SPORTS
Hodag hockey drops another close one to Pacelli
Rhinelander once again was on the short end of a close decision Tuesday night, falling 3-2 to the Pacelli Cardinals at the Rhinelander Ice Arena in non-conference play.
Bowling: Hodag girls break into win column
After two winless seasons, the Rhinelander/Elcho high school girls’ club bowling team finally broke into the win column on Sunday.
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RHS Sports recap: Tuesday, Dec. 17
Boys’ basketball: Rhinelander 76, Ashland 34 | Boys’ hockey: Pacelli 3, Rhinelander 2 | Boys’ swimming: Rhinelander 134, Shawano/Seymour 33
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Hodags use early run to ground Eagles
Devon Feck scored 16 and led four Hodags in double figures as Rhinelander took care of Northland Pines 65-48 in a Great Northern Conference contest in Eagle River. The Hodags opened the game on a 21-2 run, building a margin they played with the rest of the game.
Lady Hodags run over Eagles in 70-22 home victory
The Rhinelander High School girls’ basketball team had no problem with a short-handed Northland Pines squad Friday night at home. Vivian Lamers scored 20 points to lead three Hodags in double figures as Rhinelander dispatched the Eagles 70-22 at the Jim Miazga Community Gymnasium.
Hodag gymnasts place fourth at Snowflake Invite
The Hodags posted a score of 116.025 and finished fourth in the Snowflake Invitational, held at the YMCA of the Northwoods. That was less than a point off the total the Hodags had in their debut five days prior at Ashland, and still greater than any overall score the team …
Top ranked Tomahawk puts 10-spot on RHS
The Rhinelander High School boys’ hockey team could not keep up with Tomahawk Thursday night, falling 10-0 to the Hatchets at the Rhinelander Ice Arena.
Hodag swimmers pushed in home relays
Bay Port won nine of 10 events and cruised to the team championship in the Hodag Relays at the Heck Family Community Pool. The Hodags came home second, fending off two other Division 1 programs — Superior and Marshfield — for the runner-up spot.
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Hodag wrestlers take 15th in Crandon
The Rhinelander High School wrestling team was short-handed Saturday as it traveled to Crandon for the Rebel Invite, hosted by the Laona/Wabeno/Three Lakes co-op. The Hodags had only nine wrestlers compete and took 15th overall in the 16-team meet.
Shafranski announces retirement from WIAA
Assistant Director Tom Shafranski announced his retirement from the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) to the executive staff Thursday to be effective Feb. 7, 2025.
Sports Digest
Girls' hockey: Eagles co-op drops two in Medford
RHS Sports recap: Saturday, Dec. 14
Boys’ swimming: Rhinelander 2nd/7, Hodag Relays | Gymnastics: Rhinelander 4th/6, Snowflake Invite | Wrestling: Rhinelander 15th/16, Rebel Invite
RHS Sports recap: Friday, Dec. 13
Boys’ basketball: Rhinelander 65, Northland Pines 48 | Girls’ basketball: Rhinelander 70, Northland Pines 22
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