Rhinelander’s Ben Olson catches a pass during the third quarter of a non-conference football game against Hayward at Mike Webster Stadium Friday, Aug. 29. The play went for an 84-yard touchdown as the Hodags defeated the Hurricanes, 34-22. (Photo by Bob Mainhardt for the River News)
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Hodags withstand late Hurricane gust, claim first win of season
Things seemed easy through three quarters last Friday night for the Rhinelander High School football team against Hayward, leading 28-6 and seemingly in control of the contest. Though Hayward has not beaten Rhinelander since the teams started playing in 2020, the Hurricanes seemingly always find a way to make things interesting, and did so again in last week’s contest.
