A sterling performance

The Rhinelander High School boys’ swim team walked out of Waukesha with another WIAA state trophy on Friday, Feb. 16. The Hodags, defending WIAA Division 2 state champions, finished as the runners-up in this year’s state meet, finishing behind last year’s second-place finisher McFarland. It marked the fifth runner-up team finish for the Hodags at state, and their first since 1968. Pictured, coach Jenny Heck lifts the runner-up trophy, surrounded by team members following Friday’s meet. For more coverage of the meet, see Page 7.