For the returning athletes on the Oconto Falls High School girls track and field team, there’s a bad taste that was left in their mouths last season. Finishing second to Hortonville in the Bay Conference meet by one point could fuel the Panthers’ fire this season. “That was tough to swallow,” coach Tammy Moynihan said. “I know that they’re certainly inspired by that loss last year.

With a returning two-time state qualifier and a host of experienced athletes looking to make that leap, the Gillett Secondary School track and field teams are preparing for a big year. Junior Taylor Kohls looks to make it three-for-three this season after making it to state in the discus the last two years. Kohls finished 13th at last year’s state meet.

Shawano Police Department March 30 Police logged 14 incidents, including the following: Theft — A wallet was reported stolen at The Shelter, 142 S.

Shawano boys fifth at Watertown Relays The Shawano Community High School boys track and field team finished fifth and the girls 10th Saturday at the Watertown Relays in Watertown. The boys finished with 56 points. Watertown (100.5) won the meet. The Shawano girls scored four points in the girls meet, which was won by Slinger (93). The boys were led Daniel Boivin, Evan Braun and Ethan Braun in the pole vault.

The Wittenberg-Birnamwood girls won 12 of 16 events on their way to a first-place finish at an indoor track and field meet Monday in Antigo. Witt-Birn easily outdistanced its competition with 160 points.

Drew Payne won three events, but his Gresham/Bowler track and field team finished second Monday in an indoor meet in Antigo. The Gresham/Bowler boys compiled 86 points, behind only Antigo (106). Wittenberg-Birnamwood (64) took third, followed by Menominee Indian (27) and Marion (25). Payne won the triple jump, going 41-5 3/4. He also won the long jump with a leap of 21-5 1/2.

KJ Fischer is a state champion. The 8-year-old Shawano Wrestling Club member took first in the 69-pound weight class Saturday at the Wisconsin Wrestling Federation Folkstyle State Championships at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. “At the beginning of the year, he told his parents that he was going to state,” coach T.J. Miles said.

Shawano Police Department March 31 Police logged 11 incidents, including the following: Juvenile — Police responded to a juvenile problem at Hillcrest Primary School, 1410 Waukechon St. Harassment — Police responded to a harassment complaint in the 100 block of Sunset Avenue. Harassment — Police responded to a harassment complaint in the 800 block of East Richmond. Juvenile — Police responded to a juvenile problem in the 1000 block of South Lutz

Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of articles profiling winners of the Celebration of Giving awards presented by Shawano Area Community Foundation Inc. for outstanding volunteerism. The winners will be honored at a gala Tuesday. Cathy La Shua isn’t one to stay idle, even in retirement. “I need to have some activity,” she said. “I need to interact with people.