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Sportsmanship Plus - Baseball

Wonewoc-Center @ Royall
May 1, 2024

We would like to recognize and congratulate Royall’s Tucker Wildes for his outstanding sportsmanship and leadership displayed during their baseball game against Wonewoc-Center. Throughout the contest Tucker maintained a positive attitude, always encouraging his fellow teammates. Tucker, the starting catcher, on several occasions was observed mentoring the Wonewoc-Center catcher in techniques used as a catcher, i.e., proper positioning for throws to the plate or how to block low pitches to keep them from getting away. It should also be noted that Tucker is the coach for the Royall summer baseball program, teaching and mentoring boys and girls on the fundamentals of baseball, but also how to be good sports.

Reporting Official:  Curt Ladwig

Sportsmanship Plus - Baseball

Mayville @ Winneconne 
April 26, 2024

It is wonderful to see student athletes exhibit positive acts of sportsmanship before, during, and after a varsity baseball game, even when the weather is poor, rainy, and windy. Mayville’s Peyton Borchardt and Mason Gerth, as well as Winneconne’s Lucky Pahl and Ben Tesch, exemplify what it means to be great sportsman and leaders of a team. We wanted to congratulate these four young men for this much appreciated display of showmanship and positive attitude. Thank you to Coach Meyer and Coach Held for your positive leadership on and off the field of play, it was noticed by many.

Reporting Official:  Brent Thompson

Sportsmanship Plus - Baseball

Manitowoc Lincoln @ Green Bay Southwest
April 14, 2024

We were greeted by the host athletic director, Amy Hogan. We were very impressed with the new baseball field that the Green Bay Southwest had installed. Even more impressive was the service that Ms. Hogan provided to us. We were scheduled for a double-header and she provided us with sandwiches along with choice of chips and candy bar. Also beverages of water or sport drink were provided in between the two games. We would like to personally wish Ms. Hogan the best as she is retiring after this school year. We also would like to thank both teams for displaying good sportsmanship. Again it was a pleasure working for these schools and want to wish them the best of luck for the rest of their seasons.

Reporting Official:  Patrick Tschimperle

Sportsmanship Plus - Baseball

West Salem @ Westby
April 30, 2024

A word of thanks to the baseball programs of Westby and West Salem the sportsmanship that both teams showed was outstanding. Ben Rathel of Westby your positive words and hustle were noticed. Drew Anderson your hustle and positive words of support were also noticed. It was a pleasure to work with both teams.

Reporting Official:  Phil Punzel

Sportsmanship Plus - Softball

Shawano @ Seymour
April 30, 2024

We witnessed a very cool moment last night. When the National Anthem would not play before the game due to technical difficulties, while both teams were lined up on the base lines, they sang the Anthem together a cappella style. It was awesome to see and hear this act of patriotism from both teams. Both communities should be proud of your softball programs.

Reporting Official:  Russ Mueller

Sportsmanship Plus - Softball

D.C. Everest @ Stevens Point
April 25, 2024

To start with, a huge shout out to both the SPASH and D.C. Everest softball coaches, players and fans. We finished a previously suspended game that was in the top of the 3rd inning, and completed a full game after that. This type of game is why umpires stay in the game. There was sportsmanship throughout both games. The coaches and players treated each other and the officials with nothing but respect. The games were both heavily contested, with several close plays. And not one time did a coach, player, or fan say anything negative towards the call. We were not perfect in calling the game, I’m sure if asked, they would say we missed a call. But the game was one of the best games I’ve been part of in officiating. There was a lot of compliments given out by fans, coaches and players to each other after the game. In a time when we don’t see the sportsmanship in close, heavily contested games, this was not one of them. A game many umpires would love to be a part of. Thank you to SPASH and D.C. Everest on a game well-played.

Reporting Official:  Wayne Fleischmann

Sportsmanship Plus - Girls Soccer

Living Word Lutheran @ Mayville
April 26, 2024

Late in the game, #17 from Living Word Lutheran fouled a Mayville player, and between the expression on her own face and the fact she helped the Mayville player up, I thought it was very genuine and sporting of her.

Reporting Official:  Tom Konecny 

Sportsmanship Plus - Baseball

Cambridge @ Belleville JV
April 15, 2024

Following a thrown bat incident in the fifth inning, Both teams and their head coaches did a huddle for a few minutes, which I could hear the coaches talk about what happen and why it is not an accepted practice. At end of game, during the hand shakes, both the player and catcher talked about the incident and apologized. The head coaches talked about it for a few minutes together as well. This was a great learning experience, and both teams talked about why one must be in control of their equipment.

Reporting Official:  Frank Sadilek

Sportsmanship Plus - Softball

Iola-Scandinavia @ Manawa
April 23, 2024

It simply doesn't get any better than this. I know and have worked for Mr. Anderson and Mr. Petke many times. I could not have more respect for these coaches and their staffs. All girls on both teams are very pleasant and respectful to umpires, and even more importantly to each other. I don't believe an opposing batter ever had to pick up a bat after a foul ball. The catcher handed it back to her. Both coaches routinely applauded good defensive plays by their opponent. The Iola-Scandinavia catcher never let me sweep off the plate, she wiped it with her glove whenever necessary. There was a good crowd of fans watching the game. Not one word to an umpire by any of the spectators, they just cheered and encouraged their kids. That behavior starts with the coaches, and it runs through the entire program. Both schools and communities should be very proud of their kids. These teams epitomize what high school sports are all about. not only because they play very good softball, but because they are even better people.

Reporting Official:  Gary Hagberg

Sportsmanship Plus - Girls Soccer

Waupun @ Ripon
April 23, 2024

Absolutely 100 percent of the comments and actions of every player, the four coaches and every fan for both teams were constructive and positive (sometimes even humorous). Sure, maybe that shouldn't permit me to even feel I can submit this Sportsmanship Plus acknowledgement, but holy cows, it was both amazing and let's face it, not all that common!

Reporting Official:  Tom Konecny

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