BLACK HAWK GRATITUDE
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SCHOOL FIGHT SONG
Three Cheers for Grafton High School, Hail Orange and Black, We are the Black Hawks, spirit we’ll not lack. Fight! Fight! Fight!
Fight with all your might , Fight for fame, go Grafton Black Hawks, We will win this game!
ADMINISTRATION
Superintendent: Jeff Nelson
Principal: Scott Mantei
Assistant Principal: Mike Kalina
Activities Director: Mr. Kevin Moore
Athletic Trainer: Brian Wood
Conference: North Shore
Nickname: Black Hawks
Colors: Orange and Black
BOARD OF EDUCATION
President: Steven Nauta
Vice President: Caroline Walls
Treasurer: Mark Koehler
Clerk: Jerry Rossi
Blair Jamieson
Robert Mallon
Shawn Taylor
BOOSTER CLUB
President: Ben Bryhan
Treasurer: Theresa Manuel
Secretary: Adam Rygg
Funding: Sharyn Kalies
Memberships: Peter Levihn
Vol. Chair: Mica Meunier-Lawrence
At Large: Jeff Krummel
Concessions: Tanisha Schowalter, Gretchen Viesselmann
At Large: Becky Bryhann, Jeff Krummel, Amy Werdin, Eric Werdin
FROM THE CLASS OF 2025
Keep working hard & follow your dreams! Thanks to my family, coaches, teammates, and fans who have supported me over the years! -mArissa
Thank you for your support! We got this! Let’s go!
-devin
Thank you to the Grafton teachers and coaches for everything through the years. Hard work will always pay off. But don’t forget to have fun along the way so that you can enjoy the ride. Thanks all.
-BRADY
Basketball has been everything to me since I was little, training was my favorite part of the day. This sport made me learn and meet many people with whom today I share friendship and appreciation. Basketball taught me values that school did not teach me and it taught me to know myself better. The two most important values for me that define this sport are attitude and perseverance.
-XOEL
If you made the roster, it’s a privilege. If you get PT, it’s an opportunity. Don’t take either for granted. Play hard & be committed. I wish I could go to battle with all of you!
-Carson
I want to thank my coaches, parents, and teammates for their support throughout my basketball career. I am going to cherish every practice and game with this team and with these players!
-Tommy
Live in the moment, cause it goes by fast! And follow your dreams.
Stick with basketball all four years of your high school career to open up future opportunities!
BOYS SEASON SCHEDULE
DATE
Saturday, Nov. 23
Tuesday, Dec. 3
Thursday, Dec. 5
Monday, Dec. 9
Tuesday, Dec. 10
Thursday, Dec. 12
Saturday, Dec. 14
THE REGULAR SEASON
@ Kettle Moraine Scrimmage
@ West Bend East
SLINGER (3rd Grade Youth Night) @ Whitefish Bay
WHITEFISH BAY Double Header w/ Girls (4th Grade Youth Night)
NICOLET (5th Grade Youth Night)
HALLI LANNAN MEMORIAL SHOWCASE
Milwaukee Riverside Vs Milwaukee Lutheran St. Augustine Prep Vs The Prairie School
Kenosha Bradford Vs Manitowoc Lincoln
MILWAUKEE VINCENT
Tuesday, Dec. 17
Friday, Dec. 20
Friday, Jan. 3
Tuesday, Jan. 7
Friday, Jan. 10
Thursday, Jan. 16
Saturday, Jan. 18
Tuesday, Jan. 21
Friday, Jan. 24
Saturday, Jan. 25
Tuesday, Jan. 28
Thursday, Jan. 30
Friday, Jan. 31
Tuesday, Feb. 4
Friday, Feb. 7
Saturday, Feb. 8
Tuesday, Feb. 11
Friday, Feb. 14
Friday, Feb. 21
Thursday, Feb. 27
Tuesday, Mar. 4
Friday, Mar. 7
Saturday, Mar. 8
Thursday, Mar. 13
Saturday, Mar. 15
March 20-21-22
