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Hatchet Golfers Compete in Barron Invite - Hanna Finishes First

Published on 04/24/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's golf squad had a productive day at their first major invite in Barron Wednesday, placing sixth out of 14 teams. The Hatchets were third through 12 holes before having a few problems chipping and putting around the greens. As a team, the Hatchets a team score of 324. Sawyer Hanna had his second first-place finish in as many invites with a score of 72. Freshman Jake Albert finished with an 80. The other two qualified scores were Oliver Childers with an 83 and Caiden Reichelt with an 89. The Hatchets will have their first Great Northern Conference Meet of the season next Thursday, hosted by Mosinee.

Published on 04/24/2025 under Sports The Hatchet baseball squad suffered their second consecutive defeat, this time at the hands of Great Northern Conference foe Rhinelander, 10-3. The loss drops Tomahawk to 2-3 on the season and 1-2 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets are right back in action tonight for Conference Showdown at Antigo.

Published on 04/23/2025 under Sports The Hatchet golfers began the 2025 season on a high note with an impressive performance against Three Lakes, winning 118-143. The top three performers were Sawyer Hanna with 37, Jake Albert with 39, and Austin Lamer with 42. All Hatchet golfers opened the season with a score below 50. Scores below 45 were posted by Jordyn Carew, Oliver Childers, and Rocco Carew. The Hatchets have their first invite of the season today in Barron. Tee-off is at 9:00.

Published on 04/23/2025 under Sports The Hatchet softball team notched their second win of the season at Wittenberg-Birnamwood Tuesday night, hanging on to win, 8-6. Tomahawk scored five runs in the fifth and sixth innings combined to put the game away, including a three-run sixth. The Hatchets also got 16 hits from nine different players. Camryn Kraklow pitched a complete game, giving up just four earned runs on eight hits. Averi Petta finished three-for-four with a double, three RBIs, and two runs scored. Sophie Olsen went two for four with a double and two RBIs. The Hatchets also got two hits from Autumn Merrigan, Aubrey Seubert, Lydia Ziert, and Kylie Peissig. The win puts Tomahawk at 2-2 on the season and 0-2 in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets are back in action Thursday for a home Great Northern Conference battle against Antigo.

Published on 04/23/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's track and field squads came away with top finishes in the Medford Outdoor Invite Tuesday. The Hatchet girls placed first overall with 114 team points. Tomahawk had four first-place finishes in the meet. Alicia Voermans placed first in the 100 meter dash. Faith Derleth finished first in the 200 meter dash. The other two top finishers were Elise Gibeault in the 400 meter run and Norah Mann in the 3200 meter run. The Hatchet boys placed fifth. Tomahawk had one top finish, who was Sam Zastrow in the 800 meter run. Hudson Seymur placed second in the shot put and Nathan Rosenmeier placed second in the High Jump. Tomahawk's next outdoor invite is Thursday up in Northland Pines.

Published on 04/18/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's track and field squads both finished in the Top 5 as a team in their outdoor invite at Marathon Thursday. The Hatchet Girls placed second, notching two first-place finishes. The 4x100 meter relay squad of Siennah Caulkins, Alicia Voermans, Faith Derleth, and Kaylynn Sandry finished with a time of 53.87 seconds. Caulkins also placed first in the triple jump with a leap of 33'1.5". Tomahawk's boys placed fifth in the invite. Sam Zastrow had the highest finish in the 1600 meter run, placing third with a time of 4:48. The next outdoor invite for Tomahawk is Tuesday when they travel to Medford.

Published on 04/15/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's baseball squad got their first win of the season in Minocqua Monday afternoon, dominating Lakeland, 15-4. The Hatchets got 16 hits on the day and put six runs on the board in the sixth inning. Brayden Larson finished three-for-six with three RBIs, finishing a home run short of the cycle. Wally Horabik, Cash Olsen, and Max Larson each got three hits on the day. Olsen picked up his first career win, giving up just two runs on four hits. The win puts Tomahawk at 1-1 on the season. The Hatchets have a non-conference game coming up Tuesday night at Wausau West. First pitch is at 5:00.

