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A thrilling debut
Freshman-to-be Rhyan Adams hit a go-ahead triple in the sixth inning and junior-to-be Kendall Vanney turned in a complete-game, eight-strikeout performance as Rhinelander rallied past Shawano 8-7 in the Hodag Dome.
Team Review: RHS softball
The Rhinelander High School softball team ended the season with an improved record from the two seasons prior, going 10-15 on the year and 4-9 in the Great Northern Conference. Last season, the Hodags went 2-10 in conference and 5-16 overall, while 2024 produced a 1-11 GNC record (1-16 overall).
Team review: RHS golf
At the start of the year, the Rhinelander High School golf team was putting up scores that were capable of competing for a Great Northern Conference title and advancing out of the regional round of the WIAA tournament.
Jr. Rebels fend off Marshfield for first win
The Rhinelander Post 7 Jr. Legion baseball team scored 17 runs between the second and third innings and did just enough to hold off Marshfield Post 54 in a slugfest 20-18 Tuesday, June 16 at Stafford Field.
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Babe Ruth: Hodag rallies fall short against Tomahawk, Eagle River
A fifth-inning rally came up short Tuesday, June 16 as Rhinelander fell to Tomahawk 11-8 in Babe Ruth play at the Rhinelander High School baseball field.
Dishaw edges White for Eagle River B-Mod main
Ontonagon, Michigan’s Dave Dishaw jumped into the lead at the start and kept hometown driver Dustin White at bay to win a caution-free, B-Modified feature at Eagle River Speedway Tuesday, June 16.
SDR to offer youth tennis lessons
The School District of Rhinelander Community Education Program is offering tennis lessons for youth entering grades 3-5 in late July and early August.
Rebels split opening games
After struggling with the bats in their regular season opener, the Rhinelander Post 7 Rebels had no difficulty piling up hits or runs Monday night against Antigo.
River Monsters roar back above .500
The Rhinelander River Monsters’ offense found its rhythm last weekend as moved above .500 for the first time this season.
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PHOTO: Freshman state track
Five Rhinelander High School track members took part in the Wisconsin High School Track Coaches Association freshman state meet Saturday, June 13 at Arrowhead High School in Hartland.
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Early boot not enough for Hodags in sectional final
RICE LAKE — The Rhinelander High School girls’ soccer team came up short of a state tournament birth in a 3-1 WIAA Division 3 sectional final loss to Rice Lake at Pug Lund Field and Dairy State Bank Stadium in Rice Lake on Saturday.
Third time the charm for Hodag girls vs. Lakeland
MINOCQUA — To reach Saturday’s sectional final, the Rhinelander High School girls’ soccer team had to vanquish a very familiar foe.
Kraemer on sideline as RHS football begins summer program
Rhinelander High School football coach Aaron Kraemer is trying to get healthy before the start of the 2026 season, and trying to get his Hodags prepared for said season.
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