SPORTS
Comeback bid falls short for Laser Pros in Babe Ruth semis
Lakeland held on for a 5-3 win Wednesday in Tomahawk, bringing the season to an end for the Laser Pros.
Slumping Snowhawks drop third straight game
On Monday, Lake Tomahawk lost, again, falling to WPS Local 420, 23-16. (subscriber access)
Local bowlers fare well in Badger State Games
A number of area bowlers competed in the Badger State Games held last month at Coral Lanes in Rothschild.
Photos: Rhinelander ABC promotes upcoming scramble
The Rhinelander Athletic Booster Club recently thanked the title sponsors for its upcoming golf scramble Saturday, Aug. 5 at Rhinelander Country Club.
Rhinelander clobbers Tomahawk Blue in Prep semis
Rhinelander pounded out 18 hits, batted around three times and lambasted Tomahawk Blue 21-2 in five innings Tuesday in a Prep League semifinal contest.
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Hodag BMX Club on display during doubleheader weekend
The Hodag BMX Club and track have come a long way over the last decade or so and will put its progress on full display this Friday and Saturday when it hosts its biggest race weekend of the year. (subscriber access)
Photo: Northwoods Babe Ruth competes at state
The Northwoods Babe Ruth League's 15-year-old All-Star team made a respectable showing at the state tournament, which started Saturday and wrapped up Tuesday in Green Bay.
Photo: Little League 10U all-stars wrap up district play
Rhinelander Little League's 10U All-Star team concluded play in the Wisconsin District 5 tournament Monday with a loss at Doepke Park in Wausau.
Young's ace makes 3 for no. 3
Pinewood Country Club in Harshaw witnessed its third hole-in-one of the 2017 golf season Friday, July 14.
Catching up with Lemmens Bros. at camp
The River News caught up with the Lemmens brothers before last Thursday's Complete Package Basketball camp to talk about the objectives of the camp and how the brothers feel the camp will help their respective varsity programs in the future. (subscriber access)
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Zdroik wins again; Koga gets first win at Eagle River Speedway
While Eagle River's Austin Zdroik celebrated his second career win Friday night at Eagle River Speedway, James Koga notched his first feature win as did Tom Lannet.
Babe Ruth Roundup
Laser Pros International got out to an early lead but needed some late insurance to hold of Merrill Red Wednesday in the quarterfinals of the Northwoods Babe Ruth Senior League tournament.
Little League: Hodags' tourney run ended by Wausau American
The Rhinelander Little League 12U All-Star team finished third in the Wisconsin District 5 tournament after falling to Wausau American 8-7 Wednesday in an elimination game at Doepke Park in Wausau.
Dazzle's Demons down Snowhawks again
Dazzle's Demons defeated the Lake Tomahawk Snowhawks for the third consecutive time and handed them a second straight loss on the season, 14-8. (subscriber access)
Local gymnasts excel at Badger State Games
A group of girls from Roo Gymnastics in Eagle River participated in the Badger State Games last month in Schofield.
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