Senior Athletes
Senior Night - 1/8/21
On this night, we recognize the seniors who are part of the girls basketball team. Thank you to these student-athletes for their leadership over the years, and God's blessings on their future endeavors!
Senior Athletes - 1/8/21
Girls Basketball
Chloe Mattek - #3 - Guard
Immanuel, Greenville
Parents: Jeremy & Karen
Siblings: Kaylee, Aidan, Carson, & Sydney
Plans after High School
"Currently undecided, but considering going into psychology or education."
Best Memory FROM Your Athletic Career
"My best memory from basketball is from sophomore year on JV1 playing Xavier. I also will always love our team dinners and playing mafia as a team before games."
Closing Thoughts
"Thank you for pushing me to play my best and for great laughs and memories. I will miss you all!! Love you guys!!"
Olivia Krahn - #4 - Post/Guard
St. Mark, Green Bay
Parents: Michael & Kara
Siblings: Christopher, Emily, & Alicia
Plans after High School
"Probably going to UW-Stout or Winona State University. Going for Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management, or Human Resources."
Best Memory FROM Your Athletic Career
"My best memory was JV year against Xavier. It was during half time and we were up by two. We go into the locker room and Joey slams his clipboard on the table. Then Joey shouts, "That's what I am talking about." We all started laughing. This was a huge game for us because we were having a pretty rough season for losses. We ended up winning, and we were all so happy."
Closing Thoughts
"Thank you to all my basketball coaches, teammates who never fail to make me laugh, and everyone who made it possible to have a season."
Maddie Jacobsen - #5 - Point Guard
St. Paul, Bonduel
Parents: Roy & Melanie
Siblings: Allie & Bailey
Plans after High School
"I plan on going to UW-Milwaukee and am undecided on a major."
Best Memory FROM Your Athletic Career
"My favorite memory from the past 4 years is being on the same team as my sister for two years. Despite our arguments, I loved playing with her and having our sister plays!"
Closing Thoughts
"Thank you for 4 amazing years of FVL basketball! It’s been a blast and I wouldn’t trade it for anything!"
Grace Ferge - #11 - Post
Eternal Love, Appleton
Parents: Jeff & Sarah
Siblings: Sam & Faith
Plans after High School
Attend college in state, Undecided major
Best Memory FROM Your Athletic Career
"Every time we’re in the team room before a game or a practice, we get to have fun together and grow as a team, and it’s so much fun."
Closing Thoughts."
"Thank you to my teammates for always building me up and laughing with me and to my coaches for encouraging me!"
Senior Athletes - 12/22/20
Wrestling
Jonah Gagnon - 120 Wt. Class
Riverview, Appleton
Parents: Jason & Stephanie
Siblings: Hannah
Plans after High School
Nursing -- unsure which school
Best Memory FROM Your Athletic Career
"They're out of pizza." - Evan Wichman
Closing Thoughts
"There’s not enough space to write my appreciation for my coaches and teammates, past and present, that gave me so many memories. Simply, thank you."
Wilder Smith - 170 Wt. Class
Appleton Alliance
Parents: Kevin & Michelle
Siblings: Nathaniel, Zachary, & Violet
Plans after High School
"Currently looking at a career in graphic design"
Best Memory FROM Your Athletic Career
Coach O'Connor wrestling Derek Krause
Closing Thoughts
"Thanks for the great memories. I've had a great time being with you guys."
Senior Athletes - 11/6/20
Football
Cole Aerts - #44 - Cornerback
Mount Olive, Appleton
Parents: Russ & Lynda
Siblings: Kaitlyn
Plans after High School
"Going to college for accounting or economics major"
Best Memory FROM Your Athletic Career
"Just having fun with teammates at practice and games"
Closing Thoughts
"It was a fun four years, and I enjoyed every second of it."
