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T-Birds fly past Hayward in second half
Three touchdowns by all three football phases were just the start of Lakeland’s explosive season-opening win over Hayward/Lac Courte Oreilles on Friday. The Thunderbirds defeated the Hurricanes 50-23 in Hayward. Lakeland’s 50 points scored were the most in a game since Oct. 8, 2021 when they scored 60 against Ashland.
First taste of competition
Warm temperatures and sunshine provided the perfect backdrop for the Lakeland girls’ swim team’s season debut on Thursday. “This is a great meet to get our feet wet and back into the swing of things,” coach Tierney Edwards said. “We get to see a lot of teams and get back …
Wausau Newman tops young Lady T-Bird tennis team in season opener
The Lakeland girls’ tennis team opened its season with a tough draw against defending sectional champion Wausau Newman. Wausau Newman defeated Lakeland 5-2 in both teams’ Great Northern Conference opener on Thursday in Minocqua.
Season preview: Lakeland boys’ soccer loaded again
The Lakeland boys’ soccer team believes it has the depth to compete in the Great Northern Conference and beyond. Last year, the Thunderbirds won the conference title with an 8-0-1-1 record and 27 points. They went on to win a WIAA Division 2 regional championship as well.
Season preview: Freshman class bolstering LUHS cross country teams
The Lakeland cross country teams have individuals, freshmen included, that can make some noise in the state. It’s a tale of two teams. While the Lakeland boys have plenty of options this year, the Lakeland girls might not be able to field a team this year. However, the talent is …
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Matt Haggart misses cut at Wisconsin State Open
Former Lakeland Union High School state-champion golfer Matt Haggart missed the cut at the 105th Suter Ward Group Wisconsin State Open. The Wisconsin State Open took place at Blackwolf Run (Meadow Valleys and River Courses) in Kohler, the same course that Haggart and the Thunderbirds won the Division 2 state …
The best in the world
It’s one thing to represent the United States of America. It’s another to win a gold medal at a big hockey tournament. That’s exactly what one Minocqua native did. Kade Meyer donned the red, white and blue as part of USA’s U18 hockey team during the Hlinka Gretzky Cup Aug. …
Dazzle’s Demons get early lead, hang on to snap Snowhawks’ win streak
In one of the biggest rivalries on the schedule, one Snowhawk switched sides and put together a team good enough to beat the locals. Bucketheads/Dazzle’s Demons beat the Snowhawks 20-16 on rainy and misty Monday night in Lake Tomahawk.
Media picks Mosinee to win GNC football title
It has been seven years since someone other than Medford or Mosinee has lifted the Great Northern Conference football trophy and, in the eyes of a number of area sports pundits, that trend will not change this season.
Season preview: Lakeland football maximizing their talent
With talent across the field, the Lakeland football team is ready to roll for another season that kicks off today. The Thunderbirds have made the playoffs five out of the last six years. However, they haven’t been able to find that elusive postseason victory. Lakeland is hoping this is the …
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The summer softball finale
One last tournament concluded the summer for the Lakeland 14U softball team last weekend in Rhinelander. Lakeland beat Northland Pines 15-2 in its first game of the Hodag Heist, a round-robin tournament on Saturday. Then, Wittenberg beat the Thunderbirds 10-1. Lakeland finished with a 12-4 win over Northwoods.
LUHS cross country shows speed on day one
A new cross county season is underway and even though some of the numbers might be down, the quality is up. The cross country team met up for a short practice on Monday. The boys’ team had plenty of familiar and new faces, including Barrett Eggen, Charlie Ernst and Parker …
Competitive tryouts get new LUHS volleyball season underway
Two days of tryouts highlighted the first two days of the Lakeland Union High School volleyball season. It’s the second season for Taylor Bruhl as coach of the Thunderbirds. She’s ready to make this season more effective and efficient.
Lakeland boys’ soccer coming together quickly
The Lakeland boys’ soccer team has finished in the top three of the Great Northern Conference every year since 2021. Strong numbers on the first day suggests that streak could extend.
St. Germain disc-golf course now open
Volunteers put the finishing touches on the St. Germain disc-golf course on Thursday, Aug. 14, in an unofficial soft-opening for the facility — just in time to see its main proponent and architect leave town.
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