
Week 2 of Operation Football Delivers Thrilling Upsets and Close Contests
Week 2 of Operation Football saw top‑ranked Notre Dame edge Kaukauna in a one‑score game, while rivalries and close contests defined the action across the region.
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Week 2 of Operation Football saw top‑ranked Notre Dame edge Kaukauna in a one‑score game, while rivalries and close contests defined the action across the region.

The 2026 prep football season kicked off with a slate of games that featured high scores, close contests and a few unexpected upsets.

Former Wisconsin basketball player Brian Butch will host a free basketball camp at the Champion Center, inviting children in kindergarten through eighth grade to raise funds for local tornado relief efforts.

Former University of Wisconsin Badger basketball standout Brian Butch is organizing a free youth basketball camp in Appleton, Wisconsin, on August 6th to raise funds for tornado relief in the Fox Valley, with all donations directed to the United Way Tornado Relief Fund.

A free camp scheduled for August 6, 2026, in Appleton will channel donations to United Way and the Community Foundation’s Response Fund, highlighting Wisconsin’s community spirit.

Kaden Kress’s standout season culminated in a state title and a prestigious individual award, highlighting a new era for Wisconsin high school baseball.

The new junior hockey franchise will begin play in Appleton, Wisconsin, this fall, offering a development pathway for local players.
The Xavier girls soccer team enters the state semifinals with a stingy defense, a string of shutouts and a blend of tradition and talent that could see them defend their championship.
Wisconsin’s rich baseball tradition shines through the stories of its high school standouts, whose journeys from local diamonds to the big leagues continue to inspire.
Longtime Appleton North boys basketball coach Chris Kellett resigned to spend more time with his family, citing the growing demands of his children's sports schedules and his role as an elementary school teacher.