High School Sports Highlights: Tennis Wins and Soccer Showdowns
🏆 Division 1 Tennis: Alex Thomas Dominates State Finals
Notre Dame Academy’s Alex Thomas secured the Division 1 state tennis title, defeating Colin Meixl and Alexander Bo in straight sets. With a flawless 21-0 record, Thomas heads into the team tournament with momentum after a third-place finish last year.
🎾 Division 1 Doubles: Brookfield East Shines
Jake Zheng and Ryker Koch from Brookfield East claimed the Division 1 doubles crown, while Xavier’s Kojo Norman fell in the semifinals before losing the third-place match.
🏆 Division 2 Tennis: Teddy Busateri Crowned Champion
East Troy’s Teddy Busateri topped Oliver Milleman to win the Division 2 singles title.
⚽ Girls’ Soccer: Sectional Semifinals Set
Kimberly’s Papermakers dominated Bay Port 2-0, advancing to face Appleton North in the sectional semifinal. Meanwhile, Appleton North edged De Pere 2-2 in a shootout, securing their place in the next round.
🏐 Division 2 Volleyball: Brookfield Central & Pulaski Advance
Brookfield Central shut out Appleton West 7-0, moving on to host Plymouth. Pulaski defeated Ashwaubenon 3-1 and will face Cedarburg next.
🏐 Division 3 Volleyball: Luxemburg-Casco & Notre Dame Dominate
Luxemburg-Casco beat Freedom 2-0, while Notre Dame routed Fox Valley Lutheran 9-0. Both teams will compete in June’s sectional semifinals, with Notre Dame hosting Winneconne.
🏐 Division 4 Volleyball: Xavier & Lourdes Academy Advance
Xavier overpowered Wrightstown 6-2 and will face Lourdes Academy/Valley Christian at home. Lourdes, fresh off a win over Sturgeon Bay, also advances to the semifinal in Appleton.
🏐 Season’s Early Finishers: Providence Academy/NEW Lutheran Advances
Providence Academy/NEW Lutheran crushed Amherst 6-0, heading to Howards Grove for their next match.
