Wisconsin Class AAA State Champions 1999, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2021 - 15 State Tournament Final Fours - A Tradition Built on Humility and Pride
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De Pere wins fifth Class AAA state championship with a 1-0 win over La Crosse in the title game in Plover. Champions in 1999, 2003, 2004, 2008 and 2021. Ethan Susa scatters eight hits and is Tournament MVP. Luke Brosig sac fly in B5 the difference.
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De Pere advances to Championship Sunday with a 13-0 win over Fargo, N.D., Post 400. Wyatt Fischer 48-pitch complete-game win. Kaden Kosobucki three-run HR and Benje Hencke was HR short of the cycle. De Pere faces Hopkins, Minn., in Game 14 at Noon Sunday.
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De Pere eliminates Sioux Falls, S.D., East 6-1 to reach the Final Four of the Central Plains Regional. Only 32 teams left playing nationally after today. Ethan Susa goes the route on the mound while Wyatt Fischer provides a moonshot three-run home run.
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Today didn't end as we wanted but it wasn't for a lack of effort. They left no regrets on the field and emptied themselves physically and emotionally, and showed everyone who they are individually and as a group. Humility, Pride, Intensity, Focus forever. ~46
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Thank you to Mayor Boyd and the De Pere City Council for its commendation on winning the Class AAA State Championship and the run in the Central Plains Regional. We try our best to always represent our community well.
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A big THANK YOU to Kevin Norman, who recently stepped down as De Pere Legion coach. He compiled a 215-90 record in nine seasons with five state tournament appearances, including reaching the Final Four in 2014, 2016 and 2017.
Big "program win" today as De Pere mercies Manitowoc 10-0 to advance to Final Four of Class AAA State Tournament in Plover. Mason Stecker twirls 48-pitch no-hitter in what is first state tournament no-hitter since Alex Byrne no-hit Chippewa Falls in 2005.
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There are 19 teams left nationally playing American Legion Baseball today and De Pere is one of them. De Pere faces Hopkins, Minn., at 12:30 p.m., at the Central Plains Regional in Sioux Falls, S.D.
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De Pere tops Stevens Point 6-3 in first round of Class AAA State Tournament in Plover. Kaden Kosobucki with two home runs and Garrett Foth with one home run. Ethan Susa with a complete-game win. De Pere faces La Crosse at 4 p.m. Wednesday.
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👀👀👀Honored to have been invited to participate and play in this tournament next June 22-26 during the College World Series in Omaha. A great cross-section of teams which have been competitive on a national level for a long time. Test against the best!
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2024 Wisconsin Rapids Tournament Champions with a 9-7 win over our top rival, Eau Claire. Great start to season at 4-0. Everyone on roster contributed. Well done.
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Due to an eligibility issue with another team, De Pere has been invited and has accepted a berth as Wisconsin's second team in the Great Lakes Regional next week in Illinois. More details to come later tonight.
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De Pere beats Oshkosh 14-7 to advance to Class AAA State Championship tonight vs. La Crosse. Benje Hencke works into the sixth for the win. 18 hits in an all-time barrage. On to the chipper.
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De Pere tops a solid Onalaska outfit 4-2 to win Wisconsin Rapids Tournament. Patrick Rotherham goes 6 to win; Prestin Tennessen slams door with 1-2-3 7th for save. Ethan Neuens 3 hits. Garrett Foth and Bryson Webb 2 hits each. Tyas Olson solid game as well.
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De Pere qualifies for its 21st Class AAA State Tournament with an 8-3 win over Bay Port in regional title. Devin Weber 2x2 w/3 RBI. Easton Arendt 2x4. Ryan Karbon five scoreless innings of relief for win. De Pere (27-6) will play at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Wisconsin Rapids.
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Wisconsin American Legion Baseball is still working through its discussion as to the 2020 regular season. No decision has yet been made on playing the regular season and state tournament even though the national regional and World Series have been cancelled.
In a battle of defending state champions, De Pere trims Gretna, Neb., 7-2 to finish grueling CWS Bluejay Classic 4-2. Luke Brosig stops Gretna on three hits and has two hits of his own. Tyas Olson with two doubles and three RBI and Bryson Webb also had two hits.
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De Pere beats Marshfield 4-2 to win championship of Eau Claire River City Classic at Carson Park - 20 years after winning it in 2001. Austin Litts with the win, Braydon Skenandore with save and go-ahead two-run single.
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De Pere grinds out a 6-5 win over Osseo, Minn., to stave off elimination at Central Plains Regional in Sioux Falls. Luke Brosig 6 2/3 for win and Braydon Skenandore a one-pitch save and two RBIs and two hits. Benje Hencke and Josh Brud also two hits.
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De Pere pounds Plover 10-3 in Class AAA State Tournament in Plover to advance to Championship Saturday. Luke Brosig with impressive outing on the mound. Austin Litts with three hits and Kaden Kosobucki with a tumultuous home run. 3 p.m. tomorrow vs. TBA.
