Fans at Monday's league challenge between the Rhinelander Hodags (Rhinelander, WI) and the visiting Medford Raiders (Medford, WI), saw Rhinelander's basketball squad hold off Medford by a tally of 61-54.

With the victory, Rhinelander improves its record to 7-12 on the campaign. The Hodags host Mosinee (Mosinee, WI) to confront the Indians in a Great Northern challenge on Friday, February 3. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 9-9.

Next up, the Raiders confront the Onalaska Hilltoppers (Onalaska, WI) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 31. Medford will attempt to improve on its 4-13 season record. The Hilltoppers come into the challenge with a 8-9 record after their 55-41 league win over La Crosse Logan (La Crosse, WI).