Rhinelander Hodags (Rhinelander, WI) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Tomahawk Hatchets (Tomahawk, WI), 65-34 in a league bout.

With the win, Rhinelander upgrades its record to 5-7 on the season. The Hodags travel to Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln (Wisconsin Rapids, WI) to play the Red Raiders in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 17. The Red Raiders go into the bout with a record of 4-9. Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln lost 43-12 in their recent league bout against Stevens Point (Stevens Point, WI)

Next up, the Hatchets play the Tigerton Tigers (Tigerton, WI) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 17. Tomahawk will attempt to upgrade on its 1-9 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 6-5 record after their 48-44 league loss to Marion (Marion, WI).