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Anvelink and Schmuhl sweep Mid-Summer Classic

Published by admin on Sun, 07/26/2020 - 7:00pm

Based on the support by drivers and fans, it looks like the Mid-Summer Classic may become an annual event at the Shawano Speedway. With a rare Friday night show followed up with another show on Saturday night all while battling the summer heat, fans and drivers filled the stands and pits.

Opening night set a high bar when it came to action on the track, with multiple features providing exciting three-wide racing.

Baseball Highlights (July 23)

Published by admin on Fri, 07/24/2020 - 4:03pm

Updated: July 23, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL

Shawano 17

Ashwaubenon 10

Shawano earned a high-scoring road win over Ashwaubenon on Thursday. Shawano tallied 14 hits and walked 12 times.

Andrew Popp posted two hits and three RBIs for Shawano, while Ashton Henning had two hits and two RBIs. Jacob Landon led the team with three hits, with Brandan Bushy and Braedyn Kowalkowski each chipping in a pair of hits.

NBA-leading Bucks eager to recapture their pre-hiatus form

Published by admin on Fri, 07/24/2020 - 3:02pm

The Milwaukee Bucks believe they can build on the momentum they established while putting up the NBA’s best record before the pandemic-imposed hiatus — even if it has been months since they played a meaningful game.

Milwaukee is 53-12 and virtually assured of entering the postseason as the Eastern Conference’s top seed. The Bucks return from a 4 ½-month layoff July 31 when they face the Boston Celtics in Florida.

Packers expect no more than 10,000-12,000 fans at home games

Published by admin on Fri, 07/24/2020 - 2:58pm

Green Bay Packers CEO Mark Murphy says he expects the team’s home games this season will have no more than 10,000-12,000 fans, if spectators are allowed at all.

The Packers had announced two weeks ago that their 81,441-seat Lambeau Field would have a “significantly reduced” capacity this season due to the coronavirus pandemic. Murphy revealed Tuesday the magnitude of that reduction while expressing optimism a season would be played.

Beilfuss’ gem guides Bonduel past Clintonville

Published by admin on Fri, 07/24/2020 - 11:53am

Bonduel’s Noah Beilfuss’ night on the mound started and ended by striking out the side, and he was able to avoid trouble in the other five innings during the team’s 4-1 win over Clintonville on Thursday in Bonduel.

Beilfuss finished the game with 12 strikeouts, surrendering just five hits and an unearned run. Of Beilfuss’ 12 punchouts, five were looking, including all three of the Ks in the opening inning.

Pandemic can’t stop Uecker from 50th year in Brewers’ booth

Published by admin on Fri, 07/24/2020 - 11:37am

Bob Uecker describes the most unique season of his half century as a Milwaukee Brewers’ broadcaster with the wit that has helped make him one of the game’s most recognizable voices.

“All of this stuff for me is totally new,” Uecker said Wednesday during a Zoom session with reporters. “What we’re doing here tonight, Zoom, I didn’t know what that was. That was some guy when I played who ran fast. I didn’t know anything about Zooming.”

WIAA sports set to return, but start dates amended

Published by admin on Thu, 07/23/2020 - 3:45pm

The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control voted 8-3 to amend the start dates for fall sports at a special meeting on Thursday.

The sports that are considered lower risk — girls golf, girls tennis, girls swim and boys and girls cross-country — will begin practice Aug. 17 under the amendment. The higher risk sports — football, boys soccer and boys and girls volleyball — will have to wait until Sept. 7 to begin practice.

Baseball Highlights (July 22)

Published by admin on Thu, 07/23/2020 - 12:48pm

Updated: July 23, 12:45 p.m.

BASEBALL

Bonduel 6

Shiocton 2

Bonduel used a pair of three-run innings to knock off Shiocton on Wednesday in Cecil.

Isaac Boldt drove in Carson Robaidek for Bonduel's first run in the first inning. Cole Anderson then drove in Boldt on a groundout before Kyle Hanus doubled in Noah Beilfuss.

Baseball Highlights (July 20-21)

Published by admin on Wed, 07/22/2020 - 10:31am

Updated: July 22, 10:30 a.m.

BASEBALL

Clintonville 9

Waupaca 3

Clintonville picked up a road win over Waupaca on Tuesday.

Jared Cartwright earned the win on the mound, striking out eight batters over six innings. Sean Finger worked the final inning.

Brady Kasson, Klay Finger and Klay Barkow each had two hits for Clintonville, while Dylan Danforth stole five bases and scored three times.

Crivitz 5

Bonduel 2

Baseball Highlights (July 18-19)

Published by admin on Mon, 07/20/2020 - 5:24pm

Updated: July 20, 5:15 p.m.

BASEBALL

Shawano 6

Oshkosh 2

Shawano bounced back from a loss on Thursday by earning a road win over Oshkosh on Saturday.

Oshkosh grabbed the lead with two runs in the third inning, but Shawano responded with a six-run fourth frame.