Hatchet Hockey Team Loses in State Semi-Final Game
Published on 03/04/2024 under Sports The #4 seed Hatchet Hockey team had their season come to an end in the WIAA Division 2 State Semifinal Thursday at Bob Suter's Capitol Ice Arena in Middleton, losing to defending state champion and #1 seed New Richmond, 8-4.  Tomahawk hung tight with the Tigers, matching them goal for goal in the first period, but New Richmond continuously got rebounds off of shot to poke eight goals past Tomahawk goalie Trevor Seliskar.  Jonah Dickens knocked in two goals, both coming in the first period. Logan Seymour and Caleb Dickens both found the back of the net in their final high school game.  The Hatchets finish the 2023-24 season with an 18-8 record, a 9-1 Great Northern Conference record, the school's first GNC title, and their first state appearance since 1991.  Tomahawk graduates seven seniors, including Caleb Dickens, Scout Stromberg, Logan Seymour, Patrick Samundsen, Michael Samundsen, Rex Peritz, and Lorenzo Silenzi.   St. Mary Springs defeated New Richmond on Saturday in the Division Two State Championship Game.
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Hatchet Hockey Falls to New Richmond in State Semi-Finals
Published on 02/29/2024 under Sports The Tomahawk High School hockey season came to an end in their first trip to the State Tournament in more than 30 years. Tomahawk drew a tough match-up in the semifinals against defending-state champion and top seeded New Richmond, and the Hatchets couldn't overcome the Tiger's experience and depth. New Richmond cruised to an 8-4 victory. The high-powered Hatchet offense actually wasted little time after the opening puck drop, jumping out to a 1-0 lead just 2:39 into the first period when leading goal scorer Jonah Dickens buried a feed from Landyn Seymour.  The Tigers bounced back quickly scoring three consecutive goals, however Tomahawk rallied for two late scores in the first to knot the game at 3-3 heading into intermission. Caleb Dickens fed Logan Seymour on the second Hatchet goal; then Jonah Dickens used his speed to create space and score his second of the morning. New Richmond used a flurry of goals in the second including three in just over a minute to put the game out of reach at 7-3. Caleb Dickens gave the Hatchets a little hope at 6-4 with an unassisted short-handed goal to end the second period. After a high scoring start to the game, there were two goals in the third, with New Richmond extending their lead back to 8-4. They outshot the Hatchets 35-18. The Tigers move on to face the winner of the other semifinal between their Big Rivers Conference-rival River Falls and the Fond du Lac Springs. The Wildcats and the Ledgers did not face each other during the regular season.  New Richmond split their two regular season games with River Falls. They defeated Fondy Springs in their lone match-up.  As for the Hatchets closed out one of the most successful seasons in program history with a GNC Conference Co-Championship, and their first trip to Madison since the 'Dandy Dozen' back in 1991.
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Tomahawk Middle School Wraps Up Season with Awards
Published on 02/28/2024 under Sports The Tomahawk Middle School Wrestling squad held their annual awards celebration on Thursday afternoon. Recipients include: MVP 6th Grade = RJ Guzman MVP 7th Grade = Charlee Lund MVP 8th Grade = Hudson EvansMost Takedowns 6th =Brayden Nowak-28 Most Takedowns 7th = Charlee Lund-13 Most Takedowns 8th = Colton McMeekin-27Most Pins Overall = RJ Guzman-10 (not pictured) Don Hendrick Award (4.0 GPA) = Dawson Jones and Lillian Taves Most Improved Wrestler = Colton McMeekin
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Hatchet Girls Basketball Season Comes to an End
Published on 02/24/2024 under Sports The Hatchet girls' basketball team also saw their season come to an end Friday night as they lost in the WIAA Division 3 Regional Semifinal to Freedom, losing 61-23.  Tomahawk had a hard time overcoming the Irish's length and aggressive defense en route to 28 turnovers in the game, including 19 in the first half.  Claire Albert knocked in 12 points on four three-pointers. Freya Alberg had eight points and eight blocks on the night.  This concludes the Hatchet girls' basketball season.  Tomahawk finishes the 2023-24 season with an 8-18 overall record and an 0-12 Great Northern Conference. The Hatchets' eight wins are the most by a girls' basketball team since 2003 and the Hatchets had their first playoff win since 2006 with their win over Sturgeon Bay Tuesday night.