@ West Bend West
HARTFORD (Parents Night)
BROOKFIELD ACADEMY (10K Shot Club Night)
@ Port Washington
PORT WASHINGTON Double Header w/ Girls @ Homestead
CEDARBURG (Teacher Appreciation Night) @ Waupun
KEWASKUM
WEST BEND EAST (6th Grade Youth Night)
@ Germantown Warhawk Invite Vs Marquette
@ Slinger
WHITEFISH BAY
@ Whitefish Bay
@ Nicolet
WEST BEND WEST (7th Grade Youth Night)
JV
WESTOSHA CENTRAL
@ Hartford
PORT WASHINGTON Double Header w/ Girls/(8th Grade Youth Night)
@ Port Washington
HOMESTEAD (Senior Night)
@ Cedarburg
THE 2ND SEASON
WIAA Regional
WIAA Regional Semi-Final
WIAA Regional Final
WIAA Sectional Semi-Final @ Whitefish Bay
WIAA Sectional Final @ Brillion
WIAA STATE @ UW Madison-Kohl Center
TBA *7:00pm *7:00pm *7:00pm *7:00pm 1:00pm 3:00pm 5:00pm 7:00pm *7:00pm *7:00pm 7:00pm *7:00pm *7:00pm *7:00pm 3:30pm 7:00pm *7:00pm 10:30am *7:00pm *7:00pm *7:00pm *7:00pm 3:00pm *7:00pm *7:00pm *7:00pm *7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm TBA 7:00pm TBA
5:30pm 5:30pm 6:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 2:00pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 6:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 1:00pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm JV2 TBA 5:30pm 5:30pm 6:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 2:00pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 6:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 1:00pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm
2024-2025
GIRLS SEASON SCHEDULE
DATE
Saturday, Nov. 16
Tuesday, Nov. 19
Friday, Nov. 22
Tuesday, Dec. 3
Thursday, Dec. 5
Tuesday, Dec. 10
Friday, Dec. 13
Monday, Dec. 16
Tuesday, Dec. 17
Friday, Dec. 20
Saturday, Dec. 28
Monday, Dec. 30
Tueaday, Jan. 7
Friday, Jan. 10
Thursday, Jan. 16
Saturday, Jan. 18
Friday, Jan. 24
Tuesday, Jan. 28
Friday, Jan. 31
Tuesday, Feb. 4
Friday, Feb. 7
Tuesday, Feb. 11
Friday, Feb. 14
Tuesday, Feb. 18
Thursday, Feb. 20
THE REGULAR SEASON
@ Port Washington Scrimmage
@ Sheboygan Falls
@ Divine Savior Holy Angels
WEST BEND EAST (Kapco Kids2Kids Toy Drive Night) @ Slinger
WHITEFISH BAY Double Header w/ Boys/(3rd Grade Youth Night)
@ Nicolet
WAUPUN
WEST BEND WEST (Parents Night)
@ Hartford
WAUWATOSA EAST
@ Beloit Memorial
@ Port Washington Double Header w/ Boys
HOMESTEAD (4th Grade Youth Night) @ Cedarburg
MUKWONAGO (7th Grade Youth Night)
@ West Bend East
SLINGER
@ Whitefish Bay Double Header w/ Boys
NICOLET @ West Bend West
HARTFORD
PORT WASHINGTON Double Header w/ Boys @ Homestead
CEDARBURG (Senior Night)
THE 2ND SEASON
Tuesday, Feb. 25
Friday, Feb. 28
Saturday, Mar. 1
Thursday, Mar. 6
Saturday, Mar. 8
March 13-14-15
WIAA Regional
WIAA Regional Semi-Final
WIAA Regional Final
WIAA Sectional Semi-Final @ Wauwautosa West
WIAA Sectional Final @ Fond du Lac
WIAA STATE @ UW Green Bay-Resch Center VARSITY 10:00am 7:00pm 7:00pm *7:00pm *7:00pm *5:30pm *7:00pm 7:00pm *7:00pm *7:00pm 2:00pm 7:00pm *5:30pm *7:00pm *7:00pm 3:00pm *7:00pm *7:00pm *5:30pm *7:00pm *7:00pm *7:00pm *5:30pm *7:00pm *7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm TBA 7:00pm TBA TBA JV 10:00am 5:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 4:15pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 4:15pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 4:15pm 5:30pm 5:30pm
HELLO BLACK HAWKS!
