Reece Van Haaften
Sports
Wausau, WI
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Reece Van Haaften joined WSAW in November 2017 as a sports director.
Reece is originally from Chaska, Minnesota, but he’s been all around the Midwest. Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Michigan, Minnesota and South Dakota are all the places Reece has called home.
While in South Dakota, Reece was a sports reporter at KSFY. In 2016, his hard work paid off with an Upper Midwest Emmy.
If you catch Reece outside the newsroom, make sure to say 'hi' and talk baseball. He has seen 27 MLB ballparks.
If you have any story ideas, feel free to contact Reece by email at reece.vanhaaften@wsaw.com
Carter Borchardt, Logan Schulfer, Kenny Schultz and Tia Livernash all signed to play collegiate sports at the Division 1 or Division 2 level
SPASH soccer scored four quick goals on its way to dominating Appleton West, 11-1.
The NBA announced that it is moving the Bucks vs. Timberwolves game at the Target Center to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Former Wausau West standout Brooke Jaworski is in her second year running track at the University of Texas.
Stevens Point native Cole Caufield has been named the Hobey Baker Memorial Award winner. The Hobey Baker is given to the best player in all of college hockey.
UWSP forward and Wisconsin Rapids native Philip Flory tweeted Wednesday afternoon that he has entered his name into the transfer portal.
Tuesday’s prep highlights include SPASH volleyball’s final regular-season game against Eau Claire Memorial.
According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, the Milwaukee Brewers have sent shortstop Orlando Arcia to the Atlanta Braves.
Brooke Jaworski has her eyes set on the ultimate prize for track and field. The Wausau West graduate is no stranger to elevating herself to the peak of running. Jaworski still holds three Wisconsin state records in track and field.
The SPASH Panthers jumped out to a 14-0 lead to start the game, but the Bay Port Pirates outscored them 34-6 in the second half to hand SPASH its first loss of the season 49-20.
The NFL owners have officially approved a 17 game regular season. The Packers will travel to Kansas City to face the Cheifs as part of their added game.
For the second year in a row, UW-Stevens Point’s Matt Berlin has been named the WIAC Wrestler of the Year.
The UW-Stevens Point men’s hockey program is known for its illustrious history, but the 2019 national champions were unique.
SPASH football began its alternate fall season with a thrilling win over the Neenah Rockets.
According to a report by the Stadium’s Jeff Goodman, Marquette has tabbed Texas’ Shaka Smart as its next head coach.
The man that led Edgar to state for the first time since 1997 was chosen as the best in the area by his peers.
Stevens Point native Sam Hauser announced via Twitter that he is leaving the University of Virginia to pursue a professional basketball career.
According to a report by the Wisconsin State Journal, Stevens Point native and Wisconsin Badgers’ guard Trevor Anderson has entered the transfer portal.
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Packers have re-signed Marcedes Lewis to a two-year deal worth $8-million.
UWSP senior Zach Zech has been named the WIAC Men’s Hockey Player of the Year.
The 2021 NewsChannel 7 Girls Basketball Coach of the Year is Mike Eggebrecht of Phillips High School.
According to a report by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Kevin King has signed a one-year deal to remain in Green Bay.
Paul Jesperson led the Merrill Bluejays to its lone win at state in boys basketball, but he is most well known for his buzzer-beating shot against Texas in the NCAA Tournament.
Marquette University announced that it has relieved Steve Wojciechowski of his duties as head coach of the men’s basketball program.
Three Rhinelander swimmers are heading to Saint Petersburg, Florida, for the International Swim Coaches Association International Senior Cup on Tuesday. Junior Malia Francis has even larger aspirations from there.
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Bucks have traded for P.J. Tucker from Houston.
Stevens Point native Cole Caufield is one of 10 finalists for the Hobey Baker Award, which is given to the best collegiate hockey player in the nation.
Vince Biegel announced via his Twitter account that he is returning with the Miami Dolphins in 2021.
The Big Ten Conference announced that Wisconsin forward Cole Caufield is its player of the year.
Wausau West announced that its long-time volleyball coach, Cathy Newton, is stepping down. Newton was with the program as a head coach for 36 years.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Aaron Jones will be back in Green Bay next season. The running back reportedly signed a four-year deal worth $48-million with a $13-million signing bonus.
UWSP hockey fell to UW-Superior 3-2 in the WIAC championship Friday.
D.C. Everest’s girls’ basketball Matt Bullis announced via Twitter that he is stepping down.
We have reached the 60th year of the NewsChannel 7 Basketball All-Stars. Let’s meet the 10 athletes who make up our all-stars.
Senior Carter Roo (Champlin, Minn./) scored 2:20 into overtime as the UW-Stevens Point men’s hockey team (7-3-1) secured a 2-1 victory over UW-Eau Claire (5-3-1) to advance to the WIAC Championship game.
We’ve reached a milestone. Sixty years of the NewsChannel 7 Basketball All-Stars. Meet the 10 girls who make up the elusive squad.
UW-Stevens Point senior Bailee Collins was named to the 2021 All-WIAC women’s basketball team, and Taylor Greenheck was tabbed as All-WIAC honorable mention and all-defense.
Stevens Point native Cole Caufield reels in his sixth-career Big Ten weekly award by being named the first star of the week.
The Edgar Wildcats boys basketball team’s season comes to an end in the WIAA Div. 4 State Semifinals. The Wildcats fell 65-41 to Lourdes Academy.
The Big Ten announced that it will allow 8,000 attendees into its tournament in Indianapolis.
Joe Barry is the man tabbed with bringing the Packers defense to elite status.
Marshfield gymnastics is building a powerhouse, and while the Tigers aren’t sending their team to state this year, they have a record four gymnasts making the trek. One of those gymnasts is competing in the all-around event for the first time in her career.
Three Lakes defeated top-seeded Black Hawk 51-48 in the state semifinal game on Thursday to advance to the 5A girls basketball state championship.
The night before a state tournament appearance is like the night before Christmas. You know the feeling where adrenaline is pumping through your veins and you can’t fall asleep. For a team like Three Lakes, that feeling is increased twofold because the girls’ basketball team hasn’t been to state since 1999.
Medford has had some good basketball teams in recent years, this very well could be the best of them all.
SPASH boys basketball won the Wisconsin Valley Conference for six straight years from 2013-2018. The Panthers took back what they believe is rightfully theirs in 2021.
The Packers announced on Friday that they have released linebacker Christian Kirksey and tackle Rick Wagner.