High School Sports Roundup: Soccer, Volleyball and Swimming Results

October 21, 2026 - 10:56

High school soccer, volleyball and swimming teams were in action Tuesday, with several close matches and standout individual performances across the Appleton area.

In boys soccer, Appleton North edged Oshkosh West 2-1 behind a second-half goal from midfielder Ethan Cole, who finished off a cross from the right wing in the 68th minute. The Lightning defense held firm over the final stretch, clearing several late corner kicks. Kimberly shut out Neenah 3-0, getting two goals from forward Mason Reed and a clean sheet from goalkeeper Tyler Vang. Appleton East and Hortonville played to a 1-1 draw after neither side could break the tie in two overtime periods.

On the volleyball court, Appleton North swept Fond du Lac in three sets, 25-18, 25-20, 25-16. Outside hitter Grace Miller led the attack with 14 kills, while setter Ava Thompson added 28 assists. Kaukauna needed four sets to get past Oshkosh North, winning 25-22, 23-25, 25-19, 25-21. Neenah also picked up a sweep over Appleton West, and Kimberly defeated Hortonville in four sets.

In girls swimming, Appleton North topped Neenah 96-90 in a meet decided by the final relay. The 400 freestyle relay team of Claire Bennett, Nora Walsh, Ella Fischer and Maya Patel touched first to seal the win. Bennett also won the 200 freestyle and the 100 butterfly. Neenah's Emma Larson took first in the 500 freestyle and the 200 individual medley.

Area teams return to competition later this week as conference tournaments and playoff seeding continue.