HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
Lady Hodags inch away from Antigo 56-41
Rebecca Lawrence hit four triples as she scored a game-high 28 points, and the Hodags hit eight 3s overall in a 56-41 victory over Antigo at the Jim Miazga Community Gymnasium.
Hodag hockey's GNC hopes take a blow with 5-2 loss to Lakeland
The Rhinelander High School boys' hockey team began Thursday night looking to keep pace in the Great Northern Conference race. Instead, the Hodags now find themselves with a tough road to hoe as they look up to the GNC front runners.
Hodags' Kraemer, two assistants to serve as coaches for WFCA All-Star Game
Rhinelander High School football head coach Aaron Kraemer has been tabbed to lead the North Division Large School team in the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-Star Game, slated to be held in Oshkosh July 17. Kraemer will be joined by two of his assistants on the staff - the father-son …
Hodag wrestlers split GNC matches, retain Handrick Hammer
The Rhinelander High School wrestling team won its first match of the season Thursday night, and it was the one that meant the most to the team. The Hodags reeled off five straight bout wins down the stretch to defeat Lakeland 36-27 in the third edition of the Handrick Hammer …
RHS swim routs Medford, now 7-0 in GNC
The Rhinelander High School boys' swim team took one more step toward its third consecutive undefeated season within the Great Northern Conference Thursday night. The Hodags won all 11 events and cruised to a 135-28 victory at Medford.
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Hodag hoops downs Lakeland 55-47
The Rhinelander High School boys' basketball team bounced back into the win column Tuesday night to begin 2021 on a positive note. Ross Skeen had 16 points, including three key second-half 3-pointers, as the Hodags edged Lakeland 55-47 at the Jim Miazga Community Gymnasium.
Lady Hodags fade again in second half, fall 52-46 at Lakeland
The Rhinelander High School girls' basketball team couldn't buy a bucket when it needed Tuesday in another close second-half defeat. Rebecca Lawrence led all scorers with 32 points, but the Hodags faded down the stretch in a 52-46 loss at Lakeland.
Team preview: RHS/NP Alpine Ski & Snowboard
The Rhinelander/Northland Pines Alpine ski and snowboard team has faced many challenges leading up to its first competition of the season, but still has some lofty goals for the Northern Conference season which kicked off with a race yesterday at Granite Peak in Wausau.
RHS downs Antigo, Marshfield at home
It seemed fitting that the Rhinelander High School boys' hockey team wore its Rhinelander Hornets throwback jerseys last Wednesday, considering how the Hodags swarmed the opposition's net in a pair of game over the holiday break at the Rhinelander Ice Arena.
Lady Hodags split pair of tight contests
The Rhinelander High School girls' basketball team held double-digit halftime leads in both of their games last week but struggled to earn a split in the two contests.
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Hodag swimmers double up Ashwaubenon, Lakeland
The Rhinelander High School boys' swim team passed a strong non-conference midseason test on Wednesday. The Hodags won seven of 11 events, and added 10 more top-three finishes, as they swept a double dual from Ashwaubenon and Lakeland at the Heck Family Community Pool.
Hodag wrestlers fall in tiebreaker to Lena
A lack of depth continued to plague the Rhinelander High School wrestling team in dual meet play last week. The Hodags had four forfeits in its lineup and fell to Lena 37-36 in a non-conference dual held inside the new Hodag Dome. The match was tied 36-36 after the final …
Freedom filets Hodag hoops 75-41
Freedom shot 60% from the field, jumped out to a big lead and never looked back, racing to a 75-41 win over the Hodags last Tuesday at the Jim Miazga Community Gymnasium.
Team preview: RHS Nordic skiing
In a normal year, the Rhinelander High School Nordic ski team would have two races under its belt by now and be preparing for the stretch run leading up to the WNSL state meet.2020 has been anything but normal. Yet, so far, it has been a lack of snow, rather …
2020 Year In Review: Top local sports stories
In a normal year, the Rhinelander High School Nordic ski team would have two races under its belt by now and be preparing for the stretch run leading up to the WNSL state championships. 2020 has been anything but normal. Yet, so far, it has been a lack of snow, …
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