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The team that swims together
Seniors of the Hodag swim family prepare for finale at WIAA state meet
Tonight will be a the swan song for the six seniors in the Hodag swim program as they compete one final time at the WIAA Division 2 state meet in Waukesha.
Team review: RHS cross country
The Rhinelander High School cross country team certainly had a solid 2026 season. The Hodags were the runners-up in both the boys’ and girls’ divisions of the Great Northern Conference meet and had 11 runners earn all-conference honors.
Sectional domination
Hodag swimmers win 10 events to claim 8th straight sectional title, advance 15 entries to state
The Hodags, led by their six seniors, put on a dominant display in a WIAA Division 2 sectional in Rice Lake. Rhinelander won 10 of the 11 swimming events, and advanced 15 entries to the WIAA state meet, en route to its eighth consecutive sectional title.
Team review: RHS boys’ soccer
Hodags build back to the middle of the GNC pack
After a couple of lean years for the Rhinelander High School boys’ soccer team, the Hodags took a step in the right direction in 2026.
GNC rivals Rhinelander, Lakeland likely to vie for swim sectional title
Hodags projected to send 15 entries to expanded state meet
The Rhinelander High School girls’ swim team will be looking to extend its historic run of sectional championships on Saturday. A familiar rival will be trying to stand in its way.
Team review: RHS girls’ golf
Lady Hodags make strides on the course in their second season
Year No. 2 of the Rhinelander High School girls’ golf team brought with it some steps toward solidifying the team’s long-term future.
Gillingham, Barr finish mid-pack at state
Junior Dean Gillingham and senior Avrom Barr both had mid-pack finishes, taking 57th and 70th, respectively out of the field of 152 runners in the Division 2 boys’ race at the Ridges in Wisconsin Rapids.
Barr, Myers named fastest Hodag harriers again
For the second straight year, seniors Avrom Barr and Macy Myers were honored as the fastest harriers on the Rhinelander High School cross country team during the team’s banquet Tuesday, Oct. 27 in the RHS commons.
Shoutouts & Callouts
Ueck, we did it!
The world champion Milwaukee Brewers played for each other, they played for their manager, they played for their city and their state, and they played for the one man everyone wishes would have been here to witness this moment.
Barr, Gillingham prepping for WIAA state cross country meet
Rhinelander's Avrom Barr and Dean Gillingham are in it together as they prepare for the D2 state boys’ race Saturday afternoon at the Ridges in Wisconsin Rapids.