The Kaukauna Ghosts had to survive an outstanding first half played by Manitowoc Lincoln to win Friday’s WIAA Division 1 Regional Semifinal game, 83-72.
Kimberly senior Miriana Van Abel is staying close to home for her collegiate athletic career. The senior recently committed to St. Norbert as she will be a part of the tennis team there next fall.
SHEBOYGAN — While it was a “seeding upset” on paper, the Kaukauna Ghosts boys basketball fully expected to beat Sheboygan North on Saturday evening on the road in a WIAA Division 1 Regional Championship game.
What they didn’t expect was for the game to be so close.
After using a big second half run to earn a win over Germantown, the Kimberly Papermakers boys basketball team saw their season end with a regional final loss to Homestead last week.
Kenzie Drout ended her basketball career with a big game against another of the state’s best teams. Drout had a double-double in her final game as a Papermaker as the team was eliminated from the WIAA tournament last week.
Drew Joten helped deliver Little Chute another regional basketball title last week. The senior posted two double digit performances as the Mustangs are moving on to sectionals this week.
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The Kaukauna wrestling team poses with their championship trophy after beating Marshfield 41-26 at the team state meet at the UW Fieldhouse in Madison.
By Daniel Schoettler
Reporter
MADISON- The Kaukauna Galloping Ghosts wrestling team used momentum when they needed it to earn their third straight championship. It is the second three-peat in program history for the team.
Senior Riley Schultz capped off her high school career with another near double-double. Schultz led the way in Little Chute’s playoff loss to Oconto Falls with 15 points and eight rebounds, while Maya Ruesch scored six points for the Mustangs as they ended their season at 3-20.
Karsen Otis capped off his high school career with a spot on the podium at the state individual wrestling meet in Madison. The senior took third in the 152 pound weight class and finished his senior season with a 38-5 record.