Jonah Bixby - #21 - Linebacker
Mount Olive, Appleton
Parents: Ken & Wendy
Siblings: Molly & Lucy
Plans after High School
"Become a Community Service Officer and study to be a police officer with a degree in Criminal Justice"
Best Memory FROM Your Athletic Career
"Winning the Apple Bowl"
Closing Thoughts
"I have loved the family atmosphere we have created, and I wish you all the best in your lives ahead. Thank you coaches for everything."
Brendan Blob - #29 - Defensive Lineman
St. Paul, Appleton
Parents: Tyler & Melissa
Siblings: Brooklyn & Bennett
Plans after High School
"Plan on going to college at UW-Stout and majoring in Applied Mathematics & Computer Science (AMCS)"
Best Memory FROM Your Athletic Career
"Playing JV2 for two years with Mr. Bentz and Mr. Voss"
Closing Thoughts
"Thank you all for helping me through high school."
Cade Charron - #33 - Wide Receiver, Safety
St. Peter, Freedom
Parents: Craig & Angie
Siblings: Alyssa, Jenna, & Savanna
Plans after High School
"Electrician, maybe"
Best Memory FROM Your Athletic Career
"Catching footballs"
Closing Thoughts
"Thanks for all the hard work!"
Jon Ewart - #48 - Defensive Lineman
St. Peter, Freedom
Parents: Michael & Jenny
Siblings: Daniel, Nathan, Anna, Julia, & Micah
Plans after High School
"Accounting & finance"
Best Memory FROM Your Athletic Career
"Showering with the boys"
Closing Thoughts
"It went too fast."
Jonah Gagnon - #14 - Safety
Riverview, Appleton
Parents: Jason & Stephanie
Siblings: Hannah
Plans after High School
Major in nursing, undecided which college
Best Memory FROM Your Athletic Career
"Team meals and bus rides with the guys"
Closing Thoughts
"Jesus loves you. So do I. Don't do drugs, and be good kids." - Coach Jaeger
Parker Knoll - #17 - Wide Receiver, Safety
Mount Olive, Appleton
Parents: Paul & Heather
Siblings: Henry & Isaac
Plans after High School
"I plan on going to college for pre-med or biology."
Best Memory FROM Your Athletic Career
"My favorite memory is the energy on Friday nights."
Closing Thoughts
"The coaches are great, and the team gets along very well."
Dayton Krowas - #25 - Running Back, Linebacker
Mount Olive, Appleton
Parents: Chad & Darcey
Siblings: Ciara & Pierce
Plans after High School
"Attend the UW-Extension then transfer to UW-Madison to pursue epidemiology as my major"
Best Memory FROM Your Athletic Career
"First time getting to play a Friday night game"
Closing Thoughts
"Thank you for making me into a stronger person, mentally and physically."
Eli Krueger - #77 - Offensive Lineman, Defensive Lineman
Riverview, Appleton
Parents: Chad & Paula
Siblings: Colin & Dylan
Plans after High School
"Planning on attending MLC"
Best Memory FROM Your Athletic Career
"The Cody Return"
Closing Thoughts
"I don't think I could think of a better square or better coaches to play football with. Couldn't have done it without y'all."
Preston Lang - #81 - Defensive Back, Cornerback
Appleton Alliance Church
Parents: Jason & Jill
Siblings: Devyn & Sidney
Plans after High School
"I plan on going to college. I just don't know what major I want yet."
Best Memory FROM Your Athletic Career
"Getting an interception against Xavier"
Closing Thoughts
"I like football a lot, and I like the players and coaches. Glad I chose to play and would encourage others to play as well."
Aaron Melso - #4 - Cornerback, Wide Receiver
Riverview, Appleton
Parents: Mike & Deb
Siblings: Ryan, MiKayla, & Ethan
Plans after High School
Undecided
Best Memory FROM Your Athletic Career
"My favorite memory from football was beating New London in the first round of the playoffs."
Closing Thoughts
"Thank you for these last four years of football and making this my favorite part of high school."
