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Thunderbirds steal Thundercatz’ thunder

It wasn’t the start the Marion/Tigerton football team was looking for, but a 34-8 loss to Iola-Scandinavia won’t make or break the Thundercatz’ season.

That’s the message coach Mark Fredy had for his team Aug. 20 after Marion/Tigerton fell to the Thunderbirds in Marion. The Thunderbirds were a last-minute replacement to the Thundercatz’ schedule after Gillett decided earlier this month to suspend its 8-player varsity season for 2026.

Panthers take middle spot at home golf triangular

Thursday, Aug. 20

Oconto Falls Triangular

The Panthers golf team placed in the middle of a home triangular at River Island Golf Course.

Wrightstown placed first at 186, followed by Oconto Falls at 198 and Waupaca at 240.

Shawano wins behind singles sweep

Thursday, Aug. 20

Shawano 5, Green Bay Preble 2

The Shawano tennis team (3-5) defeated Green Bay Preble (1-6) by a 5-2 score riding a sweep of the singles matches to earn the win.

Hawks go 2-1 on second day at Bay Port meet

Tuesday, Aug. 18

Shawano’s girls’ tennis team won two of three matches on the second day of a meet hosted by Bay Port High School.

After winning all four singles matches, the Hawks defeated Green Bay Preble 5-1 and also shut out Menominee (Michigan) 7-0. Shawano lost 6-1 to Rhinelander.

Shawano is now 2-4 on the season.

Bears edge Hawks by 1 stroke on golf course

Tuesday, Aug. 18

Bay North Conference Mini-Meet #1

Bonduel golfers placed third and Shawano golfers were fourth among the five teams competing at Cherry Hills Golf Course in Sturgeon Bay.

Seymour won the meet with a 183, followed by Oconto at 245, Bonduel at 247, Shawano at 248 and Sturgeon Bay at 261.

Red Raiders win 2 of 3 at Appleton West

Pulaski opened its 2026 girls tennis season with a 2-1 performance at Appleton West on Aug. 17.

The Red Raiders lost 4-3 to their hosts, but defeated Appleton East 4-3 and Kaukauna 7-0.

Shawano opened its season the same day at Bay Port, going 0-3.

The Hawks lost 4-3 to Howards Grove, 4-3 to Eau Claire Regis and 6-1 to Marshfield.

Appleton West 4, Pulaski 3

Singles

SCHS stadium opens to the public

Students and staff at Shawano Community High School were excited to officially open its new athletic stadium to the public Aug. 17 as more than 200 people wandered around to see the artificial turf, brand new bleachers, scoreboard and more that will be the home for the Hawks for many years to come.

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