SPORTS
PHOTOS: ‘Raining’ camp for the Packers
The sights from Day 2 of Green Bay Packers training camp were wet and wild Tuesday, July 23. The skies opened shortly into the roughly 1 hour, 45 minute practice and rain, heavy at times, persisted until late in the session.
River Monsters to play Saturday night, kicking off big weekend
Saturday’s Dairyland League game between Rhinelander and Whittlesey at Stafford Field has been moved to 6 p.m. The game was originally scheduled to be played at noon but a later start time was granted by Rhinelander at Whittlesey’s request. The changed start time was confirmed Tuesday evening.
WIAA’s Hauser named to NFHS board
Stephanie Hauser, executive director of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, was approved by the National Federation of State High School Associations National Council for a four-year term on the NFHS Board of Directors.
Rebels to compete in ‘up for grabs’ regional
By Sunday afternoon, one of four Northwoods area teams will have punched its ticket to the Wisconsin American Legion Class AA state tournament.
Monsters miss clutch hits in Marshfield loss
The Rhinelander River Monsters outhit the Marshfield Chaparrals on Saturday. They just didn’t get the timely hits they needed to pick up a key insurance win for the WBA tournament resume.
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Repeat winners rule at Eagle River Speedway
Many of the same faces that found victory lane last week returned to the winners circle again on Tuesday, July 16 at Eagle River Speedway.
PHOTOS: UWSP Softball camp
More than 80 youth softball players from around the area were in attendance Wednesday, July 17 as the Hodag softball program hosted players and coaches from UW-Stevens Point for a camp held in the Hodag Dome and the adjacent Haug Family Softball Complex.
PHOTOS: BMX Racing
The Hodag BMX Club held its weekly racing program Monday, July 15 at West Side Park in Rhinelander.
Rebels drop two going into postseason
The Rhinelander Post 7 Rebels were more competitive in their final regular season contests of the season late last week, but were unable to break out of their recent losing streak.
Tourney run ends for Hodag 10U All-Stars
The Hodags bowed out in fourth place in the District 5 tournament after falling to Appleton National 8-0 on Monday and Wausau National 8-3 on Tuesday at Doepke Park.
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Babe Ruth Roundup
The Hodags ran out of time after rallying to score four runs in the fourth inning as they fell 9-8 to Tomahawk at Stafford Field in what was likely a de facto championship game in the Northwoods Babe Ruth Prep League.
PHOTOS: Summer hoops winds down
The summer season wrapped up for both the Rhinelander High School girls’ and boys’ basketball teams.
Snowhawks down Wickman for fifth win of the summer
It’s been the summer of the Snowhawks as Lake Tomahawk’s snowshoe baseball team won big again this week. The Snowhawks beat Wickman Construction 24-3 in seven innings on Monday night.
YMCA youth flag football registration now open
The YMCA of the Northwoods, Hodag Gridiron Club and Rhinelander Lion’s Club are partnering to offer Flag Football this fall.
Kowieski misses cut at State Am
Rhinelander High School senior-to-be Brody Kowieski competed in the 123rd Wisconsin State Amateur golf championship Monday and Tuesday in Waukesha. Kowieski missed the halfway cut in the 72-hole tournament, finishing at 30-over par for his first two rounds.
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