February 22, 2013 at 3:48 p.m.
Hodag entered in USA TODAY mascot contest
Hodag entered in USA TODAY mascot contest
Rhinelander's famous mythical beast will compete against mascots from across the country starting Feb. 25.
According to an article explaining the contest at usatodayhss.com, the newspaper is letting the fans choose the best high school sports mascot in the country, "from A (the Auks in Delaware) to Z (the Zizzers in Missouri)."
The contest begins at 11 a.m. on Monday and ends at 3 p.m. March 25.
The USA TODAY HSS staff has chosen 255 of the nation's most unique high school mascots - five per state (and Washington D.C.).
The 51 winners will advance to the second round, where they will be divided among six regions. The regional round will begin March 6 and end March 14.
The six winners then will compete from March 15-25 for the chance to be named the best high school sports mascot in America.
If the Hodag prevails, the school district's athletic department will be rewarded.
The national winner will receive $2,000 for its athletic department. Second place will be awarded $1,000, third ($500), fourth ($250) and fifth ($100).
The Wisconsin competition includes the Kaukauna Galloping Ghosts, the Mellen Granite Diggers, the Kimberly Papermakers, the Ashland Oredockers and the Hodags.
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