Clintonville wins state tourney opener
The Clintonville American Legion baseball team had no trouble dealing with Nekoosa’s home-field advantage, handing the American Legion Class A state tournament hosts a 15-0 loss in five innings at...
View ArticleDiamond Cats lose at state
By: Leader StaffThe Clintonville American Legion baseball team lost to Denmark 5-3 in the American Legion Class A state tournament Thursday in Nekoosa.The Diamond Cats (18-6) took a 2-0 lead in the...
View ArticleOnly 5 nights remain of Speedway season
By: Scott Owen, Leader ColumnistAs the 2014 racing season reaches its final third of the schedule, it is a great time to take a look at some of the intriguing story lines right.One of the top point...
View ArticleArea players selected for all-star rosters
By: Gerrard Diaz, gdiaz@shawanoleader.comShawano sluggers Chase Henning and Alex Frechette will be heading to Fox Cities Stadium on Aug. 9 for the Fox River Valley American Legion All-Star game.The Fox...
View ArticleNo disabilities at camp, just kids having fun
NubAbility helps youngster who lost handBy: Gerrard Diaz, gdiaz@shawanoleader.com Contributed Photo Isaiah Lanphear, 5, of Cecil, gets in a three-point stance as he learns football skills during the...
View ArticleClintonville Legion eliminated from state tourney
By: Gerrard Diaz, gdiaz@shawanoleader.comThe Clintonville American Legion baseball team had the tying run on third base in the seventh inning but couldn’t get him home and lost 5-4 to Wisconsin Dells...
View ArticleDairyland Baseball Roundup
Shawano 6, Navarino 1Lucas Postl and Ryan Coffey had three hits apiece for the Lobos in the regular season finale.Bryce Szymanski added two hits for the Lobos (22-7). Eric Stenson had a two-run home...
View ArticleBABA Roundup
EASTERN DIVISIONGresham 6, Shawano 0Adam Carroll threw a two-hitter and struck out 13 to earn the win. Ben Scheidermayer took the loss.Pete Carroll was 3 for 6 to lead Gresham at the plate. Joe Ejnik...
View ArticleSaunders wins first career feature at Speedway
By: Scott Owen, Special to the LeaderTravis VanStraten stayed hot Saturday, winning his sixth, and second straight, IMCA Stock Car feature of the year at the 10th annual Bud Lynn Memorial Night at the...
View ArticleSenior-heavy Bears have high hopes
Football team opens practiceBy: gdiaz@shawanoleader.com Leader Photo by Gerrard Diaz Bonduel High School senior quarterback Colton Dobratz throws a pass during Tuesday’s practice session in Bonduel....
View ArticleEagles gaining speed, getting younger
MIHS will rely on seniors earlyBy: Gerrard Diaz, gdiaz@shawanoleader.comThey may be smaller, but the Eagles can fly.The Menominee Indian High School football team (2-7, 1-4 Northern Lakes Conference)...
View ArticleGo-karting helps keep racing alive
By: Scott Owen, Leader ColumnistWith much certainty I can say that racing as we know it today would be very different if not for the efforts of Ed Bertram and Mike Mitchell.Since you are reading this,...
View ArticleHawks hope to continue progress
Second year under TomowBy: gdiaz@shawanoleader.com Leader Photo by Gerrard Diaz Shawano Community High School assistant football coach Rob Wolff holds up a play card during a scout team huddle at...
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Western DivisionTigerton 7, Bowler 1Tigerton scored five unearned runs in the second inning to erase a 1-0 deficit.Paul Sellner was the winning pitcher and was 2 for 3 to lead Tigerton at the plate....
View ArticleSiefert proves he's up to the challenge
By: Scott Owen, Special to the LeaderJared Siefert pocketed an extra $900 Saturday by virtue of winning “the challenge” in the IMCA Modified feature at the historic Shawano Speedway half mile on Autism...
View ArticleDairyland Baseball Roundup
Shawano 11, Pulaski 2The Shawano Lobos (24-7) scored 10 runs in the fourth inning Sunday.TJ Arrowood was 2 for 4 with a double and two RBIs to lead Shawano. Ben Bystol was 2 for 4 with a double and two...
View ArticleHawks’ soccer team looking to reload
SCHS has to replace several graduated seniorsBy: gdiaz@shawanoleader.com Leader Photo by Gerrard Diaz Shawano Community High School soccer coach Bob Croschere talks to his team during a rainy practice...
View ArticleCats aim for return to jamboree
Senior backfield will lead Bowler/Gresham football teamBy: gdiaz@shawanoleader.com Leader Photo by Gerrard Diaz Bowler/Gresham tight end Joe Serrano slides to make a catch during football practice...
View ArticleRiding the racing roller coaster
By: Scott Owen, Leader ColumnistRacing, like any other sport, is full of highs and lows.The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat is evident every Saturday night at the Shawano Speedway.As the...
View ArticleHawks want to regain Bay title
Martell, Hanson look for return to stateBy: The Associated Press Leader Photo by Gerrard Diaz Shawano/Bonduel high school senior swimmer Ali Hanson does a backstroke exercise during practice Thursday...
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