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Minocqua 89ers fall to Medford in Legion play
The Minocqua Post 89 American Legion baseball team lost its latest game in Medford. Medford defeated the 89ers 5-0 Monday at Jaycee Field. Minocqua (1-1) tallied just five hits and no runs one week after scoring 19 runs. Medford starter Will Wojcik pitched six scoreless innings and got the win.
Lakeland comeback
Lakeland has two teams in the Babe Ruth Prep League. The one coached by Eric Kroening, Team Wireless, achieved a comeback win. The Thunderbirds beat Eagle River 9-8 Monday at the Minocqua Park Complex.
2026 Lake Tomahawk Snowshoe Baseball schedule
Snowshoe baseball games begin at 7:30 p.m. on Monday nights at Snowshoe Park in Lake Tomahawk. Baseball is just one of the draws. Homemade pies sell out at every game, so be sure to be early to get in on the sweet tradition.
10th Annual Minocqua Dragon Boat Festival on Aug. 15
The 10th Annual Minocqua Dragon Boat Festival is set to take place on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Torpy Park in Minocqua. In addition to racing on Lake Minocqua, there will be the St. Germain PrimeTimers Food Court, Rotary Dragon’s Breath Beer Tent, children’s activities, and live music.
Plum Ski-ters documentary to premiere July 10
The Plum Ski-ters Water Ski Show Team will hold a special “Director’s Cut” showing of the team’s new documentary “A Ski-ter Summer,” created by local award-winning filmmaker Kate Reichl. The documentary will be showing at the Lakeland Cinema in Woodruff on July 10 at 1 p.m.
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Walk-off win
A walk-off win gave the Lakeland Babe Ruth Senior League team a lot to celebrate on Tuesday, June 16. The Thunderbirds defeated Eagle River 6-5 at the Minocqua Park Complex.
Season review: Lakeland baseball improved till the end
The Lakeland Union High School baseball team made progress from the start of the season to the end. The Thunderbirds compiled a 4-14 record and finished 2-12 in the Great Northern Conference to place eighth out of eight teams. Overall, they averaged 6.6 runs per game and allowed an average …
Northwoods golf tradition
The 17th annual Let’s Tee Off Against Breast Cancer golf event took place Thursday at Trout Lake Golf Club in Arbor Vitae. Like they’ve done in years past, they raised a lot of money to help those who are dealing with breast cancer.
Pride Football Camp starts on July 20
High school scheme install and skill contact days for incoming eighth- through 12th-graders is coming this summer. Incoming eighth-graders are welcomed and encouraged to participate with the high school players.
Never-ending game
The Minocqua Post 89 American Legion baseball team won its season opener in a game that featured 36 total runs and lasted approximately four hours Monday. The 89ers beat Tomahawk 19-17 at Tyler Kahle Memorial Field in Tomahawk.
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Home tournament: Lakeland youth baseball teams experience highs and lows
Lakeland youth baseball hosted its second tournament of the summer with three Lakeland teams in action last weekend. The Lakeland 10U, 12U and 14U teams all played in a tournament Saturday, June 13 through Sunday, June 14 at the Minocqua Park Complex.
LUHS spring sports teams total 48 all-conference student-athletes
The Lakeland Union High School spring sports season concluded with two team Great Northern Conference championships and numerous postseason accolades. In total, 48 different LUHS student-athletes received all-conference recognition by the end of the season.
Rhinelander rains on Lakeland’s season
The Lakeland Union High School girls’ soccer team’s season came to a screeching halt following a playoff loss Thursday. The top-seeded Thunderbirds fell 2-0 to second-seeded Rhinelander in a rain-soaked WIAA Division 3 sectional semifinal game at IncredibleBank Field in Minocqua.
Taking the next step: Kade Meyer to play for Ontario Hockey League this fall
Minocqua native and former Lakeland Union High School hockey player Kade Meyer took the next step in his hockey journey when he signed with a Canadian-based hockey league last month. Meyer signed to play hockey for the Saginaw Spirit, an Ontario Hockey League (OHL) team, on May 16.
Season review: LUHS softball battled in competitive conference
A season removed from going to the state tournament, wins were harder to come by for the Lakeland Union High School softball team in 2026. The Thunderbirds finished 9-13 overall and went 3-10 in the Great Northern Conference, seventh out of eight teams. In 21 games played, Lakeland averaged 5.4 …
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