The Shawano Leader

College Highlights (May 12)

Published by admin on Mon, 05/08/2023 - 11:28am

UW-Eau Claire

Suring High School graduate Mitch Stegeman and Oconto Falls’ graduate Autumn Canavera represented the UW-Eau Claire track and field team at the WIAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 5-6.

Stegeman won the men’s decathlon, accumulating 6,351 points.

Stegeman placed first in the discus (39.67 meters) and pole vault (4.45 meters), second in the high jump (1.9 meters) and third in the shot put (11.98 meters), 110-meter hurdles (15.56 seconds) and javelin throw (48.51 meters).

High School Highlights (May 6)

Published by admin on Sun, 05/07/2023 - 3:57pm

BASEBALL

Pulaski drops pair of FRCC games

Pulaski lost 3-1 and 5-1 to Manitowoc Lincoln in a Fox River Classic Conference doubleheader on May 6 in Manitowoc.

In the 3-1 loss, Pulaski's Jacob McDonald drove in Kyle Olson for the team's lone run. Logan Brabant took the loss on the mound after pitching all six innings, with just one earned run against him.

Lincoln Simons plated Brabant for the team's only run in game two. Simons took the loss on the hill after pitching five innings. Michael Wyent tossed two frames.

High School Highlights (May 5)

Published by admin on Sat, 05/06/2023 - 11:13am

UPDATED: May 8, 9:05 a.m.

TRACK AND FIELD

2 Shawano records broken at invitational

A pair of Shawano girls school records were broken during the Freedom Irish Invitational on May 5 in Freedom. The girls team ended up scoring 98 points to place second, while the boys took fifth with 56 points.

Lily Guenther set a new school record in the 3,200-meter run after placing first in 11 minutes, 48.02 seconds. Grace Chelberg completed the 1,600 in 5:20.75 to place second and set another school record.

Shawano baseball team earns wild win over Lux-Casco

Published by admin on Fri, 05/05/2023 - 10:27am

The Shawano Community High School baseball team earned a comeback 9-8 nonconference win over Luxemburg-Casco on May 4 in Shawano.

The start and finish to the game weren’t the prettiest innings for the Hawks, but the hosts dominated the middle innings to come out on top.

Brady Glysch was a big reason why Shawano was able to rally, as he came on in relief and pitched four clean innings. When he first stepped on the mound, the Hawks trailed 6-1, but by the time he left, the hosts led 9-6.

High School Highlights (May 4)

Published by admin on Fri, 05/05/2023 - 8:49am

UPDATED: May 5, 10:20 a.m.

SOFTBALL

Gillett/Suring 3

Wausaukee 1

Gillett/Suring fended off Wausaukee in a Marinette & Oconto Conference battle on May 4 in Gillett.

Autumn Dryja earned the win in the circle, striking out four batters and allowing just one unearned run.

Emma Kristof, Claire Pommerich and Dryja scored the team's three runs.

Bonduel 6

Amherst 3

Bucks fire Budenholzer after early playoff exit

Published by admin on Thu, 05/04/2023 - 8:28pm

The Milwaukee Bucks have fired coach Mike Budenholzer just over a week after their stunning first-round playoff loss to the Miami Heat spoiled a season in which they owned the NBA’s best record.

Budenholzer’s ouster comes just two years after he directed the Bucks to their first NBA title in half a century. The move also comes three weeks after the NBA finalized Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam’s purchase of a 25% stake in the team.

Little mistakes add up in Red Raiders’ loss

Published by admin on Thu, 05/04/2023 - 9:37am

A couple little things cost the Pulaski High School baseball team during a 5-2 Fox River Classic Conference loss to Ashwaubenon on May 3 in Pulaski.

All five of Ashwaubenon’s runs came after errors or misplays in the field. Pulaski had five hits, drew six walks and had a runner reach on an error, but ended up stranding 10 runners on base.

High School Highlights (May 3)

Published by admin on Thu, 05/04/2023 - 8:26am

SOFTBALL

New London 15

Shawano 9

Shawano lost a high-scoring Bay Conference clash against New London on May 3 in Shawano. The Hawks fell behind 13-0 before tallying six runs in the fifth and three in the seventh.

Abby Bystol led Shawano at the plate with two hits and two RBIs, while also scoring twice. Braylyn Babino and Ella Stuber also drove in two runs each. Abby Wachtel posted two hits and scored twice, while Marissa Tomashek scored two runs.

Shawano boys golf team finishes 5th at Bay tour stop

Published by admin on Wed, 05/03/2023 - 9:36am

Several area boys golf teams were in action on May 2, with teams and individuals turning in strong showings.

Shawano hosted a Bay Conference tour stop at Shawano Lake Golf Course in Shawano.

Bonduel, Wittenberg-Birnamwood, Marion and Menominee Indian/Gresham all participated in a Central Wisconsin Conference meet at Foxfire Golf Club in Waupaca.

Bay

Shawano placed fifth at the Bay tour stop with a team score of 175. West De Pere (154) was first, with Xavier (165) in second. Seymour (168) took third and New London (170) was fourth.

Shawano boys tennis team drops dual to FVL

Published by admin on Wed, 05/03/2023 - 9:11am

The Shawano Community High School boys tennis team dropped a Bay Conference dual against Fox Valley Lutheran on May 2 in Shawano.

Shawano's No. 1 and 2 doubles teams both picked up wins in the team's 5-2 setback.

George Buerman and Tristan Sheldon earned the win at No. 1 doubles for the Hawks, topping FVL's Jonah Uhlenbrauk and Aidan Mattek in straight sets, 6-0, 6-1.

Tristan Tetting and Isaac Welander got the win at No. 2 doubles for Shawano, but needed to rally to do so. They won 4-6, 6-2, 10-2 over Jack Breiland and Owen Olsen.