Pirates Knock Off Ranked Redbirds, Other Area Action as Playoffs Approach
Bay Port 55, De Pere 50
Bay Port held off a strong De Pere squad for a 55-50 win in a matchup between two of the area’s top teams Thursday night.
De Pere led 26-21 at halftime, but the Pirates flipped the game in the second half, outscoring the Redbirds 34-24 in the second half. Bay Port’s efficiency at the free throw line (18-for-24) and balanced scoring helped seal the comeback.
Ava Nagel led the way with 16 points on 5-of-7 shooting and a 6-of-7 night at the line, while Olivia Williams added 14 points and Kailynn Thompson chipped in 12 points, 7 rebounds, and a strong defensive effort with blocks and steals. Bay Port shot 45% from the field.
With the win, Bay Port moves to 17-4 and evens the recent series with De Pere at 1-1.
Other Scores:
Chesterton Academy of St. John Paul II Classical School 43, Stockbridge 24
Gillett 55, Port Edwards 28
Pacelli 47, Almond-Bancroft 43
Wittenberg-Birnamwood 64, Amherst 23
Crivitz 57, Gibraltar 34
Marion/Tigerton 41, Northland Lutheran 26
Sturgeon Bay 64, Green Bay East 35
Coleman 48, Crandon 36
Mosinee 64, Xavier 63
Tomahawk 39, Antigo 31
Kewaunee @ Seymour
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