 and 11 year old age group, Piper Delarwelle placed 2nd on vault, 1st on bars, 3rd on floor and 3rd all around; Lulu Grenfell tied with Piper Delarwelle for 2nd on vault, placed 5th on bars, 2nd on floor and 2nd all around;  Lyra Scrimgeour placed 4th on bars and 5th all around; Maisie Kelnhofer placed 5th on vault, beam, bars and floor and placed 4th all around; Kali Tamble placed 3rd on vault, Ashton Pichette tied with Maisie Kelnhofer for 5th on vault and Charlotte Hubing placed 3rd on beam, 2nd on bars and 1st on vault, floor and all around.  In the 12 and up age group, Leela Lama placed 1st on vault, 3rd on floor and 4th all around.  The Silver Striver Team placed 1st out of 6 teams in the competition.

Strivers Gold Gymnastics Team consists of returning gymnasts Keira Clark, Evelynn Kelsey, Ellie Kelsey and Greta Virgin along with former Silver Team gymnasts Genevieve Gigstead, Jessa Varney, Jackson Varney, Peyton Watermolen, Cosette Orrick, Annabel Smullen, Milana Reifsnyder and Emma Higginbotham.  In the 12 years old and under age group, Peyton Watermolen placed 1st on vault, 3rd on beam and bars and 7th all around; Jackson Varney placed 2nd on vault, 5th on beam and 4th on floor; Genevieve Gigstead placed 5th on beam and 10th on floor; Annabel Smullen placed 9th on bars, 4th on floor and 8th all around; Elli Kelsey placed 6th on vault and bars and 4th all around; Miland Reifsnyder placed 2nd on beam, 7th on floor and 6th all around and Jessa Varney placed 2nd on vault, 9th on beam, 3rd on floor and 1st on bars and all around.  In the 13 and up age group, Cosette Orrick placed 2nd on bars, Evelynn Kelsey placed 1st on vault and floor and 2nd all around and Greta Virgin placed 5th on vault, 3rd on beam, 2nd on floor and 1st all around.  The Strivers Gold Team placed 1st out of 6 teams in the competition.  Level 8 gymnasts Estelle Duerst and Amira Anschutz did not compete at the Turkey Invitational.  The team’s next meet will take place December 6-7 at the Downtown Green Bay YMCA.

For more information about our Gymnastics Program please reach out to Julia Lasecki, Gymnastics and Youth Activity Director at jlasecki@doorcountyymca.org or 920-743-4949.

The Green Bay women’s basketball team continued its perfect start to the season on Tuesday night, defeating North Dakota 67-43 at the Kress Center. Behind a dominant performance from Meghan Schultz and a suffocating defensive effort, the Phoenix stay unbeaten through three games for the first time since the 2017-18 season.

Schultz once again set the tone for the Phoenix, finishing with a career-high 26 points on 11-of-18 shooting, while adding six rebounds and two blocks. Carley Duffney, a transfer in her first season with Green Bay, provided a strong complement with 13 points and four assists, while Kamy Peppler added three steals to lead the defensive charge.

Despite a slow offensive start, the Phoenix found their rhythm in the second quarter outscoring the Fighting Hawks 21-15 taking a 35-30 lead into halftime. From there, Green Bay’s defense took control. UND shot just 29.2 percent from the field and 24 percent from three, struggling to find any consistency against the Phoenix pressure.

The Phoenix turned 26 North Dakota turnovers into 25 points, consistently capitalizing on transition opportunities. Green Bay also dominated inside, outscoring UND 32-16 in the paint, as the starters carried the load offensively, accounting for 61 of the team’s 67 points.

In the third quarter, the Phoenix extended their lead to double digits thanks to balanced scoring and a steady defensive presence. By the fourth, Green Bay closed the door completely outscoring UND 19-5 in the final frame and holding the Fighting Hawks without a field goal for nearly five minutes.

Green Bay shot 40 percent from the field and 35.3 percent from beyond the arc, while converting 9-of-10 free throws. Though UND won the rebounding battle 41-34 behind 18 boards from Ava Miller, the Phoenix’s ability to force turnovers and dictate tempo made the difference.

The victory keeps Green Bay unbeaten ahead of a matchup with New Hampshire at 11 a.m. inside the Kress Center. They’ll then travel to Madison on Sunday to face Wisconsin at 2 p.m. as non-conference play continues.

The Green Bay Blizzard has finalized its coaching staff for the upcoming 2026 IFL season.