Luke Movrich - #78 - Center, Defensive Tackle
Mount Olive, Appleton
Parents: Mitch & Renee
Siblings: Lauren
Plans after High School
"Going to college for an accounting major, most likely"
Best Memory FROM Your Athletic Career
"Beating Freedom this year or New London last year"
Closing Thoughts
"Thank you for helping me for these past four years and being amazing teammates."
Max Nielson - #43 - Defensive End
St. Mark, Green Bay
Parents: Steve & Trish
Plans after High School
"I am not positive where I will be attending, but I am leaning toward UW-Oshkosh and majoring in business."
Best Memory FROM Your Athletic Career
"Upsetting Freedom"
Closing Thoughts
"Thanks for all the memories and all the life lessons you guys taught me throughout the year."
Kyle Reader - #28 - Wide Receiver
Riverview, Appleton
Parents: Treavor & Dana
Siblings: Drew & Ben
Plans after High School
"I plan on going to college and going into business/law."
Best Memory FROM Your Athletic Career
"Coach calling Facebook the F book and attempting to learn our slang."
Closing Thoughts
"Oh, that's going on the F book!" - Coach Jaeger
Brendan Schulz - #9 - Wide Receiver, Defensive Back
Emanuel, New London
Parents: Marcus & Lori
Siblings: Tristan & Taylor
Plans after High School
"Not for sure, but maybe engineering"
Best Memory FROM Your Athletic Career
"Friday night lights"
Closing Thoughts
"High school football is something that will always be a part of me."
Tate Scott - #6 - Linebacker
St. Peter
Parents: Dan & Emily
Siblings: Wren, Gabe, & Lark
Plans after High School
"College"
Best Memory FROM Your Athletic Career
"Beating Freedom"
Closing Thoughts
"Thanks for all the good times!"
Wilder Smith - #49 - Running Back, Linebacker
Appleton Alliance
Parents: Kevin & Michelle
Siblings: Nathaniel, Zachary, & Violet
Plans after High School
"I'm not quite sure yet, but I'm looking forward to what's in store for me."
Best Memory FROM Your Athletic Career
"My first touchdown"
Closing Thoughts
"Thanks for the good times."
Cody Thelen - #79 - Left Guard, Defensive Lineman
Mount Olive, Appleton
Parents: Jody & Cara
Siblings: Hunter
Plans after High School
"Most likely the Tech into the trades"
Best Memory FROM Your Athletic Career
"Hitting people legally"
Closing Thoughts
"Wanted to say thank you to everyone who pushed me to be the best I could be."
Brecken Thomas - #10 - Quarterback, Wide Receiver, Cornerback, Linebacker, Safety, Returner
St. Peter, Freedom
Parents: Adam & Kris
Siblings: Stella
Plans after High School
"I plan to go to a four year college to study in the business field."
Best Memory FROM Your Athletic Career
"My best memory from FVL Football would have to be from last year. We came from behind against New London in the first round and won to advance to play Menasha."
Closing Thoughts
"Thank you to all the coaching staff and what they have done for me, in football and outside. To my teammates, I love you all."
Seth Voeller - #47 - Running Back, Linebacker
The CORE, Appleton
Parents: Noelle
Siblings: Jacob
Plans after High School
"Study business at UW-Whitewater"
Best Memory FROM Your Athletic Career
"Lead blocking on the game-winning touchdown in the 2019 Apple Bowl."
Closing Thoughts
"Thank you to the coaches for being like fathers to me. And thank you to my teammates for making me the best I can."
Evan Wichman - #57 - Linebacker
St. Peter, Freedom
Parents: Michael & Kristy
Siblings: Ryan, Kailey, & Lindsey
Plans after High School
"No idea"
Best Memory FROM Your Athletic Career
"My brother RKO-ing a Marinette quarterback"
Closing Thoughts
"It was nice to play Foxes football these past years with you."
