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Kristof, Patriots hold off Kaukauna in 7th
Shawano narrowly escapes with 7-6 victoryBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Shawano Legion second baseman Alex Hoffman makes a throw to first baseman Jacob...
View ArticleMajeski wows at Slinger Speedway
By: Scott Owen, Leader ColumnistWell another rainout last week. This is really getting old.In my quest to seek out racing activities last weekend, I and my family ventured south to the Slinger...
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Shawano championship teams gather for reunion
Community invited to gathering on July 22By: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Contributed photo The 1956 Shawano boys basketball team won its first of two consecutive state championships with...
View ArticleLegion Baseball Highlights
Waupaca 5Shawano 4Alex Hoffman drove in three runs on a double in the third inning, but Shawano fell on the road in the first game of a doubleheader Tuesday.Casey Baumann picked up the loss, pitching...
View ArticleClintonville takes New London Tournament title
By: Leader StaffClintonville went 3-1 over the weekend, falling to New London in the opening game but bouncing back for a 2-0 title game victory Sunday in the New London Tournament.Pitcher Hunter...
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Oreskovich, Wilinski, Bethke win 1st features of season
By: Scott Owen, Special to the Leader Photo by A&H Photos Konnor Wilinski finally broke through for his first IMCA Modifieds win of the season on Saturday at the Shawano Speedway, using the high...
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Grizzlies take out frustrations in 15-2 win
Pieper holds Marion/Tigerton to 7 hitsBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Bonduel Legion’s Brent Pieper slides into home plate for a run as part of a six-run...
View ArticleBrewers became quite a story in the first half
By: Gary Seymour, sports@wolfrivermedia.comThe day after baseball’s All-Star Game is a black hole on the calendar, the slowest sports news day of the year.Baseball is the only professional team sport...
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Shawano 8U baseball, 10U softball place 3rd in home tourney
By: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Braylyn Babino of the Shawano Black 12U softball team lays down a bunt during play this weekend. Shawano Black, Shawano Red...
View ArticleNew conference provides more foes for 8-man teams
M&O, Northern Lakes, Packerland combine forcesBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.comAs part of a major conference realignment in Northeastern Wisconsin, the Gresham/Bowler and Menominee...
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Iola pounces on Diamondcats for 10-2 victory
Clintonville manages just 5 hitsBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Clintonville Legion catcher Kyle Finger looks a runner back during the fourth inning of...
View Article4 drivers make memorable returns to Shawano Speedway
By: Scott Owen, Leader ColumnistFor a moment, it felt like a vintage 1998 IMCA Modifieds battle, Craig Bartz and Mike Wedelstadt racing hard for position.The two drivers had some fantastic battles...
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2nd Youth League tournament weekend begins
11U and 12U baseball, 8U softball teams hit the fieldBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Shawano 11U baseball player Dylan Hodkiewicz dives beneath the tag of...
View ArticleBABA Roundup
EAST DIVISIONMARION 13, GRESHAM 11WP — Dave Jueds; LP — Zack SchuttMarion: Jake Westphal went 4 for 6. Ryan Mortenson was 3 for 5, including a grand slam.Gresham: Joe Ejnik was 4 for 5. Ryan James and...
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West sweeps Little League all-star games
Contributed Photo The East Division all-stars for the Western Shawano County Little League were, from left, front row, Max Kersten, Reed Quade, Quintin Sippl, Landon Zinda and John Stewart; and back...
View ArticleWittenberg tops Birnamwood for Little League title
8-run fifth inning clinches crownBy: Victoria Dombeck, sports@wolfrivermedia.comThe small towns of Wittenberg and Birnamwood are used to playing alongside each other, but only one team could win the...
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Rohloff becomes a three-division Shawano feature winner
Track holds up after rain hits during heatsBy: Scott Owen, Special to the Leader Photo by A&H Photos Brad Rohloff picked up a feature victory in his third different division and was a wire-to-wire...
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Shawano Red romps to 12U tourney title
Seymour falls, 10-0, in championship gameBy: Victoria Dombeck, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Shawano 12U baseball player Joryn Koelbl fakes a bunt attempt during the team’s...
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Late comeback effort falls short for Patriots
Shawano drops regular-season finale to IolaBy: Chris Caporale, sports@wolfrivermedia.com Leader Photo by Chris Caporale Shawano Legion second baseman Alex Hoffman catches Iola’s Caleb Loken attempting...
View ArticleTo deal or not to deal, that is the question for the Brewers
By: Gary Seymour, sports@wolfrivermedia.comThis was supposed to be a low-pressure season for the Milwaukee Brewers.They were supposed to continue their rebuild at the projected pace, hopefully showing...
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