Head Coach & General Manager: Corey Robertson is entering his 7th year as Head Coach and 2nd year as General Manager. Under Robertson's leadership, the Blizzard achieved franchise milestones, including a record 14 wins and their first playoff berth in over a decade in 2024. The 2025 season saw the team go 12-7 and secure their first IFL Eastern Conference Championship, earning a spot in the IFL Championship Game.

Offensive Line Coach: Dean Picotte is returning for his 7th season. Picotte has been instrumental in the offensive line's success, with the Blizzard ranking in the top 5 for fewest sacks allowed in both 2024 and 2025. With nearly 30 years of experience as both a player and a coach, Picotte is now focused solely on the offensive line, having previously coached both offensive and defensive linemen.

Wide Receiver Coach: Marquel Willis is back for his 2nd year. In 2025, two Blizzard receivers, TJ Davis and Lowell Patron, finished in the top 10 for both receptions and receiving yards under his guidance. Willis is a former Blizzard player, having spent six seasons with the team and ranking highly in the IFL in 2017 (6th in receptions, 2nd in receiving yards, and 2nd in receiving touchdowns).

Team Analyst: Levi Nelson begins his 3rd year with the staff. Nelson brings a wealth of academic and coaching experience, including nine years of coaching high school football, a doctorate in sports and performance psychology, and a master's degree in sports science with an emphasis on coaching.

Defensive Line Coach: Deldrick Canty joins the staff for his inaugural season. Canty is a familiar face, having played four seasons as a defensive end for the Blizzard and four years of Division 1 football at Louisiana Tech University.

Assistant Defensive Line Coach: Sulaiman Kamara is also starting his first season coaching the Blizzard. Kamara was a standout at Wake Forest University before playing in the USFL and IFL, which included a stint with the Blizzard, where he was named team captain in 2025.

Local teams were well represented on the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association's All-Region teams announced on Monday.

Kewaunee led the way with four selections followed by Luxemburg-Casco's three honorees. The Spartans' Mason Trimberger picked up extra recognition as he was named All-Region as a wide receiver and  a defensive back.

You can find the full list here. All-State teams will be announced next Tuesday

ALGOMA

Parker Lischka, WR (5-B)

KEWAUNEE

Mitchell Boeder, OL (2-Small)

Brett Paulsen, QB

Bryce Tulachka, ILB

Connor Kilgore, DB

LUXEMBURG-CASCO

Eli Derenne, QB (2-Small)

Mason Trimberger, WR and DB

SEVASTOPOL 

Logan Schuh, QB (5-B)

The Green Bay Phoenix men's basketball team secured their first win of the season Monday afternoon, topping in-state foe Ripon College 83-63.

The first half gave fans flashbacks to last year's Education Day loss to Northern Michigan with the Phoenix struggling at the line and the Red Hawks hitting 10 first-half three pointers. The two teams traded leads until the half when the Phoenix entered the locker room up 38-35. An 8-0 run in the second half turned a close game into a blowout as the Phoenix were able to get a proper tune-up before two tough matchups later this week against St. Thomas and Minnesota.

Marcus Hall led the Phoenix with 21 points and 10 rebounds while  Mac Wrecke (13 points), C.J. O'Hara (11 points), and Maruan Cicic (10 points) also reached double figures. Jarton Davis paced the Red Hawks with 18 points.

The Green Bay Packers are set to host the Philadelphia Eagles this Monday at Lambeau Field. The Eagles are coming off a 38-20 victory against the New York Giants. In contrast, the Packers are looking to bounce back from a 16-13 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Despite the recent loss, the Packers displayed some strong individual performances. Quarterback Jordan Love completed 26 of 37 passes for 274 yards, though he did throw an interception. Running back John Jacobs was a versatile threat, accumulating 100 all-purpose yards and a rushing touchdown. Wide receiver Romeo Doubs led the team in receiving with 91 yards on 7 receptions. On the defensive side, Xavier McKinney was a standout player with 9 tackles, an interception, and a sack. Edgerrin Cooper contributed 8 tackles, while both Quay Walker and Evan Williams each recorded 7 tackles.
    

The kick-off is at 7:15 pm.

Champions in four divisions were crowned at the 2025 State Boys Soccer Tournament at Southeast Sales Powersports Stadium at Uihlein Soccer Park Saturday.

Fourth-seeded Madison West (17-1-1) won the Division 1 championship with a 1-0 win over second-seeded Marquette (11-6-4).

