River Monsters’ Dairyland title hopes dashed in extras at Whittlesey
Brent Mueller was deemed to have beaten Joe Schneider’s throw home on a bases-loaded grounder off the bat of Nate Retterath in the 10th inning as Rhinelander fell in a hotly-contested game at Whittlesey, 6-5.
Despite losing top scorer, Lady Hodags optimistic for 2023
The Lady Hodags held three of their allotted coaching contact days last Monday through Wednesday at the Jim Miazga Community Gymnasium. In addition to those workouts the team has participated in a couple of weekend tournaments this summer, took part in the D.C. Everest Summer League on Tuesday nights and still has one more tournament coming up this weekend in Neenah.
District domination
Hodag 10Us wrap up D5 title, four wins away from state Little League crown
Following championships with its 12U all-star teams in 2021 and 2022, Rhinelander’s 10U all-stars got in on the fun this year as they completed an undefeated run to the district title with an 8-5 win over Wausau American Thursday night at Doepke Park.
Rebels on the brink at regionals
After two days of the Wisconsin AA Region 2 tournament, the Rhinelander Rebels’ chances of making a repeat run to the state tournament were hanging by a thread.
Crandon provides Hodag football more insight at team camp
For the second straight year, Rhinelander and Crandon joined forces for a couple of days of football team camp last week. This year, that time together had even more for benefit for the RHS football team.
Rebels fall to Clintonville in regular season finale
Regional play begins today in Medford
A short-handed Rhinelander Post 7 squad limped to the finish line of the regular season on Sunday. The Rebels are hoping they’ll be closer to full strength by this afternoon as they try to defend their Region 2 title and make a return trip to the Wisconsin Class AA state tournament.
10U All-Stars knock off both Wausau teams
Back-to-back wins over Wausau’s two All-Star teams early this week left the Hodag Little League 10U squad one win away from a District 5 title.
Offensive install continues for Hodag gridders at team camp
The Rhinelander High School football team held its last four contact days of the summer this week, and they were perhaps the most important as the team tries to reinvigorate its offense this fall.
Babe Ruth: Senior Leaguers end season with 14-6 loss
Rhinelander’s Northwoods Babe Ruth Senior League team closed out its 2023 season Monday night with a 14-6 loss at home to Eagle River-1.
Rhinelander falls to Lakeland in 14U softball championship
The Rhinelander Fastpitch 14U team ran out of chances Wednesday night against Lakeland in the championship game of the Northwoods League tournament.
Hodags host Wing-T lineman camp
Perhaps the biggest tell that the Rhinelander High School football team’s offense will look different in 2023 came Thursday in the form of a one-day camp for offensive linemen.
Rebels edge Marathon, Eagle River
Rhinelander picked up two more hard-fought wins last week, fending off Marathon 5-1 on the road Thursday before taking their home finale 3-2 over Eagle River/Northwoods Friday night at Stafford Field.
Hodag girls’ soccer team hands out awards
Coach Nathan Bates kept things short and sweet on Monday, as the Rhinelander High School girls’ soccer team handed out only a pair of team awards during its season-ending banquet in the RHS commons.
Weigel officially promoted to lead Hodag boys’ soccer
Rhinelander High School activities director Brain Paulson confirmed to the River News on Monday that John Weigel has been promoted to the head coaching role for the RHS boys' soccer team for the upcoming year.
Babe Ruth: Prep Leaguers rout Lakeland 13-3
The Rhinelander Prep League team ended its Northwoods season on a positive note Tuesday. Vince White struck out 12 over four innings and the Hodags routed Lakeland 13-3 in five innings at Stafford Field.
Paying it forward
Olympic champion Baumgartner using victory tour to inspire next generation
Nick Baumgartner's Olympic victory tour brought him to Rhinelander High School on Monday, where he shared his message of perseverance on his way to becoming a 40-year-old gold medalist.
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