HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
RHS softball uses twin magic to edge Medford
The Kuester twins - Makayla and Stephanie - both had big outings, one at the plate and one in the pitching circle, as Rhinelander held off Medford for a 5-2 win at Pioneer Park.
Baseball: McMurry, Raiders shut down Hodags
John McMurry, in his first varsity start, scattered four hits and outdueled Rhinelander's Brad Comer in a 1-0 victory for the Raiders at Stafford Field.
Medford no match for Hodag soccer
Medford was the latest team to be left in the Hodags' wake as Rhinelander exploded for seven goals over the final 27 minutes to defeat the Raiders via the mercy rule, 10-0, in 60 minutes Thursday in Stetsonville.
Franson scores five, Hodags rout Lakeland 10-0
Rhinelander didn't need the full 90 minutes to defeat Lakeland 10-0 Tuesday at Mike Webster Stadium
Hodag baseball runs past Northland Pines 9-3
The Rhinelander High School baseball team utilized the ground game Tuesday to earn a Great Northern Conference victory 9-3 over Northland Pines in the home opener at Stafford Field.
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Singles keys Hodags' sweep of Lakeland
The Hodags won all six contested matches in straight sets and sweeping Lakeland 7-0 at the RHS tennis courts.
Photo: Dance team banquet
The Rhinelander High School dance team held its awards banquet Sunday, April 30 in the RHS commons.
RHS beats Lakeland, splits games at Denmark
The Hodags played three games over the weekend, defeating Lakeland 15-0 Friday in a Great Northern Conference make-up game at Pioneer Park before splitting games Saturday in a triangular at Denmark. Rhinelander rallied past Kewaunee 5-4 Saturday before losing to the Vikings 12-2 in the second game.
Tennis: Hodags beat Antigo 4-3 to gain upper hand in GNC
Rhinelander pulled out two of three, three-setters and defeated Antigo 4-3 at the McKenna Tennis Courts in the first meeting of the season between the conference rivals.
Staff dominates students in charity basketball game
With a dominating performance Monday, the School District of Rhinelander faculty proved last year's loss to the Rhinelander High School students in the school's annual basketball grudge match was merely a blip on the radar rather than a start of a new trend. (subscriber access)
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RHS trap team takes aim at first meet
The Rhinelander High School trap team held its first competition last Sunday. Despite cool temperatures and off-and-on rain, the kids were excited to shoot some clays. (subscriber access)
Photo: Stars of tomorrow
Rhinelander High School baseball coach Joe Waksmonski addresses youth baseball players during the Hodags' annual Stars of Tomorrow youth baseball clinic Saturday, April 22 at Stafford Field.
Hodag golfers double down
Rhinelander won back-to-back meets Monday and Tuesday, first winning a triangular at the Irish Course at Whistling Straits Monday in Kohler and then taking the first leg of the GNC tournament Tuesday at Inshalla Country Club in Tomahawk.
Tennis: Hodags sweep Medford again, remain perfect in GNC
The Rhinelander High School boys' tennis team cruised in singles but the Hodags needed some clutch wins in doubles to defeat the Medford Raiders 7-0 and remain perfect in the Great Northern Conference Tuesday in Rhinelander.
Hodag baseball topples Tomahawk 13-1
The Hodag bats came to life with two outs and routed the Hatchets 13-1 in five innings Tuesday at Kahle Field.
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