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Today’s edition · Fri., Nov. 6

N.E.W. Lutheran's state run ends, and Holmgren is back in the Hall hunt

Plus, UW-Green Bay hits 12,059 students and the White Pillars Museum has a new home.

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State VolleyballTop story

N.E.W. Lutheran's state run ends, while Bay Port and Kimberly win in straight sets

N.E.W. Lutheran's semifinal came down to serving and standout seniors

19 years
since N.E.W. Lutheran's last state tournament trip
16
serve errors for N.E.W. Lutheran in the loss
13
kills for Kiley Dhein, a match high
32
assists for Olivia Kirchner, a match high

Sources: Green Bay Press-Gazette, WLUK

If you missed it, Thursday's Division 5 semifinal at the ended a long wait for N.E.W. Lutheran. The Blazers lost to Central Wisconsin Christian, 25-22, 21-25, 25-22, 25-20, ending their first state tournament appearance in 19 years. Central Wisconsin Christian now plays in Saturday's state championship game.

“We were battling, battling, battling, and then we just had too many errors at really inopportune times.”

Mike Schmidt, N.E.W. Lutheran coach

N.E.W. had more kills than Central Wisconsin Christian, 42-38. In Division 1, Kimberly swept Franklin 25-20, 25-19, 25-17 in a quarterfinal. Bay Port swept Chippewa Falls for the first state match win in program history, and now plays Kimberly in the semifinal.

Kimberly and Bay Port both swept their quarterfinals

  • N.E.W. Lutheran1
    Central Wisconsin Christian3
    FinalDivision 5 semifinal; scores are sets won
  • Franklin0
    Kimberly3
    FinalDivision 1 quarterfinal; scores are sets won
  • Chippewa Falls0
    Bay Port3
    FinalDivision 1 quarterfinal; scores are sets won

Sources: The Post-Crescent, Green Bay Press-Gazette, WLUK

  • Records going in: N.E.W. 33-12; Central Wisconsin Christian 31-8
  • Seeds: N.E.W. was No. 3, Central Wisconsin Christian No. 2
  • Next in Division 1: Bay Port vs. Kimberly, winner to the title match

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Mike Holmgren is a Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist again

If you remember Super Bowl XXXI, this one's for you. Mike Holmgren, who led the Packers to that title, is one of five coaching semifinalists for the Hall's class of 2027. Bill Belichick, Tom Coughlin, Dan Reeves and Mike Shanahan are the others. Holmgren went 84-42 as Packers head coach, playoffs included.

Holmgren won 84 games with the Packers and 90 with the Seahawks

84Wins, including playoffs90
42Losses, including playoffs80

Sources: Green Bay Packers, Green Bay Press-Gazette

Holmgren was a finalist in 2020 and 2025. The Hall's coach subcommittee meets virtually on Nov. 17 to pick one coach to present to the full selection committee. The class of 2027 will be announced in February at NFL Honors in Los Angeles.

Holmgren's next step comes Nov. 17, with the class set in February

  1. Nov. 17Coach subcommittee meets virtually to choose one coach to present.
  2. FebruaryClass of 2027 will be announced at NFL Honors in Los Angeles.
  3. SummerEnshrinement ceremony will be held in Canton next summer.

Sources: WBAY, Green Bay Press-Gazette

  • Overall record: 174-122 including playoffs, a .588 winning percentage
  • Packers tenure: 1992-98, with six straight postseason berths
  • Last Packer elected: receiver Sterling Sharpe, in 2025
  • Other former Packers candidate: guard Jahri Evans

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News Notes

Heritage Center

The De Pere Historical Society is opening its new De Pere Heritage Center to the public this weekend for an open house. The museum and archives building is the new home of the , De Pere's oldest commercial building. WLUK

UWGB

UW-Green Bay has passed a new threshold of 12,059 enrolled students, which makes it the fourth largest UW school in the state. That's 34% growth since 2020. WLUK

12,059students enrolled at UW-Green Bay, the fourth largest UW school

That's 34% growth since 2020, while many colleges are seeing fewer students.

Source: WLUK

Injury report

Ahead of the Packers' Week 9 matchup with the Patriots, edge Micah Parsons (knee) and receiver Christian Watson (rib) were limited in practice Thursday. Cornerback Keisean Nixon (groin) did not practice. Watson returned to practice after a hospital visit during last Thursday's game. WLUKGreen Bay PackersWisconsin Sports Heroics

Packers honors

Safety Evan Williams is the NFC Defensive Player of the Month for October, and rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse is Defensive Rookie of the Month. Williams had 41 tackles and two interceptions as the Packers went 4-1. Cisse had 21 tackles, seven pass breakups and an interception, and he is the third corner in franchise history to win the award. WLUKWKOWNews8000

FAN Hall of Fame

If you know a Packers fan who belongs in the , you can nominate yourself or a loved one through Mon., Nov. 30. Send an essay of 500 words or less with a photo at packers.com/FHOF. In December, 10 finalists will be chosen, and final voting runs Jan. 1 through Jan. 31, 2027. FOX6 News MilwaukeeThe Sheboygan Press

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Around Wisconsin

Record bass

A 9-pound, 11.3-ounce smallmouth bass caught Oct. 30 by Austin Schiefer of Menasha is the Wisconsin hook-and-line record for the species, the Department of Natural Resources says. He caught it in the Oconto County waters of Green Bay with his friend Ted Johnson of Waupaca, and it was 23.5 inches long. The DNR certifies the catch as the state record. Milwaukee Journal SentinelWBAYWisconsin State Journal

9 lb. 11.3 oz.the new Wisconsin hook-and-line smallmouth bass record

The fish was 23.5 inches long and was weighed Oct. 30 on a certified scale in Oconto.

Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Boys volleyball

Top-seeded Middleton swept Mukwonago on Thursday and plays for the boys state title Friday night. The Cardinals face Sussex Hamilton in a rematch of the 2024 championship game. Middleton won titles in 2023 and 2025. WKOWTMJ4 News

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  1. Thurs., Nov. 5Micah Parsons is back at practice, and the 21-day clock is ticking
  2. Wed., Nov. 4West De Pere voters approve $24.5 million school referendum
  3. Tues., Nov. 3Fox Bros. to buy De Pere's Piggly Wiggly; N.E.W. Lutheran heads to state
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5AM De Pereto me · Fri., Nov. 66:00 a.m.

N.E.W. Lutheran's state run ends, and Holmgren is back in the Hall hunt

Plus, UW-Green Bay hits 12,059 students and the White Pillars Museum has a new home.

The TLDR

  1. N.E.W. Lutheran's state run ends; Bay Port meets Kimberly
  2. Mike Holmgren is a Hall of Fame semifinalist again
  3. De Pere's new Heritage Center opens its doors this weekend
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