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Your guide to the 2024 Wisconsin State Water Ski Show Championships at Lake Wazeecha
GRAND RAPIDS – The Wisconsin State Water Ski Show Championships will return to Lake Wazeecha’s Red Sands Beach for its 58th year. The championships will run July 18-21 at Lake Wazeecha in Grand Rapids, just outside of Wisconsin Rapids. Here’s what you should know as you make your weekend plans to see the shows.
Rafters sweep Green Bay at home, win 10-6
Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. – The Rafters got their first sweep of the season Saturday night against Green Bay, defeating the Rockers 10-6 at Witter Field. The Rockers struck first against Rafters’ starter Maddox Thornton with two home runs in the second inning. But that was the only runs that they would score until the seventh.
Chucks Win & Rest Of NWL Scores
Wausau, WI – The Woodchucks split the series with Green Bay and won their first game at home in eight days. They beat the Rockers Monday night, 12-4. Adiel Melendez (Montavello) made his first appearance since his All-Star nomination. Melendez went a full 3 innings pitched, striking out 3 and allowing just 2 runs. The Chucks are now 8-0 when Melendez pitches.
Pittsville River Bandits Outslug Abby Merchants
Logan Zickert: 3 for 4, 3 runs, 2 BB, RBI, stolen base. *********************************************************************. Know some top athletic performances? Seeing some great teams in action?. We can use your help, and it’s simple. Witness some great performances? Hear about top athletes and top teams in our area?. Athlete of the...
Rafters Fall Behind Early, Drop Road Contest in Wausau
WAUSAU, Wis. – The Rafters were unable to recover Sunday afternoon in Wausau after the Woodchucks put up a six spot in the home half of the first inning. Following a strong start in the first, Wausau added two runs per frame throughout the rest of the ballgame. The 20 runs for the Woodchucks were the most scored by the team in a game this season.
Rafters Blitz Madison at Home, Win 12-4
Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. – Usually on July 4th the fireworks show starts at night. But at Witter Field on Thursday, the fireworks started early. The Rafters hit three homers en route to a 12-4 victory over the Madison Mallards, their first win in the second half. Greyson Shafer, Cashel Dugger, and Max McGwire all smoked round-trippers for the Rats in one of their most dominant all-around wins of the season.
Sedge Valley Golf Course Review
Sedge Valley, the fifth course at Sand Valley in Nekoosa, Wisconsin, offers a more intimate round of golf than its brothers. While it’s generous off the tee, strategic thought is required on every shot. A course you’ll instantly want to replay. Introduction. Just a year after opening The...
Wisconsin Rapids rallies to down Appleton Post 38 Legion baseball
APPLETON – Wisconsin Rapids rallied to defeat Appleton Post 38 7-4 on Saturday at Don Hawkins Field. The Post 38 Round Robin concluded on Saturday, with Post 38’s final scheduled game against the Appleton Double Days being postponed by rain. Appleton (7-9) led 4-3 after three innings before...
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