The Shawano Leader

College Highlights (April 23)

Published by admin on Mon, 04/19/2021 - 12:56pm

Bryant and Stratton

Shawano Community High School graduate Bayleigh Laabs helped the Bryant & Stratton softball team to a 5-3 record during a busy week on the diamond.

Laabs had three hits, a walk, two runs batted in and two runs scored during a 13-0 victory in game one of a doubleheader against Black Hawk College (Illinois) on April 13. In a 10-0 win in game two, Laabs walked and scored a run.

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Nick Anvelink is king in speedway’s opener

Published by admin on Mon, 04/19/2021 - 11:12am

After a tumultuous 2020, the thunder returned to the Legendary Half Mile with the Dirt Kings traveling series joining the Late Model field April 17. Another welcomed sight was a nearly packed grandstand as fans were eager to return to some normalcy. With 111 cars checking in, the night was sure to be action packed at Shawano Speedway.

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Bonduel girls track team primed for strong spring

Published by admin on Sun, 04/18/2021 - 2:00pm

The Bonduel High School track and field team has a number of talented girls on the roster, with the key boys members yet to be established as the spring season starts up.

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WIAA Board of Control ratifies 11-player football realignment

Published by admin on Sun, 04/18/2021 - 1:54pm

The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control approved the 11-player football conference realignment solution and admission requirements for baseball and softball tournament series contests this spring at its April 16 meeting.

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Back on the track

Published by admin on Sat, 04/17/2021 - 9:56pm

Auto racing fans watch Wyatt Block (2JR) and Jerry Wilinski (9) battle for position during an IMCA Modified heat race on April 17 at Shawano Speedway. Check back to www.newmedia-wi.com for more coverage from opening night at the speedway.

Video highlights

Week one recap

Morgan Rode | NEW Media

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Stephanie Hauser named WIAA’s next executive director

Published by admin on Sat, 04/17/2021 - 2:16pm

Stephanie Hauser has been named the next executive director of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association announced April 16 by the WIAA Board of Control.

“We are excited to announce Stephanie Hauser as the next executive director,” Board of Control President Eric Russell said. “Stephanie brings great experience, plans and excitement to the position, and we are proud to have her represent the membership.”

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Alvarez joins minority coaching mentorship program

Published by admin on Sat, 04/17/2021 - 2:12pm

Wisconsin’s Director of Athletics and Hall of Fame football coach Barry Alvarez announced his retirement earlier this month, but that certainly doesn’t mean his involvement with collegiate athletics will end.

Alvarez has partnered with the National Coalition of Minority Football Coaches to participate in a new mentorship program called the Coalition Academy.

The Coalition Academy will connect 12 coaches with influential administrators like Alvarez to help “advance the next generation of minority head coaches.”

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Menominee Indian baseball team needing players to step up

Published by admin on Fri, 04/16/2021 - 12:57pm

The Menominee Indian High School baseball team has a few experienced players to turn to this spring, but will also need some newcomers to step up in order to be competitive.

“After a long period of no baseball I would hope we can come together as a team and win a few games in the process,” said Menominee Indian coach Karl Peters.

Senior Jamison Besaw and juniors Wendell Waukau Jr. and Bryce Dixon are all experienced varsity players Peters can turn to this spring. All three players can play anywhere on the diamond.

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High School Highlights (April 15)

Published by admin on Fri, 04/16/2021 - 10:54am

BOYS SOCCER

Gibraltar 3

Gresham/Bowler 1

The Gresham/Bowler co-op dropped an alternate fall season match to Gibraltar on April 15 in Gresham.

Gibraltar scored two early goals in the first half before Gresham/Bowler settled in. The visitors added another goal in the second half off a corner kick to make it 3-0.

Gresham/Bowler continued to battle until the final whistle, taking advantage of a penalty kick in the waning minutes. Adin Brei scored the goal for the co-op.