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De Pere grinds out a 2-1 nutripper over Fond du Lac in Class AAA State Tournament opener. Ethan Hoops with 5 2/3 strong innings to move to 7-0. Chris Coolidge the save. Garrett Foth RBI double in T1 and Wyatt DeSmidt bases-loaded walk in T6 for our runs.
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De Pere wins its third tournament of the season by finishing 4-0 at the Eau Claire River City Classic following a 12-2 win today over Marshfield. More details to come but the guys celebrated with Hammerin' Hank afterward.
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Big thanks to St. Norbert for loaning out Norbs Air for our flight to Omaha for the CWS Tournament. When you need to get there, fly Norbs Air! Never been late once!
Congrats to our Ethan Neuens, who played in the 51st Annual Wisconsin American Legion All-Star Game Sunday at American Family Field, helping his team to a 10-4.
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De Pere tops Green Bay Southwest to win Class AAA Regional 8-7. Southwest scored four with two out in T7 before returns the favor with the same in B7. On to state! More to come.
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legion wins the Escanaba tournament after beating Sault Ste Marie, MI 8-6 and then Midland, MI 10-4. Overall record is now 12-3.
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picks up the win over Midland.
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hits 2 hrs today and Bennett Olson added another.
De Pere's 1-0 win over La Crosse in today's Class AAA State Tournament marked the first time in the 93-year history of the tournament the championship game was a 1-0 final. Ethan Susa's complete-game win today made history.
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De Pere tops defending national runner-up Lincoln (Neb.) East 7-6. Casey Trousil six strong innings for the win. Jason Lehman 3x4 w/2 runs scored and 2 RBI. Landon Raygo with booming two-run home run to clear scoreboard. Now 3-2 in tough pool. Finale Saturday.
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Our look back on the rich history of De Pere Legion Baseball has come to an end. We are looking forward to the 2021 season with a team that has an opportunity to write its own history and leave a legacy like others have previously.
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De Pere tops Omaha Creighton Prep
#2
8-0 to move to 2-0 in
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CWS Classic and clinch championship bracket berth. Ethan Hoops with five-hit shutout. Bryson Webb and Ethan Neuens two hits each and Tyas Olson with three RBI. Waconia, Minn., next at Noon Friday.
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Congratulations to De Pere Legion players Luke Brosig and Prestin Tennessen for being named All-FRCC in football. De Pere's Brosig named first-team linebacker for second-straight year, while Tennessen was a second-team choice at defensive end for West De Pere.
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De Pere's season comes to an end with a 7-4 loss to Marshfield in the Class AAA State Tournament. De Pere finishes the season 23-14. Thank you to the players and parents for their commitment this summer. It is always appreciated.
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It is Championship Sunday as De Pere faces La Crosse at 2 p.m. today at Veterans Memorial Field in Plover for the Class AAA State Championship. Nice day for a drive so let's
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. Game also streamed at .
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Congrats to Luke Brosig, Ethan Neuens, Lucas Bartelt and Patrick Rotherham for being named to the All-Tournament Team at the Eau Claire River City Classic.
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De Pere opens Class AAA State Tournament with 8-1 win over Manitowoc, broken open w/6 in B6. Easton Arendt win on mound and 2x4. Milo Upton 3x4 w/HR and 2 RBI. Devin Weber 2x2 w/2 runs. De Pere, now 28-6, plays at 4 p.m. Wednesday
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De Pere tops Viroqua 9-3 in first game today in Wisconsin Rapids. Lucas Planert CG win: 5 H, 2 BB, 7 K. Easton Arendt stays red-hot, 4x4 w/7 total bases. Drew Van Oss 3x4 w/2 runs scored, Devin Weber 2x3 w/2 runs scored. Javin Gauthier with booming triple and SF.
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De Pere 16U advances to state with an 8-5 win over Seymour to win the Seymour Regional. Casey Trousil with a complete-game win. Landon Raygo with four RBI including bases-clearing double. Ryan Wettstein added two hits. De Pere faces Altoona Friday in Brownsville.
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De Pere is excited to host Napoleon, Ohio (
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) in a doubleheader on July 5 next season at Westwood Park as it heads to the Gopher Classic. Always looking to play high-end opponents and glad to get one at home!
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De Pere qualifies for 19th Class AAA State Tournament with 4-2 win over Marinette. Austin Litts with gritty complete-game win with seven strikeouts. Wyatt Fischer with booming RBI double snaps 2-2 tie in B6. Garrett Foth single with insurance run.
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De Pere will face Fargo, N.D., Post 400 at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Game 13 of the Central Plains Regional at Sioux Falls Stadium in Sioux Falls, S.D.
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De Pere wins Class AAA Regional with 5-3 win over Green Bay Southwest. Luke Brosig with the win and a solo home run. Prestin Tennessen with a two-inning save. Tyas Olson with two-run single in B4.
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De Pere pitchers to beat Eau Claire Pizza Hut at Carson Park:
Jason Berken (2001 River City)
Erik Olson (2004 state tourney)
Luke Brosig (2022 River City)
High-quality opponent we faced tonight. It's great to play in a rivalry that is high-level and respectful.
