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Calming the storm
The Lakeland Union High School football team gained a big lead early before cruising to a season-opening win Friday night. The Thunderbirds defeated Hayward/Lac Courte Oreilles 42-14 at Rod Lundberg Field. Quarterback Gabe Karch, making his first varsity start as the signal-caller, accounted for three touchdowns (two passing, one rushing) …
LUHS girls’ swim takes first at Merrill relays
The Lakeland Union High School girls’ swim team couldn’t have asked for a better start to the season Thursday. The Thunderbirds won the Merrill Fun in the Sun Relays with 244 points. A total of 13 teams — including eight of the nine programs in the Great Northern Conference — …
Season preview: Lakeland boys’ soccer team reloading
The Lakeland Union High School boys’ soccer team is certainly optimistic it can be one of the top teams in the Great Northern Conference again, despite losing 10 seniors from a year ago. Coach Ihor Myshchyshyn enters his eighth season at the helm of the team. He’ll be relying on …
Season preview: LUHS cross country eyeing GNC titles
The Lakeland cross country team features plenty of excitement, not just from an individual standpoint, but from a team perspective.
Season preview: Young Mercer volleyball team led by veteran head coach
The Mercer High School volleyball team is back in action with a familiar face at the helm. The Tigers are looking to rebound after a season in which they won just five games. Robyn Schoeneman returns to the Mercer volleyball team as its full-time coach. After coaching for 16 years, …
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Snowhawk Cole Punches in the process of recovery
Lake Tomahawk native Cole Punches suffered a stroke Wednesday, Aug. 12, due to a blood clot in his brain. He is being treated at UW-Health in Madison. The good news is Punches is cognitive, communicative and can eat and drink, according to a person close to the Punches family.
Snowhawks win shortened game over Fricken Restaurants
The Snowhawks found their offense late in a 12-9 seven-inning win over Fricken Restaurants Monday at Snowshoe Park in Lake Tomahawk.
Season preview: T-Bird football looking for complete season
Football is back in the Northwoods, and Lakeland Union High School’s team is hoping to keep its playoff streak alive. This season’s version of the Thunderbirds features new starters while returning several all-conference players at various positions.
Lady T-Birds victorious in season opener
The Lakeland Union High School girls’ tennis team got its season off to a positive start with a 5-2 win over non-conference Wausau East Monday at the LUHS tennis courts in Minocqua. With new Thunderbirds in different spots of the lineup, and several players making their varsity debuts, Lakeland couldn’t …
Medford media’s pick in GNC, T-Birds picked sixth
Heading into a football season full of question marks in the Great Northern Conference, those who cover the league are putting their trust in a nearly perennial constant. Medford has been tabbed as the favorite to win the league in the annual GNC football media poll — a joint effort …
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A full team: Lakeland cross country girls have six on the roster
Lakeland Union High School cross country opened its season on Monday with strong numbers. Last year, the Lakeland boys had plenty of runners that helped them win Great Northern Conference and sectional titles. However, there were just two girls — sophomores Addison Eggen and Emerson Rubo — that came out …
T-Bird boys’ soccer team replacing key pieces
The Lakeland Union High School boys’ soccer team had several varsity spots to fill when tryouts took place earlier this week. The Thunderbirds held tryouts during the first day of the season Monday at the LUHS grass field. Lakeland boys’ soccer coach Ihor Myshchyshyn said student-athletes were being evaluated not …
Lakeland volleyball begins season with series of tryouts
Lakeland Union High School volleyball made it to a regional final playoff game for the first time in years last fall. They’re looking to build on that momentum as they replace key players.
Season preview: Lady T-Bird swim poised for more
The Lakeland Union High School girls’ swim team has the pieces to have a strong season. The Thunderbirds ascended to second place in the Great Northern Conference a year ago. They’re poised to be strong yet again with returning state swimmers and new talent ready to make their debut.
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