SPORTS
JWMS grapplers win Wausau West tournament
The James Williams Middle School wrestling team traveled to Wausau West High School Saturday, Jan. 18 and took first place in a 20-team tournament. The Hodags scored 92 points, edging Edgar and Athens for the overall title.
Matt Ritchie 'made the final for his brother'
The Ritchie Motorsports team took to the track in Eagle River last weekend having just lost a member of the team.
Rhinelander Green takes seventh at GNBL Championships
The Rhinelander Basketball Association's eighth-grade boys' green team placed seventh out of 32 teams in the Great Northwest Basketball League tournament, held Jan. 11 and 12 in the greater La Crosse area. The Hodags went 3-4 overall for the weekend.
Rhinelander Swim Club wins home invite
The Rhinelander Swim Club held its annual Freezin' Season Invitational Jan. 11 at the Heck Family Community Pool. Over 300 swimmers from eight teams competed in the event. At the end of the meet Rhinelander swimmers came out on top, capturing the first-place trophy.
JWMS wrestlers host invite
The James Williams Middle School wrestling team hosted a Central Wisconsin Wrestling Conference meet Monday at the JWMS gym.
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White finding role at Bemidji St.
Just a year ago, Shane White was leading the Hodags to a Great Northern Conference title.
RBA traveling teams compete in tournaments
RBA fifth grade boys win Antigo tournament ... RBA seventh grade girls conclude season
Rhinelander swimmers head to Phillips
Fifty-four Rhinelander Swim Club swimmers traveled to Phillips Jan. 4 to compete against six other area teams. Even after the holiday break, a number of young swimmers made an impressive start to the second half of the season.
Still a part of the program
Jacob Schmidt sat in the stands at Welsh-Ryan Arena last Thursday night, watching the Northwestern Wildcats basketball team take on the Wisconsin Badgers. Although hailing from Rhinelander where Badger fans are a heavy majority, Schmidt was sporting his Wildcat purple.
Photos: RHS alumni hockey game
The Hodag Blue Line Club sponsored the ninth annual Rhinelander High School alumni hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28 at the Rhinelander Ice Arena.
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Former Hodag to see the slopes of Sochi
A former Hodag with a love for the slopes has earned a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that will land her in Russia later this month.
This year had it all
The RHS girls' snowboard team's state title trumps everything else when I look back at the year in sports. That's saying something, because there was plenty to talk about this year. (subscriber access)
Photos: Former Hodag swimmers return for alumni meet
Approximately 20 former Rhinelander High School swimmers took part in the annual RHS Alumni Swim Saturday at the Heck Family Community Pool.
RHS alumni basketball tournament sees record participation
Nine teams entered the Rhinelander High School alumni basketball tournament on Saturday. The tournament has become a fun tradition for former Hodags who want to hit the hardwood one more time.
Photos: Young dancers perform at halftime
The Rhinelander High School dance team had a few extra performers Friday during its halftime show at the Jim Miazga Community Gymnasium. Kids ages four to 11 danced along to a couple of short songs.
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