Packers, WIAA announce September high school football officiating ‘Crew of the Month’

Crew members were chosen for their demonstration of objectivity, fairness, and commitment as officials

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Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 9:40 PM

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The Green Bay Packers and WIAA named their September high school football officiating Crew of the Month.
The crew features Josh Gould, Shannon Rysewyk, Gerald Lang, Jeason Thomas, and Ben Leibl.
The program is a joint initiative organized by the NFL and the NFHS.

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The Green Bay Packers and the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) have announced the September high school football officiating Crew of the Month. The honored crew consists of referee Josh Gould, umpire Shannon Rysewyk, back judge Gerald Lang, head linesman Jeason Thomas, and line judge Ben Leibl. The officials were selected for showing objectivity, fairness, and commitment.

This recognition is part of an initiative between the NFL and NFHS to honor officials across the country. Crews are recognized each month through November, leading to the selection of a Wisconsin Crew of the Year and eligibility for national honors.

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