The Rhinelander Hodags routed the host Ashland Oredockers basketball team by a final score of 54-32 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Hodags face the Marshfield Tigers (Marshfield, WI) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, January 2. Rhinelander will attempt to move on its 6-3 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 9-1 record after their 58-45 non-league win over Ashwaubenon (Green Bay, WI).

With the defeat, Ashland moves to 2-6 on the year. The Oredockers host Spooner (Spooner, WI) to face the Rails in a Heart O'North game on Friday, January 5. The Rails enter the game with a record of 0-6. Spooner lost 57-53 in their recent league game against St. Croix Falls (St. Croix Falls, WI)