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Three-way shootout on Championship Sunday at Central Plains Regional.
Game 14 - De Pere vs. Hopkins, Minn., 12:30 p.m.
Game 15 - Fargo, N.D., Post 400 vs. Winner Game 14, 3:30 p.m.
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It will be a three-way shootout on Championship Saturday at the Class AAA State Tournament with new game times. De Pere will play Oshkosh at 1:30 p.m. with the winner to meet La Crosse at 4:30 p.m. in the state championship game.
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De Pere sees its season end with a 4-1 loss to Milwaukee Post 426 in semifinals of Class AAA State Tournament. De Pere ends its season 29-8 against a strong schedule. Lots of memories and a lot to be proud of. More thoughts coming later.
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Today in De Pere Legion Baseball History: August 4, 2005 - Alex Byrne throws a no-hitter in Class AAA state tournament with a 17-0 blanking of host Chippewa Falls. Adam Pasono and Michael Brunette each with long home runs. Jeff Jackson of the Chippewa Herald reports.
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De Pere with a huge rally to top Green Bay Southwest 8-7 in Class AAA Regional after trailing 7-0 in 5th. Bryan Gerbers with walkoff 2B to win, had 3 hits w/5 RBI. Carter Schmitt with four hits, Jake Weckwerth two hits. Caden Krutz win in long relief.
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De Pere tops Fargo, N.D., Post 400 5-1 to open Omaha CWS Classic. Caden Krutz spins a four-hitter with four strikeouts. Josh Bowe, Bryan Gerbers, Landon Raygo and Jake Weckwerth with two hits each.
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Easton Arendt hits the afterburners on the front end of a triple steal to swing momentum our way in 9-7 win over Eau Claire in championship game Sunday in Wisconsin Rapids.
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The De Pere legion baseball team stormed into Wisconsin Rapids over the weekend and won the Wisconsin Rapids Rangers Invitational thanks in large part of their big comeback over Eau Claire on Sunday which included stealing home!
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De Pere opens Class AAA Regional with 14-2 win over Green Bay Shockers. Austin Litts and Braydon Skenandore with four hits each, Kaden Kosobucki with three hits. Josh Brud led off game with home runs. Ethan Susa with the win.
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De Pere beat Little Chute 3-1 in season opener. Carter Schmitt with complete-game win, scattering seven hits with no walks and four strikeouts. He was also 3x4 at the plate. Bryan Gerbers was 2x3. Ethan Neuens & Charlie Van Rens RBI doubles, Louie Jossart RBI single.
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De Pere defeated Appleton Post 38 tonight 4-0 to improve to 11-5. Ethan Hoops with four-hit shutout on 79 pitches. Lucas Bartelt with double and triple. De Pere broke open 1-0 game with three-run B6.
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De Pere gets a hard-fought 7-5 win over Harrisburg, S.D., in
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CWS Classic Opener. De Pere gets two in T9 after Harrisburg got five in B7. Patrick Rotherham two hits. Mason Stecker with quality start and Prestin Tennessen win in relief. Tough, tough win.
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De Pere Legion Baseball is saddened to hear of the passing of longtime Marinette business manager Dale Minzlaff. He was a tremendous guy who leaves big shoes to fill. Our sympathy is with Sheila and the family, as well as his many friends and the Marinette baseball community.
De Pere tops Middleton 4-1 to advance to Class AAA State Tournament Final Four. Casey Trousil 80-pitch win, allowing 4 hits. Landon Raygo goes 3x3. Jason Lehman 2 RBI single on B5. Carter Polfuss and Devin Weber RBI hits in B4. Face Milwaukee Friday at TBA.
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De Pere bangs out 15 hits. Ethan "Evan Nevens" Neuens with three hits including game-winning walkoff two-run single. Carter Dugre with three hits including a double and home run off the foul pole. Tyas Olson, Wyatt DeSmidt and Ethan Hoops with two hits apiece.
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De Pere wins a 2-1 nutripper over Eau Claire on opening night of River City Classic at Carson Park. Luke Brosig scatters 11 hits in complete-game win. Ethan Hoops with booming solo home run and Ethan Neuens added two hits.
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De Pere starts the prowl for the
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with a 5-1 win over Neenah in the Wisconsin Rapids Tournament. Drew Van Oss 3-hitter w/4 Ks in mound win. Easton Arendt stays hot, 3x4 w/2B & 3B and 2 runs scored. Milo Upton 2x4 w/RBI. Jason Lehman 1x3 w/2 runs scored.
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All tournament schedules have been received at the home office, so here is the updated final 2024 schedule for De Pere Legion. Schedules for De Pere 2 and the two 17U teams will be released very soon.
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De Pere topped Pulaski 22-7. Sam VandenLangenberg was 5x5 with four runs scored and five RBI, while Caden Krutz was 4x5. Ethan Neuens was 3x5 with three RBI and two runs scored. Jake Weckwerth was 2x4 with three runs scored and two RBI.
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