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Lakeland Nordic ski boys rise to second place overall
The Lakeland Nordic ski team saved its best for last with a strong showing at the state distance meet. The Lakeland boys finished second as a team at the Wisconsin Nordic Ski League State Distance Championships Saturday, Feb. 7 through Sunday, Feb. 8 in Cable. The second-place finish put them …
Kallen Howard, Tyrone Moore win individual wrestling conference titles
The Lakeland Union High School boys’ wrestling team had two champions after the conference tournament on Saturday. The Thunderbirds finished fourth out of seven teams with 123.5 points at the Great Northern Conference meet in Medford. Kallen Howard and Tyrone Moore won individual conference titles for Lakeland.
Clutch victory: LUHS boys’ hoops hangs on to beat Northland Pines
The Lakeland boys’ basketball team got out to a sizable lead in the second half before holding on to a win a close Great Northern Conference game. The Thunderbirds beat Northland Pines 56-55 on Tuesday at Ted Voigt Court.
Lady T-Birds come back to beat Eagles
In a span of two games, the Lakeland girls’ basketball team saw one of the best players in the state and had a comeback win over a Great Northern Conference rival. The Thunderbirds fell 77-46 to non-conference Shawano on Monday in Minocqua. Then, Lakeland traveled to Eagle River to defeat …
Lakeland gymnastics team wins triangular
The Lakeland gymnastics team not only picked up two wins but also set a season-high in team score on Tuesday. The Thunderbirds won a triangular at Ashland with a score of 115.425. Ashland scored 84.075 and Mosinee 31.95.
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Mercer falls in final seconds to Lac Courte Oreilles
In its closest game of the season, the Mercer Tigers boys’ basketball team came up a few points short in a Northern Lights Conference game. Lac Courte Oreilles defeated Mercer 37-35 Thursday, Feb. 5 in Mercer.
Northland Pines girls’ hockey co-op drops two straight
The Northland Pines girls’ hockey co-op took on two of the better teams in the Wisconsin Valley Conference.
Northland Pines girls’ hockey co-op drops two straight
The Northland Pines girls’ hockey co-op took on two of the better teams in the Wisconsin Valley Conference. First, Black River Falls beat the Eagles 3-0 on Friday, Feb. 6 in Antigo. Then on Monday, the Central Wisconsin Storm beat Northland Pines 3-1 in Mosinee.
Riley Hitchcock, Dave Kemnitz co-champions of Lakeland Times Prediction Board
In a competitive field, The Lakeland Times’ annual football Prediction Board came down to the final game. Island City Dray’s Riley Hitchcock and Minocqua Country Club head golf professional Dave Kemnitz tied for first at 189-96.
Talan Pockat qualifies for individual state bowling next month
Talan Pockat, Lakeland Union High School senior, qualified for the BCAW High School Bowling Club State Championships March 6 through 8 at Dale’s Weston Lanes in Weston. It is Pockat’s first time making it to state.
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Lady T-Birds place two on the podium
In a first of its kind, the Great Northern Conference and Wisconsin Valley Conference came together to have the girls’ wrestling conference tournament. The Thunderbirds finished sixth out of 13 teams with 60 points at the GNC/WVC meet Friday night in Medford. Lakeland had two wrestlers on the podium — …
Lakeland routs Antigo
A complete performance gave the Lakeland boys’ basketball team its first road victory of the season. The Thunderbirds beat Antigo 70-37 in Antigo in a Great Northern Conference game Friday night. Lakeland won both of its games over the Red Robins this season by a combined 73 points.
Perfect home record
The Lakeland boys’ wrestling team finished the season undefeated in home matches following a win over Medford on Thursday. The Thunderbirds defeated Medford 39-30 on Senior Night, a rescheduled meet originally set to take place Dec. 18, 2025.
Lakeland gymnastics falls to Rhinelander in home opener
The Lakeland Union High School gymnastics team had its home opener in a Great Northern Conference dual against its rival. Rhinelander defeated Lakeland 119.9-112.875 on Thursday at LUHS.
Lady T-Birds complete season sweep of Red Robins
The Lakeland Union High School girls’ basketball team got out to a big lead and never looked back. The Thunderbirds defeated Antigo 52-32 Friday night in Antigo.
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