Pedersen named 1st-team All-District by WFSCA
2 from Gresham, Bowler each recognizedBy: Chris Caporale sports@wolfrivermedia.comFive area athletes received All District recognition from the Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches...
View ArticleSki Sharks’ Learn to Ski events continues growing
20 adaptive skiers come out for afternoon sessionBy: Chris Caporale sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader photo by Chris Caporale Jenny Onesti, center, waves to the boat as skiers Danny Kowalski, left, and...
View ArticleWisconsin adds catch-and-release record book
Catch-and-release fishing is a popular option for those who pursue muskies, pike, black bass and other gamefish.If you finally land a true trophy, the only way you could make the Wisconsin record book...
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Menasha 4Shawano 2Brett Ainsworth had two of Shawano’s seven hits in Tuesday’s home loss.Dylan Sumnicht took the loss for Shawano, throwing five innings and striking out four batters for the Patriots...
View ArticleLeopolis Triathlon continues for 32nd straight year
By: Leader StaffFor the 32nd consecutive year, the Leopolis Triathlon will attract close to 150 participants on the Fourth of July.This year’s event continues a Fourth of July tradition sponsored by...
View ArticleGrizzlies jump on Menominee early
Dingeldein homers as part of 9-run 1stBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Bonduel Legion’s Bailey Dingeldein homered to left field in the first inning as part...
View ArticleStrickler strikes gold in Fury at the Fairgrounds
Barkholtz wins 2nd straight featureBy: Scott Owen, Special to the Leader Photo by A&H Photos Kyle Strickler won the Fury at the Fairgrounds as part of the Cheesehead Triple Crown on Saturday at the...
View ArticleFantastic news includes Packers training camp opening in 4 weeks
By: Gary Seymour, sports@wolfrivermedia.comSpeaking in hushed tones, an acquaintance from Chicago once committed interstate sports heresy, admitting to have attended a game at Lambeau Field that didn’t...
View ArticleHanauer commits to walk on at Buffalo
ACL injury disrupted recruitingBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com JACK HANAUER LEADER FILE PHOTO Shawano Community High School quarterback Jack Hanauer, who was a dual-threat quarterback...
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Seymour 8Shawano 1Shawano gave up four runs over the first two innings and managed just one run in Thursday’s road loss.Alex Hoffman drove in the Patriots’ lone run in the fifth inning.Casey Baumann...
View ArticleVollmer, Diamondcats slow Grizzlies in 4-0 win
Bonduel gives up 3 unearned runsBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Vicki Dombeck Bonduel Legion catcher Riley Allen tags out Clintonville’s Colton Kluth at home plate on a...
View ArticlePoints races gaining clarity, competition at halfway point
By: Scott Owen, Leader ColumnistThough it is exceedingly hard to believe, we have reached the halfway point of the 2017 racing season.Over the next few weeks, point races will stabilize, and we will...
View ArticlePatriots hang on for 10-8 win over Antigo
Brodhagen leads way at plate, on basesBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Shawano Legion’s Noah Brodhagen dives between the legs of Antigo pitcher Jake...
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Shawano 4 New London 1Shawano scored four runs on just two hits as the Patriots won at home Sunday.Alex Hoffman and Kasey Kristof were the only players to get hits for Shawano (5-6).Bryce Gagnow...
View ArticleBABA Roundup
WESTERN DIVISIONTIGERTON 8, CAROLINE 1WP: Paul Sellner – 6 IP, 7K; LP: Nick Desrochers – 6 IPTigerton: Cody Riemer was 4 for 4 with a home run; Jon Berg, 2 for 5 with a double; Jayden Sivertson, 2 for...
View ArticlePatriots dismantle Bonduel pitching in 14-2 victory
Hoffman, Lacy each drive in 3By: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Bonduel Legion second baseman Josh Richter jumps to make a catch as Shawano’s Parker Pues...
View ArticleCarroll 3-peats in youth division at Leopolis Triathlon
Event draws 162 competitors across 3 divisionsBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Jeff Rogowski, left, and Reese Rogowski, both of Wittenberg, race to take off...
View ArticleStrong start presents question of what’s brewing for second half
By: Gary Seymour, sports@wolfrivermedia.comLike a double rainbow, the Milwaukee Brewers’ hold on first place this far into the season is an oddity both pleasant and unexpected.Brewers fans may hold...
View ArticleRill pushing Hawks with expanded strength program
Coach completing 1st full year in positionBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Shawano strength and conditioning coach Brian Rill encourages Nathaniel Neumann...
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Ashwaubenon 3Shawano 2Brad Bartz and Kien Moorman each drove in runs in the sixth inning as Shawano fell at home Wednesday night.Pitcher Casey Baumann allowed eight hits and three earned runs over 5...
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