HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
Team Review: RHS Track & Field
It’s safe to say that, up until recently, Rhinelander has not been considered as a strong track and field program. Prior to a breakthrough Great Northern Conference title in 2019, the last time the Hodag boys’ track team won a conference championship was 1967.
WIAA board overhauls wrestling tournament structure
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control reviewed and acted on several Winter Coaches Advisory Committees’ recommendations impacting season regulations and membership policies at its June 25 meeting.
Team Review: RHS girls’ soccer
There were certainly some highlights for the Rhinelander High School girls’ soccer team this spring. The Hodags didn’t allow a goal in nine consecutive conference games, which allowed them to earn a share of their first Great Northern Conference title since 2018.
Schmidt shuts down Kingsford in Rebels win
Mason Schmidt delivered his best outing of the year thus far Monday night for the Rhinelander Post 7 Rebels. The senior righty struck out five and scattered three hits over seven innings of work as the Rebels knocked off Kingsford, Mich. 4-1 at Stafford Field.
Team review: RHS golf
Rhinelander began the year with Great Northern Conference title aspirations — and had the talent capable of competing for a championship — but could never seem to find a way to get at least four of their five starters firing on all cylinders on the same day.
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White’s 10 Ks, Bishop’s sac fly lead Rebels past Antigo
Vince White struck out 10 batters over six scoreless innings and Sawyer Bishop’s sixth-inning sacrifice fly proved to be the difference as the Rebels defeated the Typhoon 2-0 in American Legion play at Kretz Bros. Park.
Team review: RHS baseball
An influx of young, talented underclassmen certainly helped the Rhinelander High School baseball rebound to a 13-11 record in 2025. But, moreover, coach Joe Waksmonski said last week during the team’s banquet that the Hodags’ turnaround came from the team buying into a new identity for the program.
PHOTOS: 7-on-7 Football
Rhinelander hosted the second week of the Northwoods 7-on-7 League at Mike Webster Stadium Thursday, June 19.
McCue, Rivord headline award winners at boys’ tennis banquet
The Rhinelander High School boys’ tennis team put a wrap on its 2025 season Monday with its year-end banquet in the RHS Library.
Conner Rappley voted Hodag baseball MVP
The sophomore who became Rhinelander’s No. 1 pitcher during the 2025 season earned the Hodag baseball team’s most valuable player award.
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New contact rules, but same philosophy for RHS football this summer
Although head coach Aaron Kraemer has far more opportunity to work with his players than in previous summers, not much has changed on the Rhinelander High School football calendar this offseason.
Team review: RHS softball
Following a 1-15 campaign in 2024, there wasn’t much direction for the Rhinelander High School softball team could go but up. The Hodags did make some strides this year, going 5-16 overall, but improvement was a struggle due to factors well outside the team’s control.
Hodag soccer earns eight all-GNC nods
It turns out the Great Northern Conference title is not the only thing the Rhinelander and Lakeland girls’ soccer teams shared this season. The GNC co-champs also shared the conference’s top three awards, sharing offensive player, defensive player and coach of the year honors following a spilt decision by the …
Bergman scores podium finish at state
In her second attempt at the WIAA state meet, Rhinelander junior Aila Bergman was finally able to show to the state that she’s one of the top hurdlers in Division 2.
Hodag baseball falls to Mosinee in regional finals
The Rhinelander High School baseball team finally ran out of steam Thursday following a state-trotting final week of its season.
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