Hodag Soccer begins regional play

In the 17th minute Asher Rivord scored for the Hodags on a header off a corner kick.

Dean Gillingham had a shot on goal.

In the second half Kamden Kastrova dribbled the ball for the Hodags.

In the 11th minute a Merrill shot on goal got by keeper Caden Ehrhardt and into the net for the first score.

Second team all conference keeper Caden Ehrhardt caught a shot on goal.

Owen Evers, an honorable mention all conference player had a throw in during the first half.

Posted Thursday, October 29, 2026 12:00 pm

Regional play for soccer began on Thursday with the Hodags play at Merrill against the Bluejays. Merrill scored first in the 11th minute. The Hodags responded in the 17th minute with a header by first team all conference player Asher Rivord off a corner kick to tie the game at 1-1. Merrill scored again in the 36th minute to make the score 2-1 and that was the score going into the half.

Neither team scored in the second half even though the Hodags had their chances but could not score, ending the Hodag season with the 2-1 loss.