The time has come – the De Pere Redbirds have finally been put to rest.
De Pere played its final game of the season against the Waunakee Warriors losing 42-28 on Friday, Nov. 7 in the quarterfinals of the football WIAA Division 1 playoffs.
Their final standings were 7-5, also being 4-3 and getting 4th place in their conference (Fox River Classic – North Conference).
“After the loss it was heartbreaking at first realizing that game will be my last of my High School career,” said Johnny Moore, the all-star safety. “But as I go on, I realize the pros of the season and that I’m happy for the time I did with the team.”
The Class of 2026 says goodbye to their high-school football team for the year.
This has been an undeniable outstanding season. So if you see any Varsity Players make sure to give them a congratulations on their season! Here are the leaders for each player position:
QB: Holden Woodfill
157/259, 60.6% Comp Percent, 13.1 YPC, 23 TDS, 5 INTS, 152.5 RTG
RB: Caden Schampers & Dante Matta
Caden Schampers: 135 Car for 526 yds, 3.9 YPC, 9 TDS
Dante Matta: 82 Car for 421 yds, 5.1 YPC, 4 TDS
WR: Sam Robb and Max Goebel
Sam Robb: 65 Rec, 1056 yds, 16.2 YPC, 13 TDS, Long of 99 yds
Max Goebel: 45 Rec, 666 yds, 14.8 YPC, 7 TDS, Long of 58 yds
Defense (Sections):
Sacks: Conley Hattendorf – 3 Sacks
TFL: Andrew Stiles – 7 TFLs
Solo Tackles: Cayden Cavanaugh – 50 Solo Tackles
Total Tackles: Cayden Cavanaugh – 112 Total Tackles
Forced Fumbles: Cayden Cavanaugh – 2 FF’s
Fumble Recoveries – Cayden Cavanaugh – 3 FR’s
Interceptions: Johnny Moore – 5 INTS
Pick 6’s: Cayden Cavanaugh – 2 Pick 6’s in 3 INTS
INT Yards: Johnny Moore – 56 Yards & Cayden Cavanaugh at 54
Returns:
KR: Gavin Jensky – 16 Returns for 334 yards and YPC of 20.9 yds
PR: Dante Matta – 6 Returns for 83 yards and YPC of 13.8
Kicking: Mason Bratonia, 34/37 PAT, 61 Kickoffs, 27 touchbacks, 3379 yds, 47 long
CONGRATULATIONS and GO BIRDS!!!!!!!
