Leader Photo by Morgan Rode Bonduel’s Parker Bohm prepares to take a swing during the team’s regional final game against Peshtigo on May 29. Bohm was named the boys Athlete of the Year at Bonduel after a strong football, basketball and baseball career.
Bonduel High School recognized its top athletes from spring sports and also awarded yearly honors to several deserving athletes during a banquet on Sunday.
Senior Parker Bohm was named the boys Athlete of the Year, while senior Jessie LaBerge was the girls Athlete of the Year.
Bohm and LaBerge were also among the Bears seniors recognized for playing sports across each possible season of their high school careers. Brooks Dehn, Aaron Schaal, Nathan Kelly, Jared Wondra, Colin Ewing and Isaac Garside were the other seniors that earned that distinction.
Baseball
The baseball team, coached by Donnie Gruenewald, enjoyed a strong regular season before overcoming some late season adversity to eventually play in a Division 3 regional final.
Noah Beilfuss was named the team’s Most Valuable Player after a big year at the plate and on the pitching mound.
Joey Wagester was tabbed the Most Improved Player, while Bohm and Cole Letter picked up captain honors.
Softball
A young softball team hit its groove near the end of the season before earning a playoff win under coach Chris Reinke.
McKenzie Wollenberg was named the Most Valuable Player after playing shortstop and batting in the heart of the Bears lineup.
MacKenzie Moore was named the most improved, while Nicole Koeller was honored for being the team’s top hitter.
Boys golf
The boys golf team endured an up-and-down season on the course, with several different golfers stepping up for coach Dave LaBerge over the spring.
Carter Siolka was named the Most Valuable Golfer after leading the team in most of its meets and invites.
Colin Hanus was named the Most Improved Golfer after a breakout season.
Track and field
The Bonduel track and field teams experienced plenty of success this spring under coach James Westrich.
LaBerge and Canaan Szoszorek were honored as the Most Valuable Players after each qualifying for state.
LaBerge and Wondra were honored as captains, while Brenna Hertzfeldt and Max Marohl were tabbed the most improved.