Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Rhinelander Hodags (Rhinelander, WI) and the host Tomahawk Hatchets (Tomahawk, WI), saw Rhinelander's basketball squad wallop Tomahawk by a tally of 69-26.

With the victory, Rhinelander improves its record to 5-1 on the campaign. The Hodags host Wausau West (Wausau, WI) to play the Warriors in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 19. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 6-3. Wausau West lost 46-32 in their recent league challenge against Stevens Point (Stevens Point, WI)

Next up, the Hatchets play the Lakeland Thunderbirds (Minocqua, WI) in a Great Northern challenge, on Tuesday, December 19. Tomahawk will attempt to improve on its 0-4 season record. The Thunderbirds come into the challenge with a 4-2 record after their 40-26 league win over Northland Pines (Eagle River, WI).