October 13, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Homecoming collapse

Blown 21-point lead vs. Wausau East puts Hodags’ playoff hopes in peril
Bob Mainhardt for the River News
Wausau East’s Henry Maahs catches a pass against the coverage of Rhinelander’s Rowan Wiczek Jaxon West (24) and Ryley Hull (obscured) during the third quarter of a GNC football game at Mike Webster Stadium Friday, Oct. 9. The catch was ruled a touchdown, part of a 21-point comeback as the Lumberjacks defeated the Hodags, 25-21 on Rhinelander’s homecoming night.
Bob Mainhardt for the River News Wausau East’s Henry Maahs catches a pass against the coverage of Rhinelander’s Rowan Wiczek Jaxon West (24) and Ryley Hull (obscured) during the third quarter of a GNC football game at Mike Webster Stadium Friday, Oct. 9. The catch was ruled a touchdown, part of a 21-point comeback as the Lumberjacks defeated the Hodags, 25-21 on Rhinelander’s homecoming night.
(Bob Mainhardt for the River News)

By JEREMY MAYO
Sports Editor

Up 21-0 late in the first half, the Hodags mustered only nine yards of offense …

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