In this June 14, 2024 contributed photograph, Rhinelander native Malia Francis stands on deck during practice for the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Francis competed in the Olympic Trials for the second time in her swimmer career. (Submitted photo)
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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.
