HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
Hodags win nine events, shatter six records in virtual GNC swim meet
The Rhinelander High School girls' swim team put an exclamation point on the 2020 Great Northern Conference season on Thursday by turning in yet another dominating performance.
Health-plagued Hodag harriers end season at subsectionals
In a matter of a couple of short weeks, the Rhinelander High School cross country team went from a squad that figured to be in the hunt for a runner-up finish in the Great Northern Conference boys' standings to one that was unable to qualify for a team score in …
WIAA announces new venues for fall state tournaments
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association has identified the state event hosts for cross country, boys' Soccer, and boys' and girls' volleyball.
Hodag soccer primed for deep tournament run
The GNC champion Hodags have 11 wins, and the No. 1 seed, and are anxious to make a deep postseason run.
Hodag swimmers knock off Black River Falls 125-35
The Rhinelander High School girls' swim team cruised to victory in its only non-conference meet of the regular season, defeating Black River Falls 125-35 Tuesday night at the Heck Family Community Pool.
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Jamison tapped to manage Hodag Dome
The School District of Rhinelander has chosen an individual with a background in local youth sports to be the first manager of the Hodag Dome. The school board approved the hiring of Janet Jamison Monday, Oct. 19.
Hodag football to play Stratford Friday in replacement game
Friday's scheduled playing of the annual Northwoods Axe football game between Rhinelander and Lakeland has been canceled due to the coronavirus and, as of late Wednesday morning, the Hodags were scrambling to find someone else to play this evening in a Week 5 contest.
Fantastic 4-0
Caleb Olcikas rushed for 108 yards in place of the injured Cayden Neri, Walker Hartman scored touchdowns on offense and defense, and the Hodags moved to 4-0 for the second time in as many years with a 26-7 victory over Ashland at Mike Webster Stadium.
RHS swimmers wrap up GNC title with win over Mosinee
The Hodags wrapped up their second straight GNC title in dominating fashion on Thursday night, finishing one point shy of a perfect score in a 139-31 victory over Mosinee at the Heck Family Community Pool.
Short-handed Hodags finish fifth in GNC cross country
Health concerns took away the Rhinelander High School cross country team's opportunity to vie for its best finish in the Great Northern Conference boys' standings since 2011.
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RHS soccer rests starters, falls to Medford
With the GNC title already secured and nothing on the line at Medford, the Hodags sat a number of their starters in a 7-0 loss to the Raiders to close out the regular season.
RHS volleyball falls to Tomahawk in regular season finale
The Hodags generated a season-high 23 kills but could not get over the hump against Tomahawk, falling 25-20, 25-22, 25-8 at the Jim Miazga Community Gymnasium.
Undisputed champions
Matthew King kicked home the go-ahead goal in the 87th minute and the Hodags clinched the Great Northern Conference title outright Tuesday night with a 3-2 win over Mosinee at Mike Webster Stadium.
Pigskin Preview Week 4: Ashland (2-1) at Rhinelander (3-0)
In terms of winning percentage, Ashland and Rhinelander are, historically, the two least successful programs in the Great Northern Conference. However, both teams are in the process of turning their programs around and will meet tonight in a battle of two of the conference's top three teams through the first …
Volleyball: Short-handed Hodags hang tough against Lakeland
The Rhinelander High School volleyball team was not at full strength on Tuesday but still hung around with Lakeland in a Great Northern Conference second-round game.
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