Senior Athletes - 10/13/20
Soccer
Addison Fett - #11 - Midfield
Trinity, Neenah
Parents: Ethan & Kristin
Siblings: Sawyer & Katya
Plans after High School
"Going to college, still don’t know where, but studying sports med and majoring in biochemistry at the moment. I’ll see where God takes me."
Best Memory FROM Your Athletic Career
"Probably hitting the winning PK against Medford, allowing the team to move on to the sectionals."
Closing Thoughts
"It has been a true honor and blessing to be part of this FVL team! My biggest thanks to the parents, coaches and my teammates."
Jackson Fleming - #16 - Defense
St. Peter
Parents: James & Rebecca
Siblings: Lincoln, Grace, Grant, & Harrison
Plans after High School
"College, Software Engineering"
Best Memory FROM Your Athletic Career
"Eating Pearson cookies at the end of the year Waupaca tournament"
Closing Thoughts
"It's been a fun and cool experience playing with all of you."
Collin Huza - #12 - Left Forward
Trinity, Neenah
Parents: Greg & Tammy
Sibling: Kyleigh
Plans after High School
"Planning on becoming a pilot"
Best Memory FROM Your Athletic Career
"Beating Medford in the regional finals of the WIAA Playoffs"
Closing Thoughts
"I’ve enjoyed getting to know my teammates/friends throughout these past 4 years through the ups and downs of the soccer season!"
Andrew Martin - #19 - Outside Back
St. Paul, Green Bay
Parents: Greg & Lisa
Siblings: Elizabeth, Samantha, Joshua, Nicholas, & Isaac
Plans after High School
Undecided
Closing Thoughts
"Thank you to Mr. Hill for all your hard work behind the scenes so we could have our senior season."
Riley Ninmann - #18 - Midfield
St. Peter
Parents: Justin & Jodi
Sibling: Cassidy
Plans after High School
"I plan on attending college but am currently undecided about a Major."
BEST MEMORY FROM YOUR ATHLETIC CAREER
"Winning regionals in 2019"
Closing Thoughts
"Thank you to my coaches for your sacrifice and instruction, and thank you to all my past teammates for the countless memories."
Zach Pearson - #15 - Right Back
Messiah
Parents: Scott & Katrina
Sibling: Jacob
Plans after High School
"To attend UWGB"
BEST MEMORY FROM YOUR ATHLETIC CAREER
"Playing the Medford Raiders"
Closing Thoughts
"Thanks for the great run guys, it's been awesome."
Gavin Rehberg - #7 - Striker/Right Midfield
St. Luke, Little Chute
Parents: Michael & Vicki
Sibling: Addison & Peyton
Plans after High School
"As of right now I don't know what I am going to do yet, maybe go to college or take a year off and decide."
BEST MEMORY FROM YOUR ATHLETIC CAREER
"My best memory in soccer was last year when we beat the MEDFORD RAIDERS. I felt so happy and complete after we beat them. It was a long and hard game but we pulled it off!"
Closing Thoughts
"Thank you coaches and my teammates for getting me through tons of things in life and also getting me better at soccer."
Owen Selle - #13 - Center Back
Emanuel, New London
Parents: Doug & Leanne
Siblings: Jared & Noah
Plans after High School
"MSOE. Not sure what exactly, but Engineering."
Best Memory FROM Your Athletic Career
"Going to Medford and winning in penalty kicks"
Closing Thoughts
"Keep doing what you love to do."
Senior Athletes - 10/6/20
Volleyball
Rachel Kempinger - #2
Martin Luther, Oshkosh
Parents: Todd & Leanne
Siblings: Samantha
Plans after High School
"Plan on going to to business, marketing/management."
Best Memory for Your Athletic Career
"My best memory was my junior year when we beat Luxemburg-Casco. The gym was electric, and it was such a great feeling to beat such a good team after 5 hard sets. This was also the beginning of when we realized we could actually be pretty good and went on to win the conference."
Closing Thoughts
"I would like to say thank you to my coaches and team mates for being apart of the best moments of my high school experience."
