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Hatchet Girls 2nd / Boys 4th at GNC Cross Country Meet

Published on 10/20/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's Cross Country squads competed in the Great Northern Conference meet in Rhinelander Saturday. The Hatchet girls placed second overall, ten points behind Conference champion Medford. Charlee Lund was the highest-placed Hatchet, finishing third with a time of 20:22. Abbie Rosenmeier and Lydia Shaney each finished in the Top Ten. The Hatchet boys placed fourth overall in the Conference meet. The Hatchets' top finisher was Caiden Reichelt, placing eighth with a time of 18:26. The Other Hatchet to finish in the Top 25 was Joe Zastrow. The Regular Season is officially wrapped up for Cross Country. The WIAA Division 2 Sectional Meet is Friday in Merrill.

Published on 10/20/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's football squad wrapped up the 2025 regular season with a come-from-behind victory over Great Northern Conference rival Lakeland at Incredible Bank Field in Minocqua Friday night, 28-13. The Hatchets overcame two first-half turnovers and 12 total penalties to defeat the T-Birds for the third time in the last four tries. The Hatchets ran for a season-high 323 yards on 63 carries. Tiegan Sarazin rushed for a career-high 124 yards and three touchdowns, all coming in the second half. Tomahawk also got 99 rushing yards from Jett Reilly and 95 yards rushing from Max Larson. The Hatchets forced three Lakeland turnovers, including a scoop and score from Jonah Dickens in the first half. The win gives Tomahawk a record of 8-1 and 6-1 in Great Northern Conference play. The eight wins by Tomahawk are the most in a regular season since 1999. The Hatchets also clinch a share of the Great Northern Conference championship with Mosinee, their first conference title since 1989. The Hatchets are the #1 seed in the WIAA Division 5 playoffs and will be playing host to #8 seed Omro in the first round at Hatchet Field. It is also the first time Tomahawk has hosted a playoff game since 2007. Tune in for the broadcast on Northwoods 92.5 WJJQ with the Fehrman Orthodontics Kickoff Cabin at 6:10 and opening kick at 7:00. Tim Albert and Jon Long will be in the broadcast booth. If Tomahawk wins, it will be their first playoff victory since 2015. The Hatchets would then play either #4 seed New Holstein or #5 seed Spencer/Columbus Catholic.

Published on 10/13/2025 under Sports The Hatchet Volleyball squad went 1-2 in the Great Northern Conference tournament at Northland Pines Saturday. Tomahawk's run got off to a rocky start, being swept by Medford 3-0. In the consolation bracket, the Hatchets would defeat Antigo in four sets before losing in the fifth place match to the host, Northland Pines. Tomahawk finishes the 2025 season with a 14-17 overall record. Seeding meetings for the WIAA Volleyball Playoffs are this week. Stay tuned to WJJQ for more updates.

Published on 10/13/2025 under Sports The Tomahawk Cross Country team completed their regular season with top-five finishes in their home meet Saturday at Hatchet Field. The Hatchet girls won the meet, finishing three points ahead of second-seeded Medford. Tomahawk had four runners place in the top ten. Charlee Lund finished fourth overall with a time of 20:20. The other Hatchet runners finishing in the top ten were Abble Rosenmeier, Faith Derleth, and Lydia Shaney. Tomahawk's boys finished fourth overall in the meet and had two runners finish in the top 20. The top Hatchet finisher was Caden Reichelt, placing ninth with a time of 17:55. Connor Zorn finished second on the team and 17th overall. The Hatchets will compete in the Great Northern Conference meet at Rhinelander Saturday.

