High School Basketball Roundup

SUAMICO – In a close nonconference matchup, the Appleton North Lightning managed to secure a hard-fought victory against the Bay Port Pirates, winning 77-72. Nathan Ramus led the Lightning with 22 points, supported by Will Sweeney, who contributed 18 points, and Grant Hardy’s 16 points. The Lightning established a slim four-point advantage at halftime and held onto it throughout the second half.

For the Pirates, Sawyer Durkee was the standout scorer with 19 points, showing strong performance alongside Maddox Cornette and Mondes Kelly, who scored 14 and 13 points, respectively. Despite the loss, Bay Port showed resilience, battling back aggressively in the second half.

MARSHFIELD – The Appleton East Patriots edged the Marshfield Tigers in another nonconference game, with Cade Prestigiacomo scoring 14 points. Brooks Hinson was the top scorer for the Tigers, finishing with 17 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Patriots who won 39-37.

KEWAUNEE – An intense overtime contest saw the Wrightstown Tigers narrowly defeat Kewaunee 65-64. Daniel Buntin was crucial for Wrightstown, scoring key points, while Ethan Cyra led all scorers with 25 points. Kewaunee’s balanced scoring attack, which included Avery Jerabek’s 16 points, kept the game tightly contested.

ALGOMA – In a decisive win, the Algoma Wolves triumphed over Chilton with a dominating score of 87-28. Parker Lischka was a force on the court, scoring 20 points. The Wolves built an impressive 40-14 lead by halftime.

FOX CROSSING – The Bonduel Bears had a strong outing against St. Mary Catholic, winning 94-62. Quinn Wesenberg had an outstanding game with 24 points, proving to be a key player alongside teammates Carter Moesch and Cade Johnson.

As the season progresses, high school basketball continues to showcase thrilling performances and competitive spirit across the teams in these communities.