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School board approves 2025-26 calendar

The Wittenberg-Birnamwood School Board approved the district’s 2025-26 calendar Jan. 28 with one change to what was originally presented. The calendar originally offered Jan. 5, 2026, as a teacher work day to get classrooms ready again following the Christmas break, according to Superintendent Garrett Rogowski. A survey of district staff indicated they would rather give students Jan.
Red Robins score nine goals in win over Comets
Jan. 28 Antigo 9, Waupaca 6 The Great Northern Conference matchup was a back-and-forth contest throughout the first period and the start of the second, when Antigo went on a five-goal unanswered streak to to push the score to 9-3 early in the third period. Eli Kassler scored five goals for the Red Robins, and Owen Dickman added three.
Chargers girls team crushes Warhawks
Jan. 28 Wittenberg-Birnamwood 62, Weyauwega-Fremont 27 The Chargers had little trouble dominating Weyauwega-Fremont in the 62-27 Central Wisconsin East Conference game. Rory Salvesen led Wittenberg-Birnamwood with 21 points, including four 3-pointers. Harper Rogowski and Melaina Granquist each scored 14. “Overall, I’m very pleased how we played tonight,” coach Nick Mechelke said.
Pulaski comeback falls short
Jan. 27 Wittenberg-Birnamwood 69, Northland Pines 58 The Chargers advanced to 11-2 with a solid non-conference 69-58 win over the Northland Pines Eagles. Jett Rogowski paced the Chargers with 32 points as solid contributions came from multiple players. “Defensively, we switched things up and tried to keep them off rhythm. They have a nice team and seemed to always keep things within reach,” said coach Garrett Rogowski.
Bowling
Lakeshore Masters Lakeshore Lanes, Jan. 20 Team Standings Arndt Trucking 252.5-99.5 Farmall 250-102 Remi’s 227.5-124.5 Cassidy’s Studio Lounge 224-128 Reinke Property Mgt.
Madi Thomson, Brooks lead Lena to victory
Jan. 27 Lena 46, Niagara 28 Madi Thomson scored 18 points and Eva Brooks added 11 as Lena defeated Niagara 46-28.
Two local coaches, one player to be inducted into WBCA Hall of Fame
School districts in Shawano and Oconto counties are well represented in the the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association 2025 Hall of Fame induction class. High school coaches who will be inducted include Daniel Shaw, of Pulaski, and Kristine Young, of Lena. Also inducted will be Peter Krull, who played for the Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School boys team. A Hall of Fame Banquet is scheduled for Sept.
Pytleski sets pace for Panthers’ win
Jan. 28 Oconto Falls 80, Luxemburg-Casco 66 JJ Pytleski set a blistering pace of 29 points to lead Oconto Falls to an 80-66 win over Luxemburg-Casco in a North Eastern Conference matchup. Emerich Skarban and Jameson Beaman each scored 16 points for the Panthers. Skarban and Beaman each grabbed eight rebounds, with Evan Yuma nabbing six. Pytleski had seven assists, and Yuma contributed four.
Suring boys surge past Lena
Jan. 30 Suring 69, Lena 55 Suring surged in the second half as the Eagles overtook Lena 69-55 in the Marinette & Oconto Conference matchup. Suring was led by Michael Bailey’s 21 points.
Lena girls improve to 10-1 in conference play
Jan. 30 Lena 46, Crivitz 32 Madilyn Thomson led Lena with 18 points, and Eva Brooks scored 12 in the Wildcats’ 46-32 win over Crivitz. Madilyn Thomson also led the team with nine rebounds; Brooks had seven, and Hannah Thomson had six. Kali Fischer dished out six assists, and Hannah Thomson had four. Hannah Thomson led with four steals.
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