March 10, 2022 at 8:28 a.m.
Sports digest
Sports digest
Michigan Tech senior guard and Rhinelander native Owen White was named GLIAC Player of the Year, First Team All-GLIAC, and GLIAC All-Defensive Team last week.
White became the fourth Michigan Tech men's basketball player in GLIAC history to win conference player of the year in back-to-back seasons, joining Husky greats Matt Cameron ('03, 04'), Josh Buettner ('04, '05), and Ali Haider ('13, '14). White led the Huskies with 17.1 points per game, including 10 games of 20 or more points. He shot 48.7-percent from the field, including 36.6-percent from 3-point range. He also averaged 5.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.9 blocks.
He also recorded three double-doubles and put up a season-high 25 points at St. Cloud State Nov. 28. White was named GLIAC North Division Player of the Week twice in 2021-22. He has been recognized five times in his distinguished career. Last season, White was on the NABC Honors Court, NABC All-American, First Team All-Midwest District, GLIAC First Team, All-GLIAC Defensive Team, and CoSIDA Academic All-America Third Team.
White has been named to the GLIAC All-Defensive team in each of the past three seasons. He has twice been a member of the GLIAC All-Tournament team, and twice been a first team All-GLIAC honoree. His 1,542 career points currently ranks 12th on the Michigan Tech all-time chart.
The Huskies (21-7, 16-4 GLIAC) saw their season come to an end with a loss to Northern Michigan last Saturday in the GLIAC tournament semifinals.
Kung Fu classes starting up
Rhinelander Fu Chen Kung Fu School, located at 919 Mason Street, is currently excepting students of all ages.
A children's class, for those age 6-12, will be held on Saturday mornings, beginning March 12. An adult class for those 13 and over will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m., with open enrollment.
"We teach traditional 'five animal' martial arts that challenge the mind, body, and spirit to foster coordination, health, confidence, and self-defense," a press release stated.
For more information, call 715-369-5273.
Eagle River Speedway announces 2022 schedule
Promoters Pat and Patti Zdroik have announced their 2022 season schedule for Eagle River Speedway which is set to kick off Sunday, May 29.
The track's weekly six division show will be in action, along with a few exciting additions for 2022.
A total of 14 race nights dot the track's calendar with the Dairyland Vintage Racing Series, which showcases vintage racers from decades past joining the show for the opener. Military veterans past and present will be admitted free on the opening night with the Pure Stocks joining the opening night show. Harry's Fireworks will once again be kicking off the season with fireworks to round out the opener.
Dozens of bikes will be given away Tuesday, June 7 as part of the "School's Out - Kick Off Summer Vacation" night.
"Meet the drivers" autograph night will take place Tuesday, June 14 on Flag Day with the first of the popular Chef Rene B Mod Triple Crown series paying $1,000-to-win each night hitting the speedway June 21 on "Summer Solstice" night at the track. Red's Auto and Hartman Well Drilling are once again jumping on as sponsors for the series.
In 2021 hometown ace Jason Zdroik scored the triple crown points title, sharing series wins with fellow Eagle River racer Bruce Belland and New Franken's Gabe Zellner.
Now in their third year, the Sweetwater ERS late models will return weekly, with that class set for a special event July 19. Further details on this event will be released in the coming months.
A pair of massive fireworks displays will take place on June 28 and July 5 to cap off the races courtesy of Harry's Fireworks. The Coffen Construction Stock Car class will shine July 5 as the drivers will battle for a boosted payout.
Santa Claus is scheduled to return to the track for the popular "Christmas in July" night July 26 with many door prizes slated to be doled out that night. Aug. 2 will be backpack giveaway night for the kids.
Champions in all the divisions will be crowned on season championship night Tuesday Aug. 23. Fans in attendance on that night will have the opportunity to meet the champions in a late season autograph session. The season will wrap up with a non-points special Saturday, Sept. 4 as the Grand Nationals and Pure Stocks join the show for the season finale.
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