Sportsmanship - Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association

Sportsmanship Plus - Girls Basketball

Iola-Scandinavia @ Manawa
Dec. 10, 2024

Wanted to send out a shout out to Mr. Jeff Bortle at Manawa for the treatment we received as officials. Our dressing room, albeit a bit small, was stocked with refrigerated water as well as granola bars, lifesavers, chapstick and even complimentary pink whistles. Our crew really appreciated the way we were greeted at the school and how we were escorted to the dressing area at halftime and at the end of the game. Both coaching staffs from Manawa and Iola-Scandinavia were very professional in their demeanor and behaviors It was a very hard-fought game going down to the last possession. This was a classic match up of two arch rivals competing against each other. Everyone in attendance got "their monies worth," and I am sure they can't wait until they play each other again.

Reporting Official: Patrick Tschimperle

Sportsmanship Plus - Girls Basketball

Sheboygan Falls @ Two Rivers
Dec. 10, 2024

I want to commend your players and coaching staff of the boys basketball program. My crew worked this game and the players on the floor were outstanding with their behavior. The coach was very under control and showed the sportsmanship that all kids and programs should have. It was not a close game and the coach kept teaching and the players worked very hard and that is what athletics is all about. Keep up the good work putting a great product of sportsmanship on the hardwood. It was a pleasure working with your school.

Reporting Official: Barry Harris

Sportsmanship Plus - Girls Basketball

Kimberly @ De Pere
Dec. 10, 2024

Coach Dave Lipisto and his staff do an excellent job with their team. I’ve had them in two contests in close succession. Both games were tight games and both Coach Lepisto and his coaching staff were very professional and easy to talk with throughout the games. Additionally for the game in which I had their team at home on 12/3/24 the game management staff and fans were very friendly and the atmosphere was fantastic! It was a pleasure.

Reporting Official: Jeryn Daggs

Sportsmanship Plus - Boys Hockey

River Falls @ Menomonie
Dec. 3, 2024

We officiated a JV and varsity doubleheader, and over the course of those two games, we called several penalties, a penalty shot and probably missed a few calls. They were two solid teams that competed hard for the win so, needless to say, there was plenty of physicality. During the entire evening, not a single player or coach questioned a single call. Quite literally, everyone on the ice and benches was respectful and sportsmanlike. This was truly one of the most enjoyable games that we've ever worked. I'd like to give a shout out to the coaches on both squads. It's very apparent that the teams followed the lead of their coaching staff. While the kids were great, they followed the tremendous example of their coaches and leaders. It's games like this that are the reason I officiate. Thank you to everyone involved!

Reporting Official: Jason Lassen

Sportsmanship Plus - Girls Basketball

Two Rivers @ Denmark Tournament
Dec. 7, 2024

Two Rivers players and coaches displayed outstanding sportsmanship. They would always say thank you when we handed them the ball and they would always go out of their way to hand us the ball. They made it very pleasurable to officiate their game. We had them for Friday and Saturday and the sportsmanship was the same. Nice job Two Rivers.

Reporting Official: Barry Harris

Sportsmanship Plus - Boys Basketball

Seymour @ Southwest JV
Nov. 26, 2024

I had the pleasure of working a JV-2 game at Southwest. I was impressed with the sportsmanship of both teams and coaches. The game went well, and the players and coaches exhibited excellent sportsmanship from the start to the finish of the game. Both teams and coaches came over after the game and shook our hands and thanked us for being there. This was especially cool since it was my partners very first game! A job very well done.

Reporting Official: Michael Lyons

Sportsmanship Plus - Girls Basketball

Menomonee Falls @ Oconto Falls
Nov. 21, 2024

The sportsmanship Oconto Falls demonstrated was of the highest level. They didn't complain about any calls. They would hand us the ball after a call and their overall demeanor was outstanding. They were losing early in the game and continued to display the highest level of sportsmanship. Their school should be proud of the representation that the coach and the players had. Besides their crowd, it was a good environment to be involved with.

Reporting Official: Barry Harris

Sportsmanship Plus - Football

Mayville @ St. Mary’s Springs
Oct. 11, 2024

The Mayville High School football team showed exemplary sportsmanship in its conference showdown at St. Mary's Springs. With the conference championship on the line, players consistently helped up their opponents after tackles, played extremely hard until the whistle and were respectful at all times to our officiating crew. When Springs only had to use a victory formation to close out the game, Mayville players continued to be respectful to Springs players and many offered their congratulations to the winning team even before the traditional post-game handshake. Mayville head coach Scott Hilber and his coaching staff were continually coaching up their players and offering positive encouragement throughout the contest. Any questions from their coaching staff were done in a collegial manner with our crew. It was truly an honor for our crew to officiate their game, and we can proudly say that their entire team's conduct throughout the contest should be a model for other sports teams in the state to replicate.

Reporting Official: Wade Turner

Sportsmanship Plus – Football

Kenosha Indian Trail @ Racine Case
Sept. 27, 2024

During a hard fought and emotional game, the left tackle for Indian Trail (#77), was consistently helping up players after the play, making sure they were good, regardless of what team they played for. He played his heart out during the game, but pretty much every down, he was there helping up players from the pile and giving them pats or just a helping hand. Even near the end of the game with his team trailing, he was still helping people up after plays. It is players like this that need to be recognized for their special efforts in sportsmanship. I don't know if he played defense, but he was definitely a shining star where high school athletics sportsmanship is involved. Huge kudos to #77 for his efforts. It didn't go unnoticed.

Reporting Official: Mike Edic

Sportsmanship Plus – Football

Appleton West @ Green Bay Preble
Sept. 27, 2024

Player #78 from Appleton West was a voice of reason within his huddle, encouraging his teammates and getting them to settle down when things weren't going their way. He was obviously a vocal leader of the team and helped us keep things under control

Reporting Official: Ryan Bowers