HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
WIAA announces launch of association foundation
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) announced the establishment of the WIAA Foundation, a brand new charitable organization dedicated to advancing Wisconsin high school athletics through charitable support and innovation.
‘Hungry’ Hodag gridders open practice
Last year's missed postseason opportunity has coach Aaron Kraemer and the Hodags hungry as practice for the 2025 season officially commences. Tuesday was the team’s first day on the field, with a 3 1/2-hour session that finished under the lights at Mike Webster Stadium.
RHS names new fall sports coaches
The two fall sports head coaching vacancies at Rhinelander High School have been filled with a handful of days remaining before their 2025 campaigns begin.
PHOTOS: Golfers show up to support Rhinelander sports
Roughly 120 golfers took part in the 44th annual Rhinelander Athletic Booster Club (ABC) golf scramble Friday, Aug. 1 at Pinewood Country Club in Harshaw.
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McFadden snags Eagle River USRA $1,200 payday | Area youth bowlers compete in state tournaments | WIAA names spring tournament sportsmanship winners
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Hodag Hoops camp looks to put ‘fun’ in fundamentals
Thursday was a competitive day inside the Jim Miazga Community Gymnasium. It was tournament day in the Rhinelander Basketball Association’s annual Hodag Hoops Camp.
Lady Hodags wrap up summer with camp
With a number of returning starters and a talented incoming freshman class, coach Ryan Clark hopes the 2025-26 season can be one in which the Rhinelander High School girls’ basketball team takes a step up and begins to contend for Great Northern Conference championships once again.
ABC set for annual scramble
The Rhinelander Athletic Booster Club is holding its 44th annual golf scramble today, Friday, Aug. 1, at Pinewood Country Club in Harshaw.
Depth at a premium for Hodag football entering season
With the start of fall practice just one week away, Rhinelander High School football coach Aaron Kraemer says he is emphasizing getting as many athletes as possible ready to play come week one.
Hodag volleyball taking advantage of increased summer contact
Rhinelander High School volleyball coach Jayme Wyss admits she’s not a fan of the decision to lift the restrictions on the numbers of days coaches can be in contact with their players during the summer, but she’s still trying to use the new rules to her and the Hodags’ advantage.
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PHOTOS: 7 on 7 Finale
The final round of Northwoods 7 on 7 Passing League was held Thursday, July 18 at Lakeland Union High School in Minocqua. Rhinelander took on Northland Pines and Three Lakes to close out the season.
Lakeland golf among spring teams promoted via WIAA performance factor
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Classification Committee conducted hearings for member school requests and appeals in applying the performance factor initiative for the spring sports with implementation during the 2026 seasons.
PHOTO: Saige’s single
Saige Mutter, sophomore to be at Rhinelander High School, hits an RBI single in the first inning of a game against Marshfield during the Rod Timm Memorial Girls’ Fastpitch Softball Tournament Friday, July 18 at Sara Park in Tomahawk.
PHOTOS: Summer High School hoops
Rhinelander took part in the Wausau boys’ basketball league and the Ultimate Team Camp girls’ basketball ball league in Schofield Tuesday, July 15.
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Glembin captures IMCA victory in rain-shortened Eagle River program | Gagas to retire from role with WIAA
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