The Shawano Leader

Strong pitching highlights Dairyland play over holiday week

Published by admin on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 1:08pm

Pitching was the name of the game in the Dairyland League during the holiday week, with several individual efforts helping teams pick up wins.

Bonduel 7, Cecil 0

The Bonduel Broncos improved to 3-1 on the season after a shutout home win over the Cecil Mudhens on July 3.

Mitch Pleshek led the way for Bonduel, tossing a five-hit shutout to earn the win. He struck out 14 batters.

Luke Kostreva belted a three-run homer for the Broncos, while Jack Reinke had three hits and four RBIs.

Bucks close practice facility following COVID-19 testing

Published by admin on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 1:06pm

The Milwaukee Bucks have closed their practice facility following the team’s latest round of testing for the coronavirus.

Bucks officials confirmed Sunday that they had closed the facility and that they aren’t planning to reopen it before leaving for Florida on Thursday to prepare for the NBA’s resumption of the season at Walt Disney World.

The news of the closing was first reported by ESPN, which said the Bucks closed the facility after receiving results from Friday’s testing.

Packers to play before significantly smaller Lambeau crowds

Published by admin on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 1:04pm

The Green Bay Packers will play before significantly fewer fans at Lambeau Field this year, if they play in front of any at all.

The Packers told season ticket holders Friday to prepare for a football season unlike any the NFL has experienced because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Baseball Highlights (July 1)

Published by admin on Sat, 07/04/2020 - 9:09am

Updated: July 4, 9 a.m.

BASEBALL

Bonduel 8

Shiocton 6

Bonduel earned its first win of the summer in a matchup with Shiocton on Wednesday in Shiocton.

Isaac Banker delivered the go-ahead hit for Bonduel, driving in two runs with a single in the seventh inning. Banker was one of five Bonduel players with two hits.

Noah Beilfuss, Kyle Hanus, Brett Margelofsky and Jack Johnson were the other Bonduel players with two hits. Hanus and Margelofsky drove in two runs each.

Ski Sharks finally take the water

Published by admin on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 6:10pm

Plenty of uncertainty surrounded the Shawano Ski Sharks summer show season, but the team was finally able to take the water and perform for a crowd at Smalley Park on Wednesday.

The team not only had its season on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic, but another issue arose when Evinrude went out of business and left the Ski Sharks down a few boats.

The result was a little bit smaller scale show and no theme for the summer, but that didn’t stop the team from providing some entertainment for the fans that filled up the Wolf River shoreline.

Packers sign 1st-round pick Love, 2nd-round choice Dillon

Published by admin on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 3:21pm

GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers said Wednesday they have signed Utah State quarterback Jordan Love and Boston College running back A.J. Dillon, their top two draft picks.

Green Bay gave the Miami Dolphins a fourth-round draft choice to move up four spots in the first round and take Love 26th overall in the April draft. The Packers chose Dillon at No. 62.

Andrew Brooks takes over Shawano boys soccer team

Published by admin on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 3:12pm

Andrew Brooks was named the varsity boys soccer coach for Shawano Community High School.

Brooks replaces Bob Croschere, who was the boys coach for 13 years. The hiring was announced Jan. 31.

“I have been looking for the opportunity to take over a program as a head coach for the last few years,” said Brooks. “I look forward to the chance to work in the Shawano boys soccer program and with the young men who make up that program.”

Shawano edges Crivitz for 3rd straight win

Published by admin on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 11:35am

UPDATE: July 1, 3:10 p.m.

Ashton Henning came through in a pair of big situations to help Shawano edge Crivitz 6-5 on Tuesday at Memorial Park in Shawano.

The win was the third straight for Shawano, which is now 3-1 for the summer.

With Crivitz runners on second and third and only one out in the seventh inning, Henning struck out back-to-back batters to help Shawano hold on.

“I was just trying to stay focused, pound the zone and throw strikes,” said Henning of his mindset on the mound.

Area schools won’t compete during contact days

Published by admin on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 6:00am

When the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association canceled the spring sports season in late April, it left open the opportunity for schools to be able to compete in some of those sports during a 30-day contact period in July.

The month of July is here and the option to compete in games against other high schools is still on the table, but none of the area high schools indicated that they would be participating.

Bonduel bats stifled in loss to Pulaski

Published by admin on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 2:03pm

A high school aged Bonduel baseball team played its first game of the year on Monday, dropping a 6-1 contest to Pulaski at Jack Reinke Field in Bonduel.

Bonduel’s bats were stifled most of the night by Pulaski pitcher Chase Reinke, the grandson of Jack. Reinke surrendered just five hits in the contest, with Bonduel’s Carson Robaidek and Noah Beilfuss collecting two each.

Beilfuss was the only Bonduel batter to reach base in the first three innings. The hosts had two baserunners reach in the fourth, but one was picked off to halt a potential rally.