Sports Report PLUS

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

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

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