Basketball Game Preview: Medford Raiders vs. Rhinelander Hodags

Medford is 2-8 against Rhinelander since February of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Medford Raiders will be playing at home against the Rhinelander Hodags at 7:15 p.m. Medford knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past four games -- so hopefully Rhinelander likes a good challenge.

If Medford beats Rhinelander with 63 points on Friday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two contests with that exact score. Medford took their matchup on Tuesday with ease, bagging a 63-30 win over Tomahawk. The Raiders have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five games by 20 points or more this season.

Rhinelander has been a dominant force so far, but they're in the middle of a mini-slump at the moment. They were dealt a 65-24 defeat at the hands of Mosinee on Tuesday.

Medford's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-8. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 30.3 points. As for Rhinelander, their loss dropped their record down to 9-5.

Medford came up short against Rhinelander in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 63-58. Will Medford have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.