PHOTO: Brewers honor Hodag swimmers

The Rhinelander High School girls’ swim team were guests of honor at American Family Field in Milwaukee Friday, May 10 as they were recognized by the Milwaukee Brewers for their 2023 WIAA Division 2 girls’ swim state championship prior to the Brewers’ game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Hodags were one of seven state championship-winning teams to be honored by the Brewers during the ceremony. 

Pictured, the team is shown on the Jumbotron while standing on the field during the pregame ceremony. In the front row, from left to right, are Karis Francis, Lily Thorsen, Millie Gruett, Emma Hough, Celia Francis, Vivian Lamers, June Chiamulera, Rylee Mickevicius and head coach Jenny Heck. In the back row are Abi Winnicki, Sam Sundby, Margaret Lambert, Claire Caselton, Ellyse Younker, Kiley Pooch, Ella Heck, assistant coach Brent Olson and assistant coach Marna Winnicki. Team member Abbie Ames was unable to attend. 

The Brewers won the game, 11-2.