RHS now 4-0 in GNC

STAR JOURNAL REPORT

After jumping out to a 13-0 lead Friday night, the Rhinelander High School varsity boys basketball team ended up winning its Great Northern Conference home game against Antigo, 66-44.

The Hodags were led by Owen White, who recorded a double-double with 21 points and 13 rebounds. Two other RHS players also scored in double figures with Brad Comer tallying 19 points and Junior Howard putting in 13 more.

The Hodags shot 27-51 (52.9 percent) from the field overall, 9-25 (36 percent) from 3-point range and 3-6 (50 percent) from the free-throw line.

RHS improved its season record to 4-0 in the GNC and 10-1 overall going into Tuesday’s conference game at Medford.

Hodags 66, Antigo 44

Antigo          22           22 – 44

Hodags        31           35 – 66

Hodags: Junior Howard 13, Brad Comer 19, Bryce Schickert 2, Reese Flores 2, Owen White 21, Brock Lieder 9. 3-pointers: Comer 4, Howard 3, White, Lieder. Free throws: 3-6. Fouls: 17.