Sportsmanship - Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association

Sportsmanship Plus - Football

Seneca/Wauzeka-Steuben @ Highland
Aug. 23, 2019

What a great display of sportsmanship by both teams, as S-WS players and Highland players both were helping each other up off the field at the end of plays. There was no trach talking, only positive words of encouragement to each other. The coaches coached, the players played, and the fans cheered. Our crew never heard a complaint about any calls that were made. There was never any questioning of what took place when penalties were called, by players, coaches, or the fans. Truly a great night of what high school sports are all about. The communities of Seneca, Wauzeka, Steuben, and Highland can be proud of their coaches, players and fans doing an outstanding job of representing them. Keep up the good work S-WS and Highland!

Reporting Official: Tracy Krueger

Sportsmanship Plus - Football

Lena/St. Thomas Aquinas @ Gillett
Aug. 23, 2019

The contest was close for the first quarter and a half; however, the halftime differential ballooned to 20 points. You would never know that by the conduct and efforts of the coaching staffs and players. They continued to play and coach hard, during the second half while showing respect and good sportsmanship to their opponents. It was truly a pleasure to officiate a game between two such quality opponents who exhibited the qualities that all interscholastic teams should strive to attain. Hats off to both programs, their coaching staffs and players for their fine display of the essences of interscholastic athletics.

Reporting Official: Dave Zoch

Spring Sportsmanship Awards Selected

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, in partnership with Rural Mutual Insurance Company, has selected the team Sportsmanship Award winners for the 2019 Spring State Team Tournaments.

Sportsmanship Plus - Baseball

Oak Creek @ Kenosha Tremper
May 14, 2019

After a serious injury on the field occurred, the players on both squads were mindful of the seriousness of the situation and conducted themselves as would have been expected. Several players gravitated towards each other, the team jersey that they were wearing did not matter at that moment. It was in recognition that a fellow baseball player had been hurt, and although it is a competition, camaraderie amongst constituents of a game that they love. My hat is off to all those who recognized that another person was in need and to do "the right thing."

Reporting Official: Chuck Runge

Sportsmanship Plus - Baseball

North Fond du Lac @ Omro
May 10, 2019

A note of appreciation to Coach Goetz and Coach Behringer for teaching sportsmanship to their players. Hats off to the student athletes of North Fond du lac for their positive cheering. Ripken Frost and Taner Marquadt your leadership skills were noticed.

Reporting Official: Phil Punzel

Sportsmanship Plus - Baseball

Hustisford/Dodgeland @ Luther Prep
May 11, 2019

A note of thanks to Coach Padron and Coach Kiecker for their hospitality. Caleb Gavin and Jackson Lindemann your hustle and words of encouragement were noticed.

Reporting Official Phil Punzel

Sportsmanship Plus - Baseball

Menasha @ Xavier
May 2, 2019

For both programs, respect was noticeably one of the central values being taught in the classroom, at practice, and on game day. Menasha players Tristin DeBriyn and Jordan Nichols were true leaders on the field. Xavier’s Phil Lorge showed numerous positive acts of sportsmanship throughout the contest. I also wanted to emphasize the hustle aspect of both Kaiser VandeLoo of Menasha and Phil Lorge of Xavier. These two catchers really worked hard in their catching roles. I witnessed them picking up numerous bats, offering a kind word to an opponent for a good play, and moving bats for opponents during play to make sure the area around the plate was safe. Both the Menasha and Xavier school and community leadership should be proud of these young men, their coaches, and their parents for their excellent display of positive sportsmanship at an education based athletic event. Best of luck to both teams this season and keep up the great work!

Reporting Official: Brent Thompson

Sportsmanship Plus - Softball

General

In the past few seasons we as officials have heard a lot about the abuse we have received from coaches and fans. I would like to point out the sportsmanship of the players we officiate. The players are always cordial and appreciative of our efforts on the field. This is why we officiate, not for the coaches or fans, but for the players who can go out and enjoy playing the games they love. I cannot count over the past few seasons how many players have said "thanks blue" after our games. This why I will keep on officiating as long as I can.

Reporting Official: Gerald Sabel

Sportsmanship Plus - Girls Soccer

Wausau East vs. Wausau West
May 4, 2019

From the coaches, to the players to the spectators, the sportsmanship was outstanding as they showed respect to each other and the officials working the contest. If a girl was fouled they helped each other up and even apologized to each other. This is the kind of soccer match that is a pleasure to experience and work. Keep up the good work coaches and girls at Wausau East and Wausau West.

Reporting Official: Rob Weise

Sportsmanship Plus - Girls Soccer

Eau Claire North @ Chippewa Falls
April 30, 2019

On a cold and rainy day, I had forgotten my gloves in my duffle bag and planned to simply suffer through the game. Part way through the first half, #25 for Eau Claire North (I’m sorry I didn’t get her name) noticed me trying to keep my hands warm. She said she had some gloves, but I said I’d be fine and finished the half. At halftime, #25 took the time to dig out the gloves from her bag, and as we were about to go on the field for the second half, she came over to me and gave me the gloves to wear. I thanked her and was able to keep my hands warmer in the second half. It was such a sweet gesture and so kind of her to think about others, despite her being in the heat of competition. The world could use more people like this.

Reporting Official: Ryan Gutsch