The Regents scored the only goal of the game at the 74:10 mark of the second half. After receiving a header pass from Jonah Wallace, Louis Rowe launched a strike from 12 yards out to the top center of the goal.

Madison West held an 11-6 advantage in shots, including a 2-0 edge in shots on goal. Rowe, Wallace and Adonis Briseno each had a game-high two shots apiece to lead the Regents. Sabastian Covarrubias played all 80 minutes and was credited with the victory in goal without having to make a save.

Charlie Angull and Ben Bausch led the Hilltoppers with two shots each, and Jimmy Prospero made one save and allowed the one goal.

Madison West wins its fourth State championship in its 16th State Tournament experience. Marquette advanced to the championship game and finished runner-up in its membership-leading 24th appearance in the tournament.

In Division 2, second-seeded Whitefish Bay (14-3-3) claimed the championship with a 3-1 victory over top-seeded DeForest (18-1-4) in the tournament final.

Despite being outshot 14-6 by the Norskies, including a 6-3 deficit in shots on goal, the Blue Dukes made each of their three shots a goal count. They scored all three of their goals in the first half. Thomas Began scored the game’s first goal at 15:06 with an assist by Alec Jacquart. He gained control on the right side of the penalty area and placed a grounder inside the left post. Reid Muderlak added to the Blue Dukes lead at 23:24 in the first half with a goal and Jacquart’s second assist. Muderluk headed a cross past the right side of the goalkeeper.

DeForest cut its deficit in half at 2-1 with a goal just 15 seconds later at 23:39. Landon Adams scored an unassisted goal after he navigated through the defense and sent a kick from the top right of the penalty area across to the left side of the goal. The Blue Dukes added an insurance goal at 34:40 when Tucker Drane grounded a shot from 22 yards out inside the right post.  

Roman Grunbaum went the distance in goal for the Blue Dukes, making five saves, and Kolby Herschleb played all 80 minutes in goal for the Norkies without recording a save.  

Whitefish Bay wins the program’s eighth State championship in its 17th appearance in the tournament. DeForest finishes runner-up in its third State experience.

An own goal for top-seeded Catholic Memorial (17-1-3) late in the second half determined a 2-1 victory over second-seeded Notre Dame (16-5-3) 2-1 in the championship game in Division 3.

It didn’t take long for the Crusaders to score the first goal of the game. At 2:18 of the first half, Cal Olbrantz scored off an assist by Will Kinateder with a kick from inside the box that entered the bottom left area of the goal. The Tritons tied the game at 1-1 just before halftime. Liam West’s shot traveled across the box into the bottom left of the goal from 10 yards out. Seamus Green set up the goal with an assist.

A score, what proved to the be the game decider, was an own goal at 75:24. A Crusader’s cross that deflected off a Notre Dame defender into the right side of the Triton’s goal.

Notre Dame outshot Catholic Memorial 13-7 in the game, including a 9-6 advantage in shots on goal.

Individually, Kinateder, Olbrantz and Adam Mihelich led the Crusaders with two shots attempted. Two of Kinateder and Olbrantz shots were on goal. Jacob Broullire and West each had four shots, and Jacob Daviser had three for Notre Dame. The three combined to account for eight of the Triton’s nine shots on goal. Chase Thomas was credited with the win in goal for Catholic Memorial with eight saves. Ryan McNerney made four saves for Notre Dame.

The Crusaders won their second State championship in their eighth appearance, and the Tritons finished runner-up in their 12th tournament experience.

Top-seeded Oostburg (20-1-1) scored with 35 seconds remaining in the second overtime to defeat second-seeded Sturgeon Bay (21-4-2) 1-0 to win the Division 4 championship.

Cade Dirkse controlled a header pass from Parker Meerdink just inside the box and grounded a kick past the goalkeeper at the right post to avoid sending the game into a shootout

The Clippers attempted 10 shots in the game, which were three more the Oostburg, but the Flying Dutchmen ended the game with a 2-1 advantage in shots on goal. Both Daniel Wienke and Finn Stevenson attempted three shots to lead Sturgeon Bay. One of Stevenson’s shots was the only one on goal. Dirske had a team-leading three attempts for Flying Dutchmen, including their two shots on goal.

In goal, Shawn Wynveen made one stop in 100 minutes of play for Oostburg, while counterpart Ross Spritka made one save for the Clippers.

