Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning De Pere, Wisconsin across Basketball, Football, Soccer.
New head coach Kegan Wirtz returns to West De Pere, bringing three state championship experiences as the Phantoms transition from Division II to I, while players like Andrew Greisen eye a championship legacy.
Johnny and Zach Kinziger hosted a week‑long basketball camp at De Pere High School, offering coaching to children from third through eighth grade while reflecting on the community that shaped their own careers.
The 2026 season of the FRCC‑North conference builds on recent drama, with Bay Port and West De Pere leading the pack and several teams eyeing playoff breakthroughs.
A July 27 tornado damaged the football stadium of Menasha High School, but coaches, neighbors and rival schools are already arranging new practice sites and preserving the upcoming season.
Northern Michigan University’s men’s soccer program will host a two‑day Elite ID Camp on September 12‑13, 2026, offering training, recruiting discussion, and a game for high school and college‑aged players.
Junior guard Silas Cohen of De Pere High School is carving his own path in basketball, drawing motivation from his sister Natisha Hiedeman’s WNBA career and brother Sandy Cohen’s professional journey, while eyeing a state title and future at the Green Bay Phoenix.
The College of St. Scholastica has announced a coaching vacancy after Rob McDonald left the role abruptly, following the departure of Jason Schmitz, who led the team to its first MIAC postseason appearance.
Bucknell announced the signing of Peyton Musial, Alaina Dadzie, Grace Feeney and Tessa Liggio, a group that includes a transfer guard, a Pennsylvania Player of the Year, and two New Jersey natives who have led their teams to state championships.
Brandon Pritzl, a longtime assistant coach for the University of Toledo men’s basketball team, has been named general manager while retaining his on‑court duties. Head coach Tod Kowalczyk praised his contributions, highlighting the strategic importance of a dedicated front‑office leader in today’s evolving college sports landscape.
A high school sports roundup highlights recent victories for Preble, Denmark, and De Pere in WIAA tournaments.