Rhinelander Hodags (Rhinelander, WI) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Athens Bluejays (Athens, WI), 69-57 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Rhinelander upgrades its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Hodags travel to D.C. Everest (Schofield, WI) to play the Evergreens in a non-league bout on Saturday, November 25. The Evergreens come into the bout with a record of 0-2. D.C. Everest lost 68-22 in their recent non-league bout against Regis (Eau Claire, WI)

Next up, the Bluejays play the Crandon Cardinals (Crandon, WI) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, November 25. Athens will attempt to upgrade on its 2-2 season record. The Cardinals come into the bout with a 0-2 record after their 65-26 non-league loss to Mosinee (Mosinee, WI).