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16 in all honored; Hartl, Wojcik, Hackbarth earn top awards
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Medford defensive lineman Forest Hartl closes in on Wausau East quarterback Cam Rye for a first-quarter sack during the teams’ Sept. 18 meeting at Thom Field. Hartl was named the Great Northern Conference’s co-Defensive Player of the Year and earned All-Region honors as well at the position. MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS
Simply the GNC’s best
Medford defensive lineman Forest Hartl closes in on Wausau East quarterback Cam Rye for a first-quarter sack during the teams’ Sept. 18 meeting at Thom Field. Hartl was named the Great Northern Conference’s co-Defensive Player of the Year and earned All-Region honors as well at the position. MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS

The Medford Raiders returned to the top of the Great Northern Conference football standings in 2026, dominating the league with, by far, the league’s topranked offense and defense and recording r...

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Gilman’s Andy Copenhaver wraps up Owen-Withee’s Talon Mueller by the waist and linebacker Henry Syryczuk finishes off the tackle on top, bringing the Blackhawk ball carrier down after a 1-yard loss during Friday’s third quarter. MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS
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All phases contribute in Pirates’ semifinal shutout

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All phases contribute in Pirates’ semifinal shutout
Gilman’s Andy Copenhaver wraps up Owen-Withee’s Talon Mueller by the waist and linebacker Henry Syryczuk finishes off the tackle on top, bringing the Blackhawk ball carrier down after a 1-yard loss during Friday’s third quarter. MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS
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All phases contribute in Pirates’ semifinal shutout

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