Rhinelander’s Sam Zwaard attempts to tackle Lakeland’s Evan Zoch during the first quarter of a GNC football game a Mike Webster Stadium Friday, Sept. 5. Zoch caught eight passes for 132 yards and a touchdown against Rhinelander. The Hodags have allowed 100-yard receivers in back-to-back games and face another efficient passing attack tonight at Wausau East. (Bob Mainhardt for the River News)

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Too much to handle: Lakeland rallies past Hodags in Axe Game

Abe Gretzinger threw for four touchdowns, the Hodags forced four turnovers and yet neither stat was enough to get the Northwoods Axe back inside the trophy case at Rhinelander High School for the first time in four years.

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• By Jeremy Mayo
• September 12, 2025