The Flying Dutchmen won their second State title in their fourth tournament appearance. Sturgeon Bay finished runner-up in its ninth experience at State.

The Green Bay Phoenix men's basketball team will kick off its week of games early on Monday with an 11 a.m. Education Day class against Ripon.

The Phoenix dropped a pair of non-conference games last week, losing to #19 Kansas 91-54 and Buffalo 83-76. Marcus Hall led the Phoenix with 17 points while C.J. O'Hara chipped in nine points in their loss against the Jayhawks while redshirt-freshman guard Caden Wilkins turned in a breakout performance against the Bulls, pouring in a career-high 22 points, including 6-of-8 shooting from three-point range.

The Red Hawks opened their season with a 76-58 loss to UW-Whitewater. The roster features former NEC player Isaac Knoll (Fox Valley Lutheran) and several other players from northeast Wisconsin.

The game is part of Green Bay's Education Day festivities, which gives thousands of tickets to local schools to take in the game. 

The Green Bay Gamblers were given a taste of their own medicine on Sunday as the Madison Capitols squeaked past them with a 3-2 overtime victory.

The Gamblers picked up where they left off on Friday with David Rozsíval and Geno Carcone tallying goals to make it 2-0 after the first period. Their offense dried up after that, registering just 15 more shots the rest of the game after tallying 11 in the first period. The Capitols meanwhile tied the game in the third period thanks to goals from Tyden Bergeson and Nolen Geerdes to force overtime. With less than two minutes left in the extra frame, Max Rider pushed the puck past Gamblers' netminder Joey Slavick to lead the Capitols to the victory. It spoiled in otherwise strong day in net for Slavick, who stopped 30 of the 33 shots he saw.

The Gamblers are back in action this weekend when they host the Cedar Rapids Roughriders for a pair at the Resch Center. 

With area volleyball teams wrapping up their season at the Resch Center this past weekend, some of those girls are already dreaming of a return trip this March.

Monday marks the opening day of the girls basketball season with the first practices taking place this afternoon. Area teams could play games as soon as November 18th with the end goal being a date at the Resch Center March 12th-14th for the 50th edition of the WIAA State Girls Basketball Tournament. 

Before then, dozens of games will have to be played including the opening matchup for the area's teams:

Luxemburg-Casco: 11/18 @ Bay Port

Sevastopol: 11/18 @ Bonduel

Gibraltar: 11/18 @ Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah 

Kewaunee: 11/18 vs. Denmark

Sturgeon Bay: 11/20 @ Chilton

Southern Door: 11/20 vs. Mishicot

Algoma: 11/21 @ Denmark

State champions in five girls’ divisions were crowned at the 2025 State Volleyball Champions Saturday at the Resch Center.

Last year’s runner-up and second-seeded Hamilton (39-8) ended the reign of three-time defending champion Divine Savior Holy Angels (44-4), the #1-seed, following a 28-26, 25-20, 25-22 triumph in the Division 1 title game.

The Chargers were ignited by three attackers compiling double figures in kills for a .238 hitting percentage. Aubrey Hicks led the team with 14 kills, and Claire Baldwin and Faith Benson each added 11 kills. Brooke Baldwin assisted on 30 of the team’s 42 kills to lead all setters in the game. The Chargers were stout on the defensive end led by Emily Zgonc with 20 digs and Grace Wellens with nine blocks, including one solo and eight assists.

The Dashers’ balanced hitting attack was led by Maddie Brown with 10 kills. Tegan Loechler added nine kills and Callie Carr had eight. Kaitlyn Jones and Loechler guided the offense with 21 and 14 assists, respectively. Defensively, four players were in double figures in digs, led by Gail Buckner’s 19. 

Hamilton won its second championship in the program’s fifth appearance in the tournament. Divine Savior Holy Angels finished runner-up participating in its 14th State Tournament.

In Division 2, top-seeded Sauk Prairie (31-5) outlasted second-seeded Grafton (28-11) in the title game by scores of 25-27, 25-19, 25-17, 22-25, 15-11.

After dropping the first set, the Eagles gained a 2-1 advantage in the match before falling in game four. They never trailed in the deciding fifth set and gained control of the outcome with a 7-1 run to build a 14-7 advantage before closing out the game.