Anna Kossow - #8
Immanuel, Greenville
Parents: Jim & Melissa
Siblings: Samuel & Levi
Plans after High School
"I am going to Fox Valley Technical College to study to be a Neurodiagnostic Technologist."
Best Memory for Your Athletic Career
"My best memory was beating Lux-Casco at my first ever home game and feeling the energy from everyone in the gym."
Closing Thoughts
"Thank you teammates and coaches for teaching and allowing me to grow as a person and player on and off the court."
Holly Malkowski - #7
Immanuel, Greenville
Parents: Ted & Sue
Siblings: Josh, Jason, & Jett
Plans after High School
"I will be attending college but I am not sure where."
Best Memory for Your Athletic Career
"My best memory was beating Lux-Casco in conference junior year. It was a really tight match and the crowd was insane, which made the atmosphere so fun to play in."
Closing Thoughts
"Thank you all for always having my back and pushing me to be a better volleyball player, leader, and person."
Senior Athletes - 10/2/20
Cheer
Kianna Calmes
St. Paul, Dale
Parents: Paul & Kim
Siblings: Morgan & Mason
Plans after High School
Interior design
Best Memory for Your Athletic Career
"Placing at state every year."
Closing Thoughts
"Thank you Brittney for being an amazing coach and thank you to all the people on my team for working so hard during the season."
Kiley Hanold
Mount Calvary, Menasha
Parents: Tracy & Cami
Siblings: Micayla & Dalton
Plans after High School
Undecided
Best Memory for Your Athletic Career
"Landing my first tumbling pass."
Closing Thoughts
"I am so thankful for this team and the influence the coaches and players have had on my life."
Kate McClone
St. Paul, Appleton
Parents: Diana & Michael
Siblings: Courtney, Amelia, & Olivia
Plans after High School
Nursing
Best Memory for Your Athletic Career
"The van rides to competitions."
Closing Thoughts
"Thank you for all the lessons cheerleading has taught me."
Ava Rachoner
Mount Olive, Appleton
Parents: Joe & Sue
Siblings: Aidan
Plans after High School
"Go to college and get a degree in marketing so I can help businesses advertise on social media."
Best Memory for Your Athletic Career
"Getting third at state three years in a row."
Closing Thoughts
"Thank you so much to my team and my coaches for always inspiring me to be my best. I love you guys!! :)"
Lexy Sesolak
Immanuel, Greenville
Parents: Diane
Siblings: Carly & Julia
Plans after High School
Nursing
Best Memory for Your Athletic Career
"When we hit our pyramid perfectly."
Closing Thoughts
"I feel so blessed that I was able to be apart of this team, I love these girls and wish them nothing but the best!"
Megan Strenn
Valley Baptist
Parents: Luke & Amy
Siblings: Alexa, Adelynn, Ryder, Tessa, & Sawyer
Plans after High School
"I plan on going to Fox Valley Technical College to pursue a career in nursing."
Best Memory for Your Athletic Career
"I loved getting to know all the girls and making countless memories with them."
Closing Thoughts
"I had so much fun getting close with all the girls and am so excited to see the team grow and change in upcoming years!"
Dance
Brooklyn Heyn
Immanuel, Greenville
Parents: Nate & Meredith
Siblings: Trenton, Dustin, Auryn, & Liesl
Plans after High School
"To go to school for nursing and become and registered nurse."
Best Memory for Your Athletic Career
"Last year at Regionals in Kimberly we played a joke on Coach Dorn that we were locked out of the room where all of our costumes, poms and supplies were and she definitely fell for it!"
Closing Thoughts
"From the “Where’s Ahchim?” moments, to the “broken” TV moments, thank you for making every moment of dance the best! I love you guys!!"
Cross Country
Logan Boehm
The CORE, Appleton
Parents: Brian & Amanda
Siblings: Parker, Myles, Lincoln & Sawyer
Plans after High School
"I plan on attending UW-Madison for mechanical engineering."