Published on 10/13/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's football squad got back in the win column with another strong second-half performance to end Senior Night with a 24-3 win over Merrill Friday night at Hatchet Field. Despite struggling in the first half running the ball, the Hatchets were able to gain a push on the Merrill defensive line to run away with the victory. On Senior Night, it was Junior fullback Tiegan Sarazin that had a career game, rushing for 137 yards and a touchdown. The Hatchets also got rushing touchdowns from Max Larson and Jonah Dickens. Tomahawk's defense also forced three interceptions off of Merrill quarterback Cole Rudie in the second half. The Hatchets improve their record to 7-1 on the season and 5-1 in Great Northern Conference play. The seven wins by Tomahawk are the most wins in a season by a Hatchet squad since 2000. Tomahawk will play for at least a share of the Great Northern Conference title Friday in Minocqua against Lakeland. Tune in for the Fehrman Orthodontics Kickoff Cabin at 6:10 and kickoff at 7:00.

Published on 10/10/2025 under Sports The Hatchet volleyball squad finished the 2025 regular season on a high note, outlasting Wittenberg-Birnamwood in five sets, 27-25, 22-25, 14-25, 25-15, 15-12. Tomahawk got a career night from Shelby Borowski, who had a career-high 37 assists. Siennah Calkins continued her dominant end to the season with 18 kills on the night. Averi Petta finished with nine kills on the night. Tomahawk finishes the 2025 regular season with a 13-15 record and a 2-5 record in Great Northern Conference play. The Great Northern Conference Tournament takes place at Northland Pines Saturday. The Hatchets are the sixth seed and will be playing the third seed Medford Saturday.

Published on 10/08/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's volleyball squad ended the Great Northern Conference regular season on a sour note, losing in five sets to Medford, 17-25, 26-24, 19-25, 25-21, 5-15 at the Hatchet House on Senior Night Tuesday. The Hatchets went back and forth with the Raiders in Games two, three, and four. However, Tomahawk's serve receive faltered in the fifth game. Siennah Calkins finished with a career-high 25 kills. Shelby Borowski had a season-high 34 assists, one off from her career high. The Hatchets' record falls to 12-15 on the season and 2-5 in Great Northern Conference play. Tomahawk will have their final non-conference match of the season Thursday night at Wittenberg-Birnamwood. First serve is at 7:00. The Hatchets will play in the Great Northern Conference Tournament Saturday at Northland Pines.

Published on 10/06/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's football squad bounced back with a strong second half at Raider Field Friday night, defeating Medford, 24-14. After trailing by eight at halftime, the Hatchets used a strong rushing attack spearheaded by Jett and Rex Reilly to score all 24 of their points in the second half. Jett Reilly finished with 59 passing yards, 62 rushing yards, and two touchdowns. Rex Reilly ran the ball 15 times for 98 yards. As a team, the Hatchets ran for 233 yards on 49 carries, including rushing for 153 yards in the second half. The win puts Tomahawk at 6-1 on the season and 4-1 in Great Northern Conference play. The six wins by Tomahawk are the most in a season by a Hatchet football team since 2015. The Hatchets will be back in action for their final home game of the regular season next week against the Merrill Blue Jays. Tune in for the Fehrman Orthodontics Kickoff Cabin at 6:10 and kickoff at 7:00. Alex Koch and Jon Long will have the broadcast on Northwoods 92.5 WJJQ

Published on 10/03/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's cross country squads each came away with top ten finishes in their invite at Athens Thursday. The Hatchet girls placed fourth out of 14 teams. Tomahawk's top finisher was Abbie Rosenmeier, who placed tenth overall with a time of 21:36. The Hatchet boys placed seventh overall. Caiden Reichelt finished as Tomahawk's top runner, placing 31st with a time of 19:13. The Hatchets will have their final regular season meet of the year next Saturday at Hatchet Field. Tune in for the Fehrman Orthodontics Premeet Show at 9:40 and opening events at 10:00.

Published on 10/03/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's girls swim squad would fall in a Great Northern Conference dual meet at Medford Thursday, losing 121-43. The Hatchets would fail to crack a first-place finish in any of their events. Tomahawk had second place finishes in the 200 medley relay, 500 freestyle, the 200 freestyle relay, the 100 backstroke, and the 400 freestyle relay. The loss drops Tomahawk's dual record to 2-4 on the year. The Hatchets' final dual meet of the season is next Thursday against Merrill.

