Girls Basketball: Greendale defeated West Bend West with a score of 60-35, led by Paige Guse who scored 12 points for West Bend West. Greendale's dominance on the offensive glass with putbacks proved to be the difference. As a result, the Spartans fell to 0-8, while the Panthers improved to 5-4. In other events, West Bend West wrestling had a successful outing at the MatBoss Christmas Tournament, with Ethan Bast securing a third-place finish. Meanwhile, Hartford Union wrestling performed well at the Fond du Lac Invitational, with Lincoln Flayter emerging as the champion in the 126-pound category. The Orioles finished second overall. Additionally, Germantown wrestling secured fifth place at the E.H. Stech Invitational, with Eli Rabideau claiming first place at 150 pounds. In girls wrestling, Hartford Union achieved a tie for fourth place at the Menasha Royal Rumble, with Dakota Wirth earning second place at 107 pounds. Furthermore, Living Word Lutheran edged out Lake Country Lutheran in a thrilling 47-45 Midwest Classic girls basketball game with a game-winning putback from Elaina Raymond. In boys sports, Wauwatosa West defeated West Bend East 98-59 in basketball, and West Bend secured a 3-2 victory over Sheboygan in hockey. Grafton bested West Bend West 74-60 in a North Shore boys basketball matchup, while Living Word Lutheran triumphed over Ozaukee 62-54 in boys basketball.

By the Numbers
  • Paige Guse led West with 12 points in the 60-35 loss to Greendale
  • Ethan Bast secured a 5-4 decision over Joel Frederichs of Watertown-Mayer (Minn.) in the third-place match
  • Lincoln Flayter took first place at 126 pounds, leading Hartford Union to second place at the Fond du Lac Invitational
State of Play
  • The Spartans of West Bend West fell to 0-8 in girls basketball, while the Panthers of Greendale improved to 5-4
  • West Bend West wrestling made a strong showing at the MatBoss Christmas Tournament, and Hartford Union wrestling secured second place at the Fond du Lac Invitational
What's Next

West Bend West wrestling heads to Nicolet for a pair of North Shore duals Wednesday night, while the Orioles head to Oshkosh On The Water Dec. 28. Slinger visits Oak Creek this afternoon and Kewaskum travels to Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln Friday.

Bottom Line

The recent sports events have showcased both triumphs and challenges for the teams, with outstanding individual performances and team efforts shaping the outcomes.