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Sensational soccer season comes up one game short of state
In a quest for a state appearance, the Lakeland boys’ soccer team fell one goal and game short on Saturday. First, the Thunderbirds beat second-seeded Shawano 2-1 in a WIAA Division 3 sectional semifinal game Thursday in Minocqua. In a battle of No. 1 seeds, Somerset defeated Lakeland 1-0 in …
Reaching the goal
The WIAA Division 2 state meet ended the cross country season for the Thunderbirds. Both the Lakeland boys and Emerson Rubo put together some of the best personal performances this season.
Season review: Mercer volleyball team ‘came together’
Unlike in year’s past, the Mercer volleyball team didn’t experience a lot of success on the scoreboard in 2025. However, they grew and played team volleyball as the season went along.
Lakeland cross country boys, Emerson Rubo ready for state
It all comes down to one race. The Lakeland Union High School cross country team’s season ends tomorrow at state. The State Boys & Girls Cross Country Championships take place Saturday at Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids. The Lakeland boys qualified as a team while Emerson Rubo is partaking …
Lakeland gets 25 Thunderbirds on fall all-conference teams
The end of October signals the end of the fall Great Northern Conference sports season. A number of Lakeland Union High School athletes and coaches were recognized with all-conference awards.
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Trick-or-treating for all of sports
Today is Halloween, my favorite holiday on the calendar. It’s a day full of candy, costumes and fun scares. I’ll be giving out either a trick or a treat to some collegiate/professional athletes/teams.
Buck Rut Run on Sunday
The Buck Rut Run returns on Sunday. This 5K trail run, in its 30th edition, utilizes the trail system at Minocqua Winter Park. Online registration ($30 adult/$25 ages 1-18) is open at https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Minocqua/BuckRutRun until midnight on Saturday.
Northwoods Golf Classic November 2025 through March 2026 at Lakeland Fitness & Golf
Lakeland Fitness & Golf presents “The Majors,” a Northwoods Golf Classic. It’s a five-month golf tournament benefiting local non-profits November 2025 through March 2026. Generations Sr. Center is the November beneficiary for this event.
Noontime Hockey every Tuesday at Rhinelander Ice Arena
Skaters are needed for Noontime Hockey at the Rhinelander Ice Arena. They are hosting local skaters every Tuesday at noon. They are looking for adult skaters over 40-years old. Last year they had skaters in their 60s and 70s.
T-Bird boys’ soccer regional champs again
The Lakeland boys’ soccer team kept its unbeaten streak alive and won the regional championship for a third straight season. The Thunderbirds first beat ninth-seeded Medford 7-0 in a WIAA Division 3 regional semifinal on Thursday. Then, Lakeland shut out Mosinee, the No. 4 seed, 2-0 in a regional final …
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LUHS boys’ cross country team wins sectional title
Having already won the conference title, the Lakeland boys’ cross country team punched its ticket to the state meet. The Thunderbirds won the sectional championship, taking first out of 15 qualified teams with 45 points at a WIAA Division 2 sectional meet Friday, Oct. 24 at Merrill Area Recreation Complex.
Merrill’s quick start puts an end to Lakeland football’s season
The Lakeland football team dug itself a hole that it couldn’t recover from in a 38-12 Level 1 playoff loss to Merrill on Friday night.
Lakeland volleyball upsets Wisconsin Dells
In a season full of highlights, the Lakeland volleyball team made an unexpected run to the regional finals, upsetting the No. 3 seed in the bracket.
Lady T-Bird swim finishes second in the GNC
The Lakeland Union High School girls’ swim team had several all-conference swimmers following the Great Northern Conference Meet in Rice Lake. The Thunderbirds placed second out of nine teams with 230 points on Friday. Combining the 14 conference points from the dual season and the 16 points from the GNC …
Lady Thunderbirds soar to playoff sweep
Right from the first serve, the Lakeland Thunderbird volleyball team established its play and cruised to a three-set sweep to open the playoffs on Tuesday. No. 6 Lakeland beat No. 11 Ashland 3-0 (25-8, 25-13, 25-14) in a WIAA Division 2 regional quarterfinal match in Minocqua.
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