Tough defense and some solid shooting from sophomore Dustin Waupoose were not enough to lift the Menominee Indian High School boys basketball team over Almond-Bancroft in a 54-47 loss Friday in Keshena. Almond-Bancroft (4-3, 4-1 Central Wisconsin Conference-10) built small leads throughout the game, only to see Menominee Indian (2-3, 2-3 CWC-10) come back off a key turnover or a big shot. “I’m not a guy that’s high on moral victories, but I reall

The Shawano Community High School boys basketball team followed up Tuesday’s thrilling win over Seymour with another Bay Conference win Friday night against Denmark to stay perfect in conference play. The Hawks beat Denmark 52-34, building a big lead in the third quarter after leading at halftime up 30-19. Junior Zack Sousek, a 5-foot-10 guard, led Shawano (6-1, 4-0 Bay) with 10 points. The win extends the Hawks’ winning streak to six since losin

Rose Hendricks, 82, is a member of the St. Martin Council of Catholic Women in Cecil. The women have bake sales on Memorial Day and Labor Day along with brat sales at the Citgo Station. They pay for pamphlets for the parish and help stock the food pantry when necessary.

The American Association of Retired People, AARP, is a way for members to socialize and to get discounts with services. Garry Felts has been the local chapter’s president for a year and a half and a member for 18 years. “I don’t think I missed many meetings,” he said. AARP is an organization for people 50 and older that strives to enhance the quality of life of people as they age.

Bears dominate Manawa 60-19 The Bonduel High School girls basketball team dismantled Manawa 60-19 in a Central Wisconsin Conference-8 game Friday in Manawa. Jennifer Dowden had 19 points, 13 rebounds, five steals and five assists to lead Bonduel (5-1, 2-1 CWC-8). Alexa Reinke added 10 points. Deanna Zernicke had four steals and four assists.

Chargers sweep Tri-County The Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School wrestling team beat Tri-County 84-0 in a Central Wisconsin Conference meet Thursday in Plainfield. The Chargers won seven matches by pins and received seven forfeits. Getting pins for Wittenberg-Birnamwood were Ben Vosters (120) over Eric Buechner in 1:35; Gavin Czerwonka (126) over Tyler Kramer in 1:13; Brenden Randall (145) over Mason Boggs in :40; Braxton Potrykus over Dylan Nigh

The Bonduel High School wrestling team had a near sweep of Rosholt in a Central Wisconsin Conference meet on the road Thursday. The Bears won every match but the heavyweight, in which Race McClone was pinned by Rosholt’s Cody Tokarski in 3:24, to beat Rosholt 54-6. Getting pins for Bonduel were Dan Tauchen (160) over Cole Bembenek in 1:41; Bennett Gunderson (195) over Cody Kontney in 2:29; Eric Godin (220) over Lucas Wiza in 5:46; Scott Gunderson

The Shawano Community High School boys swim team got a first-place finish in the final event to defeat Lakeland Union 88-82 Thursday in Shawano. The Hawks led 80-76 heading into the 400-yard freestyle relay.

Shawano Police Department Dec. 18 Police logged 23 incidents, including the following: Fraud — Police investigated a fraud complaint at Timber Pro, 1407 Industrial Drive. Juvenile — Police logged six truancy complaints from the Shawano School District. Accident — Police responded to a property damage accident at Sawyer Street and Zingler Avenue. Juvenile — Police responded to a juvenile alcohol complaint at the Shawano Skate Park, 107 E.