Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Medford Raiders (Medford, WI) and the visiting Rhinelander Hodags (Rhinelander, WI), saw Medford's basketball squad hold off Rhinelander by a tally of 57-55.

With the victory, Medford improves its record to 8-9 on the campaign. The Raiders travel to Antigo (Antigo, WI) to confront the Red Robins in a Great Northern challenge on Tuesday, February 6. The Red Robins come into the challenge with a record of 5-13. Antigo lost 78-34 in their recent league challenge against Mosinee (Mosinee, WI)

Next up, the Hodags confront the Tomahawk Hatchets (Tomahawk, WI) in a Great Northern challenge, on Friday, February 2. Rhinelander will attempt to improve on its 10-7 season record. The Hatchets come into the challenge with a 0-15 record after their 58-56 non-league loss to Crandon (Crandon, WI).