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Gibeault's Wrestling Season Comes to an End at State
Published on 02/24/2024 under Sports At the WIAA State Girls' Wrestling Tournament at the Kohl Center in Madison, Tomahawk's Elise Gibeault went 0-2 in her matches. Gibeault started Thursday off with a loss in the first period to Ozaukee's Mya Delleree. Friday morning, Gibeault wrestled well against River Falls' Jenna Lawrence in the consolation bracket, but ultimately lost by getting pinned in the third period.  Both matches were broadcast by Tony Derleth on WJJQ.  This concludes the Tomahawk Hatchet wrestling season.
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Hatchet Boys Basketball Team Loses to Antigo
Published on 02/23/2024 under Sports The Hatchet boys' basketball team suffered another Great Northern Conference loss Thursday night on Senior Night at the Hatchet House, falling 68-39 to Antigo.  Tomahawk will finish the 2023-24 regular season with a 2-22 record and an 0-12 Great Northern Conference record after the loss. Malachi Scheffler led the way in scoring for the Hatchets with 18 points. This was the final game at the Hatchet House for the careers of Easton Sleaper and Ethan Ihn.  Tomahawk will have their WIAA First Round Regional Playoff Matchup Tuesday night at Wittenberg-Birnamwood. Tomahawk is the #12 seed and Wittenberg-Birnamwood is the #5 seed. Tune in for the broadcast Tuesday with the Fehrman Orthodontics Radio Pregame Show at 6:35 and opening tip at 7:00 with Terry Timm and Alex Koch in the broadcast booth.
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Hatchet Hockey Team Advances to the WIAA Sectional Final
Published on 02/21/2024 under Sports Tomahawk's hockey team has advanced to the WIAA Sectional Final for the first time since 2002 with a 3-0 shutout victory over Waupaca Tuesday night at SARA Park.  The Hatchets put forth their best defensive performance of the season, forcing the Comets to go zero for eight in the power play and a 20-save performance from Junior Goalie Trevor Seliskar. Landyn Seymour netted two goals on the night. Jonah Dickens had the insurance goal in the third period on top of two assists.  The win improves Tomahawk's record to 17-8 on the season, one off from tying the school record of 18 wins they set last season.  The Hatchets will take on Mosinee at the Rec Center Saturday afternoon for their first trip to the state tournament since 1991. Alex Koch and Keith Hanse will have the broadcast on WJJQ with the Fehrman Orthodontics Radio Pregame Show at 1:35 and opening faceoff at 2:00 Saturday afternoon.
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Girls Basketball Team Wins Regional Quarter-Final Game
Published on 02/21/2024 under Sports The Hatchet girls' basketball squad notched their first playoff win since 2006 with a 48-35 win over Sturgeon Bay Tuesday night. Tomahawk's sharp three-point shooting proved to be the difference in the WIAA Regional First Round Playoff victory.  Claire Albert had a great shooting night, knocking in five three-pointers and tied a season-high with 18 points.  The win puts Tomahawk at 8-17 on the season.  The Hatchets will have their Regional Semifinal matchup Friday night at Freedom. Tune in for the Fehrman Orthodontics Pregame Show at 6:35 and opening tip at 7:00 with Terry Timm and Alex Koch in the broadcast booth from Freedom Friday.
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Hatchet Boys Basketball Team Ends Losing Streak
Published on 02/21/2024 under Sports The Hatchet boys basketball team broke their 18 game losing streak edging out a 55-53 win over Faith Christian Academy Tuesday night. The win by Tomahawk is their first since December 11th when they beat White Lake in overtime.  Brody Rigney had a big night scoring, leading the way with 18 points.  The win brings Tomahawk to 2-21 on the season. The Hatchets will wrap up their regular season Thursday night against Antigo.
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Hatchet Wrestlers Compete at WIAA Sectional Meet
Published on 02/19/2024 under Sports The Hatchet wrestlers will have one state qualifier go down to Madison next week. Tomahawk's boys unfortunately went 0-15 in matches Saturday, including Presley Gutbrod being eliminated after just one match.  The Hatchets will graduate two of their sectional qualifiers, Gutbrod and Ryan Larson. Jack Derleth, Brayden Ristau, Fletcher Baumann, Zander Zehner, and Kaiden Kapellusch will all return.  Meanwhile, the lone state qualifier came on the girls' side Saturday. At 120 pounds, Freshman Elise Gibeault will be making her first trip to the state tournament after winning her weight class. Madilene List and Kylie Peissig both came in second at 152 and 107 pounds, respectively. Gibeault will wrestle at the Kohl Center in Madison next week.  Stay tuned for updates of her match here on WJJQ.
