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Casey Van Hefty finishes second at the Kortelopet
Many skiers traveled to Hayward for the American Birkebeiner last weekend. A number of Lakeland skiers participated in the event over the weekend with one skier having one of the best times.
Tigers fall in opening playoff game against Hurley
The Mercer boys’ basketball team looked to pull off a huge upset to open playoffs Tuesday night. Hurley proved to be too strong. Two-seeded Hurley beat the Tigers 85-44 in a WIAA Division 5 regional quarterfinal game in Hurley.
Mosinee shoots their way past Lakeland
While the rest of the state began the first round of playoffs, the Lakeland and Mosinee boys’ basketball teams met up for one final regular season game in Minocqua.
Coach Mike Mondrall prepares for expansion of Junior U18 Dragonlings Dragon Boat Team
With the inaugural 2022 year of Dragonlings Dragon Boat racing for 12-18-year olds behind him, coach Mike Mondrall is looking forward to doubling the number of races the Dragonlings Junior U18 team will compete in this second season. Mondrall is also known as head coach of the Island City Dragon …
LUHS gymnastics’ season comes to end at sectionals
The Lakeland gymnastics team looked to put up their best scores yet when they traveled to Antigo for a Division 2 sectional meet. The Thunderbirds finished seventh out of eight teams with 67.875 points. Medford won with 134.875 points. Ashland finished second with a total score of 131.25.
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Mercer boys’ basketball loses regular season finale
Before the storm came, the Mercer boys’ basketball team traveled to Mellen on Wednesday to wrap up the regular season. Mellen defeated the Tigers 93-74 in a shootout.
Lady Thunderbirds win regional championship for second straight year
After finishing their season unbeaten in conference, the Lakeland girls’ basketball team had their sights set on a deep playoff run. They got off to a hot start, winning two games by forty-plus points.
Thunderbirds compete, wrestle at state tournament in Madison
While the weather outside was cold and snowy, the Kohl Center was buzzing as Lakeland wrestling competed in the state wrestling tournament.
Season ends in Mosinee
Another trip to the sectional final saw the Lakeland boys’ hockey team looking to go back to the state tournament. This year, the Thunderbirds fell one goal short against their rivals.
2023 youth softball registration with Lakeland youth softball
Welcome and thank you for your interest in Lakeland Youth Softball. LYS is open to ages 7-14 (as of January 1). We are planning on four regional teams and two travel team (14U and 12U travel). Regional team participation is open to all (no tryouts); we participate in the Northwoods …
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Lady Tigers’ comeback falls short, loses to Shell Lake
The goal for the Mercer girls’ basketball team was to host a playoff game. In that playoff game, the Tigers made a comeback that just fell short. Ninth-seeded Shell Lake beat the eighth-seeded Tigers 55-41 Tuesday night in a WIAA Division 5 regional quarterfinal game in Mercer.
LUHS boys’ basketball wins big on Senior Night
Lakeland boys’ basketball celebrated their seniors Tuesday night in Minocqua. It turned into a fun game where all seniors saw the court, including one player in particular who scored his first career baskets.
Four Lakeland Nordic skiers qualify for Junior Nationals in Alaska
Throughout the winter, several members of the Lakeland Nordic ski teams participated in Junior National Qualifiers (JNQs). Their hard work paid off as all five skiers qualified for a postseason trip.
Dominant performance puts Lakeland boys’ hockey back in sectional final game
Looking to get back to the sectional final for the third straight year, the Lakeland boys’ hockey team shutout Northland Pines Tuesday night. The Thunderbirds beat fifth-seeded Northland Pines 4-0 in a WIAA Division 2 sectional semifinal game at Lakeland Ice Arena.
Northern Edge lose heartbreaker in double overtime
It took more than three periods to see if the Northern Edge girls’ hockey team could move on to play Superior. Instead, the Rhinelander/Lakeland/Antigo/Wabeno/Three Lakes co-op lost in a heartbreaker.
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