Welcome to the Grafton Boys Basketball 2024-2025 Season! Grafton Black Hawk families, fans, and friends, we have such a great group of young men at each level in our program who work hard to display good character, hard work and passion. The foundation of our Grafton Basketball program from kindergartern to high school is being as “One Unit”. We appreciate and look forward to the support of our community, fans, alumni and students as we embark on our journey together!
Thank you!
Head Coach Damon James
Varsity Asst. Coach Matthew Bardwell
JV1 Asst. Coach Jake Wilde
JV1 Head Coach Darrian Langerman
JV2 Head Coach Alex Hyde
JV2 Asst. Coach Raymond Sterling
DJ James #1 Junior
Graysen Bollech #10 Junior Adam Dembiec #11 Junior
Braxton Boehlke #12 Junior
Hudson Silgen #24 Senior Parker Shaw #30 Sophomore
Caleb Battles #5 Sophomore
Paxton Rechcygl #13 Junior
Ian Cornelius #23 Junior
Josiah Gonzalez #14 Sophomore
Brady Eader #20 Senior
Tommy Lutz #21 Senior
Jack Marti #15 Junior
Carson Hildebrand #22 Senior Devin Dubord #33 Senior Xoel Codesido #31 Senior Manager Braeden McCarville Manager Aubrey Demaster
Manager Brynn La Duke
Row 1 (Sitting L to R): Mgr. Brynn La Duke, DJ James, Graysen Bollech, Josiah Gonzales, Xoel Codesido, Mgr. Aubrey Demaster
Row 2: Adam Dembiec, Caleb Battles, Brady Eader, Mgr. Braeden McCarville, Parker Shaw, Paxton Rechcygl,
Row 3: Ast.Coach Matt Bardwell, Devin Dubord, Hudson Silgen, Jack Marti, Ian Cornelius, Tommy Lutz, Carson Hildebrand, Coach Damon James
Varsity Head Coach: Damon James Varsity Assistant Coach: Matthew Bardwell Managers: Aubrey Demaster, Brynn La Duke, Braeden McCarville Ball Boy: Cooper Hildebrand
SENIORS (L to R): Brady Eader, Hudson Silgen, Xoel Codesido, Tommy Lutz, Devin Dubord, Carson Hildebrand
Braxton Boehlke
HELLO BLACK HAWKS!
The Grafton Girls Basketball Program has a mission to empower young female athletes through a comprehensive basketball program that prioritizes their development as whole individuals. We strive to cultivate an environment rooted in trust, where every player feels valued and supported. By emphasizing accountability and responsibility, we encourage our athletes to take ownership of their personal growth and teamwork on and off the court. Through open communication, we foster a culture of respect and collaboration, equipping our student-athletes with the skills and character necessary to excel in sports and in life. Together, we are not just building basketball players; we are shaping confident, resilient leaders for the future.
We are looking forward to your support this year as the girls take the court looking to build on the legacy of Grafton Girls Basketball. Let’s all #FlyTogether!
