Shawano and Xavier Set for Crucial Bay Conference Showdown on Friday

APPLETON, WI- Shawano will be looking to continue their impressive season as they travel to Xavier High School this Friday for a pivotal Bay Conference matchup. With an 11-3 record and a four-game winning streak, the Hawks are riding high after their dominant 59-32 victory over D.C. Everest on January 11. Shawano has been led by their high-scoring offense, averaging 58.7 points per game, and a defense that holds opponents to 32.3 points on average.
The Hawks have been led by standout performances from Leah Nordin, who is averaging a staggering 25.3 points per game (PPG), and Ella Stuber, who has been a key playmaker with 8.9 PPG and 20 three-pointers on the season. Shawano’s offense has been high-scoring, averaging 58.7 PPG, while their defense has been suffocating, holding opponents to just 32.3 PPG.

Xavier enters the game on a four-game win streak, most recently defeating Waupun 55-45 on January 14. They are led by Brynn Krull, the team’s leading scorer at 16.9 PPG. She is supported by Joy Krull, who contributes 10.5 PPG and 5.4 rebounds per game, and Hailey Hafner, who adds 10.2 PPG. Xavier’s offense has been steady, averaging 56.9 PPG, while their defense has been solid, holding opponents to 55.6 PPG.

The Hawks will need strong performances from their core players to match Shawano’s offensive firepower. Joy Krull has been the backbone of the team, not only scoring but also contributing as a playmaker with 2.3 assists per game. Annika Heimann is another key playmaker, averaging 2.1 assists per game. Xavier will rely on their offensive balance and defensive tenacity to try and slow down Shawano’s high-scoring attack.

Key Xavier Players:

Brynn Krull: 16.9 PPG
Joy Krull: 10.5 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 2.3 APG
Hailey Hafner: 10.2 PPG
Annika Heimann: 2.1 APG

Game Breakdown:

This game will feature a clash of two high-powered offenses, with Shawano boasting the explosive scoring of Leah Nordin and Ella Stuber, while Xavier counters with the dynamic duo of Brynn Krull and Joy Krull. Shawano’s defense has been suffocating, but Xavier has shown they can compete with their own strong defensive efforts. With both teams tied at 4-1 in the Bay Conference, the winner of this game will gain a crucial advantage in the hunt for the conference title.