Published on 10/01/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's volleyball squad fought valiantly, but was ultimately swept by Number-1 in Division 2 Mosinee at the Hatchet House on Dig Pink Night Tuesday night, 25-20, 25-21, 25-15. The Hatchets went back and forth with the Indians in the first two games of the match before running out of gas in game three. As a team, Tomahawk came away with eight blocks from three different players. Siennah alkins finished with eight kills and two blocks. Shelby Borowski added 13 assists. The loss drops Tomahawk to 12-13 on the season and 2-3 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets are back in action Thursday for another GNC showdown in Eagle River against Northland Pines. First serve is at 7:00.

Published on 09/29/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's football squad would suffer their first loss of the 2025 season on Homecoming Night at Hatchet Field, dropping to Mosinee, 21-14. The Hatchets struggled offensively after starting QB Cash Olsen went down with a lower leg injury late in the second quarter. Jett Reilly filled in and led Tomahawk on a fourth-quarter touchdown drive, but it was too little too late. The Hatchet defense let up two big touchdown passes from Indian quarterback Treve Stoffel, including a 65-yarder to Brayden Reinke with eight minutes left. Tomahawk ran for 207 yards on 44 carries, led by a 78-yard night from Rex Reilly. Max Larson rushed for a score, and Jonah Dickens threw a touchdown pass to Jett Reilly in the first quarter. The loss drops Tomahawk to 5-1 on the season and 3-1 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets will look to bounce back next week as they head on the road to Medford. Tune in for the broadcast on Northwoods 92.5 WJJQ with the Fehrman Orthodontics Kickoff Cabin at 6:10 and opening kick at 7:00 from Raider Field. Alex Koch and Jon Long will be in the broadcast booth.

Published on 09/29/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's Cross Country Squads each came away with top three team finishes in their invite at Merrill Saturday. The Hatchets girls placed second overall, finishing behind just Medford. Three girls finished in the top ten for Tomahawk. Lydia Shaney, Abbie Rosenmeier, and Faith Derleth finished fourth, fifth, and sixth, individually. As for the boys, they finished third in the invite, placing behind just Mosinee and Lakeland. The Hatchets had one top ten finisher in the invite. Joe Zastrow placed tenth with a time of 19:04. Tomahawk's next invite will be Thursday in Athens.

Published on 09/26/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's girls' swim squad defeated Antigo in their Great Northern Conference Dual Thursday night at the Hatchet Pool, 81-33. The Hatchets finished first in eight of the 11 events. Tomahawk placed first in all three relay events and five of the eight individual events. The Hatchets also had all three swimmers that were in the 50 yard freestyle finish in the top three. The win puts Tomahawks' dual record at 2-3 on the season. The Hatchets will go on the road for their next GNC Meet Thursday at Medford.

Published on 09/26/2025 under Sports It's homecoming week here in Tomahawk and the THS Cross-Country team will continue a unique tradition. For nearly three decades now, the Hatchet harriers have completed what is often referred to as the 'gameball relay.' Traditional homecoming focuses on football and a dance. Over the years, the Tomahawk School District has sought a more inclusive week-long celebration incorporating additional sports and athletes. That includes the 'gameball relay', now in it's 28th year. Cross Coach Connor Ahrens explained this afternoon's tradition. At the traditional pep rally, the cross-country captains will be presented with the football for tonight's game. The runners will be transported south towards Mosinee, tonight's opponent. At the 26 mile mark, marathon distance, they'll begin a relay-style run along County E and back towards Hatchet Field. After a ceremonial lap around the gridiron, the runners will present the game ball back to the THS football captains ahead of kick-off.*Photo from 2023 Gameball Relay

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