Friday, May 15, delivered a thrilling lineup of high school sports across the Green Bay area, with baseball, softball, track and field, and tennis teams all making headlines. From explosive offensive performances to dramatic comebacks, here’s a look at the action that had fans on the edge of their seats.
Baseball: Bay Port Dominates with Record-Setting Offense
The Bay Port Pirates put on a show against Green Bay Southwest, storming to a 32-0 victory in Fox River Classic Conference play. The game was essentially decided in the first inning, when the Pirates scored an astonishing 23 runs. Leading the charge was Drew LeClaire, who had a monster day at the plate with four hits—including three home runs—and drove in 10 runs. Jackson Otradovec added three hits (a double and a home run), scored five times, and knocked in three runs. Ethan Orlando also contributed three hits and three RBIs, while Tommy Berg, Carson Hawley, and Grant Nast each chipped in two hits. In total, Bay Port launched seven home runs, with Berg, Orlando, and Tayte Russell also going deep.
Ashwaubenon Holds Off Notre Dame
Ashwaubenon used a five-run fifth inning to secure a win over Notre Dame in FRCC action. Nolan Vertz and Ian Justman each recorded two hits, with Vertz doubling and driving in a run. Charlie Aichele also doubled and collected two RBIs. On the mound, Owen Amenson earned the win after pitching six strong innings, allowing just four hits and an unearned run while striking out eight. Kingston Vang closed out the game. For Notre Dame, Jacob Reineking had two hits (including a double), and Tripp Wroblewski also doubled.
Pulaski Edges Manitowoc in Extra-Inning Thriller
Pulaski and Manitowoc traded runs late, but it was the Red Raiders who emerged victorious with a three-run eighth inning to win 10-9. Eli Heuser led Pulaski with two hits and four RBIs, while Logan Clauss and Eddie Van Roy each drove in two runs. Braun Wotruba was a spark at the top of the lineup with three hits and four runs scored. For Manitowoc, Gabe Eichmann had three hits and scored three times, and Benson Dickrell drove in four runs with two hits, including a double. Gavin Luebke recorded the final out to earn the win for Pulaski.
Sheboygan Falls Stages Big Comeback
Trailing 10-5 heading into the seventh inning, Sheboygan Falls rallied for six runs to stun Sheboygan in an FRCC matchup. Mark Williams was a key contributor with three hits, three runs scored, and a strong all-around performance that helped the Phantoms complete the comeback.
Whether you're a player, coach, or fan, there's nothing like the energy of high school sports. From game-winning hits to dominant pitching performances, these athletes are showing what it means to compete at a high level—and we can't wait to see what they do next.