Rhinelander quarterback Truman Lamers attempts to recover a fumble following a missed handoff during the first quarter of a GNC football game against Lakeland at Mike Webster Stadium Friday, Oct. 13. The Hodags fumbled seven times in rainy conditions Friday night, losing three of them in a 32-6 loss to the T-Birds. (Bob Mainhardt for the River News)
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No win, but still in
Hodags fade against Lakeland, sneak in to WIAA playoffs
The Rhinelander High School football team lost to Lakeland 32-6 Friday on homecoming night in the Northwoods Axe Game at Mike Webster Stadium, but found out Saturday morning that they were one of the final 40 teams to make the field of 224 for the WIAA playoffs.
