HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
Power players
The Hodags converted three fourth downs - part of a clock-grinding 16-play, 75-yard scoring drive in which Rhinelander exerted its will - as it defeated Prescott 28-6 in the 2018 season opener at Mike Webster Stadium.
Hodag netters nearly perfect at home invite
Rhinelander won nearly every match as it took first place in its home quadrangular meet. The Hodags started with a 7-0 win over Merrill, followed by a 6-1 win over Ashland and closed with another 7-0 whitewashing of Ironwood, Mich.
Team preview: RHS volleyball
There's a new head coach for the Rhinelander High School volleyball team and, essentially, a brand new varsity roster for the Hodags this season.
Team preview: RHS cross country
While the Hodags enter the season with a number of question marks, they also enter the season with some underclassmen who may be ready to assert themselves on the varsity roster.
Swimming: RHS 6th in Merrill Relays; Winnicki fastest sophomore at Colby Pent
MERRILL - Two meets in two days gave Rhinelander High School girls' swim coach Jenny Heck plenty of information about her team less than two weeks into the 2018 season.
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Something to build on
The Hodags will open the 2018 season at home against Prescott at Mike Webster Stadium, the first of three non-conference contests for Rhinelander before opening Great Northern Conference play at home against Medford Sept. 7.
Depth carries Hodag netters to title in Wausau
The Hodags went a perfect 5-0 and won the Wausau West Invitational. Coach Bob Heideman said it was the first time Rhinelander has won the traditional multi-day dual meet invitational to kick off the season.
Fall practice notebook
Aside from a little hiccup, Brianna Scheuermann said her first official day as head coach of the RHS volleyball team went well.
Hodags pound the rock during scrimmage
The Rhinelander High School football team found some offensive momentum late last season with Drake Martin and the ground game. If Friday's scrimmage is any indication, that blueprint will carry over to this year.
Team preview: RHS girls' tennis
The string of dominance for Rhinelander High School girls' tennis in the Great Northern Conference came to an end last year when Antigo denied the Hodags an eighth straight conference title. The Hodags are eager to begin a new streak this year but, to get back on top, they may …
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Photo: Off and running
The Rhinelander High School cross country team heads out onto the roads during practice Monday, Aug. 13.
Team preview: RHS girls' swimming
There's only one rung left for Rhinelander to climb as it seeks its first girls' swimming conference title since 2002, when the Hodags were part of the Wisconsin Valley Conference.
Eight Rhinelander Rebels earn All-GNLC honors
Eight Rhinelander Rebel players earned recognition from the Great Northern Legion Conference, including five first-team selections.
Team preview: RHS football
Momentum in football is a fickle thing. For years, the Rhinelander High School football team has struggled to generate it, but the Hodags found their legs at the end of 2017. Now the Hodags look to ride that momentum into the 2018 season.
Smaller Hodag swim squad ready for start of season
It took only one glance into the pool Tuesday morning to realize that the 2018 Rhinelander High School girls' swim team will have a different makeup this season.
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