- Coach Matt
Varsity Asst. Coach Lindsay Graycarek
JV Assistant Coach Mark Symmonds Varsity Asst. Coach Lisa Knaust
JV
Head Coach Tori Meins
Manager Evelyn Schaetz
Lili Verplancke #1 Sophomore
Brynlee Hildebrand #3 Sophomore
Kendyl Conrad #4 Junior
Cali Tagliapietra #5 Sophomore
Amour Guerro-Hernandez #10 Junior
Ava Dotson #12 Sophomore
Tatum Wiedenhaft #25 Senior
Emily Sewell #2 Junior
Marissa Morgan #11 Senior
Ava Van Sluys #23 Sophomore
Melanie Morgan #14 Sophomore
Amber Radtke #13 Junior
VARSITY GIRLS team
Row 1 (Sitting L to R): Emily Sewell, Brynlee Hildebrand, Mgr. Evelyn Schaetz, Cali Tagliapietra, Kendyl Conrad
Row 2: Tatum Wiedenhaft, Ava Dotson, Ava Van Sluys, Amour Guerrero-Hernandez, Marissa Morgan, Melanie Morgan
Cali Tagliapietra *
Amour Guerrero-Hernandez
Marissa Morgan **
Ava Dotson
Amber Radtke *
Melanie Morgan *
Ava Van Sluys
Tatum Wiedenhaft
Row 3: Lili Verplancke, Ast.Coach Lindsay Graycarek, Coach Matt D’Amato, Asst. Coach Lisa Knaust, Amber Radtke Head Coach: Matt D’Amato Assistant Coach: Lindsay Graycarek Assistant Coach: Lisa Knaust Manager: Evelyn Schaetz * indicates Varsity Letters
SENIORS (L to R): Marissa Morgan, Tatum Wiedenhaft
JUNIOR VARSITY GIRLS
Row 1 (Sitting L to R): Lainey Federl, Olivia Palubiski, Jaycee Kupcho
Row 2: Hayden Klas, Madison James, Izzy Viesselmann, Josefina Nelson, Aliza Emanuele, Leah Swartz
Row 3: Coach Tori Meins, Brooklyn LaMontagne, Ivy Kopp, Olivia Feinberg, Asst. Coach Mark Symmonds
JUNIOR VARSITY 2 BOYS team
Row 1 (Sitting L to R): Praney Balaji, Austin Van Zuiden, Keegan Mammen
Row 2: Andy Tran, Talan Roddy, William Dobberpuhl, Nate McAllister, Cameron Berndt, Isaiah King
Row 3: Coach Alex Hyde, Aidan Matejov, Luke Schubert, Vince Schiller, Ast.Coach Raymond
Sterling
Head Coach: Alex Hyde Assistant Coach: Raymond Sterling
HAYDEN KLAS Class of 2027
Best of luck to you this season Hayden! We are proud of you and love to watch you play. Work hard and have fun!
Love, Your #1 Fans, Your Family
CORNELIUS Class of 2026
Have a great season! The Cornelius Family
PAXTON RECHCYGL Class of 2026
Paxton, we love watching you play as your passion for the game is undeniable. Let’s go Black Hawks! Love Mom & Braeden
JACK MARTI Class of 2026
Good luck in your Junior season Jack! We will always be your biggest fans. Play hard, be the best teammate, and remember to have fun. Go Black Hawks! Love Mom, Day, Julia & Abby
KENDYL CONRAD Class of 2026
Best wishes Black Hawks!
Kendyl, play hard & have fun. We love watching you compete.
Love, Mom, Dad & Kylie
MARISSA MORGAN Class of 2025
From your first game to your last, we love watching you play and are so proud of you!
Enjoy your senior year!
Love Dad, Mom, Melanie, Mackenzie & Mason
TOMMY LUTZ Class of 2025
Tommy, thanks for all of the great memories on and off the court the past 18 years. Dream big and strive to do your best. We are so proud and love you so much. Mom, Dad, Molly & Emily
MELANIE MORGAN Class of 2027
Your determination, energy, and will to win have inspired us every day! Keep being you and have a great sophomore year!
