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 69-35.

With the victory, Rhinelander improves its record to 16-5 on the campaign. The Hodags host Medford (Medford, WI) to confront the Raiders in a Great Northern challenge on Monday, February 5. The Raiders come into the challenge with a record of 9-11. Medford won 60-40 in their recent league challenge against Mosinee (Mosinee, WI)

Next up, the Hatchets confront the Tri-County Penguins (Plainfield, WI) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, February 5. Tomahawk will attempt to improve on its 4-14 season record. The Penguins come into the challenge with a 3-16 record after their 53-44 league loss to Rosholt (Rosholt, WI).