Kaukauna's Carson Van Dinter. Photo by Kevin Doszak. See more at kdoszakphotos.zenfoliosite.com
Kaukauna's Carson Van Dinter. Photo by Kevin Doszak. See more at kdoszakphotos.zenfoliosite.com

KAUKAUNA — After finishing the 2022 season one game away from qualifying for the WIAA Division 2 state championship game, expectations are high for the Kaukauna Galloping Ghosts football team.

The Ghosts open the season at home Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023 at 7 p.m. at Bank of Kaukauna Stadium against Ashwaubenon High School.

Among the top returning players are Mitch Verstegen, an Indiana University commit and safety Carson Van Dinter, an Iowa State commit and QB Finnley Doriot, named to this year’s Post-Crescent Elite-11 team.

An uncharacteristic five turnovers were too much to overcome on their final game last year as the Kaukauna’ lost 26-7 loss to West De Pere in a Division 2 WIAA Level 4 playoff game at Ashwaubenon.

West De Pere eventually lost 27-10 to Kettle Moraine in the state final.

2023 Kaukauna football season

Thursday, Aug 17, 2023
 Game 7:00PM Ashwaubenon Kaukauna High School
 
    Parent Night
Friday, Aug 25, 2023
 Game 7:00PM Away vs. West De Pere West De Pere High School
 
    
Thursday, Aug 31, 2023
 Game 7:00PM Oshkosh North Kaukauna High School
 
    Raiders Night
Friday, Sep 8, 2023
 Game 7:00PM Away vs. Neenah Neenah High School
 
    The Score – Streaming
Friday, Sep 15, 2023
 Game 7:00PM Away vs. Fond du Lac Fond Du Lac High School
 
    Fondy Junior Football League Night
Friday, Sep 22, 2023
 Game 7:00PM Oshkosh West Kaukauna High School
 
    Varsity Dance: Kids Clinic Performance
Friday, Sep 29, 2023
 Game 7:00PM Away vs. Appleton North Paul Engen Field
 
    WACY TV 32 Sports Showdown will broadcast the game
Friday, Oct 6, 2023
 Game 7:00PM Kimberly Kaukauna High School
 
    Homecoming 2023
Friday, Oct 13, 2023
 Game 7:00PM Appleton East Kaukauna High School
 
    Senior Night


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By Dan Plutchak

Dan Plutchak, born and raised in Kaukauna, is cofounder of Kaukauna Community News.