Love Dad, Mom, Marissa, Mackenzie & Mason
TOMMY LUTZ Class of 2025
Tommy Baby! We love you and we are so proud of the young man you have become!
Love, Bappa & Lala
LILIANA VERPLANCKE Class of 2027
We are so proud of you on and off the court. Enjoy every moment because it goes by so fast. We love you, Mom, Dad, Sophia and Emi
CALEB BICHANICH Class of 2027
Watching you grow and excel has been the most amazing and exciting journey! Keep working hard! Have a wonderful season and we love you! Love, Mom, Dad & Brayden
BRADY EADER Class of 2025
We are very proud of you. Enjoy your Senior season! Work hard & have some fun. Ball Out! Love, Mom, Dad, Cody, Alexis, Ru & Ridge
Leave it on the floor!
Love Mom, Dad, Bennett, Carson, Cooper (& Izzy:)
CARSON & BRYNLEE HILDEBRAND
Class of 2025 & 2027
We love you both so much. Have a great season. Love your biggest fans, Grandma Nancy, Grandma Joan, Grandpa Joe
DONNIE
HILGART Class of 2027
BRYNLEE HILDEBRAND Class of 2027 It’s Not The Push From Behind Or The Pull In Front-It’s The Drive From Inside.”-Dale Brown Keep on Driving Donnie! Go Black Hawks!! We Love You, Mom, Dad, Joey & Katie
JAYCEE KUPCHO Class of 2028
We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments. We love watching you play and getting better at basketball. We love you so very much! Love, Mom & Dad
TATUM WIEDENHAFT
Class of 2025
Keep chasing your dreams. Proud of you baby girl!
Love Mom, Jon, Mya, Ryker & Axel
TATUM WIEDENHAFT
of 2025
We are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad and Blake GRAESON SCHWANZ
of 2027
AVA VAN SLUYS Class of 2027
Wishing you and your teammates an incredible season ahead! Play hard, support each other, and enjoy every moment on the court.
Love, Mom, Dad & Kaylie
MADISON JAMES Class of 2028
Remember you are strong, smart & a natural leader. We cannot wait to watch you show your talents and leadership on the court this season. Go be great!
Love, Dad, Mom, Sav, DJ, & Mya
DJ JAMES Class of 2026
We are proud of the young man you have become on & off the court! We are excited to see you play this season after all the hard work you’ve put in.
Go be great! Love, Dad, Mom, Sav, Mya, & Madison
You Got This! Keep your eye on the ball and shoot for the stars #13! Love ALWAYS Your BIGGEST Fan - Mom JAVANI GONZALEZ-LEE Class of 2027
AVA DOTSON Class of 2027
So proud of you on & off the court! Go Black Hawks.
Love Mom, Dad & Mila
CARSON HILDEBRAND Class of 2025
We are so proud of you. Love you bud.
Love Mom, Dad, Bennett, Brynlee, Cooper (& Izzy)
XOEL CODESIDO Class of 2027
We are so proud of you Xoel! You have worked so hard since you’ve been here & it’s paid off. We look forward to cheering you on this basketball season. Have a great year! Love Jon & Karin
ADAM DEMBIEC Class of 2026
Have a great season #11
Love, Mom, Dad & Kayla
CALEB BATTLES Class of 2027
Hey Caleb, we’re looking forward to watching you and the team this season.
Have fun and BALL OUT! Let’s go Black Hawks!
Love Granny & Mom
LUKE SCHUBERT Class of 2028
Just like your Dad wearing #25 for the USA Team when he was 18, keep jumping (HIGHER) & reaching for the stars! We are so proud of you & how you have maintained the “always dominate” mentality on the court/field & in the classroom. Love Mom, Dad, & Jack
HUDSON SILGEN Class of 2025
We are proud of your push back and your push forward. Keep moving! #BBLDrizzy #2024Varsity2025
Love, Dad, Mutti, Evelyn, & Russy
VINCE SCHILLER Class of 2028
Good Luck Vince! We’re all so excited to support you and the Black Hawks this season! Love Dad, Mom, Sam & Nicholas
ALIZA EMANUELE
Class of 2028
Play with your heart & your talents will follow. You’ve got this!
