In this Feb. 22, 2024 file photo, Rhinelander senior James Heck cuts down the net after the Hodags defeated Medford 50-45 to win a share of the GNC boys’ basketball title at the Jim Miazga Community Gymnasium. Hodag Hoops’ first conference title since 2018 has been named the top local sports story of 2024 by the River News. (Bob Mainhardt for the River News)
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Hodag Hoops’ run to GNC title named top local story of 2024
Rhinelander’s run to the GNC championship has been named as the top local sports story covered by the River News in 2024. Hodag Hoops gets the nod over a couple of other very strong stories not only because of the title drought the team ended, but how it ended up doing it.