Published on 04/15/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's softball squad notched their first win of the season on their home field in a wacky, windy, crazy victory over Chequamegon Monday, 23-13. The Hatchets' hitters had nine hits, 11 walks, six hit by pitches, and 13 RBIs. Anita Ziert went three for five with a triple and four runs scored. Averi Petta went three for four with two doubles and three RBIs. Cameryn Kraklow picked up the first win of her career in relief, allowing two runs in three innings, striking out seven. Kraklow also had two RBI singles. The win puts Tomahawk at 1-1 on the season. The Hatchets resume Great Northern Conference play today against Lakeland. Tune in for the broadcast on Sports Talk 810 AM/97.7 FM WJJQ. The Fehrman Orthodontics Radio Pregame Show at 4:35 and opening pitch at 5:00. Alex Koch and Matt Theiler will be in the broadcast booth.

Published on 04/07/2025 under Sports The Hatchet Distance Runners competed in the UW-Stevens Point Distance Carnival at the MAC Center Friday night. Four total runners finished in the Top 40 overall. In the 3200 Meter Run, Senior Alli Palmer came away with the highest finish, placing eighth. On the boys' side, the top finisher was Dominic Boos, placing 31st. In the 1600 meter runs, Junior Lydia Shaney placed 33rd for the girls and Sam Zastrow placed 34th for the boys. For the 800 meter runs, Abbie Rosenmeier placed 47th and Jeremiah Johnson placed 48th. The first outdoor meet of the season for Tomahawk will be Friday in Little Chute.

Published on 04/04/2025 under Sports Tomahawk's track & field squads came away with a good showing at the Northland Pines Indoor Invite Thursday. The Hatchet girls placed second and the boys placed fourth. On the girls' side, Tomahawk got seven first-place finishes. The Hatchets placed first in both the 4x800 and 4x200 relays. Other top place finishers were Abbie Rosenmeier in the 200 meter hurdles, Elise Gibeault in the 200 meter dash, Kaylynn Sandry in the High Jump, Alicia Voermans in the Pole Vault, and Siennah Caulkins in the triple jump. For the boys, Tomahawk got three second-place finishes. Jonah Dickens placed second in the 200 meter dash. Nathan Rosenmeier placed second in the high jump. Hudson Seymour was second in the shot put. Tomahawk is right back in action tonight for the Distance Carnival at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The meet begins at 5:30.

Published on 03/10/2025 under Sports The Tomahawk Hatchet hockey team capped off the most successful season in school history by capturing the program's first State Championship. The Hatchets defeated the Amery Warriors 5-3 to claim the division 2 crown. Known for their explosive offense throughout the season, Tomahawk wasted little time jumping out in front with Jett Reilly scoring on a breakaway just 42 seconds into the game. Amery tied the game a few minutes later when forward Jacob Maxon beat Hatchet goaltender Trevor Seliskar from distance. While the Hatchets controlled play in the first, they were unable to regain their lead. The second period saw Amery take their first lead of the game when Elliot Greene put a tough angle shot into the net for a power play goal. The Hatchets tied the game and then regained the lead with successive goals, Jonah Dickens then Brayden Lamer with the power play. Sawyer Hanna scored what was eventually the game-winning goal early in the third period, tucking in a rebound off a Lamer shot from the point. The teams then traded scores to close out the game, with Reilly providing an insurance goal, followed by another Amery power play goal by Gavin Humpal. While Amery pulled their goaltender for an extra skater for the final three minutes, they were unable to generate many scoring chances, and the Hatchets held on for victory. Tomahawk was the consensus number 1 rated team in division two throughout the season and finished with a 25-3 record including the regular and postseason. The victory was deemed 'mission accomplished' by coach Dewey Reilly after the Hatchets, the smallest school to field a hockey program, were knocked out in the first round of the state tournament in 2024.

