HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
Rising to the occasion
For Rhinelander to get off to a 2-0 start, it will need to do something it has not done since joining the Great Northern Conference in 2010 - beat Mosinee.
Swimming: Malia Francis to follow older sister to Liberty University
Rhinelander standout swimmer Malia Francis posted on social media last week that she has verbally committed to swim collegiately at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va.
Hodag soccer edges Lakeland 2-1, reclaims share of conference lead
Andrew Henrichs recorded his first career varsity goal in the 77th minute on Tuesday night, which proved to be the difference as Rhinelander edged Lakeland 2-1 in a battle of the GNC's second-place teams at IncredibleBank Field.
Photo: Hodag soccer lends a hand
The Rhinelander High School boys' soccer team went from the pitch to using pitchforks recently, as it helped out Zion Lutheran School prepare its now playground area.
INSTANT CLASSIC
Quinn Lamers lifted a 27-yard field goal just over the crossbar in the second overtime as the Hodags completed a wild comeback, defeating Antigo 21-18 Friday night at Schofield Stadium.
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Hodag swimmers set pool record in 200 free relay, beat Medford 128-42
Rhinelander remained perfect in races against GNC competition, and set a new Heck Family Community Pool record in the 200-yard freestyle relay to boot Thursday night, as they defeated the Raiders 128-42 to move to 4-0 in conference play.
Pines stuns Hodag soccer 1-0 in rematch
Sam Warner scored the game's only goal in the 48th minute as Northland Pines stunned the Hodags 1-0 in the back end of a home-and-home series Thursday night in Eagle River. Rhinelander bounced back with a 9-0 win over Ashland at home on Saturday.
RHS volleyball struggles at Lakeland
Rhinelander could not get much going in a 25-12, 25-18, 25-9 defeat Thursday night at Lakeland.
A different ring
A prep football season that figures to be very unusual, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will begin with a very familiar foe for the Rhinelander High School football team. Rhinelander is set to renew acquaintances with Antigo tonight at Schofield Stadium for the 86th playing of the Bell Game.
Medford tabbed by media to win GNC football title
Medford a near unanimous choice to repeat as conference champions, according to the annual Great Northern Conference Media Poll, announced today to coincide with Week 1 of the 2020 prep season.
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Hodag soccer keeps rolling, clips Northland Pines 6-1
Braden Mork and Hugh Wiese each scored twice Tuesday night as the Hodags defeated Northland Pines 6-1 at Mike Webster Stadium.
Hodag boys, Cal Laggis win Gartzke Flowage Invite
The Gartzke Flowage Bike and Ski Trails may be the most demanding cross country venue in the Great Northern Conference, yet Rhinelander's Cal Laggis doesn't seem to mind.
RHS volleyball swept by Medford
Through three matches, the Rhinelander High School volleyball team has shown some signs of life but has not quite been able to put together enough points to win a set.
Revised WIAA playoff groupings revealed in several sports
The WIAA this week released modified playoff groupings in several sports, should conditions allow for there to be culminating events this fall.
Team preview: RHS football
The question for much of the offseason was would the Hodags have a chance for an encore performance this fall. With that question settled, the question now is what can the Hodags do for an encore this season.
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