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BASEBALLBonduel 10Crivitz 0Jordan Boldt and Bryce Maule each drove in three runs for Bonduel in Friday’s five-inning road victory.The Bears (1-0) scored six runs in the first and another four in the...
View ArticleSumnicht, defense shut out Bulldogs in opener
Hawks throw out New London’s top 2 scoring chancesBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Shawano Community High School’s Cole Nelson, back, chases down New...
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Girl invites Ryan to prom during Packers visitBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com JAKE RYAN Photo by Chris Caporale Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School junior Victoria Dombeck holds off senior...
View ArticleNowhere to hide for boneheads and goats
By: Gary Seymour, sports@wolfrivermedia.comBefore social media began whittling the English language down to a series of acronyms there was a clear understanding in the sports world of what a goat was,...
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By: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Shawano Community High School senior Dylan Sumnicht picked up his first win of the season in a 1-0 victory over New London...
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BASEBALLShawano 9Xavier 7Senior pitcher Dylan Sumnicht struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up three earned runs in Shawano’s home victory Thursday.Senior Connor Klish went 2 for 4 at...
View ArticleTigerton girls win Shiocton invite title
By: Leader StaffThe Tigerton girls track team used seven event victories, including two each by Lonna Minniecheske and Angela Hoffman, to take the team title Thursday at the Shiocton...
View ArticleStellar defense allows Bears to withstand Chiefs
Shiocton commits 6 errors in 8-6 lossBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Bonduel High School junior Brynn Reinke catches a soft line drive as the Bears defeated...
View ArticleRoloff scores 2 as Hawks shut out Foxes
Shawano midfield, forwards dominate gameBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Shawano Community High School sophomore Lindsey Roloff breaks away from the Fox...
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BASEBALLBonduel 15Manawa 1Wyatt Erb, Josh Richter and Devon Schoemann combined to throw a no-hitter in Bonduel’s five-inning road victory Friday.Brandon Olsen posted four RBIs, and Brent Pieper added...
View ArticleHawks sweep top 4 spots at Bonduel
Surber leads all golfers with 40By: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Bonduel High School No. 2 golfer Aaron Schaal watches a putt on the 18th green of Golden...
View ArticleSorenson twins to play for Illinois junior college
Golden Eagles have won 4 titles in 6 yearsBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Bonduel High School seniors Hayley Sorenson and Emily Sorenson signed Friday to...
View ArticleNano-field of dreams: Baseball moves onto new frontier
By: Gary Seymour, sports@wolfrivermedia.comWith their league-low payroll of $63 million, the Milwaukee Brewers are the Dollar Store of Major League Baseball.By contrast, the Los Angeles Dodgers are...
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By: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.comTHE WEEK AHEADBOYS GOLFShawano at Bay Conference meetThe Hawks, after finishing fourth at Tuesday’s first Bay Conference match of the year, will get a...
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BASEBALLGresham 8Tri-County 0Junior Drew Haffner pitched a one-hitter, striking out eight batters and walking none, as Gresham won on the road Thursday.Neal Cerveny, Justy Paiser and Haffner each...
View ArticleDefense, bats let down Wildcats
By: Leader StaffEleven errors and eight walks doomed the Gresham softball team in an 11-1, five-inning road loss to Tri-County on Thursday.Junior Kamille Davids pitched a complete game for the...
View ArticleTrainer: Playing multiple sports is healthier for young athletes
Specialization can harm youngstersBy: Shari DeLisle, ThedaCare Licensed Athletic TrainerI meet a lot of fantastic kids and supportive parents. I wish the best for them as they pursue their love of...
View ArticlePhantoms use pace, energy to sweep Hawks
Chen takes 3 games at No. 3 singlesBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Shawano Community High School junior Harrison Sturycz returns a forehand against West De...
View ArticleExciting new season kicks off Saturday
By: Scott Owen, Special to the LeaderSpring is a great time of year. Baseball diamonds come alive, somebody wins a green jacket in Augusta, eggs get hunted for by young children, and most importantly,...
View ArticleNew events, familiar races coming to Shawano Speedway
Once again, 2017 at Shawano Speedway brings in a wide variety of events for kids of all age.From the return of the World of Outlaws to the Dirt Kings Series to the Fury at the Fairgrounds, a...
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