Seymour outpaces Shawano in Bay Conference face-off
Hawks lose conference lead to ThunderBy: Jacy Zollar sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader photo by Jacy Zollar Shawano Community High School junior Hailey Buschman takes a shot during a 68-34 Bay...
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GIRLS BASKETBALLShiocton 66Bonduel 44Bonduel trailed by six at halftime, but struggled in the second half as Shiocton secured a comfortable lead.“We were really competitive for the first 30 minutes of...
View ArticleAthlete of the Week: Emily Norrbom
Senior leads team with 11 points, 5 steals per game Contributed photo Emily Norrbom secured a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds in the Chargers overtime victory over Peshtigo on Tuesday. The...
View ArticleCrossing paths with deer marks collision of two worlds
As I walked through the quiet, snow-carpeted woods Sunday on the last day of the antlerless deer season, I saw fresh deer tracks crossing the boot prints I’d left the day before.I was on my way to my...
View ArticleOtradovec scores 29 points, leads Wildcats past Bowler
3 Gresham players shoot over 20 points in border rivalryBy: Jacy Zollar sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader photo by Jacy Zollar Gresham Community School freshman Raven Bennett makes a 3-point attempt...
View ArticleEagles clinch final minute free throws to secure win
Menominee Indian easily defeats Weyauwega-FremontBy: Jacy Zollar sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader photo by Jacy Zollar Menominee Indian High School sophomore Senihseah Wayka looks to pass during the...
View ArticleShawano wrestling hosts Shawano Holiday Classic
Bonduel places 3rd, Shawano 5th in tournamentBy: Dennis Wilson Leader Correspondent Photo by Dennis Wilson Shawano Community High School’s Alex Sumnicht defeated Bonduel High School’s Kaden Bergsbaken...
View ArticleWith playoff bid foiled, Rodgers done for the year
The best-laid plans of mice, men and rehabbing quarterbacks often go astray, as a disappointed Aaron Rodgers learned last Sunday.The Green Bay Packers quarterback reflected on the reality he endured,...
View ArticleClintonville’s Jung commits to wrestle after high school
Senior signs letter with Adrian CollegeBy: Jacy Zollar sports@wolfrivermedia.com Contributed Photo Clintonville High School senior Lacey Jung signed her letter of intent on Nov. 30 to continue her...
View ArticleSuring tops Gresham in nonconference matchup
Strong 2nd half not enough for WildcatsBy: Jacy Zollar sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader photo by Jacy Zollar Gresham Community School freshman Makayla Belongia secures a rebound during Thursday’s 41-30...
View ArticleShawano loss comes down to last match
By: Leader StaffThe Shawano wrestling team came up short against West De Pere in a Bay Conference matchup on Thursday night.The Phantoms defeated the Hawks 42-38 at Shawano Community High School in a...
View ArticleThis Christmas poem is just for you sportsmen
Inspired by the great Christmas poem by Clement Clarke Moore, I just had to write this sportsmen’s version of “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” I hope you enjoy it!Twas the Saturday Before...
View ArticleSCHS grad gets to experience bowl game
Gueths gets college reps while redshirtingBy: Greg Bates Leader Correspondent Leader File Photo Northern Illinois University offensive lineman Zeke Gueths, a Shawano Community High School graduate who...
View ArticleAthlete of the Week: Bryce Weier
Senior led Bears in win over Clintonville Contributed photo Bryce Weier scored a team-high 26 points in Monday’s win over Clintonville. The senior was 4 for 4 at the free-throw line and drained four...
View ArticleGresham opens Sundrop Shootout with win
4 Wildcats shoot double digitsBy: Jacy Zollar sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader photo by Jacy Zollar Gresham Community School senior Todd Otradovec drives past Green Bay NEW Lutheran’s Luke Bukowski...
View ArticleCollege football still peddling fractional “tournament”
The road to a college football championship makes for a busy December. Some are busy playing games; others are busy talking.Officials from the NCAA’s Division I playoff selection committee spent a good...
View ArticleHawks dominate Oconto Falls at Sundrop Shootout
Gueths leads Shawano with 15 points, 7 of 8 free throwsBy: Dennis Wilson Leader Correspondent Photo by Jody Ward Shawano Community High School junior Hailey Buschman scored 11 points, including six of...
View ArticleImprove your outdoors approach and abilities in 2018
A new year arrives Monday and it’s time to count our blessings and make improvements on our lives.If you read my columns, you’ve probably figured out that I’m pretty conservative and happy with the...
View ArticleAthlete of the Week: Jake Hoffman
Freshman led Wildcats to victory at shootout Contributed photo Jake Hoffman led Gresham to a 53-50 victory over NEW Lutheran during the Sundrop Shootout on Wednesday. The freshman scored a team-high 13...
View ArticleShawano drops 2nd game in Sundrop Shootout
Richards scores 23, including 4 3-pointers, for HawksBy: Jacy Zollar sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader photo by Jacy Zollar Shawano Community High School senior Kaden Richards attempts to shoot over...
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