Hodag hockey gets into win column, takes rematch with Medford
Drake Nelson scored what proved to be the game-winning goal in the second period and freshman Connor McGee made 27 saves as the Hodags defeated the Raiders 3-2 at the Rhinelander Ice Arena to begin the second round of Great Northern Conference play.
RHS Sports recap: Thursday, Jan. 22
Boys’ basketball: Rhinelander 76, Medford 57 | Girls’ basketball: Medford 53, Rhinelander 51 | Boys’ hockey: Pacelli 9, Medford 2 | Boys’ wrestling: Rhinelander 46, Medford 24
Two injured in collision on State Highway 47 near Rhinelander
Two people were injured on Jan. 19 in a two-vehicle collision on State Highway 47 near the intersection of County Highway K in Crescent.
Squeaker in Shawano
It’s no exaggeration to say the Rhinelander High School boys’ basketball team was fractions of an inch away from a stunning upset loss on the road Tuesday night.
Late scores allow Shawano to slide by Lady Hodags
SHAWANO — The Rhinelander High School girls’ basketball team did a good job against standout senior and Wisconsin recruit Leah Nordin Tuesday night. However, the Hodags will need to be a little bit better should the teams meet again in the postseason.
Hodag gymnasts defeat Antigo, move to 2-0 in GNC Small
Rhinelander’s path toward its first Great Northern Conference Small Division gymnastics championship since the 2017-18 season became a little easier Tuesday night after knocking off one of its long-time rivals.
Lindner named most outstanding wrestler at River Valley tourney
Rhinelander High School junior Cassidy Lindner won all four of her matches in convincing fashion Saturday, Jan. 17 and was voted by the coaches as the most outstanding wrestler in the 14-team River Valley Invite.
Hodag boys’ grapplers take eighth at Ithaca/Weston
The Rhinelander High School boys’ wrestling team took nine wrestlers to the southwestern part of the state Saturday, Jan. 17 to compete in the 10-team Ithaca/Weston Invite. The Hodags came home eighth on the day in a field that included a mix of Division 1, 2 and 3 schools.
Caleb Meyer gets 36 years in prison
A 31 year-old Gleason man was sentenced to a total of 36 years in prison in Oneida County court on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Caleb Meyer had pled guilty on Oct. 10 to two counts of possession of child pornography, class D felonies, and one count of incest with a child, …
Applications open for 4 Nicolet College board positions
Applications are being accepted for four seats on the Nicolet College District Board from residents living within the district. The board appointment committee will make appointments under its Plan of Representation, which outlines membership categories and requirements for geographic, gender and minority representation.
RHS/Pines boys’ skiers, snowboarders claim Mt. Ashwabay meet
The Rhinelander/Northland Pines boys’ Alpine ski team kept its Northern Conference title hopes alive Monday as it took two of three events and defeated Wausau United for first place at Mt. Ashwabay.
Hodag skiers up to challenge at CAVOC
For the first time since 2024 the Northwoods Nordic Ski Club hosted the Hodag Challenge high school and middle school Nordic ski races at the Cedric A. Vig Outdoor Classroom Saturday, Jan. 17 and Sunday, Jan. 18.
Rhinelander bowlers split again in D9 play
The Rhinelander Area Youth Bowling Club’s varsity bowling team split pair of matches on Sunday in a District 9 dual meet at Dale’s Weston Lanes to move to 4-4 on the season.
