Basketball Recap: Rhinelander Comes Up Short

Hodags

Previous 5 Games

02/17/26 vs Rice Lake	32-72
02/12/26 @ Merrill	57-12
02/10/26 @ Tomahawk	81-45
02/06/26 @ Northland Pines	58-40
02/03/26 @ Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln	42-26

Rhinelander dropped down to 13-10 on Tuesday, ending the team's six-game streak of wins. They were dealt a 72-32 loss at the hands of the Rice Lake Warriors. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Hodags have suffered since December 29, 2025.

As for Rice Lake, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-3 record this season. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 14 contests by 22 points or more this season.

It was another big night for Adaline Sheplee, who went 12-for-19 on her way to 28 points in addition to seven rebounds and five assists. That makes it three consecutive games in which she has scored at least a third of Rice Lake's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Addison Schmidt, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and 14 boards.

Coming up, Rhinelander will host Lakeland at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Rice Lake, they will challenge River Falls at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors will be up against the Wildcats' rather soft defense (which has allowed 55.73 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.