SPORTS
PHOTOS: Sloppy Packers drop first preseason game
The New York Jets led wire-to-wire in a 30-10 victory over the Green Bay Packers in both team’s preseason opener Saturday, Aug. 9 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
Team review: Rhinelander Post 7 Rebels
It seemed fitting that the Rhinelander Post 7 Rebels finished an even .500 on the season with nine wins and nine losses. There were points this summer where it looked like the Rebels were the team to beat in the Northwoods. At other times, the team had a hard time …
Frederick nabs bounty, downs Snellenberger in Eagle River IMCA Stocks
Kyle Frederick played the role of bounty hunter at Eagle River Speedway last Tuesday night.
PHOTO: Wisconsin Woodchucks hold baseball/softball clinic
The Wisconsin Woodchucks ran kids through some drills during a baseball and softball clinic at Hodag Park Friday, Aug. 1 before getting into some more technical skills and even playing a bit of ball together.
Hodag Dome to host youth equipment swap Aug. 22
The Hodag Dome will host a Youth Equipment Swap from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22.
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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.
Running away with it
Things got out of hand early when the Snowhawks piled on runs in their latest snowshoe baseball victory.
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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PHOTOS: Hodag BMX gears up for big weekend
The Hodag BMX Club held its regular Monday night racing session Aug. 4 at West Side Park in Rhinelander. The event leads in to one of the club’s biggest weekends of the season as it hosts four straight days of racing Aug. 8-11.
PHOTOS: Family Night Fun
Each year, the Green Bay Packers hold a unique event for fans called Family Night, where players, coaches, fans and more are encouraged to bring the family and enjoy watching the Packers practice in Lambeau Field.
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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
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.
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