Sports Wisconsin high school sports are in jeopardy as rising verbal abuse contributes to a shortage of referees October 13, 2022Beck Andrew Salgado, Milwaukee Journal SentinelComments Off on Wisconsin high school sports are in jeopardy as rising verbal abuse contributes to a shortage of referees A result of COVID-19 and increased hostility from fans, a statewide shortage of referees has Wisconsin high school sports in peril.