WIAA honors area officials
STEVENS POINT, Wis — A few area officials were recognized by the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association after the 2019-20 school year was completed in Wisconsin. They were recognized for consecutive years of service as a registered WIAA official.
George Pond- Iron Mountain, 30 years
Nick Gayan- Kingsford, 20 years
John Meyer- Iron Mountain, 20 years
Bob Boyle- Iron Mountain, 10 years
John Benzie- Iron Mountain,10 years
Thomas Courchaine- Crystal Falls, 10 years
Another WIAA 20-year recognition was given to umpire Sam Fontecchio of Ironwood. He has umpired many MHSAA district baseball and softball games in the area over the past decade or so.