Jason Arndt, jarndt@wolfrivermedia.com
Leader Photo by Jason Arndt Shawano Community High School swimmers honored Monday at the school’s winter sports banquet included, from left,Rolando Colon, Captain’s Award; Zach Soper, Most Valuable Swimmer, Captain’s Award; James Krueger, Most Improved; Adrian Tetting, Coach’s Award; Jake Klister, Captain’s Award.
Leader Photo by Jason Arndt Shawano Community High School pom pon team members honored Monday at the school’s winter sports banquet included, from left, Sadie Cummings, Rookie of the Year; Rachel Lohrenger, Most Valuable Player; Kailee Wegner, Coaches Award; Livia Lima, Super Sister Award; Cassie Whitehouse, Most Dedicated.
Thirty-two Shawano Community High School student-athletes received honors Monday at the winter awards banquet at The Gathering.
The annual banquet was sponsored by the Shawano Athletic Booster Club.
Each coach briefly discussed the team’s season and presented awards to the top performers.
It also brought two first-time coaches to the podium, coach Bryon Lammers of the hockey team and wrestling coach Mike Homan.
“We had a trying season, with the loss of our coach in December,” said first-year hockey coach Bryon Lammers. “Not having the numbers, we did well.”
The wrestling team, led by first-year coach Mike Homan, also competed with fewer participants than he would have liked.
Homan noted the Hawks had fewer athletes than their Bay Conference opponents throughout the season. He credited the small team for coming together during the season.
“The team worked pretty hard at practices all season. … Everybody put in a team effort and put in everything they had during the season,” Homan said.
Boys swim coach Walberto Colon, whose team had five swimmers earn first-team Bay Conference honors, told the audience he will cherish the memories he had coaching his son, Rolando.
Zach Soper, who won his second 100-yard backstroke state title, received two awards: Most Valuable Player and the Captain’s Award.
Ryan Koenig, girls basketball coach, credited the team for the marked improvement since last year. The Hawks jumped from five to 10 wins.
The boys basketball team’s season continues Thursday when the Hawks face Merrill in a semifinal game of the Marshfield Sectional in WIAA Division 2 tourney play.
BOYS BASKETBALL
The team elected two most valuable players, Zack Sousek and Jack Lacy. Lacy also was named the defensive most valuable player. Dylan Hintz earned the Mr. Hustle award. Braden Mueller was named the most improved player. Zeke Gueths was honored as Mr. Teammate.
POM PONS
Rachel Lohrengel was honored as the team’s most valuable player. Cassandra Whitehouse was selected as the most dedicated player. Sadie Cummings was the team’s rookie of the year. Livia Lima received the Super Sister Award for supporting her teammates. Coach Stephanie Bendtschneider presented the coach’s award to Kailee Wegner.
HOCKEY
The hockey team’s most valuable player was Brendan Chapman-Jacobs. Blake Stoss was honored as the most dedicated. Zach Alvarez was selected as the most improved player. Sam Boivin received the coach’s award.
CHEERLEADING
Mariah Ruehle was selected by her team as the Most Valuable Cheerleader. McCasalin Gorman received the Spirit of the Hawks Award. Taylor Hodkiewicz was cited as the most improved. Allison Raddant was given Top Girl honors. Kale McHugh was named Beast of the Base.
WRESTLING
Dalton Parson was selected as the team’s most valuable player. He also received the Heart of the Hawk award. Damon Braatz was cited as the most improved. Rashawn Bell was given the coach’s award.
BOYS SWIMMING
Zach Soper was named the team’s most valuable swimmer and received the captain’s award with teammates Jake Klister and Rolando Colon. James Krueger was selected as the team’s most improved swimmer. Adrian Tetting was given the coach’s award.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Megan Klitzke was selected as the Hawks’ most valuable player. Briana Boda received the award for offensive most valuable player. Sara Hokenstad was honored as the defensive most valuable player. Coach’s awards went to Courtney Ainsworth and Courtney Vomastic.