PHOTOS: Seniors hold off Staff in annual hoops game

Rhinelander High School senior class earned bragging rights over members of the School District of Rhinelander faculty Monday, April 13, defeating the staff 30-27 in the annual basketball game between the sides at the Jim Miazga Community Gymnasium. 

Up 16-2 early in the first half, the seniors gave it all away and were tied 16-16 at halftime. The staff went up by six early in the second half before the seniors retook the lead with a 10-0 run. 

(Photos by Jeremy Mayo/River News)

    Jatyn Barkus gets a steal ahead of Chad Bolkema during the first half.
  

    RHS boys’ basketball coach Derek Lemmens — the point guard on Rhinelander 2001 state qualifying team — runs the floor and directs traffic for the staff.
  

    Caden Sieker pulls down a rebound in front of Luke Roberts during the first half.
  

    RHS boys’ basketball assistant coach Chad Bolkema attempts a 3 over Devon Feck in the first half of the game. Bolkema hit six 3s and had a game-high 18 points for the staff.