It wasn’t the start the Marion/Tigerton football team was looking for, but a 34-8 loss to Iola-Scandinavia won’t make or break the Thundercatz’ season.

That’s the message coach Mark Fredy had for his team Aug. 20 after Marion/Tigerton fell to the Thunderbirds in Marion. The Thunderbirds were a last-minute replacement to the Thundercatz’ schedule after Gillett decided earlier this month to suspend its 8-player varsity season for 2026.

Thursday, Aug. 20

Oconto Falls Triangular

The Panthers golf team placed in the middle of a home triangular at River Island Golf Course.

Wrightstown placed first at 186, followed by Oconto Falls at 198 and Waupaca at 240.

Thursday, Aug. 20

Shawano 5, Green Bay Preble 2

The Shawano tennis team (3-5) defeated Green Bay Preble (1-6) by a 5-2 score riding a sweep of the singles matches to earn the win.

Tuesday, Aug. 18

Shawano’s girls’ tennis team won two of three matches on the second day of a meet hosted by Bay Port High School.

After winning all four singles matches, the Hawks defeated Green Bay Preble 5-1 and also shut out Menominee (Michigan) 7-0. Shawano lost 6-1 to Rhinelander.

Shawano is now 2-4 on the season.

Tuesday, Aug. 18

Bay North Conference Mini-Meet #1

Bonduel golfers placed third and Shawano golfers were fourth among the five teams competing at Cherry Hills Golf Course in Sturgeon Bay.

Seymour won the meet with a 183, followed by Oconto at 245, Bonduel at 247, Shawano at 248 and Sturgeon Bay at 261.

Pulaski opened its 2026 girls tennis season with a 2-1 performance at Appleton West on Aug. 17.

The Red Raiders lost 4-3 to their hosts, but defeated Appleton East 4-3 and Kaukauna 7-0.

Shawano opened its season the same day at Bay Port, going 0-3.

The Hawks lost 4-3 to Howards Grove, 4-3 to Eau Claire Regis and 6-1 to Marshfield.

Appleton West 4, Pulaski 3

Singles