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Hinnefeld’s 13th save lifts Shawano to sectional
Hawks hit 3 of 4 PKs to clinch 1st regional titleBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Shawano Community High School junior Carlie Hinnefeld dives for a save on a...
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Beyer steps down after 1 year
Coach appreciates time in ShawanoBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com BRIAN BEYERFormer Shawano tennis coach Brian Beyer, who spent one year in the school district coaching both the boys and...
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Paddle and Pedal event in 2nd year
Contributed Photo Participants prepare for last year’s inaugural Paddle and Pedal event on the Wolf River. This year’s event, put on by Shawano Pathways and Mountain Bay Outfitters, will take place...
View ArticleFor real: NFL game-day player microphones extraneous
By: Gary Seymour, sports@wolfrivermedia.comOne of the perceptions of last year’s Green Bay Packers is that the team never got untracked after losing its best wide receiver.How that perception...
View ArticleLegion Highlights
Shawano 6Bonduel 3Shawano’s Nate Laude picked up the victory at home Thursday in the opening game of the Fox River Valley American Legion Baseball League season for both teams.Tasa Grignon picked up...
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Laettner returns to Shawano for basketball camp
Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Christian Laettner concludes his middle-school camp Thursday in Shawano by discussing the major points he wants the athletes to take away from his three-day camp. Leader...
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Wendorff, Thunder ground Hawks, 5-0
Shawano shut out in sectional semifinalBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Shawano Community High School junior Colleen McFarlane chases down a ball from...
View ArticleBig money on the line at speedway in June
By: Scott Owen, Leader ColumnistWell, last week brought the dreaded rainout. Obviously, Mother Nature did not want us to race. So this week, I want to take some time to focus on two big events set to...
View ArticleRaddant, Henning named to all-conference team
By: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.comShawano junior Saige Henning, who led the Bay Conference in batting average and home runs, and senior Alli Raddant were named this week to the...
View ArticleBoldt, Pieper to get early pitching chances
Grizzlies’ top 2 pitchers out until JulyBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.comWithout its top two pitchers to start the American Legion season, Bonduel is going to need its bats to come...
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Van Straten, Anvelink, Lamberies add to win totals
By: Scott Owen, Special to the Leader Contributed Photo Calvin Stueck picked up his first Mighty Fours feature win of the season Saturday at Shawano Speedway. Contributed Photo Shawn Frelich led the...
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Bonduel’s 9-run 5th inning downs Clintonville
Pieper drives in 5 on 2 hitsBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Bonduel Legion first baseman Bennett Gunderson, shown awaiting a pick-off throw, had three RBIs...
View ArticleTennis in the U.S. continues to sputter along
By: Gary Seymour, sports@wolfrivermedia.comA scene that we hardly see anymore in the summertime is a pickup baseball game in an empty lot.Kids of a bygone generation weren’t satisfied with a 20-game...
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Patriots working on fundamentals early in season
Shawano brings youth, numbers to Legion ballBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Cole Nelson works on fielding throws from the outfield for the Shawano American...
View ArticlePieper throws complete-game victory
Four players each had two hits, helping Bonduel defeat Wittenberg, 9-5, on the road Thursday.Bailey Dingeldein, Josh Richter, Bennett Gunderson and Blake Stoss led the way at the plate for the...
View Article21 Hawks honored by Bay Conference
Track team leads wayBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.comTwo Shawano athletes, both in track, earned Bay Conference first-team honors in the spring sports season.Seven Hawks were second-team...
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Wausau’s offense pounces on Patriots
Shawano records 6 errors in lossBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Shawano Patriots shortstop Seth Sousek tries to get Wausau’s Eric Nelson out at second base...
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Raddant flashes speed, power in final game
Senior leaves program with 2 batting recordsBy: Chris Caporale sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Recent graduate Alli Raddant, a four-year starter in the Shawano Community High...
View ArticleStock cars take center stage Saturday
Blanke steps away from racing for nowBy: Scott Owen, Leader ColumnistAs I mentioned in last week’s article, this week is the first of two consecutive big-money nights at the Shawano Speedway.The IMCA...
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Rynish cherishes final games in Bears uniform
Senior ends storied career in BonduelBy: Chris Caporale sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Recently graduated Bonduel High School athlete Kaylee Rynish concluded her high school...
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