Sportsmanship - Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association

Sportsmanship Plus- Boys Soccer

Racine Case vs. Appleton East & Waupun @ Waupun
Sept. 7, 2024

This is actually a four-part Sportsmanship Plus recognition. It covers both a varsity team and its JVs. I officiated two Racine Case JV games and two varsity games today. The first JV game was as half of the two-man system, and I was on the parents' side. For the second JV game, I was center. The second and fourth games of the day were both as AR2 (parents' side) of Case's varsity games, which put me in front of Case's parents. Racine Case teams were stelar in the way they handled themselves, treated their teammates and interacted with their opponents -- the coaches were also great. I also want to recognize the varsity and the JV parents. It was obvious these student-athletes are being raised by some great role models. In conclusion, all of this was 100 percent of the time, spanning 7.5 hours from beginning to end. It was a long day and there were actually many specifics that lead up to this Sportsmanship Plus recognition.

Reporting Official: Tom Konecny

Sportsmanship Plus-Boys Soccer

Lakeside Lutheran @ Watertown Luther Prep
Sept. 6, 2024

The game was fast and the skill level was great. When an opponent went down, the other team was there to help them up. There was not one word complaining to the officials about the other team or whether there was a foul or not. Both coaching sides were quiet and they were genuine about their appreciation of the officials. It was a pleasure to do this game, and we all enjoyed hot dishes and the lime Jello with pineapple and oranges at the potluck after the game.

Reporting Official: Thomas Vergeront

Sportsmanship Plus-Boys Soccer

Lourdes Academy/Valley Christian @ Berlin
Aug. 29, 2024

I guess the best way to describe player #29 for Berlin is that I had many young enlisted working for me throughout my career in the Air Force, and he acted (and interacted) like the best of the best that I ever had, and he can't be that much younger than some of those airmen!

Reporting Official: Tom Konecny

Sportsmanship Plus - Football

Lake Mills @ Lakeside Lutheran
Aug. 23, 2024

Our crew had the pleasure of officiating the "Slider Bowl" to open the 2024 football season. Everything was first class, including the pregame emergency meeting with Lakeside Athletic Director, Todd Jahns, the pregame coaches meeting with Lakeside Lutheran Head Coach Matt Doering, Lake Mills Head Coach Tyler Huber, the captains’ coin flip, the coaching staffs and the fans. It was a great game that went back and forth throughout, payers being positive, and opposing players helping each other up after a hard fought play.

Reporting Official: Jeff Agnew

Sportsmanship Plus - Softball

Onalaska @ Tomah
May 9, 2024

I wanted to take a moment to thank Coach Wall and Coach Heit for their work leading the softball programs at Tomah and Onalaska. The sportsmanship displayed by these two teams was outstanding. Madison Johnson, your hustle and positive words of encouragement towards your teammates was noticed. Pitarre Olson, your positive attitude was contagious. It was great to be part of this high school game.

Reporting Official: Phil Punzel

Sportsmanship Plus - Girls Soccer

Sauk Prairie @ DeForest
May 9, 2024

The stadium was full, and the weather was perfect for soccer. From the beginning whistle, the teams played physical but with respect for the opposing team. When an opponent went down, there was a girl from the other team helping her up. Questions about calls were asked respectfully, and the girls thanked the officials at halftime at the end of the game. With two evenly matched teams, it is no surprise that the score ended in a draw, 0-0.

Reporting Official: Tom Vergeront

Sportsmanship Plus - Baseball

Assumption @ Stratford
May 9, 2024

We feel the need to make sure both communities involved in this game know how amazing their respective teams are being coached. The players, coaches and fans were 100 percent what WIAA sports are to be. Sportsmanship on both sides. Coaches congratulating the opposing squad. Bottle it up! We need more. Please acknowledge both teams regardless of the score and outcome. Thanks for providing the atmosphere and the support for high school sports.

Reporting Official: Rich Hohl

Sportsmanship Plus - Baseball

Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah @ Hilbert
May 6, 2024

Ayden Keuler and Max Schneider of the Hilbert, and Cole Wagner and Colin Meiselwitz for the Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulahare four young men who appreciate and share positive sportsmanship with others. Thank you for supporting players from the other team by picking up their bats, offering them a kind word, and showing hustle after foul balls when it isn’t asked of you. Your kind gestures were noticed by the umpires, parents and administrators and are greatly appreciated. The Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah and Hilbert school district administrators should be proud of their respectful student-athletes and coaches. Keep up the great work and have a fun season!

Reporting Official: Brent Thompson

Sportsmanship Plus - Softball

Westby @ Arcadia
May 7, 2024

I wanted to say thank you to Coach Stenslien at Westby and Coach Bjore at Arcadia for the work that they are doing leading their programs. The outstanding sportsmanship that both teams displayed was outstanding. Brynn Aspen from Arcadia your words of encouragement that you shared with your teammates were noticed. Taylor Davidison the way that you hustled on and off the field was greatly appreciated.

Reporting Official: Phil Punzel

Sportsmanship Plus - Baseball

Regis @ Pittsville
May 3, 2024

I was the plate umpire for the game, and I know I missed some pitches that were pitched on the outside corner. Not one complaint, or face of disappointment on the batters face. We were treated with nothing but respect by the coaches and the players. Pittsville is a class act program. A pleasure doing the game last night.

Reporting Official: Wayne Fleischmann