The Tomahawk swimmers hung within 95-72 of Rhinelander on Thursday.
“The Hodags – ‘small but mighty’ this season, only have nine swimmers – but they are all solid and experienced,” THS coach Marion Kohl said.
The lone Hatchet win came in the 500 free from Nate Goehe (6:15.26).
Runner-up finishes were turned in by: Logan Loretz (200 IM, 2:31.25/100 brea, 1:13.36); Mike Manninen (50 free, :30.17); Peyton Hamm (100 free, :58.62); Kole Svacina (100 back, 1:15.09); the 200 medley group (Svacina, Loretz, Goehe, Hamm, 2:04.79); the 200 free team (Tyler Larch, Lucas Tjugum, Mike Manninen, Loretz, 1:50.95); and the 400 free squad (Goehe, Svacina, Tjugum, Hamm, 4:16.39).