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Football looks to further historic season

Preston Cedergren, Overall Managing Editor

November 21, 2019

After a 42-28 state semi-final win, Pirate football is headed to Division 1 state for the first time in school history. The undefeated Pirates will face the undefeated defending state champion Muskego. The championship matchup between the Pirates and the Warriors will be held at Camp Randall Stadium at 4 p.m. on Nov. 22, in Madison. “It’s the same as every other week,” senior quarterback Andrew Thomas said. “We’ve analyzed some film and figured out what’s going to work best, what’s going to score some points.” Muskego defeated Madison Memorial 49-13 in their semi-final matchup last Friday. Muskego has a run-heavy offense and a defense led by junior safety Hunter Wohler who has offers from eight schools including Wisconsin. The Pirates more well rounded offense is led by Wisconsin offensive player of the year, senior running back Isaiah Gash and senior wide receiver Sam Plumb who is averaging a touchdown every other reception...

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Feature

Teacher predicts five of six snow days

Preston Cedergren, Social Media, Opinion, and Website Editor

February 28, 2019 • No Comments

This year there have been record amounts of inclement weather cancellation days, five to be exact. Or one entire week of school. When there might be a cancellation, the first spot many staff...

Acting on a new level

By Sarah Hart

February 13, 2019 • No Comments

There are many theatrical opportunities at Bay Port, however, there is one extracurricular that seems to remain less advertised to students looking to be involved in the theater program. One Act is a short...

Mr. Bay Port celebrates 20 years on the stage

January 27, 2019

Backup QB takes big role for Pirates in the playoffs

January 24, 2019

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Opinion

The state of affairs of the State of Emergency

Lucien Petit, Overall Managing Editor

February 25, 2019 • No Comments

In the name of Liberty and Justice for some, the Head of State of the United States of America -- that is, the President -- has declared a “State of Emergency” in an effort to increase the productivity...

Personal Finance Mandatory

Angela Furmaniak, Staff Writer

February 25, 2019 • No Comments

Many students will take traditional math classes such as calculus, algebra, and geometry. But many students will forget about a practical course that involves math that they will actually use in real life...

Alternative schedule

January 29, 2019

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Sports

2019 Boy’s Baseball Preview

Morgan Andrews, Design Editor

April 4, 2019 • No Comments

The Bay Port Baseball team just returned from their spring break trip to Florida. The season starts today, April 4 against the De Pere Redbirds. The team has been preparing for months. In...

Last win, first golden ball

Mercy Gichobi, Overall Managing Editor

March 11, 2019 • No Comments

Bay Port Girls basketball team won their first ever state championship last weekend on March 9, against the Middleton Cardinals with with a last second shot 50-49. Starting the championship...

Road to the Resch March 6, 2019

Knocked off the throne. February 21, 2019
Bay Port Hockey wins WIAA Regional Championship February 15, 2019

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News

Community mourns loss of beloved teacher, coach

Mercy Gichobi, Overall Managing Editor | May 17, 2019

Recently the Howard-Suamico community faced a loss that hit close to home. On March 31, James Damien LaBlonde`, teacher and coach, unexpectedly passed away in his family home. LaBlonde was born on September 20, 1978 to James and Marlene LaBlonde in Ashland, Wis. There he was raised with his two older sisters, Dena and Nicole, who loved and adored him. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High...

Water Problem Still Continues

Angela Furmaniak, Staff Writer | February 25, 2019

It seems as if the media has moved on from reporting on the Flint Michigan’s state of emergency for their water problem. The residents of Flint haven’t had clean water since April 24, 2014. In 2014, the state of Michigan decided to switch Flint from Detroit drinking water to a new system. The new system wouldn’t be ready for 2 years. The switch was made to save money and it was...

Lax Fundraiser

Jackson VanDenElzen, Staff Writer | February 25, 2019

The Bay Port Lacrosse season is quickly approaching and they need funding for the upcoming season for transportation and better equipment. Because of this need, the team has set up a GoFundMe page. The goal for the team is to get family and friends to help them raise $8,000 to help pay for the necessities of the season. “The team needs as much help as we can get,” said...

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