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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

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