Mallory Hartwig was the leading attacker for the Eagles, collecting a team-high 22 kills, and she had solid support from Kendall Strutz and Lila Shadewald with 12 kills apiece. Alaina Kraemer was the leading setter with a game-high 34 assists with Leah Allen contributing an additional 15 assists. Kraemer also contributed from the service line with five aces. Defensively, Hartwig and Allen led the team in digs with 24 and 20, respectively, and the Eagles were formidable at the net as well with 14 blocks, including eight by Shadewald.

The Black Hawks took the game to the limit despite a .109 hitting percent. Paige Proefrock was busy on the attack with a game-high 24 kills on 81 attempts. Grace Tilley and Addison Lempke chipped in with 13 and 11 kills apiece. Both Ava Dotson and Paige Arentz handled the setter duties, distributing 24 and 18 assists, respectively. Khiah King and Arentz were productive when serving with five and four aces, respectively.

Sauk Prairie is a champion for the first time in its fourth State Tournament appearance, and Grafton finishes runner-up in its first-ever experience at State.

Last year’s Division 4 champion Manitowoc Lutheran (35-9)?moved up to Division 3 to claim its second consecutive championship with a 25-20, 24-26, 25-23, 25-21 win over top-seeded Watertown Luther Prep (37-4) in the tourney final.  

The third-seeded Lady Lancers were led offensively by Ava Stuebs and Marissa Mehlhorn, who combined for 38 kills, leading to a 57-36 kills advantage over the Phoenix in the game. Stuebs collected a game-high 21 kills to go with a pair of aces, and Mehlhorn recorded 17 kills and two aces. Makiah Krause and Sallieann Burrows shared the setting duties, each handing out 21 assists. Defensively, five different Lady Lancers notched double-figures in digs with Stuebs and Mehlhorn leading the way with 12 apiece, and Brooke Duveneck had six blocks, including two solos and four assists.

Lorelei Candler was the Phoenix’s top offensive weapon. She recorded a team-high 10 kills and six aces while handing out 12 assists. Lydia Vasold led the team in assists with 18. Elizabeth Kieselhorst compiled a game-high 22 digs, and Emma Neyhart was credited with seven block assists to lead the Phoenix defensively.

In its third State Tournament appearance, Manitowoc Lutheran won its second championship. Living Word Lutheran finished runner-up in the program’s first-ever experience at State.

Heritage Christian (39-6) captured its first State volleyball championship with the three-set sweep of over second-seeded Regis (32-10) 25-21, 25-13, 25-10 in the Division 4 championship game. 

Trailing by two points, the Patriots reeled off six straight points to win the first set and remained in control the remainder of the game. Addie Graebert led Heritage Christian’s offensive attack with 12 kills and a .476 hitting percentage to contribute to the Patriots .307 hitting percentage for the game. Chelsea Poskocil added nine kills. Ainsley Ellis directed the offense, dishing out a game-high 31assists. Ellis and Poskocil also contributed from the service line with three aces. Nina Dorger led all defenders in digs with 12, and Graebert was credited with four blocks.

The Ramblers were held to a .042 hitting percentage for the game and found it difficult to score off the attack, especially in the final two sets. Maya Redenauer was the team’s leader in kills with eight, and Lily Lewis, Ashlee Dykes and Savannah Mohr each recorded four kills apiece. Izzy Reichert recorded a team-high 20 assists. On defense, Hallie Albright, Dykes and Reichert each had nine digs to pace the team.

Heritage Christian won the championship in its first appearance in the State Tournament. In its ninth State experience, Regis finished runner-up for the second season in a row. 

In Division 5, third-seeded Rib Lake (33-8)?defeated top-seeded Newman Catholic (28-17) 24-26, 25-18, 25-19, 25-23 in the championship game. 

After falling in the opening set, the Redman won the following three sets to clinch the victory with a hitting percentage of .152 to go with 10 serve aces. The collected 69 digs and seven blocks on the defensive side of the net, which limited the Fighting Cardinals to a .119 hitting percentage.

Madelyn Anderson delivered a game-high 11 kills for the Fighting Cardinals, and Megan Komarek added 10 to lead the hitting attack. Tessa Weik recorded a team-high 19 assists, and Madilyn Blomberg chipped in with 12 assists. Defensively, Tahlia Scheithauer and Weil led the team with 15 digs, and Megan Komarek and Camryn Glenzer provided the first line of defense at the net with four blocks each.

Camille Sobolewski was a standout for the Fighting Cardinals with a game-high 22 kills, and Lauren Thiel added double-figures in kills with 13. Lexi Rice navigated the offense with a game-high 32 assists with Kate Kerns adding 15 assists. Maddy Keene led the team in digs with 15. 

