SUAMICO – Bay Port High School, its football team and fans were recently awarded a WIAA sportsmanship award for its actions at the 2019 state tournament.
The sportsmanship award was presented to one school program and community in each of the state team tournaments which demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship.
Award winners were determined by the conduct and sportsmanship displayed by athletes, coaches, cheer and support groups, mascots, bands and spectators.
Additional consideration was given for the effort of school administrators and chaperones to ensure support for their teams was positive and the highest ideals of sportsmanship were demonstrated.
Bay Port earned its second sportsmanship recognition with its large crowd and positive support at the state championship game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison Nov. 22.
It also claimed the award in girls’ soccer in 2010.
The Pirates advanced to the state championship game for the first time in the program’s history, where they fell to Muskego in the Division 1 final, 21-10.
Bay Port received a trophy and banner in recognition of the honor.
The selection process included contributions and evaluations from contest officials, tournament management, police and security personnel, crowd control and ushers, WIAA staff members, area hotels and restaurants.