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Lakeland 14U girls softball finishes 2nd in Northwoods League
The Lakeland girls’ 14U softball team had a winning regular season, going 5-1, and then winning a playoff game against Northland Pines on July 1 to advance to the championship game against Rhinelander July 2, though coming up short to finish second in the Northwoods League.
Babe Ruth League action: Rhinelander downs Lakeland
It was a high scoring, close Babe Ruth League baseball game at the Minocqua Park Complex on July 2 and when it was over, the Rhinelander Hodags eked out a win, 17-16. “Offensively, I felt our team did very well with the bats,” Lakeland 13U head coach Bob Blohm said. …
Generations Charity Golf Tournament at Trout Lake Golf Club July 17
Generations-Lakeland Retirement Foundation is holding a charity golf tournament on Thursday, July 17, at the Trout Lake Golf Club, 3800 U.S. Highway 51. There will be a longest drive contest, closest-to-the “rock” contest, a putting contest and much more! Notably, a hole-in-one challenge to win a car.
Mercer Bike Fest & Loon Ride to support trail expansion
The inaugural Mercer Bike Fest & Loon Ride is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 2, in Mercer, as part of fundraising efforts for the Mercer Bike Trail Expansion Project. The event will offer 7-, 24-, and 50-mile bike routes starting and ending at Carow Park. Attendees can also enjoy food, beverages, …
Snellenberger snags $1K IMCA win at Eagle River
Former track champion Rod Snellenberger of Pulaski passed Junior Karcz for the lead on Lap 8 and kept hometown driver Jason Zdroik at bay long enough to capture the IMCA Stock Car feature win at Eagle River Speedway Tuesday, July 1. The victory, No. 232 in Snellenberger’s IMCA Stock Car …
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Massey tabbed as new LUHS girls’ hoops coach
Basketball has been a part of Lakeland Union High School principal Levi Massey’s journey for a long time. Now he’ll start his next adventure as a varsity head coach. Massey is the new LUHS girls’ basketball varsity head coach. He’s taking over for Melissa Ouimette, resigned, who had the position …
Lakeland-2 falls to Rhinelander in Babe Ruth league play
Lakeland-2 fell to Rhinelander Monday night at home in Babe Ruth league play 19-6. However, due to a power outage towards the end of the game at the Minocqua Park Complex off of Highway 70 West, coach Josh Smith said it was hard to keep score.
Snowhawks, Pukall Lumber Studs entertain a packed crowd with a fun game
The Lake Tomahawk Snowhawks defeated the Pukall Lumber Studs in a 21-1 contest Monday night at Snowshoe park. Despite the runaway score, the game was filled with big hits and exciting moments.
Lakeland’s Saylor Timmerman named WFSCA Division 2 Player of the Year
Lakeland Union High School graduated senior Saylor Timmerman picked up three softball awards last week. Timmerman was named the Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association (WFSCA) Division 2 Player of the Year for the second straight year.
One last time
WISCONSIN DELLS — An All-Star Game victory gave two Lakeland girls’ basketball players, and the coaching staff, the perfect sendoff on Wednesday. Team North defeated Team South 73-59 in the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Division 2 All-Star Game at Justagame Fieldhouse in Wisconsin Dells. Lakeland Union High School graduated …
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T-Birds come back, stay unbeaten in Babe Ruth play
After a slow start, Lakeland put up many runs to remain undefeated in the Babe Ruth Prep League. The Thunderbirds beat Rhinelander 16-11 in six innings on Tuesday, June 24 in Rhinelander.
Lakeland 12U softball teams drop two games
Even though the Lakeland 12U softball teams didn’t get the results they wanted to on the scoreboard, they’re looking at the positives from the season. Rhinelander beat one Lakeland team 16-3, and Tomahawk beat Lakeland’s other team 19-1. Both games took place on Tuesday, June 24 in Minocqua.
End of an era
Many of the Lakeland Union High School girls’ basketball varsity’s players, including their head coach, are saying goodbye after another historic season for the record books. The Thunderbirds won the Great Northern Conference undefeated at 12-0 for a third straight season. Overall, they had a record of 22-5, averaging 64 …
Snowhawks set to take flight again this summer
Another snowshoe baseball season has started. The Snowhawks are sticking to what they know best while adding a few new faces to the squad.
Medford tops 89ers baseball for second time
Playing the same team for the second time in less than a week, the 89ers were unable to find their first win of the Legion season. Medford beat the Minocqua Post 89 Legion baseball team 7-3 on Monday night.
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