Rib Lake won the program’s first State title in its second appearance in the tournament. Newman Catholic finished runner-up in its 15th State experience.

The Green Bay Phoenix battled hard on the road Thursday night, but came up just short in an 83-76 loss to the Buffalo Bulls. Despite the defeat, redshirt-freshman guard Caden Wilkins turned in a breakout performance, pouring in a career-high 22 points, including 6-of-8 shooting from three-point range.

Wilkins, a native of Bettendorf, Iowa, hit his long-ball rhythm early and often, giving the Phoenix a spark the team needed in the tightly contested matchup. He was joined in double figures by senior forward Marcus Hall (16 points, 7 assists) and sophomore guard Dontrell Hewlett (13 points, 4 assists off the bench).

Green Bay fell behind early, trailing 20-14 before mounting a brief rally that pulled them within one at 20-19 midway through the first half. At halftime, the Bulls held a 32-28 lead. Buffalo then expanded the margin after the break, building a 44-37 edge. Still, the Phoenix weren’t done. Wilkins knocked down three straight threes to put Green Bay ahead 46-44 with 12:46 remaining. That lead marked the high-point of Green Bay’s push. Buffalo countered with a 9-2 run, regained control, and extended the advantage to 72-61 with 3:13 left in the game. From there Buffalo closed it out, finishing the game on top 83-76. 

Despite shooting a strong 51% from the field and 40.7% from three (11-of-27), the Phoenix were hurt on the glass as Buffalo outrebounded them 31-27. The Bulls got to the free throw line often, too, converting 27 of 41 try-attempts. Green Bay made 17 of 21 free throws.

Hall helped pace the Phoenix with his multifaceted game, while veteran guard C.J. O’Hara hauled in a team-high seven rebounds in 36 minutes.

Up next, Green Bay returns home Monday to host Ripon Red Hawks at the Kress Center. Tip-off for Education Day is set for 11:00 a.m. CST. It's a chance for the Phoenix to regroup and build off the encouraging contributions from Wilkins and company.

The Green Bay Gamblers earned a hard-fought 4-3 shootout victory over the Madison Capitols Friday night at Bob Suter’s LEGACY20 Arena in Middleton.

Green Bay and Madison traded goals through the first two periods, with the Gamblers striking first on a tally from Jakub Rozsíval in the opening frame. Madison answered shortly after, and the teams went into the first intermission tied 1-1.

The second period saw plenty of action. Madison briefly regained the lead early before Nate Knutson tied things up with a shorthanded goal, his third of the season. Ethan Drabicki followed with his fourth goal of the year, assisted by Knutson and Drew Timm, giving Green Bay a 3-2 edge. Madison responded late in the period to even the score at 3-3 heading into the third.

Neither team could break through in the final frame or overtime, sending the contest to a shootout. Cam Katz and Jared Wooten converted for Green Bay, while goaltender Jack Slavick shut the door to secure the win. Slavick stopped 24 of 27 shots in regulation and overtime, improving to 3-4-1 on the season.

Green Bay moves to 7-6-1-0 on the year with the victory and will return to the Resch Center on Saturday night to complete the weekend series against Madison.

The Green Bay Phoenix women's basketball team used a 20-5 run in the third quarter to improve to 2-0 on the young season with a 55-46 win over Loyola Chicago on Thursday.

Both teams struggled offensively in the first quarter and the Ramblers outscored the Phoenix 19-17 in the second quarter to make it a 25-24 game at the break. A 12-0 run to start the third quarter allowed the Phoenix to cruise the rest of the game with some late turnovers causing the game to get closer near the end of the contest. Both teams had nearly 20 turnovers with the Phoenix posting an 11-8 edge in steals. 

Maddy Skorupski led the Phoenix with 15 points while Ellie Buzzelle added 12 points in the win.

The Phoenix will be back at the Kress Events Center next week for two games, including on Tuesday at 6 p.m. against North Dakota.

The UW-Green Bay women’s basketball team is preparing for its first away game this season as they are set to face the Loyola Ramblers this Thursday. In the Phoenix’s last game, they hosted UW-Stevens Point and won 85-37. The Ramblers' last outing saw them beating the Milwaukee Panthers 59-55. Paving the way for the Phoenix was Meghan Schultz with 20 points, 9 rebounds, and an assist. Also having notable games were Carley Duffney with 12,4,0, Kristina Ouimette with 10,4,3, and Maddy Skorupski with 6,7,6.
    

