October 16, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Playoff berths possibly at stake as Hodags, T-Birds battle for Axe

Members of the Rhinelander High School football team react following a 25-21 loss to Wausau East at Mike Webster Stadium Friday, Oct. 9. Riding a three-game losing streak, the Hodags will need a win tonight at Lakeland to guarantee a spot in the WIAA playoffs.
Members of the Rhinelander High School football team react following a 25-21 loss to Wausau East at Mike Webster Stadium Friday, Oct. 9. Riding a three-game losing streak, the Hodags will need a win tonight at Lakeland to guarantee a spot in the WIAA playoffs.
(Bob Mainhardt for the River News)
By JEREMY MAYO
Sports Editor
For the Hodags to sleep well tonight and not worry about if they make the …

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