Published on 03/02/2025 under Sports The Tomahawk Hatchet Girls Basketball Team had their season come to an end on Friday, February 28 with a WIAA Regional Semi Final loss at Menomonie Nation. The final was 59-26 in favor of the Eagles. Tomahawk finishes their season with a 12-13 record. The twelve wins for Tomahawk are the most wins in a season since the 2002-03 season and tied for the fourth most wins in a season. Tomahawk won a playoff game for the second consecutive season, with their 50-35 win over Sturgeon Bay in the WIAA Regional Quarter Finals. Tomahawk finished the Great Northern Conference season with a 4-8 record. The Hatchets had three members of their team recognized on the all conference team. Junior Freya Alberg was Second Team All-Conference. Senior Claire Albert and Freshman Lizzy Long were both Honorable Mention All-Conference. Freya Alberg led Tomahawk with 348 points and 261 rebounds. Claire Albert had 249 points and led the Hatchets with 93 assists and 69 steals. Albert also set the school record for most career assists with 296 and most career steals with 239. Albert holds or is tied for five additional school records. The Hatchets tied a school record in their win over Elcho in December, when they held the Hornets to just 10 points. Tomahawk will graduate three seniors, Claire Albert, Gracie Long and Lydia Ziert.

Published on 03/01/2025 under Sports The Hatchet girls' basketball squad had their season come to an end at Menominee Nation High School in Keshena Friday, losing in the WIAA Division 3 Regional Semifinal, 59-26. In her final game, Claire Albert finished with 10 points. Freya Alberg had 15 points. Unfortunately, Alberg, Albert, and Anita Ziert were the only three Hatchets to find the scoreboard. Tomahawk finishes the 2024-25 season with a 12-13 record and a 4-8 Great Northern Conference record. The Hatchets graduate three seniors, who are Albert, Lydia Ziert, and Gracie Long. The 12 wins by the Lady Hatchets is the most wins by a Hatchets squad since the 2002-03 season and the seventh most wins in a season in school history.

Published on 02/28/2025 under Sports The Hatchet boys' basketball squad finished their 2024-25 season on a sour note, losing to Antigo Thursday night, 72-52. Tomahawk will finish the season on a 15-game losing streak, a 4-20 record, and an 0-12 record in Great Northern Conference play. The Hatchets are the #11 seed in the WIAA Division 3 Regional Quarterfinal. Tomahawk begins postseason play against #6 seed Menominee Nation Tuesday night. If the Hatchets pull of the upset, they will play at #3 seed Seymour next Friday. Tune in for the Fehrman Orthodontics Radio Pregame Show at 6:35 and opening tip at 7:00. Alex Koch and Terry Timm will be in the broadcast booth.

Published on 02/26/2025 under Sports The Tomahawk Hatchet Hockey Team played their final home game of the 2024-25 season on Tuesday night, hosting the Northland Pines Eagles in a WIAA Sectional Semi-Final game. The Hatchets advance, with a 6-3 win. Tomahawk got a goal from Jonah Dickens in the first minute of the game and led 1-0. The Eagles would tie the game at the 5:56 mark, with Dickens scoring again with under a minute to play in the first and led 2-1. Austin Lamer assisted on the Dickens goal. The second period would see Tomahawk's Jett Reilly score, assisted by Austin and Brayden Lamer. Tomahawk led 3-1, with Northland Pines scoring at the 9:46 mark to cut the lead to 3-2. Jonah Dickens would add two more goals in the second period on assists from Reilly and Sawyer Hanna and Tomahawk led 5-2 after the second. Northland Pines would cut the lead to 5-3 with 12:00 minutes to play and then Jett Reilly scored an empty net goal with 1:42 remaining in the game to seal the win. Dickens assisted on the Reilly goal. Tomahawk's Trevor Seliskar had 23 saves, with Tomahawk outshooting Northland Pines 33-26. Tomahawk advances to the WIAA Sectional Final on Friday night and will play Mosinee at the Mosinee Ice Arena. The Indians advanced with a 4-1 win over Lakeland. Catch the sectional final on Northwoods 92-5, WJJQ, with the Fehrman Orthodontics Pregame Show at 6:35 pm and the opening faceoff at 7:00 pm.

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