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Port Washington rallied from a first-set loss to beat Kettle Moraine Lutheran and claim the Glacier Trails Conference tournament title, avenging a regular-season defeat. Grafton, meanwhile, is adjusting to the season-ending knee injury to star hitter Paige Proefrock as it prepares for the playoffs.

By the Numbers
  • Port Washington defeated Kettle Moraine Lutheran 17-25, 25-20, 15-10 in the tournament final.
  • Port’s Scarlett Van Harpen had 10 kills and four blocks; Emersyn Loose led the team with 15 digs.
  • Grafton finished 26-7 and earned a No. 2 playoff seed; Proefrock had more than 1,000 career kills.
  • Grafton went 5-1 in the North Shore Conference, finishing behind Cedarburg’s 6-0 record.
Yes, But

Port won the tournament title, but Kettle Moraine Lutheran still took the conference championship, leaving the Pirates second in the league standings. Grafton remains a strong contender, but Proefrock’s absence means the team must find new ways to replace a major offensive presence.

State of Play
  • Port is seeded No. 3 and is scheduled to host the winner of Whitewater–West Bend East on Oct. 22.
  • Grafton is seeded No. 2 and is scheduled to host the winner of Brown Deer–Jefferson on Oct. 22.
  • Grafton has won two matches since Proefrock’s injury, including a sweep of West De Pere.
What's Next

Both teams open regional play Thursday, Oct. 22. Port and Grafton could meet in a regional final Saturday if they advance through their brackets.

Bottom Line

Port enters the postseason with a confidence-building tournament win, while Grafton’s title hopes hinge on whether its depth can make up for the loss of its leading star.