DePerry named 2nd-team all-Bay
By: By Leader StaffAn inexperienced Shawano girls basketball team started off the season well, playing with some of the top teams in the Bay Conference, including the program’s first victory at Xavier...
View Article3 Hawks wrestlers named 2nd-team Bay Conference
By: Leader StaffThree Shawano wrestlers received honors from the Bay Conference for their performances during the 2016-2017 season.Ben Carroll, Austin Oreskovic and Aaron Pyawasay were all second-team...
View ArticleSwim club has been helping youngsters for 20 years
Stingrays build sense of familyBy: Lydia Williams Special to the LeaderShawano Community Swim Club, having grown to 43 members under the supervision of four coaches, is celebrating its 20th anniversary...
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Eagles starting anew after large senior losses
Corn to catch for Menominee IndianBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Menominee Indian High School senior Autumn Chevalier is one of many Eagles expected to...
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Cleaning up defense key to Shawano’s success
Hawks bring back 6 position playersBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Shawano Community High School third baseman Sarah Petry works on putting down a bunt...
View ArticleUpset win over defending champs nets Badgers 4th straight Sweet 16
By: Gary Seymour, sports@wolfrivermedia.comAs an estimated $10 billion was being bet on the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, there was the usual throng of experts on hand providing valuable insight to...
View ArticleClintonville agrees to fund girls swim team
By: Grace Kirchner, Leader CorrespondentBeginning with the 2017-2018 school year, the Clintonville School District will fund the high school girls swimming program.The school board approved the request...
View ArticleShawano CDAC recommends 3 free antlerless tags for 2017
Quota of 8,000 deer supportedBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.comShawano County’s Deer Advisory Council recommended three free tags and an anterless quota of 8,000 for the 2017 deer season...
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McFarlane stepping forward this spring
Hawks lose top 4 scorers from 2016By: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Shawano Community High School freshman Haley Williams, left, fights Colleen McFarlane for...
View ArticleWildcats chasing CWC-10, state hopes
Bowman gaining confidence to carry workloadBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.comCapturing a WIAA Division 4 regional championship was a big confidence boost for the Gresham baseball team last...
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Bohr coming up to speed for Bears
Bonduel brings back all four infieldersBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Bonduel High School senior shortstop Kailee Pedersen is one of six returning starters...
View ArticleEagles looking for depth on mound
Versatility, defense keys to Menominee Indian’s successBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.comComing up with error-free defense will be critical for the Menominee Indian baseball team this...
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Defense necessary as Shawano seeks step forward
Kristof taking over behind plate for injured HanauerBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Shawano Community High School senior Kien Moorman works on fielding...
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The weight room is my happy place
5 tips for learning to lift safelyBy: By Sally S. Egan, Special to the Leader Leader File Photo Athletic trainer Sally Egan works with athletes at Shawano Community High School to help prevent...
View ArticleHigh School Highlights
GIRLS SOCCERPulaski 5Shawano 0Senior goalkeeper Carlie Hinnefeld made 18 saves as Shawano lost on the road Tuesday.The Hawks (0-1-0) will travel to Waupaca on Thursday for another nonconference matchup.
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DePerry hits walk-off as Hawks win season opener
Cerveny leads Shawano with 3 hits, 2 RBIsBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Shawano Community High School senior Sarah Petry connects on a pitch and hits a...
View ArticleNot a pitch-man: President balks at opening day start
By: Gary Seymour, sports@wolfrivermedia.comOver the past century it’s been a running gig for a U.S. president to make the scene on baseball’s opening day, where the commander in chief takes the mound...
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High School Digest
By: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Shawano Community High School junior Erin Cerveny had three hits and two RBIs, and pitched 5 2/3 innings, giving up three...
View ArticleBonduel bats, defense look strong
Bears replacing top pitcher, hitterBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.comLosing two of the Central Wisconsin Conference-8’s top players from a season ago would present challenges to almost any...
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GIRLS SOCCERShawano 4Waupaca 0Shawano senior Colleen McFarlane scored twice as the Hawks won on the road Thursday.Lindsey Roloff recorded the team’s first goal in the 12th minute and an assist for...
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