Esky football

ESCANABA — Escanaba High School varsity, JV, and freshman football teams will begin the 2021 football season with summer practice on August 9th at 3 p.m. for all three levels.

All practices will be held at the Escanaba Athletic Field. Practices for the first week will be scheduled from 3 to 6:30 p.m.

Athletes should bring workout clothes, football cleats and a light snack as there will be a short break in between practices. All other football equipment will be provided by the school.

All athletes must have a sports physical on file to start practice on August 9th. This physical must be dated after April 15, 2021 to be valid for the fall football season.

Lastly, there will be a parent meeting for all 9-12 grade football players on Aug. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the locker room area at the Escanaba Athletic Field. At least one parent should plan on attending this meeting.

For questions or more information contact Dave Wilson at (906) 789-7714 or dwilson@eskymos.com.

Rapid River football

RAPID RIVER — The Rapid River football program will be getting its season kick started this week with equipment pickup Wednesday afternoon at 5:00 at the Rapid River School.

The first Rockets practice of the season is next week on Monday, August 9th for both junior varsity and varsity at 3:30 p.m.

For more information or if you have any questions, contact Rockets head coach Steve Ostrenga at (906) 280-5947.

Oaks holes in one

GLADSTONE — Saturday, Pat DeGrave shot a hole in one on hole 14, 132 yards, while Mike Williams also shot a hole in one on hole one at the Oaks Golf Course in Gladstone.