Love Mom, Dad, & Sienna
AIDAN MATEJOV Class of 2028
Aidan, your strength, resilence, and passion inspire me every day. I’ll always be your #1 fan! Keep shining & chasing your dreams. Go Black Hawks! Love, Mom
GRAFTON BASKETBALL BACKCOURT CLUB FAMILY SPONSORSHIPS
Good luck players and thank you coaches for your commitment to the team. We can’t wait to watch you all play! -Brian & Shannon Morgan
It starts with D! Bennett Hildebrand (23)
Let’s go Grafton. Leave it on the floor!
-Joe & Michelle Hildebrand
Good luck this season Black Hawks.
-Scott & Tanya Eader
We believe in you - trust each other, stay focused, and fight for every play. You’ve already shown you’re a force, and we can’t wait to see what you’ll achieve.
-Coach Matt, Coach, Lisa, & Coach Lindsay
Good Luck JV Girls! Stay focused and play hard. From Coach Tori & Coach
Mark
Work Hard and Play Harder! #Teamwork makes the Dream work! Tanairi Gonzalez
CALI TAGLIAPIETRA Class of 2027
Good Luck Blackhawks! Forever your biggest fans. Mom, Dad, Tyler & Tessa
Good luck this basketball season! Go Black Hawks! Love, Dad, Mom & Maddie AJ SPRING Class of 2027
JOSIAH GONZALEZ Class of 2027
Looking forward to watching you and the team compete this year! We love you son, keep working hard and chasing your dreams.
Good luck & great success for the “round ball” season! Love, Grandma & Grandpa
Have a great season Graysen, excited to watch you play. Love Nana & Papa
Class of 2025 & 2027
Good luck this season! Have fun playing together! We are so proud of you both! Go Black Hawks! Grandma Nancy, Grandpa Ray, Uncle Jeff
MARISSA & MELANIE MORGAN
Class of 2025 & 2027
Marissa and Melanie - We hope you have a great season this year! It will be so much fun watching you play together! Go get ‘em! Love, Grandma & Grandpa Krajnik
BROOKLYN LAMONTAGNE Class of 2028
Have a great season, B!! Love, Mom, Dad and Blake
GRAYSEN BOLLECH Class of 2026
Have a fun season Gray! We love you -Dad, Mom, & Sophie
We hope you have a great basketball season! We are so proud of you! Love, Dad, Mom, & Layla
From the Court to the Community, We’re Here for You!
Michael McNabb Jr Hannah Belanger Jeff Sewell Tom Molaski Rachel Hencke Alex Huibregtse Mark Langlois
LAY UP SPONSORSHIP
Scott & Tonya Eader Tanairi Gonzalez
Lisa Knaust
Coach D’Amato
Coach Symmonds
Teri & Courtney Lutz
Coach Knaust
Bennett Hildebrand (23) Joe & Michelle Hildebrand
Brian & Shannon Morgan
Coach Graycarek
Tony & Lisa Tagliapietra
Coach Meins
T he GRAFTON BASKETBALL BACKCOURT CLUB was established for the purpose of promoting and suppor ting all aspects of the Grafton High School Basketball program We look for ward to having a positive impact on the lives of high school student-athletes, their families, and our community
We want to THANK YOU for attending today's game and thank you for your suppor t of our players, the coaches, and the Grafton High School Basketball program
If you are interested in playing a par t in the excitement of interscholastic athletics, we encourage you to become a GRAFTON BASKETBALL BACKCOURT CLUB sponsor!
100% of any donation goes directly back to the GHS Basketball Program and is tax deductible. Contact graftonbasketballclub@gmail com for more information on how to get involved
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