The tip-off is set for 5:00 PM

The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association and PMI Entertainment Group agreed to a contract extension that grants the WIAA availability of the Resch Center for hosting high school State championships in girls volleyball, boys volleyball and girls basketball through March of 2030 in an announcement made at a media conference today.

The Resch Center, opened in 2002, has been the host venue for the WIAA State Girls Volleyball Tournament since 2002 and the State Girls Basketball Tournament since 2013. In January of 2018, the Board of Control approved the move of the Boys Volleyball State Tournament to the Resch Center to coincide with the State Girls Volleyball Tournament in Green Bay beginning in 2019.

“It’s an exciting day as we not only kick-off a new contract, but also the start of the WIAA State Volleyball Tournament,”?Executive Director Stephanie Hauser said. “We truly feel the red carpet treatment when we come to Green Bay. It’s a great experience for everyone who attends, and the staff here at the Resch Center, Discover Green Bay and the surrounding businesses with the 'Rush to the Resch' all make these events special.”

Attendance has increased significantly at the State Girls Volleyball Tournament since the move to the Resch Center, setting a record for attendance with more than 25,500 spectators in 2024. The Girls State Basketball Tournament has averaged 36,500 spectators since moving to Green Bay.

“We want the schools and communities to have an experience that they will never forget and provide them with a once in a lifetime memory, and the Resch Center really does that,” said Brendan Bruss, President of PMI Entertainment Group.

The WIAA Tournaments have received community support to enhance attendance with the Rush to the Resch initiative. One school qualifying for the State Boys and Girls Volleyball Tournaments receives $1000 from the Green Bay Brown County Professional Football Stadium District by selling the most pre-sale tickets for the quarterfinals (girls’ Division 1 and boys) or semifinals (Divisions 2, 3, 4 and 5) in their respective divisions. In girls’ basketball, $2000 is awarded to the school in each of the five divisions with the most pre-sale tickets.

The State Girls Basketball Tournament infuses approximately $2.2 million to the Green Bay community, and the State Girls Volleyball Tournament has nearly a $1 million economic impact on the area.

“On behalf of Discover Green Bay, we are honored to host these events,” said Nick Meisner, Vice-President of Digital Marketing and Communications with Discover Green Bay. “It’s something our businesses and community really take pride in, and these events have a massive impact; so this extension is a really big deal for our community.”

After leading the Green Bay Rockers back to the promised land with a Northwoods League Championship last summer, manager Josh Merrill is coming back to Ashwaubenon.

Merrill joined the organization last season and also serves as the Head Baseball Coach at Eastern Oklahoma State College. Merrill guided the Rockers to a 42-28 record and a First-Half Division Championship before the team posted a perfect 4-0 record in the playoffs. 

“I am so excited to come back to Green Bay and represent the Rockers for year number two,” said Merrill on the Green Bay Rockers website. “This past summer was a blast, and I’m stoked for another round with an amazing organization.”

The 2026 schedule has not been announced.

The Green Bay Phoenix basketball teams opened their seasons on opposite sides of spectrum results-wise on Monday night.

The Phoenix women had strong starts to both halves to cruise past in-state UW-Stevens Point 85-37. The team outscored the Pointers 21-5 to open the game and 25-3 in the third quarter to turn the game quickly into rout. While the teams were even at 11 in the turnovers department, the Phoenix outrebounded the Pointers 52-31 and outshot them from the field 53 percent to 24 percent. Meghan Schultz led a quartet of Phoenix players in double figures with a career-high 20 points. Carley Duffney added 12 points while Kristina Ouimette and Julianna Ouimette each posted 10 points in the wind. The Phoenix will head to Chicago on Thursday to battle Loyola.

The Phoenix men were on the opposite side of the coin in their 94-51 loss to Kansas at the Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks, led by future NBA Lottery picks Flory Bidunga and Darryn Peterson, shot nearly 57 percent from the field while the Phoenix struggled to reach 30 percent. The Phoenix were also outrebounded 44-26 by Jayhawks. Marcus Hall led the Phoenix with 17 points while C.J. O'Hara chipped in nine points. They will head east on Friday to face Buffalo.

The Green Bay Phoenix men and women will hit the court for the first time this regular season on Monday after posting wins in their exhibition game tune-ups.

