In this Feb. 21, 2025 file photo, Rhinelander’s Dean Gillingham takes off in an exchange in the 200-yard freestyle relay during the WIAA boys’ D2 state swim meet in Waukesha. Gillingham, a sophomore, swam three events at state last year for the Hodags. (Jeremy Mayo/River News)
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Team preview: RHS boys’ swimming
Young Hodag squad ready to prove itself, keep swim dynasty going
The Rhinelander High School boys’ swim team has not needed to rebuild much over the past seven years as it has excelled at the Great Northern Conference, sectional and state levels. With nary a senior on the team, this might be as close to a rebuilding year as the Hodags have had in some time, but coach Jenny Heck said her young squad is eager to make a name for itself.
