APPLETON, WI- The Shawano Hawks (2-9) will be looking to build momentum as they head to Xavier High School to face off against the Xavier Hawks (4-1) in a Bay Conference clash. Shawano is coming off a thrilling 63-56 victory over Green Bay East and will aim to carry that energy into this road matchup.

Shawano’s Keys to Success: Shawano’s offense has been led by senior guard Logan Sipple, who is averaging 19.4 PPG and 4.9 RPG. He’ll be key in helping Shawano keep pace against Xavier’s high-powered offense. Additionally, Will Verkuilen (14.7 PPG) has been a strong contributor, and his playmaking ability with 2.6 APG will be crucial in setting up Shawano’s offense. As a team, Shawano is averaging 44.5 PPG this season, but they’ll need to improve their defense to have a chance against Xavier’s balanced attack.

Xavier’s Strengths: Xavier enters the game with a strong 10-4 record and has been one of the most potent offenses in the Bay Conference, averaging 72.3 PPG. The Xavier Hawks are led by dynamic senior Logan Ramczyk, who is averaging 18.6 PPG and 5.2 APG. Alongside him, Luke Oelhafen has been a force on both ends, leading the team in rebounds (7.7 RPG) while contributing 15.5 PPG. Xavier’s depth and experience, including players like Kyler Bleck and Cole Hietpas, give them an edge in this matchup.

X-Factors:

• Shawano: Crew Weisnicht (6.4 PPG, 3.6 RPG) will need to make a significant impact, particularly in rebounding, to limit Xavier’s offensive opportunities. His defense will also be crucial in containing Xavier’s scoring.
• Xavier: The trio of Ramczyk, Oelhafen, and Bleck will be difficult for Shawano to contain. If Xavier can dictate the tempo and capitalize on Shawano’s mistakes, they could run away with the game.