GREEN BAY, WI- The Shawano Hawks travel to Green Bay to take on the Green Bay West Wildcats in an intriguing matchup between two teams looking to build momentum in the 2024-25 season. Both squads are eager to secure a crucial win, with Shawano aiming to rebound from a tough stretch of losses and Green Bay West looking to maintain its strong start.
Shawano Hawks (1-5)
The Hawks have faced a challenging opening to their season, with their only victory coming in a dominant 81-58 performance against Clintonville on November 30. Despite recent losses, Shawano has shown flashes of promise, including a narrow 53-54 defeat to Merrill on December 17.
Shawano’s offensive efforts are led by Logan Sipple (#2), who averages an impressive 20.0 points per game while shooting 54.1% from the field. Will Verkuilen (#1) is another key contributor, providing 14.2 points per game and shooting 35.3% from beyond the arc. In the post, Crew Weisnicht (#32) adds 6.6 points per game and rebounding stability.
For the Hawks to secure a win, they’ll need to tighten their defense, share the scoring load, and dominate the boards to limit Green Bay West’s second-chance opportunities.
Green Bay West Wildcats (4-2)
The Wildcats have had a strong start to the season, highlighted by impressive wins over Luxemburg-Casco, Green Bay Southwest, and Sheboygan South. Their offense has been explosive, though defensive lapses have led to losses against Xavier and Menominee Indian.
Leading the charge for Green Bay West is Sam Hemery (#1), who averages 19.8 points per game on 55.4% shooting and an impressive 88.9% from the free-throw line. Brandon Wilson (#4) provides a solid 15.2 points per game and is a force in the paint, while Braedin Jacobson (#14) adds firepower from the perimeter, averaging 14.8 points per game on 48.1% three-point shooting.
To prevail, the Wildcats will look to push the tempo, exploit Shawano’s defensive vulnerabilities, and maintain their defensive focus to contain the Hawks’ top scorers.
Season Recaps
Shawano Hawks Recent Results:
- Nov. 26: L 47-86 @ Ashwaubenon
- Nov. 30: W 81-58 vs. Clintonville
- Dec. 3: L 47-72 @ Pulaski
- Dec. 6: L 44-54 vs. D.C. Everest
- Dec. 10: L 60-78 vs. West De Pere
- Dec. 17: L 53-54 @ Merrill
Green Bay West Wildcats Recent Results:
- Dec. 3: W 79-64 vs. Luxemburg-Casco
- Dec. 5: W 66-47 @ Green Bay Southwest
- Dec. 9: W 76-70 @ Sheboygan South
- Dec. 10: L 61-88 vs. Xavier
- Dec. 13: W 72-69 vs. New London
- Dec. 16: L 43-54 @ Menominee Indian
Key Matchup to Watch
The spotlight will be on the battle between Shawano’s Logan Sipple and Green Bay West’s Sam Hemery, two of the top scorers in the conference. Both players have the ability to take over games, making their performances critical to their teams’ success.
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