The Rhinelander High School girls’ basketball team poses with the WIAA Division 2 regional championship plaque after defeating Marinette 47-43 in Marinette Saturday, Feb. 28. Pictured in the front row, from left to right, are Kenzie Paulson, Kara Monk, Teagan Clark, Aubryn Clark, Maddie Paulson, Vivian Lamers, Ella Miljevich and coach Terry Nordine. In the back row are coach Brian Paulson, Ellie Cummings, coach Tyler Beran, Lexi Beran, Lily Kurilla, head coach Ryan Clark and Gracie Anderson. The Hodags won their first regional title since 2020 and will face Shawano Thursday in the sectional semifinals. (Bob Mainhardt for the River News)
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THE LONG ROAD TO SUCCESS
Hodags shut down Pulaski, rally past Marinette to claim first regional title since 2020
Lexi Beran scored off an offensive rebound with 2:26 remaining, and the Hodags erased an 11-point second half deficit to defeat Marinette 47-43 Saturday night, winning the team’s first WIAA regional title since 2020 in the process.
