HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
Hodag swimmers top Ladysmith, improve to 4-0 in GNC
The Hodags made another impressive statement at home Thursday night, winning nine of 11 events in a 105-65 win over Ladysmith/Bruce/Flambeau at the Heck Family Community Pool.
PHOTOS: Fall biathlon
The leaves on the trees indicate fall is here, but the Rhinelander High School Nordic ski team is already beginning to think about winter. The team held a biathlon training day at the Cedric A. Vig Outdoor Classroom Saturday, Sept. 21.
Answering the Bell
On its heels following the first loss of the season, a 39-14 outcome at Medford in which the Hodags were shut out until the fourth quarter, how Rhinelander responds may ultimately determine the overall success of the 2019 season.
The history behind the Bell
The Bell Trophy has been traded between the rival schools since 1935 when Rhinelander Daily News sports writer Jack Cory swapped trophy-trade ideas with Antigo writers Fred "Bus" Snyder and Johnny Tradewell. They eventually opted for the Bell over an old oaken bucket.
Hodags harriers preview GNC venue at Antigo Invite
The Rhinelander High School cross country team got a first-hand look at the venue for next month's Great Northern Conference meet on Tuesday and, by coach M.J. Laggis' account, the GNC will be in for a difficult test.
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Not ready for primetime
MEDFORD - The magical start to the 2019 season for the Rhinelander High School football team hit a major speed bump Friday night and it wore red and white.
Hodag netters lock up GNC lead with win over Newman
Rhinelander will be the top team in the GNC heading into Saturday's conference tournament following a convincing 6-1 win over Wausau Newman Friday at the RHS tennis courts.
Francis sets backstroke mark, Hodags take third at Chi-Hi Invite
Rhinelander won five of the 11 events, highlighted by a new school record by Malia Francis in the 100-yard backstroke, and placed third in the nine-team Chippewa Falls Invite.
Hodag volleyball pushes Lakeland to 5 sets at GNC tournament
The Hodags took Lakeland to the brink, falling 15-13 in a decisive fifth set, during the first GNC tournament of the season at Sheldon Fieldhouse in Antigo. That was preceded by three competitive sets in a loss earlier in the day against Northland Pines.
Hodag harriers tackle Smiley Invite
Things were far from ideal for the Rhinelander High School cross country team Saturday as it traveled to Wausau for the 63rd annual Bill Smiley Invitational.
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Swimming: Hodags win 10 events, rout Medford 110-60
The Hodags turned in a dominating performance Thursday against one of the GNC frontrunners, winning 10 of 11 events and cruising to a 110-60 win over Medford at Raider Pool.
Hodags' Kraemer named Packers prep coach of the week
The Green Bay Packers announced Wednesday afternoon that Rhinelander High School football head coach Aaron Kraemer has been named the Green Bay Packers High School Coach of the Week.
Medford scores pair of controversial goals to beat Rhinelander 5-2
Gabe Neubauer put in a controversial goal in the 78th minute, Onyi Ekwueme added a penalty kick in the 87th minute and Medford went on to a 5-2 win over the Hodags.
Hodag tennis inches closer to GNC title with sweep of Lakeland
The Hodags won all seven matches in straight sets Thursday as they scored maximum conference points again with a 7-0 victory over Lakeland at the RHS tennis courts.
Beavers stands out in debut, but Hodag spikers drop two in Three Lakes
Senior Cynthia Beavers made her debut in a Hodag uniform and recorded a team-high 10 kills, but it was not enough to put Rhinelander over the top in straight-set losses to Crandon and Gillett in a non-conference invite at Three Lakes High School.
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