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Local legend: Saylor Timmerman helping out next generation of softball players
A softball camp took place late last month that featured coaching and instruction from one of Lakeland’s all-time greats. Lakeland Union High School softball and current University of Arkansas student-athlete Saylor Timmerman hosted a pitching clinic July 22 at Lenz Field in Minocqua. LUHS softball coach Whitney Furtak, also one …
Season review: LUHS golf conference champs again
The Lakeland Union High School golf team’s 2026 season featured team and individual success.
Saying goodbye to one of my favorite athletes
Over the course of my life, I’ve seen some of my favorite professional and collegiate athletes go from one team to the next. One particular trade in June really disappointed me.
Fall flag football league begins this month
Practices and games will be held on the Lakeland High School game field and practice field. This league is focused on having fun, skill introduction and development and learning football strategy. Sportsmanship and teamwork will also be taught.
Dazzle’s Demons upend Snowhawks
Dazzle’s Demons packed a punch and handed the Snowhawks just their second loss of the summer.
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Season review: Lady T-Bird soccer season one to celebrate
The Lakeland Union High School girls’ soccer team had a season full of highlights, top players and wild finishes, all culminating in Great Northern Conference and regional titles. The Thunderbirds went 18-2-0 overall, 12-0-0-0 in the GNC. They scored 63 goals while giving up 12. Lakeland got off to one …
The culmination of connection
At the intersection of conversation and dead end roads, there are connections. Connections are what can build trust, and some may say they’re what brings dawn to the duck blind. Long-time Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) warden, Tim Otto, has driven down countless roads in nearly 27 years with …
On top of the podium: Vivian Yelton wins national championship
The Lakeland Figure Skating Club had a strong showing at the Excel National Festival and Final, including a national champion. The Excel National Festival and Final took place July 15 through 19 at the Skating Club of Boston in Norwood, Mass. Five girls represented Lakeland in Paisley and Sophia Metzger, …
Two tournament titles cap summer
The Lakeland 12U and 14U youth baseball teams ended the summer in the best way possible. Both the Lakeland 12U and 14U teams won its respective divisions in the Antigo Dugout Club Tournament Saturday, July 18 through Sunday, July 19.
Tough test: Matt Haggart gets first Wisconsin state amateur experience
Matt Haggart got a taste of just how difficult a golf course can be in his first Wisconsin state amateur. Haggart, Lakeland Union High School Class of 2024 alumnus, took part in the 125th Wisconsin Amateur Championship Monday, July 20 through Thursday, July 23 at West Bend Country Club. Haggart …
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LUHS girls’ basketball growing as a team
The Lakeland Union High School girls’ basketball team is using summer league play as a way to grow and get stronger as a team. The Thunderbirds played two games in the D.C. Everest varsity league on Tuesday, July 21. Lakeland beat Crandon 39-22 and fell to Marshfield Columbus 29-19.
Snowhawks win low-scoring game over Zimmy’s All-Stars
The Snowhawks got a little revenge Monday against a team that beat them last year, defeating Zimmy’s All-Stars 12-6 at Snowshoe Park in Lake Tomahawk.
Minocqua 89ers drop final game of the summer
It was an all too familiar story for the Minocqua Post 89 American Legion baseball team in its final game of the season Monday. Rhinelander beat the 89ers 11-4 at Stafford Field in Rhinelander.
On repeat: Lakeland 14U softball team runner-up to Marshfield again
For a second straight year, the Lakeland 14U softball team took second place at the Rod Timm Memorial Girls’ Fast Pitch Tournament in Tomahawk. Lakeland went 3-1 in a tournament that took place Friday, July 17 through Sunday, July 19. Lakeland beat Mosinee 10-8 on Friday, July 17 before beating …
Lakeland 12U softball team gains ‘great experience’
Lakeland 12U softball put together a tournament team for the Rod Timm Memorial Girls’ Fast Pitch Tournament in Tomahawk last weekend.
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