The Shawano Leader

Clintonville’s Polzin, Viergutz named to WBCA All-Star Game

Published by admin on Fri, 03/27/2020 - 3:50pm

CLINTONVILLE — After finishing off solid high school careers with big senior seasons, Clintonville High School seniors Aiden Polzin and Erin Viergutz were each rewarded with roster spots for the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Game.

Polzin is a member of the Division 3 Red team that will take on the White team at about 12:30 p.m. on June 20.

Viergutz is on the Division 3 North team, which is scheduled to battle the South team at about 12:30 p.m. on June 19.

Both games are slated to be played at JustAGame Fieldhouse in Wisconsin Dells.

Athlete Profile: Noah Beilfuss

Published by admin on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 12:27pm

BONDUEL — With the spring sports season in jeopardy, high school athletes around the country are coping in different ways. Bonduel High School senior Noah Beilfuss is trying to remain as positive as possible and hopes he gets to wear the blue and gold uniforms still this spring.

Beilfuss is coming off a junior season in which he made the Central Wisconsin Conference-East Division first team unanimously. At the plate, he posted a .436 batting average in conference play, tallying 17 hits and 11 RBIs while also scoring 11 runs. As a pitcher, he posted a 1.66 earned run average.

Green Bay re-signs Marcedes Lewis

Published by admin on Tue, 03/24/2020 - 7:54pm

GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers re-signed tight end Marcedes Lewis.

General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced the transaction Tuesday.

Lewis (6-6, 267) spent the last two seasons with the Packers, appearing in all 32 regular-season games with 15 starts and registering 18 receptions for 195 yards (10.8 avg.) and a touchdown.

He also started both postseason contests for Green Bay last season. Lewis has played in 202 regular-season games since entering the NFL in 2006, the second most among tight ends over that span behind only Jason Witten (208).

Former Bucks GM, Wisconsin coach John Erickson dies at 92

Published by admin on Sun, 03/22/2020 - 11:19am

MILWAUKEE — John Erickson, a former Milwaukee Bucks general manager and Wisconsin men’s basketball coach, has died. He was 92.

Rick Wiseman, funeral director at Porter Funeral Home in Lenexa, Kansas, confirmed Friday that Erickson died Wednesday in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Porter Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Packers agree to terms with Will Redmond

Published by admin on Fri, 03/20/2020 - 12:16pm

GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers and safety Will Redmond have agreed to terms on a contract.

General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced the transaction Thursday.

Redmond, a 5-foot-11, 186-pound fifth-year player, has played in 18 regular-season games with four starts over the last two seasons for the Packers and appeared in both 2019 playoff contests.

Last season, he tied for the team lead with a career-high nine tackles on special teams.

Recreation Scoreboard (March 19)

Published by admin on Thu, 03/19/2020 - 8:00am

BOWLING

Friday Night Him and Hers

Team W L

The Keglers 28 14

The Farmers 27 15

MW Auto Body 26 16

Buss Automotive 25 17

Lund’s Corner Bar 25 17

CDH 24 18

Brother’s Pub Too 20 22

Just Getting By 19 23

Brother’s Pub 18 24

Just 4 Fun 17 25

Cheryl’s House of Style 13 29

The Hoodlums 10 32

Tourtillott named Co-Wrestler of Year in Bay

Published by admin on Wed, 03/18/2020 - 9:19pm

SHAWANO — Shawano Community High School winter sports teams enjoyed solid seasons, with several individuals being honored by the Bay Conference for their efforts.

Seven wrestlers and three basketball players — two boys and one girl — made all-conference teams.

Wrestling

The Shawano wrestling team followed up its first-ever Bay Conference title with another to cap the 2019-20 season.

Packers moving forward without veterans Bulaga, Martinez

Published by admin on Wed, 03/18/2020 - 7:45pm

GREEN BAY — By adding linebacker Christian Kirksey and offensive tackle Rick Wagner this week, the Green Bay Packers signaled forward without two key veterans.

Longtime right tackle Bryan Bulaga agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Chargers and linebacker Blake Martinez announced he was joining the New York Giants. The Packers confirmed reports of their departures Wednesday on the opening day of free agency.

Bulaga’s move represents the end of an era.

Coronavirus puts spring sports on hold

Published by admin on Wed, 03/18/2020 - 3:25pm

SHAWANO — A little over a week ago, the thought of the coronavirus affecting anything in the area was likely a distant thought to most individuals. Within a span of a couple days, the impact of the virus completely changed the lives of many, including those in the sports world.

After the suspensions of the NBA and MLB seasons and the cancellation of the NCAA men’s and women’s conference and national tournaments, the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association started taking action.

Packers officially sign Christian Kirksey, Rick Wagner

Published by admin on Tue, 03/17/2020 - 11:36am

GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers signed LB Christian Kirksey and T Rick Wagner. General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced the transactions Tuesday.

Kirksey (6-2, 235), a seventh-year player out of the University of Iowa that was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the third round (No. 71 overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft, has played in 73 games with 54 starts. He has registered 463 tackles (289 solo), 11.5 sacks, two interceptions, 16 passes defensed, four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.