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Legion baseball plays today for trip to State

By Ryan Wilson
The Denmark News

CASCO – The Denmark Legion baseball team put itself in a very advantageous position after defeating Kewaunee County 5-0 on Friday night in the Class AA Wisconsin State Legion Regionals.

The win puts Denmark one win from a return trip to the State Legion Tournament which they reached a season ago.

Bats are hot as Denmark Legion starts regional play

By Ryan Wilson
The Denmark News

CASCO – This one was over before it barely had a chance to get started.

The Denmark Legion baseball team scored 7 runs in the top of the first inning and put a stranglehold on its Class AA Legion State Regional tournament game against Ashwaubenon on Thursday, eventually winning the tournament opener 12-2.

World Cup focus brings attention to sport in Denmark, nationally

By Ryan Wilson
The Denmark News

DENMARK – In case anyone has been living under a rock for the past five weeks, the United States hosted the World Cup soccer tournament this summer.

Derricks’ game-winner vaults Legion over Mishicot

By Ryan Wilson
The Denmark News

DENMARK – A game that started poorly for the Denmark Legion baseball team would end in jubilation as a walk-off hit from Cal Derricks would seal a come-from-behind win over Mishicot on Thursday.

One big swing pivots league race toward Kewaunee

By Ryan Wilson
The Denmark News

DENMARK – The regular season can be a grind, but as it nears its conclusion there are always key games and key moments that turn things one way or another.

Denmark Vikings Trap Team competes at Nationals

Earlier this month, six local young shooters traveled to Mason, Michigan, for this year’s USA High School Clay Target League National Championships. Last week, we spoke with Mickey Fels to learn more about their journey.

Devilbears remain atop Shoreland League standings

By Ryan Wilson
The Denmark News

DENMARK – The Denmark Devilbears went 2-0 in league play last week to stay in first place in the Shoreland League, 2.5 games ahead of second place Kewaunee.

Legion baseball takes two from Seymour

By Ryan Wilson
The Denmark News

SEYMOUR – In its first games back after the July 4th holiday, the Denmark Legion baseball team went on the road and took both ends of a doubleheader against Seymour on Thursday, July 9.

Legion team splits with Kewaunee, Seymour

By Ryan Wilson
The Denmark News

DENMARK – The Denmark Legion baseball team had two doubleheaders leading into the Fourth of July holiday and earned splits in both by taking one of the two games in each doubleheader against Kewaunee and Seymour.

WIAA takes first step toward shot clock for high school hoops

By Ryan Wilson
The Denmark News

It was the summer of 1987 and I was excited. The two Wisconsin governing bodies of high school sports at the time – the WIAA for public schools and WISAA for private schools – had approved the use of the 3-point shot beginning with the next basketball season.

Devilbears use 3-0 week to push to top of Shoreland standings

Devilbears near the top of standings after 3-0 week

DENMARK – After a early season hiccup against Kewaunee, the Denmark Devilbears are back on track and clawing their way near the top of the Shoreland League standings.

Denmark Legion scores in extras to post win

By Ryan Wilson
The Denmark News

FREEDOM – The Denmark varsity Legion baseball team had just one game last week but it made the most of it.

An extra-inning hit in the eighth inning from Cade DeLarwelle that scored Ozzie Enz was all that separated Denmark from Freedom as the Denmark Legion scored the 1-0 win on the road.

Denor competes at Nike National Track Championships

EUGENE, Ore. – Just a couple of weeks after finishing second in the state in the WIAA Division 2 Track and Field Championships in the 100 meters, Denmark graduate Ella Denor was off to Oregon to compete against the nation’s best at the Nike Outdoor Nationals Meet in the Emerging Elite class.

Denmark JV Legion team goes on the road to Freedom

FREEDOM – The Denmark JV Legion baseball team managed to split with Freedom on Friday, June 19 at the Freedom Tournament.

In the opener, Denmark defeated Freedom 16U by a 5-3 final.

Devilbears split in Shoreland League action

DENMARK – In the first rematch of last year’s Shoreland League championship series the Denmark Devilbears came out on top again, shutting out the Casco A’s and winning the league contest 5-0.

Vikings earn all-conference honors for spring sports

By Ryan Wilson
The Denmark News

DENMARK – The North Eastern Conference recently announced its all-conference selections in three spring sports. The Denmark Vikings were well represented in earning spots on all three teams.

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