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10/26/2025

The memorable match gave Brillion its first regional title since 1989 and advanced them to sectional competition on Thursday night.

By David NordbyThe Brillion News VALDERS – For the first time in school history, the Brillion volleyball team is a regional champion.The No. 3 Lions beat rival No. 2 Valders 3-2 (16-25, 25-13, 22-25, 25-23, 15-13) in a five-set thriller in a Division 3 regional championship on Saturday night. The ...

10/25/2025

Weston Schmidt scored four touchdowns in the win, including a 57-yard run on the first play of the fourth quarter.

Hilbert also advanced to Level 2 with a 35-8 home win against Pittsville.

By David NordbyThe Brillion News Weston Schmidt scored four touchdowns, and the No. 3 Lions twice built a 14-point lead in an eventual 28-21 win against No. 6 Watertown Luther Prep in a Division 5 Level 1 playoff game on Friday night.The win gave Brillion its first playoff victory since a 33-0 home....

10/18/2025

Led by Heath Cousin’s four touchdowns and a group of other standouts, Brillion blew out Valders to earn a share of the conference championship.

The Lions, Hilbert and Reedsville will all host all Level 1 playoff games on Friday, Oct. 24.

By David NordbyThe Brillion News BRILLION - For the 18th time in program history, the Brillion Lions are conference champions. The Lions beat Valders 47-6 in a dominant regular season finale on Friday night. The win ensured them a share of this year's conference championship. The Lions and Roncalli....

10/17/2025

Brillion will play either New Holstein or Chilton in a regional semifinal next Thursday.

Reedsville and Hilbert will play Tuesday night in a Division 4 regional quarterfinal.

The Brillion News HILBERT – The Brillion volleyball team completed one of the best regular seasons in program history with a 3-0 win against Hilbert on Thursday night.With the win, the Lions finished 26-4 overall as the team prepares for the playoffs next week.“I think because we’re so close a...

10/15/2025

Schreiber submitted her resignation letter on Monday night.

By David NordbyThe Brillion News BRILLION – Brillion City Administrator Patty Schreiber has resigned from her position.Schreiber submitted a letter to the city on Monday night, which was later accepted by Mayor Mike Smith, Smith confirmed to the newspaper.Schreiber’s exit from the position is ef...

10/03/2025

The Brillion Area Chamber of Commerce held the eighth annual Brillion Best & Brightest awards at Carstens Mill on Thursday night.

Those honored included: John School (Michael S. Ariens Community Leadership Award), Bob and Pat Endries (Philanthropic Legacy Award), Dave Andre (Volunteer of the Year), Ryan Cherney (Public Servant of the Year), Primary Companies (Business of the Year), Kerri Martin (Young Professional of the Year), Abigail Woerishofer (Teacher of the Year) and Sam Hoppe (Teacher of the Year).

(Photos courtesy of David Nordby/Brillion News)

10/02/2025

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09/27/2025

Joe Shimek and Heath Cousin connected for a 49-yard touchdown with 2:16 left in the game to put the Lions ahead.

The Brillion News MANITOWOC - In a game that will likely help decide the Eastern Wisconsin Conference and will be one of the most memorable games of the 2025 season, Brillion beat Roncalli 22-14 on Friday night in Manitowoc. Heath Cousin scored all three of Brillion's touchdowns with a run of 65 yar...

09/05/2025

The police squad car was a total loss from the accident.

The Brillion News BRILLION - One Brillion police officer suffered minor injuries from a squad car crash while in pursuit of another vehicle on Tuesday night. At about 10:50 p.m., the officer attempted to stop a motor vehicle, who failed to pull over. The officer had his emergency lights and siren ac...

09/04/2025

The 89-year-old died at the scene of the accident.

The Brillion News TOWN OF RANTOUL - An 89-year-old Brillion woman died in a two-vehicle crash in the Town of Rantoul on Wednesday afternoon. The Calumet County Sheriff's Department released the information on Thursday that the crash happened at the intersection of Irish Road and CTH E about 2:36 p.m...

09/03/2025

The projects are expected to be completed in 2026.

The Brillion NewsBRILLION – Brillion Works LLC announced through a press release on Tuesday morning that it is set to begin construction on two new developments on Brillion's east side.Below is the full press release issued to the newspaper.AnnouncementThe next phase in the transformation of the f...

08/22/2025

Brillion had a memorable season opener in Sturgeon Bay on Thursday night.

The Brillion News Brillion 46, Sturgeon Bay 0 Brillion scored on its first seven possessions to build a 46-0 lead and create a running clock by halftime.Multiple Lions found the end zone including Jaxon Lisowe for the game’s first points. Quarterback Joe Shimek found tight end Kelvin Gilbertson fo...