HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
Hodag swimmers sweep Shawano, move to 3-0 in GNC
The Hodags dominated Tuesday night, taking first and second in every event as they defeated Shawano 134-35 in a GNC dual at the Heck Family Community Pool.
Hodag boys second, girls third in Nordic ski opener
Rhinelander had multiple individual top-10 finishes in both the boys' and girls' varsity divisions as the boys' squad finished second and the girls' squad took third in the five-team Lakeland Invite at Minocqua Winter Park.
Northern Edge ousted by Pines 7-1
Taking on a team like Northland Pines is no easy task. The Northern Edge girls' hockey team gave it their best shot Tuesday night but fell 7-1 at the Eagle River Sports Arena.
Outplay & outlast
Rebecca Lawrence had a career-high 31 points and nine rebounds, and Cynthia Beavers came up with a game-clinching steal in the final seconds as Rhinelander held off Mosinee 70-69 at the Jim Miazga Community Gymnasium.
Hodag swimmers rule at Hodag Relays
The Rhinelander High School boys' swim team flexed its muscles and its depth Saturday in its annual home relay invitational. Rhinelander won five events, finished second in two others, and cruised to victory in the five-team meet, beating runner-up Tomahawk by 20 points.
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Slow start costs Hodag hockey vs. No. 3 Amery
The Rhinelander High School boys' hockey team started slow Friday night and struggled again on the penalty kill as it lost 5-1 to No. 3 (D2) Amery at the Rhinelander Ice Arena.
Hodag gymnasts finish fifth at Snowflake Invite
The Rhinelander High School gymnastics team saw a slight uptick in performance Saturday as it placed fifth in its home Snowflake Invite at the Jim Miazga Community Gymnasium.
Medford too much for RHS in GNC wrestling opener
Medford, the defending Great Northern Conference champion, won six of 10 contested bouts and defeated Rhinelander 51-30 in the conference opener for both teams Thursday night at Raider Hall.
Team preview: RHS Nordic skiing
With the Hodags ready to begin their 2019-20 racing season Tuesday in the Lakeland Invite at Minocqua Winter Park, the squad has its sights set on a new team goal - a top-seven finish at the season-ending state meet.
Back on track
The Hodags held Waupaca to 32.6% shooting, generated 26 turnovers and defeated the Comets 66-42 in a non-conference game at the Jim Miazga Community Gymnasium.
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Hodag hockey uses big third period to beat Medford 7-3
Conor Pequet recorded a hat trick, including a momentum-changing goal in the final moments of the second period, as the Hodags scored five unanswered goals to defeat Medford 7-3 in a Great Northern Conference contest at the Simek Center.
Hodags' Francis earns swim, swimmer of the year honors from WISCA
Malia Francis' phenomenal sophomore season was recently recognized by the Wisconsin Swim Coaches Association. The Rhinelander swimmer was selected to receive WISCA's Division 2 swimmer and swim of the year awards based on her championship performances in the 100-yard butterfly and the 100 backstroke in last month's WIAA state meet …
Hodags fade late, fall to Pines 75-71
Rhinelander's woes, especially on the defensive end of the floor, continued Friday night as it allowed Northland Pines to shoot nearly 54% from the field and rally for a 75-71 win to open the Great Northern Conference season.
Van Zile breaks RHS all-time scoring mark as Lady Hodags down Eagles
Kenedy Van Zile is now the most prolific scorer in Rhinelander High School girls' basketball history. The senior guard scored 32 points Friday night, and broke Becky Knutson's all-time record, as the Lady Hodags pulled away to a 79-38 win over Northland Pines.
Slow start costs Northern Edge in 3-1 loss to Arrowhead
Arrowhead scored three times in the first - including a pair of goals in the final 1 minute, 18 seconds of the period - which proved to be the difference as it defeated the Northern Edge 3-1 at the Rhinelander Ice Arena.
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