Pulaski boys soccer team earns WIAA/Rural Insurance Sportsmanship Award

The Pulaski High School boys soccer team earned the Sportsmanship Award for the 2022 fall state tournament.

The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, in cooperation with Rural Mutual Insurance Co., revealed the team winners on Dec. 20.

The WIAA/Rural Insurance Sportsmanship Award is presented to one school program and community – or communities in the case of cooperative programs – in each of the state team tournaments that demonstrates outstanding sportsmanship.

Award winners are determined by the conduct and sportsmanship displayed by athletes, coaches, cheer and support groups, mascots, bands and spectators. Additional consideration is given for the effort of school administrators and chaperones to ensure support for their teams are positive and that the highest ideals of sportsmanship are demonstrated.

Pulaski receives the honor in boys soccer with its display of sportsmanship both on and in the stands during the state tournament at Uihlein Soccer Park in Milwaukee on Nov. 3. The Red Raiders fell to Whitefish Bay in their semifinal match, 4-2.

It marks the second time Pulaski has received the award overall. Their previous recognition came in softball in 1996.

Award winners receive a trophy and banner in recognition of the honor.

The selection process includes contributions and evaluations from contest officials, tournament management, police and security personnel, crowd control and ushers, WIAA staff members, and area hotels and restaurants on occasion.