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Hatchet Hockey Team Wins Regional Championship
Published on 02/16/2024 under Sports The Hatchet hockey team is moving on to the next round of the WIAA Hockey playoffs after defeating #8 seed Rhinelander at SARA Park Thursday night, 5-3.  Tomahawk gutted their way to a victory despite dominating offensively and outshooting the Hodags 41-19. The difference on the scoreboard was a three-goal flurry in the first period from the Hatchets. Four different players put the puck in the back of the net. Jonah Dickens, Caleb Dickens, Sawyer Hanna, and Logan Seymour all came away with goals. Seymour had two plus an assist on the night.  Tomahawk's overall record improves 16-8 on the season.  Tomahawk will playing in the sectional semifinal at SARA Park Tuesday night against #4-seeded Waupaca, who defeated Antigo Thursday night. Tune in for the Fehrman Orthodontics Radio Pregame Show at 6:35 and opening faceoff at 7:00 with Alex Koch and Keith Hanse in the broadcast booth.
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Eight Hatchet Wrestlers Advances to Sectional Meet
Published on 02/12/2024 under Sports Tomahawk's wrestling team fared very well in the regional at Medford Saturday, placing third overall as a team behind just Neillsville and Medford. The Hatchets will be sending eight wrestlers to the sectional meet on their home mats next week. The sectional qualifers are: 106 - Brayden Ristau 113 - Presley Gutbrod 120 - Wally Horabik 126 - Jack Derleth 132 - Fletcher Baumann 138 - Ryan Larson 144 - Zander Zehner 165 - Kaiden Kapellusch Tomahawk will compete in the sectional meet on their home mats next Saturday. Tune in for coverage all day with the Fehrman Orthodontics Radio Premeet Show at 9:35 and opening matches at 10:00 with Tony Derleth and Alex Koch in the broadcast booth.
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Hatchet Swimmers Advance to State
Published on 02/12/2024 under Sports The Hatchet boys' swimmers will be send two members of their team to the state meet down in Waukesha Friday. Tomahawk will be sending Dane Dekiep to the state meet in the 100 yard backstroke, while Zach Germano will compete in the 100 yard breaststroke.  In addition, Germano, Dekiep, Trey Morrison and Sam Zatrow notched a school record in the 200 medley with a time of 1:47.24.  Germano and Dekiep will compete in Waukesha for the state meet Friday.
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Hatchet Hockey Team Co-Champions of Great Northern Conference
Published on 02/12/2024 under Sports Tomahawk's hockey team suffered an unfortunate defeat at the hands of Lakeland in the Great Northern Conference Tournament Championship Game at Mosinee Saturday night, 2-0. The Hatchets were shut out for the first time since December 29 when they lost to University School in Neenah.  The Hatchets got many opportunites to put the puck in the back of the net, but never got a shot past T-Bird goalie Andrew Maulson.  Tomahawk held Lakeland scoreless for 49 minutes until Aden Theissen poked one in past Tomahawk goalie Trevor Seliskar.  The loss drops Tomahawk to 15-8 on the season and finish the Great Northern Conference with a record of 9-1. Despite the loss, Tomahawk does clinch a co-champion with Lakeland, which marks the first GNC title in the 51-year history of the Hatchet hockey program.  The Hatchets will begin postseason play Thursday in the WIAA Division 2 Regional playoff as they will take on #8-seeded Rhinelander. Zach Garner and Alex Koch will be in the broadcast booth with the Fehrman Orthodontics Pregame Show at 6:35 and opening faceoff at 7:00 from SARA Park in Tomahawk.
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Hatchet Girls Basketball Team Wins Seventh Game of the Year
Published on 02/09/2024 under Sports The Hatchet girls' basketball team capped senior night with an impressive offensive showing against Goodman-Pembine, dominating the Patriots 57-26.  Tomahawk put forth their highest scoring output of the season thanks to three Hatchets notching double figures.  On Senior Night, Senior Khianna Vacho led the team in scoring with a season-high 19 points. Freya Alberg had 12 and Claire Albert had 11.  The win puts Tomahawk at 7-14 on the season. The Hatchet girls will have a Great Northern Conference showdown with Mosinee. The girls will be at home with the JV game beginning at 5:45 and Varsity tip-off is at 7:15.
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