Appleton area high school sports results for Friday, Feb. 27

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The Kimberly Papermakers, Neenah Rockets, Hudson Raiders, and Appleton East Patriots all won their regional semifinal girls basketball games. In boys hockey, the De Pere Voyageurs defeated the Neenah/Hortonville/Menasha Rockets to advance to the state tournament.

Why it matters

These high school sports results highlight the competitive nature of the regional tournaments and the hard work and dedication of the student-athletes in the Appleton area. The advancement of teams to state tournaments is an exciting milestone for the schools and communities involved.

The details

In girls basketball, the Kimberly Papermakers cruised past the Kaukauna Ghosts 55-25, the Neenah Rockets routed the Oshkosh West Wildcats 71-37, the Hudson Raiders held off the Appleton North Lightning 80-73, and the Appleton East Patriots defeated the Appleton West Terrors 66-36. In boys hockey, the De Pere Voyageurs defeated the Neenah/Hortonville/Menasha Rockets 4-2 to advance to the state tournament for the first time in program history.

• The girls basketball regional semifinal games were played on Friday, February 27, 2026.
• The boys hockey sectional final was played on Friday, February 27, 2026.

What’s next

The girls basketball regional final games will be played on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The De Pere Voyageurs will advance to the state boys hockey tournament.