SPORTS
Snowhawks prevail in close win over Smiley's
The Lake Tomahawk Snowhawks played one of their closest and most entertaining games of the year Monday evening when Smiley's Pub came to Snowshoe Park. The Snowhawks prevailed 12-10 as both two teams hung in there despite slippery conditions.
Photos: RHS youth gymnastics camp
The Rhinelander High School gymnastics team held its summer youth gymnastics camp at the James Williams Middle School gymnasium July 29 to Aug. 2.
Photo: Rhinelander 13U baseball wins in Tomah
Rhinelander baseball's 13U travel team took first place in a tournament in Tomah July 26-28.
Northwoods Fastpitch teams wrap up the summer
The Northwoods Fastpitch softball teams, a co-op of players from several Northwoods area schools, including Lakeland, Rhinelander and Northland Pines, concluded their summer schedule this past weekend during tournament play in Appleton where they faced both tough competition and crazy weather.
Rebels used youth movement to reload this summer
New faces were added to the fold for the Rhinelander Post 7 Rebels this summer but the results were similar to the past few seasons for the club, which saw its season come to an end last Monday with a second-place finish in the Class AA Legion Regionals in Antigo.
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Snowhawks dominate Coaching All-Stars for big win
It was a fast and furious game when the Snowhawks took on the Coaching All-Stars at Snowshoe Park Monday night. After all was said and done, the Snowhawks emerged victorious 22-6.
Stai snags first Eagle River flag
"The Flyin' Farmer" Jake Stai of New Auburn snagged his first B mod feature flag of the season Tuesday evening before a packed crowd at Eagle River Speedway.
Hodag Hoops camp attracting players outside of Rhinelander
The Hodag Hoops basketball run by Rhinelander High School boys' basketball head coach Derek Lemmens, has always welcomed all comers, but there's even a greater out-of-town flavor this year.
ABC scramble supports area sports teams
With another prep sports season just days away, the Rhinelander Athletic Booster Club is gearing up for an annual event that helps raise money to back the teams at Rhinelander High School.
Hoger set to end Legion career at Miller Park
Though the season is over for Rhinelander Post 7, senior Martin Hoger will play one more game in a Rebels' uniform and it will happen on the biggest baseball stage in Wisconsin.
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20 years in, Hodag BMX still pedaling strong
Twenty years ago, Rob Deede watched as a new form of recreation came to Rhinelander. He was chomping at the bit to get involved. Now, he's leading the charge as bicycle motocross - better known as BMX racing - continues to flourish in the Northwoods.
Island City Dragon Boat team glides to gold at regionals
What began as a small-town team just struggling to fill seats for local festival competitions has become a gold medal-winning regional team for the women's Island City Women's Club Dragon Boat Team based in Minocqua and includes members from Rhinelander.
RHS football team partnering with the Y to grow game at the youth level
The YMCA of the Northwoods and the Rhinelander High School football team two working together to expand the YMCA of the Northwoods' flag football program, which will begin Aug. 10 and run through Sept. 28 for boys and girls in grades 1-6.
Shoutouts & Callouts
Focusing just on the football portion of Friday night's Green Bay Packers Family Night practice sells short the meaning of the whole evening, as I was able to witness first-hand.
BMX Racing
The Hodag BMX Club held its weekly races at the Hodag BMX track, located in West Side Park, Monday, July 22. (subscriber access)
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