The Kimberly girls soccer team has turned a pivotal tactical adjustment into a winning formula, reshaping its attack and propelling the club toward a historic state semifinal.
A Bold Shift Fuels a State‑Title Pursuit
Central to the transformation is the repositioning of senior defender Kennedy Ebben, who has been shifted from the back line to a more advanced offensive position. The move has sparked a noticeable rise in the team’s scoring output, with the average goals per game climbing from 3.08 to 4.09 since the change.
While the offense surges, the defense remains rock solid. Senior goalkeeper Bee Brockert continues to guard the net with a .333 goals‑against percentage, the best mark in the Division 1 state tournament field, and the squad has recorded 19 shutouts this season, having conceded only five goals all year.
Next up, the Papermakers will meet top‑seeded Divine Savior Holy Angels in the WIAA Division 1 state semifinal. The opposition arrives with an impressive 17‑2‑2 record and a conference championship, fueled by freshman forward Reese Roethe and junior midfielder Samiya Khan, who lead their scoring charts.
Kimberly’s journey to this point marks its third straight appearance at the state tournament and its fifth overall, a run that has kept the community’s hopes high as the team eyes its first ever championship.