King of the Cage returning to Keshena
Several of state’s best set to fightThe Menominee Casino Resort, N277 Highway 47-55, Keshena, is hosting the national mixed martial arts event, King of the Cage, on Saturday, including returning and...
View ArticlePackers raise level of game while playoff hopes plummet
If the NFL playoff tiebreaker system included moral victories and tough breaks, the Green Bay Packers might be in decent shape for January.As it sits, they’re on the outside looking in, and barring an...
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Blackhawks’ pressure too much for Wildcats
Gresham struggles to guard defensivelyBy: Jacy Zollar sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader photo by Jacy Zollar Gresham Community High School freshman Raven Bennett passes the ball during a 78-51 loss to...
View ArticleGet ‘one more chance’ at deer with muzzleloading rifle
Why do the words of a young child always seem wise beyond their years when applied to adult situations?When I think of the many deer hunting opportunities we Wisconsin hunters enjoy, I recall my...
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Athlete of the Week: Caleb Davids
Sophomore led Hawks in shutout with 17 saves Contributed photo Caleb Davids recorded 17 saves in Tuesday’s win over Fox Cities United. The victory was Davids’ first shutout (4-0) and coach Garrett...
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Hawks clinch conference opener in final seconds
DePerry scores 22 2nd-half pointsBy: Jacy Zollar sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader photo by Jacy Zollar Shawano Community High School junior Hailey Buschman passes the ball to senior Brandi Gueths...
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Hawks can’t hang on in home opener
Nelson leads Shawano with 16 pointsBy: Jacy Zollar sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader photo by Jacy Zollar Shawano Community High School senior Cole Nelson drives up the court during a 55-53 loss to...
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GIRLS BASKETBALLWittenberg-Birnamwood 43, Bonduel 23Wittenberg-Birnamwood defeated Bonduel in a Central Wisconsin Conference-East matchup on Tuesday.Emily Norrbom led the Chargers with 10 points and...
View ArticlePack take slim playoff hopes to Cleveland
Nobody on the Green Bay Packers’ coaching staff will be too upset with the defense at practice this week if the scout team moves the ball on them. They’ll be up against a pretty good quarterback.Eight...
View ArticleBears win 1, lose 1 at home dual
Coleman gives Bonduel taste of regionalsBy: Dennis Wilson Leader CorrespondentBonduel had a split night at its double dual on Tuesday night, defeating Gillett/Suring and falling to Coleman.In their...
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Shawano falls 86-80 to Tomahawk
Several Hawks shave individual timesBy: Jacy Zollar sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader photo by Jacy Zollar Shawano Community High School freshman Carson Cummings prepares for the 200-yard freestyle race...
View ArticleSunday deadline for bear, spring turkey applications
The deadline for applying for bear and spring wild turkey permits is Sunday (Dec. 10).If you purchased a patron license this year, you probably applied already when you bought your license. It’s easy...
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Athlete of the Week: Tori DePerry
Junior named American Family Insurance All-USA performer of the week Photo by Jody Ward Tori DePerry scored a combined 81 points over four games this past week to lead Shawano on a 4-0 run. DePerry was...
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GIRLS BASKETBALLDec. 8Amherst 74Bonduel 34Amherst defeated Bonduel 74-34 in a Central Wisconsin Conference-East matchup on Friday.Kylie Guenther led Bonduel with 10 points and Brynn Reinke had four...
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Bears control 2nd half but come up short
Weier scores 23 points, 3 3-pointers in conference openerBy: Jacy Zollar sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader photo by Jacy Zollar Bonduel High School senior Dalton Cairns looks to pass during Friday’s...
View ArticleShawano places 3rd at Brillion
By: Leader StaffShawano placed third out of eight teams at the Brillion meet on Saturday with 212 points. Eleven of the Hawks’ 12 wrestlers competed for third-place or higher and two wrestlers made the...
View ArticleShawano defeated by defending D3 state champs
Xavier cruises to 109-60 in conference openerBy: Dennis Wilson Leader CorrespondentProfessional wrestler Ric Flair used to famously say, “To be the man you have to beat the man.” That can also be used...
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GIRLS BASKETBALLBonduel 42Weyauwega-Fremont 25Bonduel won its first Central Wisconsin Conference-East matchup against Weyauwega-Fremont on Tuesday at Bonduel High School. The Bears’ (5-2, 2-1 CWC)...
View ArticlePackers seek big finish with Rodgers back in the saddle
Amid great anticipation and with more delay than their coach and a few million fans would have preferred, the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday announced — nothing.It was the protagonist himself who took...
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Bears building confidence with young roster
Bonduel clinches first conference victoryBy: Jacy Zollar sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader photo by Jacy Zollar Bonduel High School junior Jessie LaBerge looks to drive past Weyauwega-Fremont’s Taylor...
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