
In this March 2, 2024 file photo, Rhinelander’s Alexis Smith competes on vault during the WIAA Individual State Gymnastics meet in Wisconsin Rapids Saturday, March, 2. Smith was Rhinelander’s first state qualifier in gymnastics in three years. (Matt Frey/Star 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.