The Phoenix men are in Lawrence, Kan. to face national power and 19th-ranked Kansas at the Allen Fieldhouse. In their 75-48 win over St. Norbert College, the Phoenix men outscored their crosstown foes 33-17 in the first half thanks to 10 points from Marcus Hall. The Phoenix had four players score in double figures, including 13 points from Josh Hines and 10 points apiece from Marcus Hall, Maruan Cicic, and Dontrell Hewlett. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.

The Phoenix women will play at the Kress Events Center when they battle the UW-Stevens Point Pointers. In their 72-34 exhibition win over UW-Platteville, Green Bay showcased its depth and new talent early. The offseason brought several impactful additions including transfers Gracie Grzesk from UW Madison, Maddy Skorupski from Oakland, and Carley Duffney from South Dakota. All three earned the start and combined for 29 points. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m.

In a game eerily similar to its previous loss this season, the Green Bay Packers' offense committed untimely turnovers and its defense could not get off the field in a 16-13 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

The Packers opened the scoring in the second quarter with a Brandon McManus field goal after the two sides exchanged turnovers in the red zone. The Panthers answered the field goal with a Rico Dowdle touchdown run. The Packers could only muster a field goal as a retort, leaving the Lambeau Field turf clinging to a 7-6 deficit that could have been worse.

Following a missed field goal and a Jordan Love interception, Dowdle scored a touchdown late in the third quarter to make it 13-6. A penalty opened the door for the Packers to tie the game on a late rushing touchdown by Josh Jacobs, but the Panthers picked up enough first downs to get close enough for a field goal to walk off the field with the victory.

Love completed 27 passes for 273 yards and an interception while Jacobs led the team in rushing with 87 yards on 17 carries. Xavier McKinney led the Packers on a quiet day for the team's defense, registering the team's only sack and interception while piling up a game-high nine tackles.

The Packers will have an extra day to prepare for its next opponent, which is the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football at Lambeau Field.

The Green Bay Gamblers made it a perfect weekend at the Resch Center, defeating the Dubuque Fighting Saints 3-2 on Saturday night for a second straight win.

Dubuque struck first just four minutes into the game on a goal from Chase Richards, but Green Bay flipped the momentum with a dominant second period, scoring three straight goals to take control.

Tyler Katz started the surge with a power-play tally at 10:18, assisted by Cole Wooten and Ryan O’Sullivan. Less than two minutes later, Ethan Drabicki buried his third of the season off helpers from Eli Bienstock and Luke Gulley, giving the Gamblers their first lead.

After Dubuque tied things back up late in the period, Green Bay responded quickly as Liam Samuelsson scored the go-ahead goal at 18:15, assisted by Drabicki and Carson Buesgens, to make it 3-2 heading into the final frame.

Goaltender Alejandro Henriquez was sharp once again, stopping 31 of 33 shots to secure the win, while Green Bay went 1-for-1 on the power play.

The Gamblers (now 6-4-0-1) will stay home to face the Waterloo Black Hawks on Friday, November 7 at the Resch Center.

Area high schools are sending their cross-country teams and individual qualifiers to the State Championship this Saturday at the Ridge Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids.

The Kewaunee girls’ cross country team will compete, led by Hannah Miller, who claimed the individual championship with a time of 18:59.7. Following her was Noelie El Kout, who took 11th, running a 20:31.8. Also qualifying for Kewaunee are Natalie Miller, Kaylyn Martin, Alison Szydel, Alison Kuehl, and Karla Swagel.

The Luxemburg-Casco boys' cross country team secured second place at the WIAA Division 2 sectional meet in Waupaca, with all seven Spartans qualifying for state. Zach Tassoul led the team, finishing 7th with a time of 17:08.2. Other key finishers include Derek Christoph (13th, 17:31.4), Tanner Snowberry (15th, 17:33.5), Ezra Treml (17th, 17:44.0), Jonathan Salentine (18th, 17:51.9), Marcis Doell (22nd, 18:06.4), and Evan Vandermause (24th, 18:09.2). Claire Duchateau is also representing the Spartans in the girls' race.

Additionally, Sevastopol’s Breiah Newton qualified for the state championship after taking 6th with a 20:05.8.

The boys and girls will both run a 5,000-meter course. The following is a listing of the scheduled start times for each race: 

Boys
Noon - Division 3
12:35 p.m. - Division 2
1:10 p.m. - Division 1

Girls
1:45 p.m. - Division 3
2:25 p.m. - Division 2
3:05 p.m. - Division 1