In this April 23, 2026 file photo, Rhinelander’s Conner Rappley swings at a pitch during a GNC game against Lakeland at the LUHS baseball field in Minocqua. Rappley was named GNC player of the year and batted .422 with 15 RBIs in conference play. (Blake Richard/River News)
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Team review: RHS baseball
Hodags strike conference title, learn lesson in playoffs
Just over two weeks after securing the outright Great Northern Conference championship for the first time since 2012, the Rhinelander High School baseball team lost their opening playoff contest as 9-seed Bloomer came to town and sneaked past the Hodags, 5-4.