Best Memory for Your Athletic Career
"Long run Monday or the Hill-topper invitational."
Closing Thoughts
"Thanks dudes and dudettes. It's been a real one."
Dawson Dieck
Luke Donart
St. Mark, Green Bay
Parents: William & Michelle
Siblings: Jordan & Kristin
Plans after High School
"I am thinking about studying a lot in the math field. Accounting sounds really interesting to me and an area I would like to try out."
Best Memory for Your Athletic Career
"Long runs with the team through the parks and Purdy Hills."
Closing Thoughts
"Thank you Coaches for all you have done over the years, thank you for training me to be the runner I am!"
Olivia Krahn
St. Mark, Green Bay
Parents: Mike & Kara
Siblings: Chris, Emily, & Alicia
Plans after High School
Business - Human Resources
Best Memory for Your Athletic Career
"Long runs at Purdy Hills."
Closing Thoughts
"Thank you for always pushing me to my best potential."
Laird Strand
Appleton Alliance
Parents: Laird & Joan
Plans after High School
"I plan to go to college and major in aerospace engineering."
Best Memory for Your Athletic Career
"My best memory is when our bus broke down on the way to a meet, and we got to ride in the party bus."
Closing Thoughts
"Never give up."
Upcoming Cross Country Meets
- Thursday, 10/8 - @ Little Chute
- Saturday, 10/17 - Conference Tournament @ Winnegamie GC
- Saturday, 10/24 - Sectionals
- Saturday, 10/31 - State
Girls Golf
Katie DeBruin
Trinity, Kiel
Parents: Dave & Mandy
Siblings: Sam, Allison, & Lilly
Plans after High School
Cosmetology School
Best Memory for Your Athletic Career
"Making new friends from different schools."
Closing Thoughts
"Thank you for a great season."
Emma Santos
Beautiful Savior, Green Bay
Parents: Alex & Sarah
Siblings: Elizabeth
Plans after High School
"I plan to go to a college in Wisconsin or Minnesota. I might play golf in college, I think it would be fun and I would miss playing competitively so much. I plan to study Biology or Chemistry and hopefully go on to be a dentist."
Best Memory for Your Athletic Career
"Definitely having the opportunity to go to state my freshman year. It was so fun to travel as a team down to Madison and just a great experience to kick off my high school golf career."
Closing Thoughts
"Thank you to Mr. Kolander and my dad for encouraging and pushing me to do better and to my teammates for being fun and encouraging."
Upcoming Golf Meets
- Tuesday, 10/6 - Sectionals
- Monday, 10/12-Tuesday, 10/13 - State
Girls Tennis
Deb Brink
Bethlehem, Hortonville
Parents: Dean & Julie
Siblings: Anne, Dan, David, & Ruth
Plans after High School
"Going to college for engineering."
Best Memory for Your Athletic Career
"Doing well at subsectionals last year."
Closing Thoughts
"I'll miss you guys, and thanks for making these last three years amazing!"
Macey Schaetz
Martin Luther, Oshkosh
Parents: Paul & Lori
Siblings: Max, Zach, & Emma
Plans after High School
"I am planning on going to college, but I am undecided where and what major."
Best Memory for Your Athletic Career
"Playing at Sectionals last year, practicing and playing games with my teammates, and going out to eat a lot."
Closing Thoughts
"Thanks for helping me find a love for tennis and for making practice enjoyable. And yes... I know how to play King of the Court."
Kylie Toyne
St. Peter, Freedom
Parents: Donald & Wendy
Siblings: Madison & Gavin
Plans after High School
Undecided
Best Memory for Your Athletic Career
"Beating Xavier sophomore year."
Closing Thoughts
"Get those dubs :)"
Upcoming Tennis Meets
- Monday, 10/5 - Subsectionals
- Wednesday, 10/7-Thursday, 10/8 - Sectionals
- Thursday, 10/15-Saturday, 10/17 - Individual State
- Friday, 10/23-Saturday, 10/24 - Team State