SPORTS
Lady T-Bird girls’ swim stays undefeated by slimmest of margins
Sometimes, a swimmer can win an event by just out-touching their opponent. For the Lakeland girls’ swim team, they needed the final event to stay undefeated in conference play. The Thunderbirds traveled to Medford for a Great Northern Conference double dual on Thursday. Lakeland beat Merrill 103-64 and Medford 86-84. …
Home spectacle
Many Thunderbirds saw positive results when the Lakeland cross country team hosted its annual home invite. The Lakeland boys finished first out of three qualified teams with 17 points at the Ted Voigt Invite at Minocqua Winter Park on Thursday. The Lakeland girls didn’t qualify for a team score but …
Road warriors
In a matchup of undefeated Great Northern Conference teams, the Thunderbirds set the tone early on to get another road win. The Lakeland boys’ soccer team beat Mosinee 4-1 on Thursday in Mosinee. The first four T-Bird games had all been on the road with Lakeland winning all four.
Moment to shine
Joey Jurries set out to an international swimming meet to represent the United States of America, the Northwoods and so much more. He brought back more than just medals.
Wergin race team wins BMX state championships
BMX means a lot to JJ Wergin and his family. When the BMX state championships came to Rhinelander, they were very excited and brought home several state titles. The Wergin race team of Hazelhurst includes manager JJ and his kids James, Jayce and Jackson Wergin. In addition, two other members …
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Tee Off for T-Bird Hockey on Oct. 5
Tee Off for T-Bird Hockey is taking place Sunday, Oct. 5 at Timber Ridge Golf Club in Minocqua. This 18-hole scramble has an 11 a.m. shotgun start and features a cart, games, raffles, swag, drinks, box lunch and dinner included as part of their annual pasta dinner.
LUHS boys’ hockey booster club pasta dinner on Oct. 5
The Lakeland Union High School boys’ hockey booster club pasta dinner is taking place Sunday, Oct. 5 at Timber Ridge Golf Club from 4 to 7:30 p.m.
LUHS volleyball wins two in Prentice
The Lakeland volleyball team showed no signs of slowing down with two wins on Thursday. The Thunderbirds beat Prentice 2-0 (25-17, 25-17) and Rhinelander 2-0 (25-14, 25-9) in a non-conference triangular in Prentice.
Lakeland football wins wild one over rivals
Turnovers, defensive touchdowns, controversial calls — the 2025 Axe Game had it all as Lakeland improved its record to 3-0. The Thunderbirds beat the Hodags 43-32 on Friday, Sept. 5 at Mike Webster Stadium in Rhinelander.
Sweet sweep
Momentum can be a powerful ally in sports. The Lakeland volleyball team won three out of four matches at a Saturday invite before stunning Medford with a sweep.
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Twice the fun
Two wins in two days gave the Lakeland girls’ tennis team momentum heading into the weekend. First, the Thunderbirds finished their match against Merrill on Monday, winning 5-2. Then, Lakeland beat Marshfield Columbus 7-0 in a road match on Tuesday.
Lakeland girls’ swim finishes runner-up in Wisconsin Rapids
The Lakeland Union High School girls’ swim team got to test its speed against new faces in an invite last weekend. “We had a tough week,” coach Tierney Edwards said. “It was the first week back to school, and we had a meet on Thursday. The girls were tired and …
Tee Off for T-Bird Hockey on Oct. 5
Tee Off for T-Bird Hockey is taking place Sunday, Oct. 5 at Timber Ridge Golf Club in Minocqua. This 18-hole scramble has an 11 a.m. shotgun start and features a cart, games, raffles, swag, drinks, box lunch and dinner included as part of their annual pasta dinner.
LUHS boys’ hockey booster club pasta dinner on Oct. 5
The Lakeland Union High School boys’ hockey booster club pasta dinner is taking place Sunday, Oct. 5 at Timber Ridge Golf Club from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Pasta buffet includes salad, bread and dessert. It’s a fun-filled evening of amazing food and raffles. All funds go directly to support the …
A dominant showing
A dominating performance by the Thunderbirds saw them win every single event in the pool in the Great Northern Conference opener. The Lakeland Union High School girls’ swim team hosted a double dual on Thursday. They beat Tomahawk 122-41 and Mosinee 132-32.
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