SPORTS
Confidence-boosting victory
The Lakeland girls’ soccer team stayed perfect on the season with a 3-1 win over Northland Pines in a Great Northern Conference game.
Lakeland baseball comeback attempt falls short
The Lakeland baseball team made strides in its closest game of the season Monday. Tomahawk defeated the Thunderbirds 12-9 at Tyler Kahle Memorial Field in Tomahawk.
Stuck in a losing streak
Even though the Lakeland Union High School softball team’s offense came alive in the seventh inning, they couldn’t overcome their deficit. The Thunderbirds fell 7-3 to Tomahawk Tuesday at Lenz Field in Minocqua.
Lakeland boys’ tennis team gains varsity experience
The Lakeland Union High School boys’ tennis team got much-needed experience against different teams last weekend. The Thunderbirds lost two matches and tied another in a non-conference invite out west. Lakeland fell 5-2 to Baldwin-Woodville, tied Sparta 3-3 and lost to Altoona 6-0. Lakeland trailed Ellsworth 4-2 before play was …
Tiger track and field team opens outdoor season in Rhinelander
The Mercer High School track and field team took part in its first outdoor meet of the season on Tuesday. The Tiger girls finished eighth out of 11 teams with 30 points in the Hodag Hybrid Indoor/Outdoor Invite in Rhinelander. The Tiger boys tied for ninth out of 11 teams …
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Pride Football Camp starts on July 20
High school scheme install and skill contact days for incoming eighth- through 12th-graders is coming this summer. Incoming eighth-graders are welcomed and encouraged to participate with the high school players.
Fall flag football league begins in August
Practices and games will be held on the Lakeland High School game field and practice field. This league is focused on having fun, skill introduction and development and learning football strategy. Sportsmanship and teamwork will also be taught.
T-Birds of Tomorrow youth football camps this summer
Skill and fundamental camps for incoming second through seventh-graders will run June 22 through 23 and July 20 through 21.
Lakeland Air Raid Academy — quarterbacks
The camp is focused on teaching the mindset, mechanics and mentality for youth quarterbacks to enhance their skills and knowledge and to achieve success in the Lakeland offensive system. Enrollment may be capped to focus intently on skill development and instruction.
Freshman hat trick nets victory
The Lakeland girls’ soccer team made it back-to-back shutouts to open the season following its Great Northern Conference opener Thursday. The Thunderbirds beat Mosinee 3-0 at IncredibleBank Field in Minocqua.
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Mercer High School track girls finish sixth, boys eighth at indoor conference
The Mercer High School track and field team concluded the indoor season with a Northern Lights Conference meet. The Mercer girls finished sixth out of 10 teams with 43 points Friday in Ashland. The Mercer boys placed eighth out of 10 teams with 21 points.
LUHS boys’ tennis opens season
The Lakeland boys’ tennis team got its season started with the Altoona Invite over the weekend. The Thunderbirds went 0-2-1 with one match suspended Friday and Saturday. They fell to Baldwin-Woodville 5-2 and tied Sparta 3-3 on Friday. On Saturday, Altoona beat the Thunderbirds 7-0. Lakeland trailed Ellsworth 4-2 before …
Season review: Lakeland gymnastics excelled in comeback season
One year ago, the Lakeland Union High School gymnastics program was up in the air after having canceled its 2024-25 season. This season, not only did the high school team return, but they had one of its best campaigns in recent memory.
Lady T-Birds drop third straight game
The Lakeland Union High School softball team faced off against one of the top pitchers in the Great Northern Conference in its first true road game of the season. Medford beat the Thunderbirds 6-1 at Raider Field Thursday.
Errors plague Lakeland baseball in loss at Medford
The Lakeland baseball team struggled to make plays in the field in its second loss of the week. The Thunderbirds fell 12-0 in five innings to Medford Friday in Medford. Lakeland totaled nine errors, leading to 10 unearned runs.
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