New-look Bay Conference expected to increase parity
SCHS getting acquainted with new teamsBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale SCHS football head coach Alan Tomow talks to his players about their upcoming schedule...
View ArticleAmbrosius hired as SCHS boys basketball coach
Familiarity with program should ease transitionBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale New Shawano Community High School boys basketball coach Dave Ambrosius, left,...
View ArticleNew coach bringing energy to 8-man ball
Gresham/Bowler rebuilding this seasonBy: Chris Caporale sports@wolfrivermedia.comFirst-year head coach Andrew Meverden hopes to bring a young energy to coaching Gresham/Bowler’s eight-man football...
View ArticleSCHS fills tennis, hockey coaching vacancies
13 total coaches hired this summerBy: Chris Caporale sports@wolfrivermedia.comShawano Community High School has filled its three remaining varsity coaching vacancies, athletic director Charmaine...
View ArticleBABA Roundup
WEST DIVISIONTIGERTON 10, CAROLINE 2Tigerton scored seven runs in the fourth inning to break a 1-1 tie and never looked back.WP - Paul Sellner; LP - Nick DesrochersTIGERTON: Eric Kroening was 3 for 5...
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GOLFShawano girls placed 14th at Seymour meetThe Shawano girls golf team began its season Friday at the Thunder Invitational at Crystal Springs Golf Course in Seymour. The Hawks placed 14th out of 16...
View Article2 racers earn first speedway victory of summer
Wilinski earns 2nd straight feature winBy: Dave Buss, Special to tthe LeaderOver 200 kids went home with backpacks as Little Ceasars and Mike’s Videos presented backpack night at the Shawano Speedway....
View ArticleBonduel hoping to reload after losing 16 starters
Expectations remain high despite departuresBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Bonduel runs a full-speed play during a padded football practice last week at the...
View ArticleInvolvement is the ultimate reward in youth sports
By: Gary Seymour, sports@wolfrivermedia.comThe absolute worst preparation for life that a kid could possibly have, someone once said, is a happy childhood.That line was delivered with tongue firmly in...
View ArticleHawks making small adjustments to achieve success
Upperclassman leadership key for football teamBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale SCHS quarterback Jack Hanauer attempts a pass while looking through multiple...
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GOLFShawano girls place 3rd, Bonduel 5thShawano combined for a team score of 200, while Bonduel shot 239 at Thursday’s Bay/NEC North Divisional Match at Little River Country Club in Marinette.Emily...
View ArticleMIHS players buying into 8-man football
Speed and size among strengths of EaglesBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Junior running back Forrest Madosh turns the corner on a run Friday during a...
View ArticleBears battle for season-opening victory
Stoss, Robaidek lead rushing attackBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.comBonduel controlled the line of scrimmage on offense and defense as the Bears dominated Crivitz in a season-opening,...
View ArticleDon’t sell the Mighty Fours short
By: Scott Owen, Special to the LeaderI want to start off this week’s column by congratulating Brandon Nygaard on a hard-fought first career feature win Saturday at the Shawano Speedway.Now to the next...
View ArticleHawks start fast but Truckers finish strong
Clintonville’s Taylor shines in 28-18 winBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Lee Pulaski Shawano Community High School running back Kien Moorman runs for the Hawks’ second...
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WEST DIVISIONTIGERTON 2, LITTLE FALLS 1Dylan Berg singled home Eric Gendusa with the go-ahead run with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning as the Tigers won a pitching duel.Little Falls took a...
View ArticleBuhler wins 1st feature at speedway in 8 years
By: Scott Owen, Special to the LeaderThe last few weeks at Shawano Speedway have made for interesting racing, as the drivers are fighting to move up the feature point standings.Tim Buhler scored his...
View ArticleBears’ hitters ready to attack
BHS volleyball squad still strong after loss of 2 seniorsBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Senior hitter Taylor Weier hits around a block during volleyball...
View ArticleAttitude could be key for Hawks’ hitters
Continuity helps volleyball program continue to growBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Setter Annalies Young reacts to a set during practice Monday at Shawano...
View ArticleDevelopment key for young Hawks soccer team
2 starters return to SCHS squadBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Sophomore Jacob Dickmann warms up prior to a windy soccer practice last week outside of...
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