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Sportsmanship Plus - Girls Volleyball

Waupun @ Beaver Dam
Sept. 18, 2018


My partner and I recently had the honor of officiating a great volleyball rivalry between Waupun and Beaver Dam. There was huge crowd with a large contingency of students from both schools. The play was competitive throughout the evening. The students raised their voices on countless occasions to cheer for their team. The enthusiasm between the two student sections was done with class, as well as very loud voices. It was a tournament atmosphere throughout the evening, which made for a very special evening for the players, coaches, and those of us officiating. It was representative of what high school sports should all be about.

Reporting Official:  Randy Dehmen

Sportsmanship Plus - Girls Volleyball

Oneida Nation @ Lena
Sept. 4, 2018


This was a good, close game between two talented teams. They played hard and the sportsmanship displayed was outstanding. The fans from both schools were respectful and displayed excellent sportsmanship throughout the game. I was even thank by one of the parents on the way out for working the match.

Reporting Official: Michael Lyons

Sportsmanship Plus - Boys Soccer

Fort Atkinson @ Lake Mills
Sept. 13, 2018


The night was hot, muggy with a lot of mosquitoes but that did not deter the exhibition of a lot of good sportsmanship by both teams.The game was physical but when there was a hard tackle and the players went down, the opposing players were there to help up their opponents.The game resulted in a 5 to 5 tie and was memorable not only for the exceptional play but because both teams were respectable and polite to each other and the officials.

Reporting Official:  Thomas Vergeront

Sportsmanship Plus - Football

D.C. Everest @ Wausau West
Sept. 14, 2018


Each sideline was very professional in their behavior and actions. Players from both teams showed great sportmanship in helping each other after plays and complimenting each other after plays. Wausau West personnel greeted us and showed us to our dressing areas and treated us with beverages before, during and after the game. Kudos to both teams for a well-played game!

Reporting Official:  Patrick Tschimperle

Sportsmanship Plus - Football

Hayward/La Courte Oreilles @ Spooner
Sept. 7, 2018


I am a firm believer in accentuating the positive. I would like to commend both Spooner and Hayward/Lac Courte Oreilles student-athletes, coaches, students, parents, and community members for their exceptional exhibition of sportsmanship during Friday's football contest. All parties involved displayed what an extension of the classroom should look like by displaying positivity through out the contest. Both communities should be proud of the sportsmanship they displayed.

Reporting Official:  Nate McNaughton

Sportsmanship Plus - Football

Mosinee @ Ashland
Sept. 7, 2018


Our officiating crew is indeed honored to write a sportsmanship letter on behalf of the Ashland Oredockers and the Mosinee Indians during their Week 4 Football Contest. Thank you to Ashland High School and Athletic Director Brian Miller for their ability to make the transition to a new location easy and with a dose of fine hospitality.   We acknowledge the outstanding sportsmanship exhibited by both football programs.  Coach Larson and Coach Martens have done a fine job with their football programs in demanding outstanding sportsmanship. Coaches did what they do best, coach and allowed the officials to do their job. They asked questions politely and accepted the answers provided.  The sportsmanship and positive behavior exhibited by the coaching staff bled into the actions of the players. Players were respectful to each other, helped each other off the turf, and communicated effectively with officials.  We were so grateful that the receivers and backs provided the ball to the umpire quickly so as to keep the game moving at a consistent pace.  Also, the language was kept clean and comments exchanged with the opposition positive.  Also, the chain gang during the contest was impressive and took pride with their responsibilities. Last, the wing officials would like to thank the ball boys of each team. Dylan of Mosinee and Logan of Ashland did a fantastic job in being attentive and fulfilling their duties in a prompt manner. Hats off to Coach Larson and Coach Martens and their staff for teaching the most important element of sports, Sportsmanship!

Reporting Official:  Shawn Umland

Sportsmanship Plus - Boys Soccer

Amery @ Rice Lake
Sept. 8, 2018


Andy Otto (#13) displayed impresseive leadership after one of his teammates was issued a caution during the match. Andy identified the issue at hand and talked his teammate through it, remaining positive during his discussion, and not blaming anyone else for the issue. Andy will continue to be a positive influence on his teammates at Amery and on the game of soccer. Thank you, Andy!

Reporting Official:  Tom Rosenow

Sportsmanship Plus - Football

Seymour @ Xavier
Sept. 7, 2018

Seymour and Xavier high schools should be proud of their football programs.  Coaches Molle and Hinkens are great leaders of their teams. Both teams displayed outstanding sportsmanship, teamwork and effort during their recent game. Both coaches were positive with players and officials during the entire contest. Players from both schools were observed numerous times during the game helping up opponents and making positive comments or gestures to opponents.  I would like to commend numbers 20, 21, 52, and 65 from Xavier and numbers 4, 8, and 24 for Seymour for being outstanding leaders on the field. The football programs at Seymour and Xavier are positive assets for developing our youth.

Reporting Official:  James Schaefer

Sportsmanship Plus - Boys Soccer

Wauwatosa West at Kenosha Klash Tournament
Sept. 2, 2018


I had the pleasure to center Wauwatosa West twice for the Kenosha Klash Tournament. I want to stress how respectful the players were to officials and other players. When there is a need to communicate with officials, they do so in a very respectful and calm manner, as does their coach. I praise the Wauwatosa West administration for finding a coach who instilled a culture they felt best represents their school and community. That is a culture of competitiveness that does not supersede sportsmanship, respect and civility.

Reporting Official:  Matthew Tuttle

Sportsmanship Plus - Girls Volleyball

Germantown vs. Sheboygan North
Sept. 1, 2018


Germantown and Sheboygan North were in the championship match of the Germantown Tournament.  The girls fought very hard, and the score was tight throughout in all three sets. Everyone was polite, played hard and showed great sportsmanship at the conclusion of the match. The players from Sheboygan North came over to us and shook our hands and told us that we did a great job. I thought that was exceptional following such a close loss and how hard they played.

Reporting Official:  Donna Wilson

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