Sports 5 January 2026

Shawano, Antigo hockey teams each beat Spooner

Saturday, Jan. 3

Antigo 4, Spooner 1

Antigo improved to 8-3 overall with a 4-1 nonconference win over Spooner.

Billy Portman scored a hat trick for the Red Robins. He started the scoring with a goal at 8:36 in the first period with an assist from Richie Vera.

In the second period, Liam Burt assisted Portman at 4:37. Spooner scored its goal near the end of the period to make it 2-1.

Sports 5 January 2026
Tigerton boys defeat Newman Catholic

Saturday, Jan. 3

Laona/Wabeno 58, Gillett 17

Eight players from Laona/Wabeno scored in the Rebels’ 58-17 win over Gillett’s boys basketball team.

Brandon Slatky led the six Tigers who scored with four points.

Other scores: Tigerton 70, Newman Catholic 49.

Friday, Jan. 2

Seymour 76, Shawano 47

Sports 5 January 2026
Lena girls run over Oneida Nation

Friday, Jan. 2

Lena 62, Oneida Nation 20

Lena freshman Ella Thomson scored 15 points in the girls 62-20 trouncing of Oneida Nation.

The Wildcats dominated the Thunderhawks, leading 40-10 at the half and then outscoring their hosts 22-10 in the second half.

Freshman Alisa Finger added another 12 points for Lena, and Carla Caballero-Morante contributed another 10.

Sports 5 January 2026
Wrestlers reach 100 wins on the mat

Shawano Community High School wrestler Dane Hodkiewicz recently earned his 100th win. Coach Mike Homan described Hodkiewicz as a hard worker and great teammate with dedication. (BELOW) Shawano wrestler Kody Popelka recently earned his 100th win on the mat. He collected his century-mark victory the same week teammate Dane Hodkiewicz earned his 100th win. 

Sports 2 January 2026
Oconto Falls’ 10,000th fan

Cheryl Pytleski was honored in late December as the 10,000th fan of the 2025-26 school year at Panther athletics events. This honor is presented annually in memory of the ultimate OFHS Super Fan, Mary Bukowski. OFHS athletic director Jerry Moynihan presented Pytleski with some gifts, and her name will be added to the plaque that is permanently displayed at OFHS.

 

Sports 31 December 2025
Shawano hockey hopes to join Great Northern Conference

Leaders of the Shawano/Bonduel high school boys varsity hockey team are hoping to move from an independent program to being a member of the Great Northern Conference with the start of the 2027-28 school year.

“We play most of these teams already,” coach Adam Gafner said. “They are similar sized programs, and it’s where we fit.”

Gafner said there are several reasons to join the GNC. Doing to would:

Sports 31 December 2025
Bonduel boys show why they’re ranked among the best

Tuesday, Dec. 30

Bonduel 79, Roncalli 72

Bonduel’s boys, ranked No. 3 in the state, opened play at the Shawano Hoops Holiday Classic at the Kress Center at UW-Green Bay with a 79-72 win over No. 6 ranked Roncalli.

Ryan Westrich had a double-double with 25 points and 15 rebounds. Quinn Wesenberg also scored 25 points, as the Bears improved to 6-0 on the season.

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