Antigo News Archives

“To tell you the truth, I think they were a little embarrassed about dropping a couple games in the first set”

On Parents Night, the Antigo High School tennis team put together their most complete win of the season, routing Merrill, 7-0 at Elleson Courts. via Antigo Daily Journal

“It definitely was the hardest match of the day, give Wausau East credit”

WAUSAU -- Wisconsin Rapids' No. 1 doubles team, Britt Glaza and Dana Miller, have only been playing together for a couple of months. via WisInfo

“I was happy with the way the team bounced back from Tuesday's beating at Wabeno. We made a few corrections and tried to cut down on errors and it seemed to work”

At the very least, stepping back into competition following a crushing loss is a difficult but necessary chore. via Antigo Daily Journal

“Last week I thought our defensive line played better”

Normally, high school football teams schedule their homecoming contests against opponents they're certain to beat. via Antigo Daily Journal

For the first time in quite a spell, there is a sign marking Antigo's Days Inn on the north side of the city. via Antigo Daily Journal

“We were definitely outmatched”

The Wabeno High School volleyball team proved that last week's victory over typically top-ranked Florence was no fluke Tuesday night as the Logrollers easily trounced Elcho 3-0. Of course, it didn't help that ... via Antigo Daily Journal

Improving on his effort from a week ago, Greg Pizl posted his second honor series of the season Tuesday night when he bowled a 721 triple at North Star Lanes. via Antigo Daily Journal

The Antigo Red Robins opened their homecoming celebration this morning, with activities building toward Friday's pep rally, parade and football game. via Antigo Daily Journal

“That's what it's all about They've worked extremely hard and I like to see them get the 'W'. Everybody played a role.”

WVC FOOTBALL Standings W L PF PA Stevens Point 5 0 194 58 D.C. Everest 4 1 179 66 Marshfield 3 2 113 129 Wausau East 2 2 97 52 Wausau West 2 2 76 100 Merrill 2 2 53 79 Rhinelander 1 3 59 114 Antigo 1 3 91 139 ... via Antigo Daily Journal

“And when they get near those feeders they aren't very gentle.”

A wayward bear which traveled into Antigo's outer limits with fatal consequences to the animal may be a sign of the times. via Antigo Daily Journal

“Rapids' option attack had us on our heels in the first half”

In a game sprinkled with turnovers, the Antigo junior varsity football team improved to 3-2 with a 28-12 win over Wisconsin Rapids Thursday at Schofield Stadium. via Antigo Daily Journal

“Nathan does a pretty good job at fullback”

Since he took over at Antigo, head football coach John Lund has emphasized program-building. More than putting together one successful season, he has stressed creating an organization where, in spite of ... via Antigo Daily Journal

When the Draeger Oil Co. turned on the new E85 pump recently at its north store and station just south of Highway 64 on Highway 45, it attracted attention. via Antigo Daily Journal

“He lied about his identification that he was someone else”

An escapee from the Winnebago Correctional Center in Oshkosh was captured in Antigo two days after he was first reported missing. via Oshkosh Northwestern

“Each player was really aggressive in their position. They were all moving for the ball and it really showed”

The White Lake High School volleyball team nearly pulled off a shocker. Playing host Tuesday night to the perennial Northern Lakes Conference favorites, the plucky Laker squad fell just a few points short of ... via Antigo Daily Journal

“They continued to get more aggressive on offense while we backed off and made too many errors.”

The fire burned hot but short for the Antigo varsity volleyball team Tuesday. Igniting for a 25-22, 25-12 opener, the flames quickly fizzled as Tomahawk poured on its offense and slipped away with the 3-2 win. via Antigo Daily Journal