
In this May 5, 2025 file photo, Rhinelander’s Aleece Johnson pitches during a non-conference softball game at Crandon. Johnson led the Hodags with a 3-9 pitching record, 62 strikeouts and an 8.73 ERA over 51 1/3 innings pitched this spring. (Bob Mainhardt for the River News)
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Team review: RHS softball
Amid struggles, Hodag fastpitch shows improvement
Following a 1-15 campaign in 2024, there wasn’t much direction for the Rhinelander High School softball team could go but up. The Hodags did make some strides this year, going 5-16 overall, but improvement was a struggle due to factors well outside the team’s control.