Wittenberg Enterprise & Birnamwood News

BABA Highlights (Aug. 19)

Published by admin on Mon, 08/15/2022 - 4:08pm

East Division

Marion 6

Neopit 5

Fourth-seeded Marion knocked off top-seeded Neopit on Aug. 14 in Shawano. The game was moved to Shawano because of unplayable conditions in Neopit.

John Dunlavy earned the win in relief of Joe Weyenberg. Jaden Stuhr picked up the save after tossing an inning. Walker Miller was dealt the loss on the hill.

Ryan Mahoney makes NABC Honors Court

Published by admin on Fri, 08/12/2022 - 3:41pm

Suring High School graduate Ryan Mahoney, a senior for the Ripon College men’s basketball team, earned a spot on the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court.

To receive the recognition, a student-athlete must academically be a junior or second who has a grade-point average of 3.2 or higher.

This was the guard’s first season earning the honor. Mahoney majored in exercise science with an emphasis on human performance.

Ted Kietlinski takes over as Bowler/Gresham football coach

Published by admin on Fri, 08/12/2022 - 11:51am

The Bowler/Gresham football co-op will have a new coach leading the way when the team takes the field this fall.

Ted Kietlinski was tabbed the team’s new coach, replacing Ralph Smith.

Kietlinski has been assistant in the football program for six years, with an additional two years of experience as an assistant at other schools. Kietlinski also coaches the Bowler boys basketball varsity team and will continue to do so.

Dairyland, BABA playoff schedules set

Published by admin on Fri, 08/12/2022 - 8:42am

The Dairyland League and Badger Amateur Baseball Association each begin postseason play on Aug. 14, and schedules are now set for each league.
All playoff games will be played at 1:30 p.m.

The Waupaca Lakemen won the Dairyland regular season title with a 13-1 record and are the No. 1 seeds. The Lakemen will host Hofa Park after the Panthers went 3-11 and finished eighth.

Wittenberg-Birnamwood football preview

Published by admin on Thu, 08/11/2022 - 6:12pm

Team: Wittenberg-Birnamwood Chargers

Conference: Central Wisconsin Conference-Large Division

2021 conference result: second place with 6-1 record

2021 tournament results: advanced to level four (state semifinals)

Returning starters/varsity players (positions): Seniors: David Gauderman (RB, LB), Chris Crews (RB, LB), Max Fraaza (OL, DL). Juniors: Marshall Fraaza (RB, LB), Charlie Nowinsky (OL, DL).

John Kuhn joins Packers TV Network

Published by admin on Thu, 08/11/2022 - 6:05pm

Ahead of the Green Bay Packers’ preseason debut this week, the team announced that former Packers fullback John Kuhn will be moving to the broadcast booth as color analyst.

Kage retires, Britz hired as WIAA’s administrative assistant

Published by admin on Wed, 08/10/2022 - 7:53pm

Julie Kage, administrative coordinator for the executive director at the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association for the past 34 years, retired July 31. Kristin Britz began her position as administrative assistant for Executive Director Stephanie Hauser on Aug. 9.

Jordan Love shows development at Family Night

Published by admin on Mon, 08/08/2022 - 4:13pm

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love talked about his development, as well as how Family Night can prepare the team for preseason games after their biggest practice of the year was held Aug. 5 at Lambeau Field.

Love, who is entering his third year in the NFL, has only appeared in six games over the past two years in supporting Aaron Rodgers in back-to-back MVP seasons.

Brewers tumble out of 1st in division after trading Hader

Published by admin on Mon, 08/08/2022 - 12:36pm

In the week since the trading of four-time All-Star closer Josh Hader, virtually nothing has gone right for the Milwaukee Brewers.

They owned a three-game lead in the NL Central when they sent Hader to the San Diego Padres, but have gone 1-5 since and trail the streaking St. Louis Cardinals by two games.

BABA Highlights (Aug. 12)

Published by admin on Mon, 08/08/2022 - 11:32am

East-West Division

Little Falls 15

Caroline 1

Little Falls kept its perfect season alive with a convincing win over Caroline on Aug. 5 in Caroline.

Carter Kurki earned the win on the mound after striking out six batters over seven innings. Braiden Behnke was dealt the loss.

Hunter Gruenwald powered Little Falls at the plate with a grand slam among his two hits. Kurki also homered and joined Kyle Finger, Jenner Gullixon and Scott Aasen with two hits.