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Record-breaking 30 straight conference wins
It didn’t come easy in the Lakeland girls’ basketball team’s 30th straight conference win on Tuesday over Mosinee. “We hung on and survived,” coach Melissa Ouimette said. “It’s always good to have a win when you didn’t play your best game. There were moments where we were good and even …
T-Bird boys’ hoops earns first win of the year
The Lakeland boys’ basketball team found mixed results in their first three games of the season. First, the Thunderbirds fell 81-55 to Milwaukee Golda Meir on Friday, Nov. 29 in the Mosinee Turkey Shootout. Then, New London defeated Lakeland 60-37 on Saturday. The Thunderbirds returned to Minocqua to beat Ashland …
D.C. Everest tops Lakeland boys’ hockey
The Lakeland boys’ hockey team fell behind again in a home game against D.C. Everest. The Evergreens ended up getting a road win. D.C. Everest beat Lakeland 4-2 on Tuesday at the Lakeland Hawks Ice Arena in Minocqua.
LUHS boys’ swim team makes season debut
The Lakeland boys’ swim team made their long-awaited return to the pool at home on Tuesday. Shawano/Seymour beat Lakeland 81-48 at the Lakeland Union High School pool. “I am very happy with how the meet went,” coach Amie Rein said. “I think the swimmers did a great job. They had …
Season preview: LUHS girls’ wrestling building up their own team
With over 10 girls signed up, the Lakeland girls’ wrestling program is continuing to build up their own team for 2024-25. “Last year we had five,” coach Adam Bremer said. “(We’ve) already doubled the size of this team.”
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Season preview: Tiger boys’ hoops team getting a fresh start with new coach
Wins have been hard to come by for the Mercer boys’ basketball team. They’re hoping a coaching change can spark the team this year. The Tigers have won just three games each of the last two seasons — sweeping the season series against Butternut both years.
Lakeland winter youth boys’ basketball skills sessions registration
The Lakeland Thunderbirds boys’ basketball team is offering a winter youth boys’ skills sessions for grades one through four.
Jim Gantner Baseball Clinic and Camp on Jan. 10-11
The Jim Gantner Baseball Clinic and Camp will be held at the Hodag Dome on Jan. 10 and 11. The Milwaukee Brewers 17-year second baseman from 1976 to 1992 will be hosting the clinic and camp with former Major League Baseball pitcher Juan Berenguer and former Brewers bullpen catcher Ronnie …
Manitowish Waters resident Rich Lepping inducted into the Hall of Fame
The USA Curling recognition committee and the board of directors are pleased to announce that Rich Lepping will be inducted into the Hall of Fame of the sport’s national governing body. Lepping has served the sport and USA Curling in many capacities. In addition to being a member of the …
Third-period blitz
A scoring frenzy in the third period propelled the Lakeland boys’ hockey team to a comeback win in their season opener on Tuesday. The Thunderbirds beat non-conference Pacelli 4-3 at the Lakeland Hawks Ice Arena in Minocqua.
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Season preview: Lakeland boys’ swim team returns
After taking a year off, the Lakeland boys’ swim team is back. The Thunderbirds had to cancel their season a year ago because they didn’t have a coach. Lakeland has found a new coach in Amie Rein. She’s ensured that the boys will have a season.
Season preview: T-Bird boys’ wrestling developing young team
It’s a younger, less experienced boys’ wrestling team this season. They want to fill as many weight classes as possible and represent the community in a positive way. “We’re a very young team,” coach Adam Bremer said. “We’re going to try to gain as much mat time and mat experience …
Lakeland winter youth boys’ basketball skills sessions registration
The Lakeland Thunderbirds boys’ basketball team is offering a winter youth boys’ skills sessions for grades one through four.
Season preview: LUHS boys’ basketball a newer team
The T-Bird boys’ basketball team is regrouping after a fourth-place finish in last year’s Great Northern Conference (GNC) standings. It’s year two for coach Jacob Jarvensivu. He’s looking to maximize the potential of his team.
Season review: Lakeland cross country season ended at state
It was another year of state participants, and one conference title, for the Lakeland cross country teams. Coach Gordy Hartzheim called the 2024 season a successful one for the Thunderbirds.
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